Ethiopians Prepare Major Counteroffensive as War Intensifies
In Addis Ababa jubilance followed reports that Emperor Selassie ordered wide scale mobilization. Ethiopians reportedly field 400000 troops on the northern front while three armies converge on Makale for a planned counterattack as Mussolini calls peace proposals unsatisfactory. Former French premier Andre Tardieu resigns in protest over party actions supporting Laval.
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Selassie
Makale
Mussolini
Andre Tardieu
Republican Center Party
Laval
France
Britain
Lindberghs Bypass Publicity on Flight to England
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh voyage toward England amid heavy seas and press scrutiny as they seek a new life for their son. The American Importer is expected to dock at Liverpool Tuesday morning while officials prepare for their arrival. Publicity from British papers and patrols at multiple ports signal a cautious path to entry.
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New York
Jdec
Charlies
Lindbergh
Lfe
Von
Ireland
Liverpool
Lindberghs
Sunday Express
Glasgow
Gia
Ciis
Betty Gow
Hopewell
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Boas
M. Jerses Co
Bruno Hauptmaninas
Heptmans
Iife
Thome
W. Trenchard
Hauptma
Huaravid G Hoffman
Atlanta Endures Worst Weather in 30 Years
Reports describe extreme cold and ice across a 40 mile radius of Atlanta with temperatures from 30 to 32 degrees and widespread damage. Emergency crews struggled to restore service as power and communications lines sustained heavy disruption amid a multi day winter storm.
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Atlanta
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett Dies at 78
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, 78, famed for his World War I command and later role in the occupation force, died in a San Francisco hospital. The Associated Press reports his long service in the Army including Indian Wars era assignments.
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San Francisco
Hunter Liggett
Maine
3000 Young Methodists Pledge Lives To Christ Sunday
Memphis bulletin reports 3000 young Methodists pledging lives to Christ at a Sunday service led by and around church leaders. A sermon by a bishop urged devotion and warned of temptations facing the congregation.
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Memphis
Peta
Subichatt
Cutie
Nee Wermon
Bishopy
Wits
Jesus
Problen
General Liggett’s Long Service and World War Role
Biographical sketch of Henry L. Liggett born Reading Pa March 21 1858 detailing his rise from West Point graduate and Sioux campaigns through Mexican border duties Cuba and the Philippines to high command in World War I. Notes major general role at San Francisco western department and retirement in 1919.
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Reading
West Point
Montana
31St Infantry
Cuba
Windanano
Philippines
United States
Army War College
Texas City
Texas
Pershing
Funston
Mexico
Iron
Ligvett
Fort William McKinley
States
Western Department
San Francsco
Marne
St Miniel
Argonne
Meuse
Pattels
Rhine
Killing of Gangland Enemy Believed Hold Up in Chicago
State representative Albert Prignano, a political boss of the bloody tenth ward, was shot to death last night by three men in what police believe was a hold-up. The attack on his home steps left six bullets in his body as investigators probe possible links to Leo Panzarilla’s found corpse and a potential gangland connection.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Albert Prignano
Tenth Ward
Prignano
al Capone
Leo Panzarilla
Prig- Nana
Allred Signals 1936 Reelection Bid in Texas
Gov. James V. Allred announced in El Paso that he will seek re election in 1936, denying rumors of a senate contest with Morris Sheppard. He attended a Sun Carnival dinner with Sheppard, predicted SMU would beat Stanford, and planned to crown the carnival queen before heading to the Rose Bowl.
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EL Paso
Tex
James V. Allred
Morris Sheppard
Sheppard
Allred
Southern Methodist University Wll
Stanford
Rose Bowl
Encouraging Gain For 1936 Is Shown Says Secy. Roper
Secretary Roper predicted in a New Year statement that the 1935 recovery broadens and will encourage further gains in 1936. He cited expanding production and distribution and a stronger foundation to build on, noting improving business conditions and unemployment relief progress.
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Roper
Washington
Commerce
Hauptmann Case To Be Limited In the Hearing
In Trenton New Jersey the court of pardons met in closed session to set the date for considering the Hauptmann appeal. A formal hearing date was not fixed and may be set for late this week or early next. Albert Hermann the court clerk indicated no date for a formal hearing was announced.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Court of Pardons
Hauptmann
Albert Hermann
Forral
Betty Gow Offered Lindbergh Nurse Return
In Glasgow Scotland on December 30 1932 Betty Gow says the Lindberghs asked her to resume nursing duties with them but she plans to keep her job at the dress shop and not return to service.
