20 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1938
Page
1
Potter County voters face a ballot on borrowing 165000 to match 112000 to 135000 federal funds for Northwest Texas Hospital improvements. The News endorses the bond, noting added capacity, revenue potential, and the county’s obligation to provide care. Majority rule will determine the outcome as Amarillo growth presses hospital needs.
Texas Rangers announced charges against J. J. Cunningham of Tucumcari and Amarillo and Roy Perry of Amarillo for cattle rustling. Nine head stolen from C. Glasscock ranch south of Adrian were recovered at Sweetwater after being hauled in trucks. Investigating officers included Lubbock and Potter County deputies, highway patrol, and inspectors for the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
Lower Colorado River Authority officials testified before a Texas Senate committee that opening Buchanan Dam gates earlier would have produced a man made flood. Data showed rainfall and river flow, with estimates indicating the dam reduced the flood peak in Austin from about 33 to 32 feet and altered discharge volumes.
Potter County voters decide today whether to issue 165000 in bonds to match 135000 in federal funds for a 300000 hospital expansion. If approved the project would start in September. no tax increase is expected. The Northwest Texas Hospital staff and board endorse the bonds as essential to secure federal grants and future county care.
W Lee O Daniel faced questions about Dallas supporters and a Oak Cliff mass meeting for his runoff endorsements. A Lake Cliff broadcast at 9 45 p m protested his actions while Bascom Giles campaigned to curb vacancy racketeering and protect rightful purchasers.
Glenn Faulke narrowly escaped injury when a .22 caliber rifle shot pierced his wall and missed him by about half a foot while he ate breakfast at home on St Francis Avenue. Neighbors reported no footprints near the house and a nearby boy with a shotgun was ruled out as the shooter.
Britain praised President Roosevelt’s Kingston Ontario address as a step toward shared democratic unity. German and Italian papers offered cautious or dismissive replies, with Germany calling it propaganda and Britain framing it as moving beyond isolation. Roosevelt said no Monroe Doctrine extension and returned to Hyde Park after a long trip.
Speculation rose in Venice society as Count Court Haugwitz-Reventiow and his American-born wife prepared for a second discussion tonight amid talks of a possible reconciliation.
A brief London survey finds cigarette tapping is mostly ritualistic with varied end placements and even vague scientific excuses. The piece ends by advising readers to place a For Rent Want Ad in the Globe-News if tenants depart, offering a simple remedy for vacancy.
Regional forecast indicates fair to partly cloudy conditions across West Texas and New Mexico. Scattered thundershowers are possible in the extreme west and northern portions, with cooler temperatures expected in the unsettled areas.
The Railroad Commission signaled likely statewide Saturday oil production shutdowns again as it opens September proration hearings. Chair Terrell said idle wells may rise to two days weekly to match market demand amid slow crude and rising storage. Sunday closings have persisted since January. no protest was filed at the hearing.
Senator Walter F. George of Georgia rebukes President Roosevelt and denounces despotism at a Macon rally aided by Edgar B. Dunlap who lost his RFC post over campaign activity. He cites deputy interference linked to Camp and challenges Senate scrutiny of campaign charges amid a broader clash over admin purges.
London demanded Germany release Capt. Thomas Kendrick British passport officer in Vienna arrested by secret police. Berlin had yet to explain detention as Britain called the move a serious matter. Kendrick faced transit toward Switzerland and possible espionage suspicions amid refugee visa pressures.
Hedley August 19 old timey settlers unite at Tate's Grove for a yearly Donley County picnic under shade trees. Uncle Billy Rains presides, band from Clarendon High School plays, speakers share memories, and 1500 attendees enjoy fried chicken and lemonade as they recall 50 years of life in the area.
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