Landon Gains Momentum as Support Expands Nationwide
In Washington on March 31 supporters moved to strengthen Alf Landon of Kansas for the Republican nomination. Meetups with three top Republicans, including John D. M. Hamilton, boosted pledges in Kentucky and Missouri, with further district delegates backing Landon. Roosevelt secured Oklahoma's 22 Democratic votes as delegates were instructed to back Roosevelt and Garner.
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Washington
Friends of
Alf Landon
Kansas
Kentucky
Missouri
Prairie State
Cleveland
Tandon
Topeka
John D. M. Hamilton
London
Landon
Co. Douglas Buck
Delaware
J. Reuben Clark
Mexico
Buck
E. F. Calladay
Republican National
District of Columbia
Labor Party
Borah
Idaho
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Francis J. Gorman
United Textile Workers
Gorman
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Garner
WTCC Parley Officers Appointed for Amarillo Convention
West Texas Chamber of Commerce has set up offices in Amarillo to prepare for the May 11 to 13 convention. Jed Rix and Roger Motherall lead arrangements with WTCC Today magazine dedicating the edition to Wilbur C. Hawk. Amarillo pledges a new record in affiliation after a decade since the last WTCC convention.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Organizatio
Crop Protection Grants Boost Region Twelve Farming
The Resettlement Administration reports 4,207 crop protection grants totaling 143,928 in Region Twelve from its headquarters. Grants assist farmers with emergency wind erosion measures while the remaining 14,265 aid subsistence needs. Benjamin E. Mallory leads Region Twelve rehabilitation. The region covers New Mexico, parts of West Texas, Western Oklahoma, Southwestern Kansas, and Southeastern Colorado.
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Resettlement Administration
Ofice
Benjamin EF. Mallory
New Mexico
West
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Liquor Salesman Tomorrow Highlighted In Potter County Sale
Sheriff Bill Adams ventures into liquor sales as Potter County holds its first liquor auction under the new state law. At 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon the sale at the courthouse north door offers 180 pints of liquor from seized medicinal stock of the Post Office Drug, now returned to the package store stock.
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Bill Adams
Potter County
Post Office
Housekeeper Wanted for Family at Tack Letters Page
Dear Tack seeks a middle aged or elderly Christian lady to join a home and work for small wages. Applicant will be treated as family and must be a devout Christian. Readers are invited to respond via the Tack Letters page.
No More Sword Waver Is French Motorized Chief of Military
General Maurice Gamelin, France's army leader, arrives in Strassburg by train with officers and officials. He tours memorials and reviews units, then returns to Paris, seen as a modern technician rather than a traditional field commander.
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Strassburg
Alsace
France
Maurice Gamelin
Paris
Gamelin
Foch
Weygand
Marshal Joffre
Max Weygand
General Weygand
Superior War Council
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Joffre
Marshal Foch
Marne
Syria
Warsaw
St. Cyr
West Point
Army
Algeria
Ater
13Th Army Corps
Bureau
Armies of Reserve
Noyon
Wesle
Brazil
Jebel-Druses
Souieda
Levant
Wardrobe turning frock pattern with Marian Martin chart
A versatile spring frock pattern promotes a drop-shoulder yoke and puffed sleeves with slim pencil skirt. It offers fabric options, sizes 14 through 42, and includes a Marian Martin Lew diagram. Order details require fifteen cents per pattern and book plus shipping from the Amarillo Daily News Pattern Department.
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Marian Martin Lew
Amarillo Daily News
18Th St
New York
N.Y
Oklahoma Troops Expected to Guard Capitol Grounds
Gov. E. W. Marland announced small scale martial law to protect state property during an oil drilling dispute. National guard units were anticipated to patrol near the capitol and executive mansion, with no more than six guardsmen reported. The governor said the martial law order would specify the reasons.
