Clyde Tingley retires from politics after 27 years in New Mexico
The Santa Fe Democrat Clyde Tingley signals a planned retirement after 27 years of public service. Born January 5 1883 in London Ohio he rose from machinist to governor, shaping Albuquerque with roads hospitals and schools. He plans fishing and a simpler life after supporting the President's birth anniversary celebration.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Clyde Tingley
Cuto
Clyde Tingsley
Vernor
Albudqjuerque
Clydle Tingley
Ohio
Bowling Green
Clyde Ingley
Clyde ‘Tingley
Tingley
Albuquerque
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Hot Springs
Carrie Tingley
Bernalillo County
London
Carrie Wooster
Phoenix
Wooster
Clyde
Barkley Retains Leadership in Harmony Vote
Washington dispatch reports Rep. Clifton A. Woodrum supports shifting relief funds to states to cut federal expenditures. Vice President Garner and Barkley retain leadership roles as Congress prepares to address relief finances and the upcoming fiscal year. The Senate panel plans action on charges of political coercion from last fall.
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Washington
Clifton A. Woodrum
Virginia
Woodrum
House
Garner
Senate
Congress
Senate Democrats
Harrison
Sen
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Lewis
Illinois
Minton
Indiana
Adams
Colorado
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Stockholders Receive Semiannual Dividend At Amarillo Savings
The First Federal Savings Association of Amarillo announced a semi annual dividend totaling 6.17647. The savings and loan association reported over 400 new investment accounts and a raised balance to 1 002 595 71 dollars. Wade Brymer, secretary manager, said the effort aided 146 homes and noted Fuqua is president.
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Federal Savings Association of
Wade Brymer
Secanager
The
Indies Fement Association
Fuqua
and Loan Association
Youth urged to emulate the Fuehrer in health drive
Berlin reports that Baldur von Schirach urged Germanys youth to imitate the Fuehrer in personal life. Chancellor Hitler abstains from alcohol and tobacco, and 1939 is declared a year of duty to health for the nations boys and girls with the youth leader stating the reminder beats bans on alcohol or nicotine.
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Berlin
Germany
Hitler
Fuehrer
Baldur von Schirach
Creston Man Pled Guilty To Fighting Then Dismissed
R. A. Roberts of Creston told Justice W. G. Wickam he wished to plead guilty to fighting. Wickham found no complaint had been filed and allowed Roberts to pay a $1 fine to ease his conscience.
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Creston
R. A. Roberts
Justice of the Peace
W. G. Wickam
Roberts
Wickham
Defense plans hit snag as industrialists balk at expansion
New York December 31 The Roosevelt defense business expansion plan faces a setback after November election defeats as leaders say the public utilities extension has been deflated reducing its economic impact by a quarter to half and delaying hundreds of millions in spending. Some industrialists remain willing to proceed if conditions change.
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Henry Paynter
New York
Roosevelt
Europe braces for new perils as 1939 looms
Europe ends 1938 amid crises and fears of future war. Berlin signals a larger submarine fleet while Italy and France maneuver over territorial claims. Chamberlain plans a Rome visit January 11 to 14, Daladier to Corsica and Tunisia, as tensions rise across China Spain Palestine and southeastern Europe. Hitler dominates headlines and is seen shaping 1939.
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Germany
Great Britain
Britain
Italy
Neville Chamberlain
Rome
Edouard Daladier
France
Corsica
Tunisia
China
Spain
United States
Palestine
Europe
Rumania
Veteran Peace Officer Begins New Chapter
veteran rock island special agent r b bob francis ends 18 year service in amarrillo and Elk City plan. He began as a sheriff in bexham county and served as us marshal in western oklahoma before joining rock island in 1922. He plans to retire with his wife and live near elk city okla.
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Fred Post
R. B
Bob” Francis
Bob Francis
America
Francis
Amarillo
Elk City
Okla
Rock Island
New York
New Orleans
United States
Oklahoma
Uncle Sam
Temple Houston
Sam Houston
Beckham County
Sayre
Bob’ Francis
Beckham County Draft Board
Mr. Francis
W. R. McDowell
Narillo
Potter County
Saturday Evening Post
Weather Outlook Amarillo and Vicinity
Fair and warmer in Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas forecasts show fair skies with mild temperatures through Sunday and Monday.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Black Eyed Peas Scarce as Sheriff Promotes Tradition
In Potter County Amarillo stores run out of black eyed peas after a local story linked the dish to luck on New Year’s Day. Sheriff Bill Adams started the tradition six years ago, prompting a buying rush from shoppers and a jailhouse meal of the same dish for inmates.
