Battle Lions Face Dallas Field For IL Title
Amarillo High will defend the Texas Interscholastic League football title against Greenville at Ownby Stadium Dallas on Saturday kickoff 2 30 PM. Coaches Blair Cherry and Henry Frnka meet again as rivals two of the state s top mentors. Amarillo reached the final with a 27 12 win over Wichita Falls while Greenville crushed Corpus Christi 45 0 to reach the final.
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Corpus Christi
Baker Hotel to Host Amarillo in Dallas for Gridiron Title
Baker Hotel will be Amarillo’s Dallas headquarters next Saturday for the state high school championship game between the Golden Sandstorms and the Greenville Lions. Hayden Hudson of Baker wired Amarillo an invitation, and local officials accepted. Amarillo fans traveling to Dallas will gather at the Baker, where Hudson says they’ll feel at home.
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Amarillo Weather Forecast Temp by Hour Yesterday
Northern area reports generally fair conditions with rain in parts later in the week. Temperatures near normal with colder spells in the north portion by week’s end.
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Japanese pacifist Kagawa to speak in Amarillo today
Dr. Toyohiko Kawaga, a Japanese pacifist and Christian socialite, arrives in Amarillo for three addresses on his United States tour delayed by immigration. Detained since arrival last Wednesday, he was released with permission to stay seven months after personal interest by President Took Hand and President Roosevelt in his case.
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Toyohiko Kawaga
Amarillo
United States
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Roosevelt
Schall’s Condition Remains Unchanged after Accident
Washington reports Senator Thomas D. Schall remains unconscious from a skull fracture and other injuries after an automobile crash. At 8:15 A.M. today his condition is unchanged since midnight, described as grave but with pulse and respiration within satisfactory limits.
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Meningitis Found at Oklahoma Penitentiary
A case of spinal meningitis was discovered at McAlester prison leading to a quarantine forbidding all visitors. Dr. Charles M. Pearce said the patient is a returning trusty from Stringtown and the illness appears isolated.
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Charles M. Pearce
Stringtown
Duce spurns peace terms as sanctions persist
Mussolini rejects any peace terms and presses Italy toward more war in Ethiopia. Britain rallies Mediterranean allies and imposes precautionary sanctions while Britain’s Chamberlain states peace proposals are dead and sanctions must be resumed.
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Ethiopia
Causeway contract set by commission in Austin
The Highway Commission awarded a $1,675,027 contract to the Austin Bridge Company of Dallas for substructure superstructure and approaches to the Galveston causeway. The award awaits Public Works Administration approval which will provide 45 percent of the original 1.5 million dollar estimate. The commission asked the state engineer to seek a 45 percent grant for the overruns totaling about 400 thousand dollars.
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Clue in Todd Mystery Faces Murder Trial
Emma Willis an 18 year old high school girl admits killing her father I H Wills in his bed claiming years of abuse by him and her mother forced the act She told county jail interviewers she would do it again to stop mistreatment and was not allowed to date by her father earlier tonight authorities said The case hinges on self defense and family abuse claims with preliminary questioning ongoing in Caddo County Oklahoma
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Appeals Decision by Justice Hall Gains National Fame
Chief Justice R Walker Hall of Amarillo wrote a 1932 appeal praising a 14 year old one eyed mare shot for not paying her board. The humorous ruling dismissed Harrison Guthrie’s $60 damage claim against the city of Canadian Texas. The hefty wit and buffoonery attracted interest from a U S Supreme Court lawyer and set Hall’s reputation as a humorous jurist.
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Judge Hall Publishes 1932 Supreme Court Ruling
A Texas attorney impressed a U S Supreme Court justice with Judge Hall's humor during argument. The chief justice urged publication of the ruling and Hall released it as public property, noting chief justices of appeals courts may opt to publish. The decision dates to 1932.
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Amarillo
Vernon
Federal Court Rules Wagner Labor Act Unconstitutional
Federal Judge Merrill E. Otis ruled the Wagner labor disputes act unconstitutional, declaring the entire act void. The decision, delivered in Kansas City, voids the act which aimed to guarantee employees the right to organize and bargain collectively and affected NLRB complaints against Majestic Flour Mills of Aurora, Missouri.
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England Aids Army Orders Fliers Hunt New Bombers
The Army ordered reinforcements for its air fleet including 90 all metal twin engined bombers from Douglas of Santa Monica. Boeings four motor sky cruisers were bought from Seattle, price not disclosed. An incident at Wright Field prompted an investigation fault blamed on controls. The story also notes expeditions to search for Ellsworth and Hollick Kenyon in Antarctica led by Sir Hubert Wilkins with a plane from Kansas City.
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Henry Merrill
Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc
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Thelma Todd Blood Tests Fuel Gas Poisoning Theory
Hollywood case tests blood on Thelma Todd car running board after body found in vehicle. District attorney investigator Tom Cavett reports existence of stains while doctors classify death as monoxide gas poisoning. Grand jury foreman George Rochester contends a monoxide murder theory.
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Tom Cavett
Miss Todd
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Tulia Auto Crash Injures Jones Family Near Vernon
In Vernon on December 21 Mr. and Mrs. Tom P. Jones and their son Charles of Tulsa Texas were seriously injured when their car overturned. Mr. Jones suffered multiple leg fractures and cuts. Mrs. Jones had a broken right leg and arm. The son sustained a broken right arm.
Philippine Clipper Begins Return Hop
The seaplane Philippine Clipper departed Manila for Guam at 2 39 A M on its return flight to Alameda California It is due to reach Alameda Christmas Day following an 8000 mile route via Guam Wake and Midway islands This marks the continuation of its long Pacific journey ending in California
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4% Legal liquor returns to Gray County after local option vote
Gray County voters approved liquor sales by a margin of 180 in a local option election on December 21. Liquor began selling tonight with many people buying, but there was no celebration observed.
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Gray County
Amarillo High Sandies Defeat Wichita Falls 27 to 12 for Texas Title Shot
The Golden Sandstorm of Amarillo High defeated Wichita Falls 27 to 12 at Butler Field to earn a spot against Greenville Lions for the state title. Denton scored late and 400 Wichita Falls fans traveled by train to witness the victory. The Sandies pounded with a power ground attack and led 20 to 6 at halftime.
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Winter Snowstorm Delights North East Texas With First Snow Since 1929
A freak sleet and snow event blanketed the Texarkana area and reached Corsicana Grapeland and Timpson with Dallas reporting a trace. Temperatures plunged to near freezing and melted quickly. Forecasters expect generally fair weather next week though rain may hit the east.
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