Armed Power Will Replace Talk of Peace
London reports Britain to raise territorial army to a war-time 340000 with voluntary enlistment, tripling the force to back a potential continental defense. Berlin urges Britain toward a Nazi aligned peace, while Hungary Romania tensions rise in Transylvania. Danzig status and Polish links to Germany explored. Daladier to broadcast France's stance on Italian colonial demands. U S Senate opens hearings on neutrality act repeal.
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House of Commons
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Das Schwarz Korps
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Noted Correspondent Pretends as London Foreign Reporter
Richard Hugh Richards a 33 year old Englishman posed as a foreign correspondent with London ties for six months in Denver society circles. He admitted shipboard work as a cook on the Aquatania and said his lectures were imagined. Immigration officials plan a hearing and possible deportation to England.
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Middle West
del Sullivan
U. S
England
Congress Approves Compromise Reorganization Bill
The House passed a bill granting the President broad power to consolidate agencies and end overlaps, sending it to the White House. It imposes Senate and House veto rights on orders and includes limits, with WPA funding set at 100 million for the current year, below Roosevelt’s request, as Congress signals economy and administrative reform.
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Congress
Roosevelt
House
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Donley Sheriff Tries Self Handcuff Test in Clarendon
Sheriff Guy Pierce of Donley County tested a pair of handcuffs on himself and another man after oiling them. The restraints did not release, so the pair traveled to Amarillo where a local locksmith freed them.
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Clarendon
Guy Pierce
Donley County
Amarillo Area Forecast Warmer With Snow Flurries Likely
Weather brief for Amarillo and West Texas indicates fair, warmer tonight and Thursday with partly cloudy skies north portion. New Mexico expected unsettled conditions with possible snow flurries in the north and warmer east. Temperatures reach a maximum around 42 and a low near 26 with about 0.2 inches precipitation. Local ad note for Amarillo Shade and Equip. Co.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Prison Probe Vote Upholds Veto on Texas Prison Inquiry
The Texas House upheld Governor W Lee O Daniel s veto of a resolution for a prison system investigation by 78 to 59, short of a two thirds needed. Debate raged as supporters urged inquiry into potential waste while opponents warned against bypassing the governor s preferred committee makeup.
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Austin
House Today
W. Lee O'Daniel
Odaniel
Lonnie Alsup
Carthage
O'Daniel
J. K. Russell
Cleburne
House
Texas
O’daniel
Senate
Rep
W. J. Galbreath
Wharton
Warm Weather Returns to Panhandle After Freeze
Weather in the Panhandle warms after a night of subfreezing temps. Mr. Collman expects a low near 34 tonight with no further freezing. He notes potential light damage to budding fruit trees but dampness reduces destructive cold, and foresees fair, warmer conditions tonight through weekend.
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Panhandle
Mr. Collman
Cactus Jack Has Fishing Trailer All Ready To Go
Washington March 29 The vice president Garner has overhauled his fishing trailer and it is ready for the Texas trip after Congress adjourns He joked that he would go as soon as reporters let them get away The story notes insurance and mentions Neely Greenhill Agey.
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Cactus Jack
Washington
Garner
Texas
Congress
Frank Jackson Hurt In Automobile Crash
Frank Jackson a water well driller of 406 Louisiana Street was injured when a car he rode in with Miles Bivins overturned near Sunray on a trip to locate wells. Bivins was uninjured. Jackson suffered neck nose and right hip injuries and was unconscious at 1 pm. extent of injuries undetermined. The accident occurred about 12:50 pm on an ice covered road.
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Frank Jackson
Louisiana Street
Dumas
Miles Bivins
Bivins
Jackson
Dumas Hospital
Amarillo
Fingerprinting Plan Gains Favor With Amarillo Merchants
County officers report strong support from business owners for a city wide fingerprinting plan to curb forgers and cold check swindlers. The plan would require fingerprints from those not easily identified before checks are accepted, targeting criminals who exploit lenient checkout policies.
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Amarillo
Bill Adams
Dick Vaughan
Amarilo
Baron Fights Charge He's Nazi Spy
Hollywood reports Baron Raven Erik Angus Barnekow denies being a Nazi spy and says Countess Dorothy di Frasso defamed him with the accusation. He files a slander complaint, asserting he is pursuing American citizenship and warns such remarks could harm his motor-vehicle manufacturing business. The baron alleges the countess has repeatedly made remarks since his engagement to Kay Francis a year ago.
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Hollywood
Raven Erik Angus Barnekow
Kay Francis
Dorothy di Frasso
District Attorney Office
Francis
Potter Wheat Best in Years, Agent Says
County agricultural agent Ted Alexander states Potter County wheat prospects are better this year due to good moisture and stand quality. He notes reduced wind damage, explains theories of “burning” by wind, and maintains yields should surpass several previous years despite potential April winds.