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Oklahoma City
E. W. Marland
National Guard
Capitol Grounds
Capitol
Executive Mansion
Marland
Karpis Escapes Raids Near Hot Springs Ark
Kansas officials announced that Alvin Karpis escaped a federal trap near Hot Springs Arkansas. Patrol director Mint Smith said no arrests were confirmed despite earlier reports. The raid occurred at an Arkansas farmhouse with two Kansas troopers present.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Highway Patrol
Mint Smith
Alvin Karpis
Hot Springs
Ark
Smith
Arkansas
Kansas Patrol
Karpis
Bremer
Chelsea Payroll Heist Endangers Officer in City Hall
Bandits robbed Chelsea City Hall and slugged Patrolman John P. Martin to steal the weekly payroll of $16,138.07. Norman Hawley, a Broadway National Bank of Chelsea clerk, helped load the money. Martin’s skull may be fractured but no shots were fired.
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Chelsea
Chelsea City Hall
John P. Martin
Norman Hawley
Broadway National Bank of
City Hall
Martin
Hoover warns of new gangster weapons shocking police gear
J Edgar Hoover told a closed House Appropriations Committee session that the American underworld may possess weapons so powerful that millions of dollars of police equipment will be absolutely useless against gangsters. He offered this warning in congressional testimony.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
America
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Grand Jury Opens in Puerto Rico Nationalist Conspiracy Case
In San Juan on March 31 the U S grand jury began its probe into Pedro Albizu Campos and six other nationalists accused of plotting to overthrow the United States government in Puerto Rico by force.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
United States Grand Jury
Pedro Albizu Campos
United States
Gifford Defends Lobbying Yet Finds Some Faults
Walter S. Gifford president of AT T testifies to federal hearing he saw little wrong in giving cigars and luncheons to legislators and handing theater tickets as lobbying. He notes few issues with meeting lawmakers at train arrivals but concedes many lobbying practices are improper with exceptions.
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Washington
Walter 8. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Federal Communications Hearing
Gifford
Communication Committee
Samuel Becker
Commission
Try to Seize Nuevo Laredo Books Turns Deadly
An attempt to seize control of the Nuevo Laredo city government led to a gun battle today. One man was killed and four others were badly wounded in the clash.
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Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Youths for Jobs NYA Seeks Vocational Training
The NYA lists many youths eager for jobs offering vocational training to prepare for lifes careers. Thelma Watson will be in the National Reemployment Service office Mondays Wednesdays and Friday mornings to meet employers. She can be reached at 117 East Third Avenue for those wishing to help.
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NYA
A. W. Brisbin
Thelma Watson
National
Chamber Directors Move Meeting to Silver Grill Tomorrow
Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at the Silver Grill tomorrow at noon, changing the previously announced Social Center location at 501 Lincoln Street. Roy Cullum, president, notes the April 15 meeting will still mark the start of the fiscal year for the newly elected directors, with Carl Hinton presenting the secretary manager report.
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Chamber of Commerce
Silver Grill
Social Center For Girls
Lincoln Stret
Roy Cullum
Carl Hinton
Custody Sought Over Benson Children in Trial
Mrs. Edna Smith seeks custody of her children Charles and Jans Calvin Benson in a jury trial before Judge W. E. Gee. The paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Benson obtained custody last January 24 via habeas corpus. Attorneys W. S. Birge and Judge Henry Bishop represent the sides.
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Edna Smith
R. G. Benson
W. E. Gee
Charles
Jans Calvin Benson
Smith
Charles Benson
Bensons
NYA Plans Vocational Training in Amarillo Youth Program
A. W. Brisbin district supervisor announces NYA plans to offer evening classes in homemaking business training and other vocational work for Amarillo youths in the NYA program. Scores of local young people have joined the program.
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NYA
A. W. Brisbin
Commodity Credit Corporation Bill Increases Capital
The House passed Senate legislation boosting the Commodity Credit Corporation capital from 3 million to 10 million. Funds would be raised by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation facilities with no new federal outlay. Proponents say larger capital lets private borrowing at lower interest, easing farmer financing of surplus cotton and corn.
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Washington
House
Senate
Commodity Credit Corporation
White House
Reconstruction Corporation
Iran-Led Break in Ties Triggers US Diplomatic Move
Iran withdraws its diplomatic and consular staff from the United States on Shah of Persia orders after the detention of Iran’s Minister Ghaffar Djalal in Elkton Maryland on a speeding charge and subsequent hostile press commentary. The State Department noted some press remarks were particularly distasteful to the Shah.
