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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
8
Washington dispatch notes rising election activity for 1936 with major party managers clinging to traditional lines and awaiting clearer strategy. Independent forces gain display but fusion remains unlikely as the NRA ruling reshapes cross-partisan dynamics and spurs debate on Roosevelts program.
Houston again topped Texas cities for the week with a building volume of 113 320. This brings its year to date total to 2 680 286, ahead of Dallas at 1 584 186 and Fort Worth at 1 295 000 in the ranking. Other reported values include Longview 38 960 and Tyler 22 971 for the week.
KGNC lists a full day of programming from 6:00 morning to 11:00 night. Music blends with news, talk, and ads featuring The Skypilot Farm Hour Jane Walker Home Economist Bach broadcasts and rhythmic acts.
Washington reports Ewing Y Mitchell was terminated by President Roosevelt for seeking more effective supervision of bureaus in engineering and transportation in the commerce department. John Monroe Johnson of South Carolina was named to replace him pending Senate confirmation amid opposition from Senator Black. Mitchell vowed to publish detailed charges and hold a press conference.
Wichita County clerk Julian McFall was elected president of the Texas District and County Clerks Association. San Antonio was chosen for the 1936 convention. W Z Kitts Hopkins County was first vice president, Marshall Morgan Nolan County second vice president, R S Long Shackelford County third vice president, Alvis L Vandergriff Ellis County secretary treasurer.
Greenville Mellen of Gulfport Mississippi was named president of the third annual convention of the American Ports Cotton Compress and Ware housemen's Association held in Galveston. Leland Dennis of Galveston was chosen vice president and QR H Green of New Orleans became secretary treasurer. President Mellen warned that if the Supreme Court uses the same logic on the AAA as on the NRA the AAA could be ruled unconstitutional.
Amarillo police will intensify efforts to stop double parking downtown this week. The crackdown began Friday with nine motorists paying fines in the morning. Sergeant Elmer Green said warnings failed and a campaign to fine offenders will proceed, noting most minor car damages stem from double parking.
The Amarillo Sons of Confederate Veterans plans a meeting at City Hall to elect a commander and form a new camp. A nominations committee was named and the group will choose a veteran name for the camp, inviting all male descendants of Confederate soldiers to join before the September reunion.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a federal court ruling dismissing a $450,000 damages suit against Houston Gulf Gas Company and partners over an oil and gas lease in Refugio County Texas. Plaintiffs Fannie V. W. Heard Provines and Dabney claimed failure to develop the lease as per provisions, contending only oil was pursued.
Dr W Hartman of Post, jailed 14 months for narcotics act violation, received a capias in Lubbock by U S District Judge James C Wilson. Parole violation cited. Hartman to be held in Lubbock County jail before transfer to El Reno Oklahoma. He is to depart June 20 with eight others for El Reno and Leavenworth after a briefing week.
Oklahoma starts its grain harvest as farmers in the southwest Red River country begin gathering crops. Reports indicate activities extend toward the northern regions.
Borger schools superintendent B C Shulkey has been elected assistant superintendent of Fort Worth public schools and will assume July 1. He planned a Columbia University field trip but shifted plans after the election. He doubled Borger High School curriculum and expanded activities, earning statewide recognition.
Farmers face delays as showers and cool spells slow ripening in early oats and wheat. Much of the grain is being cut green due to unsettled conditions across sections.
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