08 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1926
Page
1
Irregular column blends odds and ends from 1920s commentary. Notes arsenic in water to deter pests, Rockefeller flying machine ideas, Greek hegemony and a Paris magnate’s wealth, murder statistics, British prisons, Chinese medical pay, U S illness and economic hints, canned vegetables vitamin claims, tax changes under Coolidge and Mellon, and cryptic political snippets about courts and rulers.
Amarillo officials move to install electric three light traffic signals in the downtown area. Bids from several companies will be reviewed in a few days. Initial placement likely at Polk avenues and Tenth and Fourth streets. Mayor Elvis announced the plan after last night’s commission meeting.
Fragments suggest Gen 7 era hints and release timing for HESats and related hardware. The brief mentions a potential avi interface and evolving esoteric specifications, but content is incomplete and unclear about concrete dates or entities.
The Amarillo Day Nursery faces an urgent shortfall as the Community Chest cannot cover increased expenses. The Child Study Club appeals for support, urging donations to keep the nursery open and continue care for children during the week.
The Tipica orchestra from Mexico performed at the Auditorium as part of the Tenth Panhandle Musical Festival. Led by Juan Terreblanca, the group wore vibrant charro costumes and blended classical, folk, and jazz elements, delighting a large audience and drawing many to attend the evening concert.
Federal District Attorney Puckner told the senate committee that enforcing the prohibition law in New York is impossible without jury trials. He warned that police court trials would be needed and questioned if juries should be required for enforcement. Dr John Hi of West Texas State Teachers College urged Amarillo to advertise the college as a city asset and spoke on growth and the work already done.
City council session postponed when Commissioner Harris failed to attend due to a downtown business conference. Mayor Bivins and Commissioner Fisk waited for two hours as others searched for him, and the meeting was adjourned while a citywide search continued.
A large oil storage blaze swept through a facility leaving two workers dead and millions of barrels of oil burned. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators began mapping the scene and securing the site. Authorities warned of hazardous conditions and possible further delays in containment efforts.
Protests filed last Saturday by Beaver Meade and Englewood were withdrawn in Amarillo. The Rock Island North Plains road case nears final approval with anticipated permit from the Interstate Commerce Commission. Stock Island officials visited Amarillo to finalize construction plans for the route from Gill e to Liberal, with work to begin soon.
A weeklong gale drenches California with wind and rain and claims three lives. A highway truck driver Frank Rain died when his vehicle was struck by a fallen tree near Peeq, and foreman Charles E. Cuff was injured as a large tree toppled onto their car. The Sacramento Valley region saw uprooted trees, damaged buildings, and downed power lines amid sixty mile per hour gusts across a tornadic pattern in Fresno and Joaquin valleys.
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