New French Liner Normandie Sets Sail Toward Prestige
The Normandie, largest ship afloat, will debut from Havre next Wednesday, redefining size and luxury with a 79 240 ton displacement. The vessel promises grand public rooms, a three-deck Grand Foyer, a gem chapel, enormous dining spaces, and extensive suites, all powered by a crew of over 1,300 for 2,000 passengers.
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Paris
Havre
France
Ile de France
Voguet
Lombard
Normandie
Fontainebleau
Slum relief requests top flood of work relief aid
Washington observers note requests for 221,507,000 to clear slums and build low rental housing lead a long list of work relief money applications. The 60 housing projects were proposed by the housing division of the Public Works Administration.
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Washington
Publc Works Administration
Emerency Councils Division
Counies
Mississippi
White House
George Try
International Pressmen’s Union
NRA
Sessons
Tts
Paramount Show Promises Shirley Temple Farewell
A busy Paramount program features Shirley Temple in Our Little Girl for a last showing today with high audience demand. The Devil in a Woman with Marlene Dietrich screens at the Fair, praised for its photographic beauty and Dietrichs performance. The Texas theater opens Were Rich Again with Matt Nixon, while strong reviews favor Maria Dietrichs star turn and director Fdoa M. The piece mentions various other films and performances including a radio act and stage attractions.
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Paramount
Shirley Temipie
Mariene Dietrich
Will Bowers
Tor Venner
Filmueient der Hilden
Entreeatsig
Rex Warttelor
Nets
Jim Wrewi
Anita Tanise Steam Fay
Noy Tuberty
Kathleen Barrogton
Deama Char
Nat Vlesth Stott
Hane Sations
Jean Andepaen
Shirley Temple
Paramount Theater
Josef von Stemmberg
Ats
Marlene Dietrich
Miss Dietrich
Craft
Atwil
Prianepiiy
AAA Redraft Sought To Shield Provisions From Court Ruling
Washington leaders discuss rewriting broad licensing powers in the AAA amendments to avoid a Supreme Court challenge after the NRA ruling. Senate Agriculture Chair Smith and others favor changes for mandatory licenses on processors and handlers of key commodities amid House scrutiny and a pending study.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
AAA
Wallace
Supreme Court
NRA
Robinson
Smith
South Carolina
Senate Agglcglture
Jones
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
House
Senate
City Thanks Plainview for Part in Amarillo Teen Convention
The Plainview city expresses appreciation for Amarillo’s role in the teen convention and Fiesta program. Local officials note the convention was successful and the attendance of directors at meetings is acknowledged.
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Plainview
Amarillo
Tsu Chamber of Commerce
Bern
West
Lexans Chater
Op ‘Hans Vou
Pieler
Max O'Brien Cleared of Receiving Case in District Court
On motion by his lawyers Max O'Brien was cleared of receiving and concealing stolen property in 47th District Court. Judge FE C Nelson dismissed the case citing insufficient corroboration of accomplice testimony after an acquittal in a prior trial. The second trial was scheduled yesterday after a request for an instructed verdict of acquittal.
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Max O'Brien
47Th District Court
FE. C. Nelson
O Brien
O’brien
82 Cent Dress Wins In Potter County Club Contest
Mrs. R. P. Hill of the Brady Home Demonstration Club won first place in the stout street dress class at the one day meeting in Polk Street Methodist Church Potter County. Her white dress with blue pin stripe impressed judges with style and economy costing 82 cents for materials and notions. Mrs. Ed Gilley and Mrs. W. J. Hill, both Bushland Club members, took second and third with green stripe and plaid designs respectively.
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R. P. Hill
Brady Home Demonstration Club
Army recruiter Glen R. Simpson transferred to Fort Francis E. Warren
Scout Glen R. Simpson, longtime army recruiting officer in Amarillo since March 5, is transferred to Fort Francis E. Warren in Cheyenne Wyoming effective immediately. The move comes at Brig. Gen. C. H. Conrad’s request. Simpson will oversee a large July 1 recruiting drive that aims to add 46000 soldiers, with bands and machine gun squads stationed to drum up interest. Sergeant Robert E. Forsythe, on furlough since March, will return to the Amarillo Federal Building to resume recruiting duties.
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Glen R. Simpson
Fort Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyo
C. H. Conrad
Simpson
United States Army
Amarillo
Robert E. Forsythe
Amarillo Federal Building
Cat Licks Paws After Routing Rattlesnake
BERKELEY Calif May 27 Mrs FE M Juda's Persian cat fought a rattlesnake in the back yard. Police say the cat clawed the intruder as Mrs Juda returned with a broom. The rattler appeared injured and the cat licked its paws in triumph.
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Berkeley
Calif
FE. M. Juda
Hammer Blow Hurts Woman. Negro Held in Houston
Mrs W G Boyd 45 in serious condition after a hammer blow that fractured her skull. Choice Walker 38, a Black servant in the Boyds’ rear quarters, charged with assault to murder and aggravated assault. Boyd, 50, also struck. he says Mrs Boyd asked Walker to move, sparking attack. Walker hid in a nearby closet before capture. The case centers on a home eviction dispute and Walker’s nonpayment of rent.
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Houston
U.P
W. G. Boyd
Choice Walker
Boyd
Walker
Walkers
Zack Miller Left Stranded by Ruling
Oklahoma City May 28 Col Zack Miller fights to save the debt ridden 11 Ranch near Ponca. The ruling leaves his prospects uncertain as he contends with mounting financial pressures and legal challenges surrounding the property.
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Zack Miller
Oklahoma City
11 Ranch
Ponca
United States
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