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Potter County
Ted Alexander
Alexander
Court Okays Defensive Lip Bite
In Harris County Court at Law Judge Frank Williford Jr upheld a bite on the lip used to ward off an unwanted kiss. Robbie Cox, a pretty young widow, accused Jesse Storey of aggravated assault after he allegedly blocked her eye and bruised her arm. Storey claimed justification and received a 30 day jail sentence.
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Houston
Frank Williford, Jr
Harris County Court-at-Law
Robbie Cox
Jesse Storey
Storey
Williford
Absent Minded Clothes Merchant Locks His Customers In
In Frankfort Indiana on March 29 Oscar Laverty's men’s shop crowded at lunch. He put on coat and hat, walked out the front door and locked it. A clerk with a key freed the trapped customers.
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Frankfort
Ind
Oscar Laverty
Laverty
Ross Rogers Initiates Mayor Campaign Announcement
Ross D Rogers incumbent mayor announces his first campaign message since filing to appear on the ballot for next Tuesday. The paid ad appears on page two with rivals Fancher Upshaw Chisel Benton and Chick Wells in the mayoral field. absentee voting continues with two days left and secretary Katheryn Burwell notes about 75 ballots cast so far.
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Ross D. Rogers
Amarillo Globe
Fancher Upshaw
H. Ernest Smith
I Neal Mann
M. N. Twaddell
Joe Jenkins
Katheryn Burwell
West Naming Is Praised in Texas House Debate
In Austin March 29 the Texas House praised James M. West of Houston for appointment as chairman of the Texas Highway Commission. J C Hunter withdrew after senate objections but endorsed Sen W B Collie. West is described as a multi millionaire and third choice by Gov W Lee O Daniel.
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Houston
Ross Hardin
Five Mora County residents found guilty in WPA misuse case
A U S Federal Court jury convicted Bernardo Cruz Mora County Democratic chairman Arthur Maes Carlos Garcia Julio Griego and Benito Paiz of conspiring to use the New Mexico WPA for political purposes in Mora County New Mexico The verdict was announced by U S District Judge Colin Neblett at 9 AM Two defendants Ben Gandert and Alfonso Duran had charges dismissed earlier by defense motion
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Santa FE
N. M
Mora County
New Mexico
WPA
U.S
Colin Neblett
Bernardo Cruz
Democratic
Arthur Maes
Carlos Garcia
Julio Griego
Benito Paiz
Ben Gandert
Alfonso Duran
Hillbilly Boys to Broadcast on Mexican XEAW Station
O'Daniel's Hillbilly Boys receive permission for twice daily radio broadcasts over XEAW in Reynosa Mexico. Directed by Pat O'Daniel they continue commercial spots for the W Lee O'Daniel flour company. Governor's noncommercial Sunday messages remain in Austin. XEAW was bought by Carr Collins of Dallas.
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Austin
U.P
XEAW
Reynosa
Mex
Hillbilly Boys
W.lee O'Daniel
Pat O'Daniel
Flu Epidemic Fades as Counties Schools Reopen
County Superintendent Cliff reports the flu epidemic subsiding with nearly all pupils back in school. No closures were necessary. Contact John Maynard Lor Co for estimates at 00 W. 5th. Ph. 5353.
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Cliff
Carl G Cliff
John Maynard Lor Co
Coronado Jones Seat Sale Opens at Tolzien Store
The Tolzien Music Store on Ninth and Polk Street opens the downtown advance sale for Coronado Jones. The High School Congress and Glee Club manage the sale, with proceeds supporting these groups. Reserved seats and exchange tickets are available starting tomorrow morning with prices ranging from 50 cents to $2, all seats reserved.
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Coronado Jones
Tolzien
Ninth and
Polk Street
Tolzien's
Congress and
Glee Club
Tolzien’s
Former Cuban President Machado Dies After Operation
C Gerardo Machado, Cuban president deposed in 1923, died after an operation for a small tumor at St Francis Hospital in Miami Beach. He had lived with his family since last fall and had not been well.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Gerardo Machado
Machado
Cuba
St. Francis Hospital
Combined tax plan moves through Senate in Texas Capitol
In Austin the Senate advanced a combined sales and service tax proposal with food exemption and a constitutional amendment to fund old age assistance and social services. The House debated a parallel measure but recessed before noon, lacking the required votes. The Senate added a 2 percent levy on pipeline company charges as it rejected farm machinery exemption and a provision to apply excess tax funds to abolish Confederate pension tax.
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Senate
Bate
House
Prise
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