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Potter County
Bill Adams
The
Globe
Amarillo
C. W. Farr
Roosevelt Eyes Boosted Air Force Amid Nazi Italian Might
Washington reports state that President Roosevelt's planned air force expansion will be supported by startling new figures on German and Italian air strength. Rep Bruce Barton warns Congress may block a defense push for political aims, questioning if the program serves defense or electoral politics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Calinog Dam Burst Floods Philippine Town
Residents in and near Calinog Philippines escaped death after a natural dam broke and sent a massive flood onto the 15 000 population community on Fanny Island. Early warnings allowed people to reach high ground, averting a heavy loss of life.
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Manila
Calinog
Fanny Island
Philippines
State files tax suit against Sinclair Refining Co
The State of Louisiana sues Sinclair Refining Co for 135,758.38 dollars plus 10 percent attorney fees for alleged unpaid taxes on gasoline and kerosene. The East Baton Rouge Parish district court is the filing venue. Attorney General Gaston Porterie and assistants Daspit Blanche Richardson pursue the action.
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Baton Rouge
State of Louisiana
Sinclair Refining Co
East Baton Rouge Parish
Gaston L. Porterie
Justin C Daspit
Fred A. Blanche
EF. L. Richardson
Wadsworth Sees Martin Likely GOP Leader Choice
Rep. Wadsworth of New York said it appeared likely Rep. Martin of Massachusetts would win the post as House Republicans prepare to caucus Monday night to choose a header to succeed Rep. Snel of New York, who is retiring from Congress.
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Washington
Rep
Wadsworth
New York
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Snel
Congress
New Japan Order Fails To Click
Washington reports a firm U S stand against Japan in China as the United States rejects Tokyo’s effort to special privileges for Japan in the new East Asian order. The note reserves U S rights under nine power and related treaties and warns against impairing China policy. Ambassador Grew delivered the message to Tokyo with Roosevelt’s concurrence.
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Washington
Pointblank
Japan
China
United States
East Asia
State Department
Joseph C. Grew
Roosevelt
Amarillo top year for state building and new Potter officers oath
Amarillo shines at top of state building activity as Potter officers take oath amid political tension. The issue details sports, education, and regional updates across pages with notes on Roosevelt Texas University and wage hour policy support.
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Amarillo
London
Alfred
O'Daniel
South America
Social
Europe
Signals in Coal Shaft Bring Hope In Mine Rescue
A near 100 man rescue force battled fire smoke and gas as they searched Crown Hill Mine No 6 near Clinton Ind for 20 or 21 miners trapped 168 feet underground. A team reported tapping a mine telephone line with signals indicating the trapped men were safe and not in immediate danger.
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Hope Clinton
Ind
Crown Hill
C. A. Herbert
Vincennes
Bureau of Mines
Residents to view Palo Duro Canyon dam site
Armstrong County residents will meet at Joseph's Colored Hills at 2 PM to view a proposed dam location in Palo Duro Canyon near Hamblen's Crossing south of Claude. The site sits at the canyon’s narrow point 88 yards wide, with an escorted drive across to Prairie Dog Creek. The spot lies east of the Home Ranch, early JA Ranch HQ.
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Palo Duro Canyon
Armstrong County
John McGehee
Wayside
Hamblen’s Crossing
Claude
McGehee
Ross Rogers
Carl Hinton
Amarillo
Mr. McGehee
Joseph's Colored Hills
Hamblen Drive
Prairie Dog Creek
Home Ranch
Charles Goodnight
JA Ranch
Michigan Doctor Wins AAAS Prize for Rat Behavior Study
Dr. Norman R. F. Maier of the University of Michigan receives a $1,000 AAAS prize for research on human mental disorders using rats. He reports that overloading rats can induce behavior resembling human neurotic frustration.
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Richmond
Norman R. F. Maier
University of Michigan
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Michigan
Resignation of Norris from Detroit Temple Baptist Church
Rev. J Frank Norris announced his resignation as pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Detroit Michigan on December 31 and said he would continue as pastor of the First Baptist Church.
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Fort Worth
J. Frank Norris
Temple Baptist Church
Detroit
Mich
First Baptist Church
Rain-Maker's Thunderstorm Riles Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires on December 31, Juan Baigorri Velar's rain making device caused unexpected stormy weather after it was activated at 10 A.M. The crowd urged him to switch off as thunder and lightning erupted despite forecasts. The national weather bureau had not predicted the night storm or the subsequent mist and heat. The device was scaled back to clear the air.
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Buenos Aires
U.P
Juan Baigorri Velar
Baigorri
Gorry
National Weather Bureau
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