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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1935
Page
2
The Panhandle region expects a wind shift from southwest to north with more dust and a small chance of light showers before the wind changes. Forecasters note unusual conditions and reference local weather lore, while noting one gate blew from the southeast without rain.
The panel heard claims the bill is far broader than its announced aim. Anderson traced drafting to himself and colleagues, with data from Freez and Sellards, and noted Washington conferences with Ickes and key agencies. Opponents warned of federal control, while supporters said 47 million man hours of work would result and landowners would be paid for gas.
United States Navy aims to stage unprecedented maneuvers in the north Pacific from May 3 to June 10. Admiral Harris Laning commands the battle line with Admiral Joseph Mason Reeves directing from the Pennsylvania, as 160–175 surface ships and 500–600 aircraft, about 55,000 officers and men, participate in the Problem XVI exercises.
A fragment from Page 3 shows a letter request and an age note of 24 years. The text hints at a housing context and an appeal to the TACK letters column.
A Texas House measure introduced by Rep Kenneth McCallach of Houston calls for a special committee to investigate brutality claims in the prison system including the Retrieve Farm. The resolution, referred to penitentiaries committee, cites war circulation and reports of inmate mistreatment and contends prison officials may have misused authority.
Coverage outlines the $4.88 billion relief and public works package after a 75-day battle. Key allocations include CCC $30 million, FERA $125 million, rural electrification $100 million, and housing $450 million. Agency leaders Hopkins Ickes Tugwell plan major deployment to create jobs and expand road and infrastructure programs nationwide.
Major Cooke recounts excerpts from his diary on the final days of Lee’s army. April 8 describes heavy enemy pressure and fear of capture. April 9 notes surrender preparations and Lee’s farewell address. April 10 details continuing rain and plans toward Richmond.
Neighbors join a search for Robert Green a 27 year old unemployed bricklayer after officials say he beat his 3 year old daughter Norma Jean Green into unconsciousness for not spelling Patty The child is in a hospital with welts bruises and a slung arm The mother said Green previously whipped the child with a heavy belt until she appeared to stop breathing and beat her again the next day She said the child could spell Patty but the father frightened her into forgetting Police report Green may have returned home last night but fled when the family disappeared
Ted Fio-Rito brings 22 entertainers to Amarillo for a concert and dance engagement tomorrow night. The band leader rose to fame in the last two years and wrote hit songs including No No Nora Toot Toot Tootsie Laugh Clown Laugh. The act includes The Three Debutantes Muzzy Marcellino Ray Hendricks and Candy the Comic. They have played at the Ambassador Hotel Cocoanut Grove in Hollywood.
An Amarillo Chamber notice outlines preparations for the United Confederate Veterans 1935 reunion set for September 3 to 6. Letters arrive praising Southern pride and the valor of Confederate soldiers, noting the belief they were not defeated, only outnumbered.
Hogs 3,000 head opened slow with steady to higher sales. top $8.80 for 140-360 lb hogs. Cattle 4,500 head with calves steady for heavy weights and vealers lifting. Sheep 11,000 head slow with few openings. spring lambs steady to lower on later bids. New Orleans cotton futures rise early on light buying. crop drought relief noted in Texas and Oklahoma.
A 25 cent bladder laxative promises to flush impurities and excess acids. The ad touts Bukets tablets with buchy leaves and juniper oil, claiming relief from bladder irritation and sleep disturbance. If not pleased in four days, any druggist refunds the purchase. City Drug Stores and Fox Drug Co.
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