21 Jul 1938
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1938
Page
1
The Panhandle backs Ernest Thompson for governor citing his clean record from selling papers in Amarillo and praising his conservative program. It argues Panhandle unity can propel Thompson into a runoff and ultimately the governorship, urging loyal turnout Saturday.
Globe News marks its Golden Anniversary with a huge special edition featuring about 100 writers from local to national levels. The project spans eight Sunday issues and includes sketches of contributors such as Eugene Cunningham Walter Prescott Webb J Frank Dobie L F Sheffey W C Holden and Col Jack Potter. Extra copies are 50 cents and orders close in eight days.
George P. Larsen of the West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce announces a pageant dinner at 11016 Santa Monica Boulevard to finalize plans for the Pacific Coast caravan to Amarillo and the Will Rogers route opening. Carl Hinton, national highway president, foresees Will Rogers family attendance after a conference with the widow of the cowboy comedian. The event aims to celebrate completing the Chicago to Santa Monica highway segment and link Los Angeles with the Amarillo celebration.
Ernest Thompson campaigned for governor at Kidd Springs Park drawing a crowd well over five thousand despite a competing McCraw rally. He touted utility rate reductions as mayor of Amarillo and received broad statewide telegrams of support ahead of the Saturday primary.
In Carlsbad on July 20 a 14 year old, Dwight Miller, was injured by a golden eagle talon while his father C. R. Miller watched. The boy had climbed a tree to inspect an eagle’s nest when the mother and father swooped low. The eagle strike caused cuts but Dwight escaped serious injury.
The Veterans Administration awarded a 214,604 dollar contract for construction of a new building at the Waco Texas Veterans Facility to Alger non Blair of Montgomery Alabama.
In Newton Iowa a street riot near the Maytag Washing Machine Factory drew 500 participants and injured several, ending as National Guard troops arrived. Strikers and back to work advocates clashed as guardsmen, who had been patrolling the area, left to eat and returned to confront the crowd.
French leaders urged Viscount Halifax to pledge definite Franco British military support for Czechoslovakia while Hitler’s Sudeten plan and hush hush diplomacy clouded prospects. Daladier Bonnet and four former premiers pressed Britain to join France in backing Czechoslovakia, signaling potential early action if needed.
Aged veteran favors combat over civilian life amid ongoing military concerns. The article notes shifting attitudes toward conflict and personal sacrifice in the current era.
Dr. Arthur E. Morgan charged TVA counsel aided in misleading evidence for the defense in a suit by 18 power companies. Morgan testified about restrictions on speaking with employees and questioned Biddle on witness access, amid charges of internal intrigue and leadership discord at TVA.
Oklahoma City July 204 Leon C. Phillips of Okemah received a Democratic nomination certificate for governor from state election board Chairman Albert Hunt after the board denied W. S. Key’s petition for a recount. Key’s lawyers planned a conference to decide on seeking Supreme Court review to overturn the ruling in 18 counties.
In Helena on July 20 Payne Templeton conceded the renomination of Jerry J O Connell the Democratic representative for Montana s first district saying there is no doubt he will be renominated Templeton a Helena educator was his closest rival for the nomination. Russell Stationery Co supplies office furniture and business supplies.
Rehearsals tonight in the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel under Larry Doyle for the Junior Welfare League pageant depicting Will Rogers life. A 1500 cast is planned for August 15 to 17 at Butler Field with Indian and Fiesta scenes staged by Doyle and Harry Walters.
Tucumcari citizens promoted a three day rodeo and race meet in Tucumcari on August 4 5 and 6. Directors Farley Stallard Johnny Mullens and others announced total purses of 2000 with three daily horse races. Open show with eligible contestants and top bucking horses planned.
The Amarillo area faces partly cloudy skies with possible local thundershowers and a touch warmer conditions on Thursday. North and west parts of Texas show similar chances of showers with warm temperatures. New Mexico can expect showers and thunderstorms with little temperature change. Yesterday’s temperatures recorded a max around 93 and a min near 37 with 0.15 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 4 PM.
Morgan Beatty explores the roots of U S relief, tracing six years of nationwide emergency aid, work relief versus dole, and looming funding crises seen in Cleveland and Chicago as protests. He interviews authorities, studies records, and outlines potential solutions in this AP Feature.
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