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Washington
Teheran
Persia
United States
Iran
Irian
Ghaffar Djalal
Elkton
State Department
Hitler Sends Answer to Locarno Powers via London Flight
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler dispatched the Locarno peace proposals response to London by airplane. Special ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop departed with the document at 4.49 p.m. in a swift diplomatic move.
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Berlin
Puehrer
Adolf Hitler
Locarno Powers
London
Joachim von Pibbentrop
Riot in Peiping as 1200 Students clash with Police
Police battle anti-Japan demonstrators in Peiping involving 1200 students while tourists from the Empress of Britain ship watched. Several injured and 41 arrested as authorities halted the riot. tourists influenced decision not to fire on the mob.
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Peiping
Driver dies in Houston after heart attack crash
George Howland aged 53 died while driving in Houston, the second fatal case in 24 hours. E. K. High, 52, suffered a heart attack while driving yesterday, his car struck a fire plug. Both died before ambulances arrived.
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George Howland
E. K. High
Willard Found Guilty in Burglary Case
In under ten minutes last evening a jury in 47th District Court found R. B. Willard guilty of burglary. The penalty was five years in prison. Willard was arrested for burglarizing the apartment of F. C. Maybach at 4115 Jackson Street.
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47Th District Court
R. B. Willard
Willard
F. C. Maybach
Jackson Street
Frost Goes On Trial For Car Theft In Hobart Hogan Case
Hobart Hogan alias Jack Frost faces a car theft charge in Forty-Seventh District Court. Frost testified in his own defense as Bill Bowen a dental supply salesman reported his car stolen. The jury-trial proceeded before Judge E. C. Nelson Jr.
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Hobart Hogan
Jack” Frost
Frost
Bill Bowen
E. C. Nelson, Jr
Pigs Stolen From Silverton Sparking Amarillo Watch
Amarillo police are asked to watch for two black gelding pigs believed stolen from Silverton last night. Sheriff Honea said the animals were en route to market and a raid or transfer may have been attempted.
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Silverton
Honea
Amarillo
Wendel arraigned on funds theft charge in Mercer jail
Paul H. Wendel, held on the Lindbergh baby murder charge, was moved from Mercer County jail to the Court of Sessions where he faced a new charge of illegally converting 3584 dollars from the Schroeder estate. No bail request was made and he was remanded back to jail.
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Trenton
U.P
Paul H. Wendel
Lindbergh
Mercer County
Court of Sessions
Charles Schroeder
Wendel
Wheat futures break to new season lows on Board of Trade
New crop wheat futures fell 1 1/2 cents to break to new season lows on the Chicago Board of Trade. May futures, the last old crop option, slipped to the lowest point since December, as traders faced ample supplies and weak demand.
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Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Disconcerting Mystery In Miami Skunk Box Theft
In Miami on March 314 a box taken from Jack Dixon’s car contained his pet skunk Jasmine. Police and neighbors have not traced the thief or recovered the animal as of today.
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Miami
Fla
Jack Dixon
Jasmine
Dixon
Elko Search for Plane Believed Carrying Three Busi nessmen
In Elko Nevada Mareno reports authorities and volunteers scoured hundreds of square miles today for a missing airplane that departed Reno shortly after noon yesterday carrying three prominent local businessmen.
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Elko, Nev
Mareno
Elko
Reno
Ill J W Goff in Northwest Texas Hospital
Seriously ill J W Goff residing at 214 Georgia is hospitalized in Northwest Texas Hospital. His children remain at his bedside.
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J. W. Goff
Georgia
Texas
One Cent a Day Accident Policy Offer
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for total disability for 24 months and up to 1000 dollars for death costs. Over 150,000 have bought it. Open to men women and children. No money required now. send name address age beneficiary and relation for a 10 day free inspection. No medical exam needed. Limited time. write today.
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Postal Life & Casualty Inurance Co
Postal Life Bldg
Kansas City
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