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Associated Press
Glasgow
Scotland
Betty Gow
Lindberghs
Will Rogers Humorous Story On Married Life
Will Rogers quips about married couples pretending they like each other and notes wives alter their self made husbands. A bridge party remark highlights how spouses revise partners after marriage for a more thrilling match.
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Inehk
Texans Head for Rose Bowl In Record Dallas Train Outbound
A mile long chain of railroad cars carries about 1500 fans from Dallas to Pasadena for SMU versus Stanford in the Rose Bowl. The six unit special, sponsored by the Texas Centennial Exposition and Dallas Chamber of Commerce, departs with 80 cars of Mus tangs supporters as 825 more Texans left on Saturday. Additional travelers will reach Los Angeles by air or car, swelling total fans en route to the big game.
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Dallas
California
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Stanford University
Pasadena
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Jackson Street
Union Terminal
Texas
Bonham Star Football Players to Play in Paris Game
Four Bonham Purple Warriors Moore Brent Ramsey and Frost left for Paris to join a classic football game training through Wednesday. Local fans are unlikely to travel. Austin ruling bars remuneration for players, even expenses, making the trip less appealing.
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Paris
Purple Warriors
Moore
Brent
Ramsey
Frost
Bonham
Austin
Cooking Utensils Needed for Widows and Orphans Home
Bonham residents urged to donate basic cooking items to the Widows and Orphans Home opened last Tuesday. Needed are a washpot, wash tub, washboard, and general cooking utensils. Contact Mr McElhanon at the County Home to arrange pickup.
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Bonham
Bonham School Resumes After Holiday Break
Bonham schools reopen this morning after the Christmas holiday. Teachers return from visits to relatives and friends in other cities and pupils recover from the Christmas period while resuming work. It will take two or three days for normal routines to resume.
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Bonham
Spanish government to be reorganized amid cabinet rifts
Madrid reports the fifteenth government of the Second Spanish Republic faces cabinet differences over congressional preparations. Premier Manuel Valladares states President Alia Zamora expresses confidence Valladares can form a stronger and suitable government.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Second Spanish Republic
Manuel Valladares
Alia‘a Zamora
Valladnes
Father of Bonham Man Died in Honey Grove
W C Leach returned from Honey Grove where he was called last week by the illness of his father Owen Leach. The elder Leach died and funeral services were held in Honey Grove Sunday. Friends in Bonham regret to learn of his death.
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Bonham
Honey Grove
W C. Leach
Owen Leach
Mr Leach
Tioney Grove
Marshall Boy Bitten by Mad Dog Found
Mrs J OD Carpenter reported a one year old boy bitten by a dog described as mad was found in Marshall Texas. The mother of the victim said the child is being treated after authorities learned the dog had rabies. Police searched the area for the boy all day Saturday awaiting identification.
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Marshall
Texas
J OD Carpenter
Weather Summary for Today and Tuesday
East Texas will see occasional rain tonight and Tuesday. West Texas has partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures rise in the southeast tonight with a warmer trend overall. Maximum 41 degrees, minimum 25 degrees.
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East Texas
West Texas
Southeast
Wholesale Arrests at Paris for Liquor Violations
Sheriff Clyde Shelton and agents raided three Paris drug stores and four locations reporting liquor in three. Three physicians, three pharmacists, and three owners were charged with violations of state liquor laws and bonds were set. Under the new law violators face fines and possible license cancellation. cases are in county court.
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Paris
Clyde Shelton
State Liquor Control Board
Sam Garland
Frank Davis
Restate Liquor Control Board
Liquor Control Board
Sallie and Susie Christmas Surprise and Worries
The letter describes Enete Jim missing Christmas, a severe accident causing hospital stay, and a late Christmas surprise of a large check meant to buy a dining room rug. The writer plans to visit Bonham Furniture Company to shop for a magazine rack and Bill’s birthday gift, noting mixed feelings about Christmas birthdays.
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Susie
Enete
Jim
Bonham Furniture Company
Bill
Yaing
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