Justice Black Prepares Radio Address On Klan Allegations
Justice Hugo L. Black works in secret on a disputed radio speech defending his loyalty while facing charges of Ku Klux Klan life membership. Officials anticipate a 20 to 30 minute nationwide broadcast aimed at rebutting claims and outlining his national record.
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Washington
U.P
Hugo. L. Black
Ku Klux Klan
Supreme Court
EL Paso
Tex
T.mccollough
Assocts of
Hugo L. Blackin
Ingham
Ala
National
Columbia
Mutual Radio
Amarillo
Black
Alexandria
Europe
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Backs
Clifford J. Durr
Durr
Roosevelt
the Supreme Court
Rick
Far East
Marvin McIntyre
White House
Hood and Jones discuss farm problems in Amarillo
Robin Hood, secretary treasurer of the National Cooperative Council, conferred with Congressman Marvin Jones in Amarillo on proposed farm legislation. Hood urged amendments to increase voluntary farmer adjustments and opposed the Black Connery labor standards bill, warning it would raise costs and cut farm profits.
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National Co-operative Council
Washington
Marvin Jones
Hood
Palacios
Texas
Amarillo
Jones
Cooperative Council
Senate
Mr. Hood
City Adopts Lower Rates and Credits for Electric Service
City officials announce an estimated saving of about $200,000 annually over three years as part of a new rate structure. The council fixed the fiscal year tax rate at $1.12 per $100 of assessed valuation and expressed commitment to continued rate reductions when conditions permit. Mayor Ross Rogers and City Manager H R Smith praised the cooperative, nonlitigious process and noted the average rate has fallen to less than half of a decade ago. The new schedule, applying to residential, commercial, and power customers, takes effect with the current month's statements.
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H. R. Smith
Ross Rogers
Commission
Makeig
Rogers
Joe Jenkins
H. Ernest Smith
Firth
Aeacher
Chinese Retreat Described by Jack Belden
Chinese army retreats along the Peiping-Hankow railway under heavy Japanese shelling and bombing. Belden details brutal conditions, rain, mangled bodies, scarce food, disrupted trains, and bewildered officers as Paoting and northern Shantung fall during a hasty retreat toward new Chinese defenses.
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Jack Belden
United Press
Paoting
Shanghai
Peiping-Hankow
Yellow River
Hat Thrown For Roosevelt Becomes Portland Antic
Talmadge L. Staley’s new ten dollar hat flew into President Roosevelt’s lap in Portland during a western tour. The President wore the hat briefly before returning it, and Staley left hatless when it disappeared from the post office and his car in a theft at the city.
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Portland
Ore
Talmadge
Staley
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Copeland Predicts New Deal Victory
Senator Royal S. Copeland a Democrat from New York, a critic of many administration policies, said the 1940 election would surely favor the New Deal and that defeat could only come from forming a new party.
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Copeland
Washington
U.P
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Judge Wilson to address Amarillo Bar on court controversy
Judge James C. Wilson will speak before the Amarillo Bar Association on aspects of the Supreme Court controversy. The association will hold its first fall meeting at noon at the Amarillo Hotel.
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James C. Wilson
Amarillo Bar Association
Supreme Court
Amarillo Hotel
Automotive Styles for 1938 Detroit Show Preview
A survey of 1938 models shows limited design changes but major mechanical upgrades. Automatic gear shifting may move to the dash in several makes including Lincoln Zephyr Studebaker Pontiac Cadillac and La Salle with Buick uncertain. Hypoid gears shorten front floor tunnels and wheelbase lengths rise for smoother rides. Cadillac Packard boost wheelbases while Hupmobile models continue. Cadillac restyles cut running boards and widen doors. Nash eyes air conditioning. Buick plans an automatic transmission for Buick 40 and Olds with domed pistons for higher compression.
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Detroit
New York
Hudson
Terraplane
Studebaker
Pontiac
Cadillac
LaSalle
Buick
Lincoln-Zephyr
Packard
Huppy
Ile
Hupp
Cadilac
Graham
Willys
Chrysler
Nash
Olds
Japan pledges freedom to pursue China policy to bitter end
Tokyo declares it will brook no interference in China and will follow its course to the bitter end. The policy statement rejects protests from governments and any action by international agreement.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Night Bombing Drives Civilians From Frontline
Descriptions of tanks and artillery in the foreground while infantry hidden reveal troops unable to fight without sight of the enemy. Claims of widespread treachery and spies fluent in Chinese complicate defense. Aerial bombs awaken soldiers, ending sleep as hundreds of noncombatants flee with advancing Japanese forces.
Cruiser Augusta Again In Line Of Fire
American cruiser Augusta reported in danger line near Shanghai as tensions with Japan rise. Reports indicate the vessel faced enemy fire with ongoing naval operations in the area and heightened patrols along the Yangtze front.
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U. 8
Shanghai
United States
Augusta
Decide Home Is the Most Dangerous
The government accident prevention conference named home the most dangerous place and the night hours as the riskiest. It urged inventors to create safe lighting and responsive devices and proposed bans on bed smoking, noting hospital costs for 1936 home accidents near two million dollars daily.
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Washington
Oct
Home
Allred Challenges Holbrook To Debate On Taxes Need
Gov James V Allred challenged State Sen Tom Holbrook to a joint debate on the need for additional state taxes Holbrook, chairman of the Senate economy committee, declined awaiting specifics. Allred questioned contractual obligations and salary cuts under prior administrations and suggested the issue be debated to enlighten the public.
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Allred
Holbrook
Austin
U.P
James V. Allred
Tom Holbrook
Galveston
Senate
Texas House Eyes Oil Pipeline Tax Plan Amid Debate
A Texas House subcommittee advances a three percent net income tax on oil pipeline companies as part of an omnibus bill to boost franchise revenues. The plan aims to raise about 1.5 million dollars annually, with earlier proposals suggesting 12 cent per 100 dollar penalties and six cent fines for nonpayment. Governor's aides study opposition while leaders clash over debate timing and location in Conroe Galveston or Austin.
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Austin
House
Herman Jones
Uncle Orchie the Dentist and Nervy Patients
Nervous people need a calm dentist and Uncle Orchie, with a fusy manner, calms patients. A man asks to have a tooth pulled quickly and Orchie reassures him, guiding the procedure smoothly in the office.
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Orchie
Woman Dies After Arm Caught in Picket Fence
In San Antonio Mrs. Bonificia Garcia aged 68 died from gangrene after her arm became wedged in a back yard picket fence while her son Martiano 40 watched helplessly. Maddening restraint by chained confinement preceded the tragedy with doctors unable to perform amputation.
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San Antonio
U.P
Bonificia Garcia
Martiano
Amarillo Weather Forecast Across West Texas
Fair and cooler tonight with Saturday fair conditions across Amarillo and West Texas. The forecast notes unsettled conditions in New Mexico tonight with cooler southeast portions. Amarillo temperature will range to 60 to 179 though reported figures are unclear.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
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