19 Jul 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1937
Page
1
Dr J P Powell owner of an irrigation well in Dallam County explains cattle breeding with Brafords created by crossing Herefords on Brahmas. About 1 000 Brafords are sold annually to ranch men in coastal regions. L C Guthrie among farmers using grain sorghums baled as hay to survive drought.
Dalhart and surrounding area remain stable despite difficult conditions due to a mix of interests. Rock Island Railroad expansion boosts payroll by about 10 to 15 percent this year, with 415 workers in Dalhart. The $1.5 million track improvement program and $150,000 shop expansion add capacity and jobs, including 25 new workers for the shop and roundhouse. Average monthly wages range from 125 to 139 dollars, contributing over $3,000 monthly to the local payroll.
A spoof column blends the comic misadventures of Harmon Bevan and a jailhouse pardon tied to a love interest with a Harvard physician’s take on anger and metal behavior. It also notes a Tequila fatality in Mexico City, a Texas road scene gag, and a windblown farmer losing his wheat crop as cows starve.
Senator Borah of Idaho urged the Senate to join the House in overriding the President's veto of low interest rates on Federal farm loans. He said action would be sought when the Senate reconvenes Tuesday as farmers remain discouraged.
Sarcothagid, a striped fly, is deployed in Colorado as an ally to WPA CCC workers and National Guardsmen. The insect targets grasshoppers on the wing, aiding the effort against the grasshopper problem.
California bound actor Robert Cummings spent the night here after a stop in his new Cesna monoplane. The four place cabin plane was bought in Wichita. He left Hollywood Tuesday and before heading home inspected Wentworth lead and zinc mining property. He was accompanied by Mrs. Cummings.
A week-long hunt for Roy Pete Traxler and two companions who escaped from Huntsville prison farm was abandoned in all Oklahoma sections. No trace had been found in 48 hours. State highway patrol said all special units were recalled while regular units remained vigilant.
Salem reports Lt. Perry S. Lyons renowned for sea rescues and mercy flights will depart the Salem Coast Guard base Tuesday to assume command of the El Paso Air Station.
Amarillo's Helen Campbell, 21, attempted a wing gliding stunt at the municipal airport. She jumped from about 7,000 feet, wore a parachute, but landed with a fractured left ankle and was hospitalized in shock. The show included twelve-ship formations and other acts drawing thousands to Amarillo.
Francisco Guerra, 53, a Mexican resident of San Angelo, was shot and killed at a street intersection in the Negro district early today. The incident occurred as the city police began investigating the fatal shooting and potential motives.
Japanese officials said the northern Chinese leader verbally accepted principal demands for a settlement of the Far Eastern crisis but Nanking refused a local accord. An armistice terms included evacuation and suppression of anti Japanese movements while Japanese forces would remain near Peiping until China fulfills conditions.
Five persons were injured in a head on collision south of Pampa on the Lefors highway at 8 oclock. Mrs G W Holcomb of Borger suffered a broken collar bone and severe bruises. Holcomb and Rowe shared driving duties in two cars. Holcomb family suffered serious and minor injuries among occupants. Rowe received only slight injuries.
Madrid reports 18 insurgent and 4 government planes shot down in what authorities call the largest air battle of the Spanish Civil War. The fight focused west of Madrid around Brunete and Villafranco Del Castillo as Francoists press a ground offensive while government forces dig in on a new front.
Two Albuquerque youths were fatally injured when a student club airplane dived and crashed at the foot of the Sandixa Mountains early today.
Wheat in the Panhandle Plains reaches eight year highs with final 28,000,000 bushels expected from the crop. Farmers store grain awaiting higher prices as elevators raise Gruver bids to 1.14 dollars per bushel. Hansford County yields 500,000 bushels and South Plains reports record production. Farracs plans 30,000 acres to be seeded next fall despite hail damage.
U S Department of Agriculture economists estimate 1937 cash farm income will reach about nine and a half billion dollars, up from 1936 and well above 1932. Wheat prices are forecast higher due to world supply, with a record wheat to sell and higher prices boosting rural cash income despite potentially fewer livestock sales. Southern states show increased money from live stock and products.
Washington July 18 AP Feature Service Writer Morgan Beatty notes modern filibustering lacks the endurance drama of the past. Wheeler and allies muster about 40 supporters but no true extended speech. Cooling chambers and regulated debate replace the siege in a lighter, more comfortable Senate chamber. The piece recalls historic milk sipping and chair leaning tactics, highlighting La Follette and Smoot as famed examples.
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