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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1938

Page

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O Connor Calls Presidential Purge a Dictatorship Risk

New York Representative John J. O Connor denounces the Roosevelt purge as an escalator to dictatorship. He vows to fight the administration and urges the nation to decide democracy or monocracy, urging Americans to confront the issue with clear eyes.

New York John J. O'Connor Congress Roosevelt United States America O'Connor Manhattan 16Th Congressional District

Canada and United States Stand as World Partners

Roosevelt at Queens University honors the U S Canada alliance calling it a sisterhood of the British Empire. King of Canada echoes resolve to preserve neighborly relations and share in mankind’s common heritage as leaders announce joint proceedings.

Canada U. S United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Queens University Dominion of Mackenzie King

Jimmy Roosevelt Denies Charge Of Political Insurance

Jimmy Roosevelt denies participation in political insurance matters amid ongoing discussions of the Hines Tammany case in New York. Page references indicate continuing coverage and public interest in the political finance issue.

Jimmy Roosevelt Hines Tammany New York

Georgia RFC aide resigns amid George Senate race

George Backer Dunlap quits as Georgia counsel for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation after charging RFC officials demanded he stop aiding Senator George. He says the move preserves independence as the Georgia primary unfolds with Camp and allies facing questions about federal influence.

Atlanta Edgar B. Dunlap Walter F. George Georgia Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC George Dunlap Washington Claude E. Hamilton, Jr Hamilton Roosevelt Barnesville Sheppard

Engine and 30 Cars Plunge Into Stream

Rock Island freight train including locomotive and 30 cars plunged into the Cimarron River at Arkalon after a flash flood washed out a bridge. Three trainmen were injured Fireman C M Powell of Pratt was hospitalized in Liberal Engineer Walter Walker and Brake man Holder of Pratt sustained lesser injuries.

Pratt Kan Rock Island Cimarron River Arkalon C. M. Powell Liberal Walter Walker Holder

Newspapers Declared a Necessity By Magistrate

Abraham Lipson told Magistrate N Edwin Lindell he parked his car at home to deliver newspapers. The magistrate discharged him stating Newspapers are a necessity.

Philadelphia Abraham Lipson N. Edwin Lindell

Corrigan Welcomed in Detroit as Wrong Way Flier

Douglas Corrigan sparked a rousing Detroit welcome after his trans Atlantic flight amid 50 000 cheering locals and high level officials. Braniff Airways considers action over a Houston to San Antonio airmail contract amid post office department award controversy. A suspended sentence is given to a Corrigan on a drunkenness charge.

Douglas Corrigan Detroit Buffalo N. Y Charles A. Lindbergh Warsaw Post Office Department Eastern Airlines, Inc New York Houston Brownsville San Antonio Robert Smith Dallas Braniff Airways Smith Eastern Airlines Michigan Avenue Maher Thomas Corrigan Dee

PICK YOUR TENANTS GLOBE NEWS WANT ADS

Amarillo landlords urged to advertise rental properties before September 1 to reach 33 000 subscribers via the Globe-News Want Ads. Place ads to secure tenants and collect rental receipts by dialing 6262 for the service.

Amarillo Globe-News DIAL

Charlie Kilpatrick to Appear at Panhandle Parade

Promoter confirms Jackson Kilpatrick, 17, American pianist, will perform at Panhandle Parade Friday night in a Will Rogers tribute. He will debut his arrangement of Empty Saddles, plus Brahms Alt R, Prelude to his Concerto in G Major. Joana Hyland and a host of local acts join the program at State Theater.

Charlie Meeker Jackson Kilpatrick Panhandle West Will Rogers Joan Hyland Hollywood Meeker Bill Wilson Carlton Scales Clarence Locke Kay Irving Harris Ordell Roy Divan Torture Theater State Theater O'Clock

Adequate Hospitals Benefit Potter County Cities

An editorial argues that expanding Northwest Texas Hospital in Potter County, Amarillo, will double capacity with 165000 in bonds funded by 45 percent federal aid. The plan could lower the tax rate next year while improving care for charity patients and expanding revenue from paying patients. A bond election set for Saturday follows a petition by 10 percent of qualified property owners.

Texas Marlin Mineral Wells Glen Rose Temple Amarillo Pees Potter County Northwest Texas Hospital Commissoners Court

Murder charge and prison escape linked shootings

A guard shot while surrendering was freed on a ten thousand dollar bond as investigations continue into the Eastham Prison Farm case. Several convicts died or fled during a break, with others pursued across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. A Huntsville reprieve spared Carlos Fernandez, while Jesse Polanco faces no reprieve for the bus driver slaying.

Capell le Lea Plisull Lalin John Greer Arch Maples Buck Aaron Pampa Trinity River Roy King San Antonio John M. Pickett Pickett Sugarland Austin Huntsville James V. Allred Carlos Fernandez Bexar County Fernandez Jesse Polanco George Forbes Collan H. Morgan el Paso County John Stowe

Weather Amarillo and Vicinity Forecast Notice

Partly cloudy Friday afternoon in Amarillo and vicinity. Texas area partly cloudy with unsettled conditions and possible scattered thundershowers in the west and southwest portions Friday. New Mexico forecast unsettled. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from 37 to 88 degrees with trace precipitation in the 24 hours ending 4 PM.

Amarillo Texas New Mexico Trace

Twins Share Names and Lives in Hackensack Hospital Meeting

In Hackensack New Jersey Mrs Hanna of Montvale and Mrs Osborne of Allendale met after giving birth to daughters on the same day. Both Edna Patricia Edna and Harold Patricia families share many coincidences including first names ages and dogs named Spot. Both couples are happily married three and a half years with similar eye color and clothing sizes.

Hackensack N. J Hanna Montvale Osborne Allendale Hackensack Hospital Edna Harold Patricia Edna

Gubernatorial Endorsement Reverberates Through Texas Politics

W Lee O Daniel faced fallout from his sweeping endorsements of state officials. Candidates urged to defend their ties to the governor while others rejected or clarified loyalties as O Daniel touted his plan to bring new industries to Texas. He described rebuffs to a $50 000 radio offer and pledged to be the best governor for the state.

O'Daniel Gerald Mann Walter Woodul O’daniel Quanah Gerald Co. Mann Coke Stevenson Groesbeck Pierce Brooks Dallas Bascom Giles Corsicana Travis County J. H. Walker W. Lee O'Daniel Terrell Abilene Texas Railroad Commission Fort Worth Woodul

War Horrors Are Unpredictable By-Products of Curious Science

Lord Rayleigh warns at Cambridge that wars produce horrors as unintended by products of science. He cites nitro compounds and chlorine gas as historical examples and plans for a department to study technology’s societal impact. The talk notes that discoveries often run beyond the original military aim and may yield both peaceful and destructive uses.

Thomas R. Henry Alliance Cambridge England Lord Rayleigh British Association For the Advancement of Science Scientists Association For Study American Association American Group F. R. Moulton Washington Association

Boston Man Details American Boys in Spanish Army

Abraham Sobel of Boston testified before the House committee that 1600 to 1700 American youths served with Loyalist and Communist groups in Spain and faced de facto detention. He said most would return home if allowed, and described his own recruitment and escape experiences including a torpedoed voyage and survival.

Walter Steele House Washington U. S Abraham Sobel Boston United States Dies Mason Illinois Babel Sobel Communist Party

End of Sham War Brings Flags and Bands to Camp

The third army's south western clash ended with a cease fire order at 11:05 A M ending maneuvers on a 273 square mile battlefield. Blue and brown armies halted after dawn battle with no official winner declared. Troops packed for return to Camp Bullis while awaiting further instructions.

Third Army Blue Brown Lesley J. McNair Blue Army Camp Bullis

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