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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1933
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses Adolf Hitler advancing in Europe while economic tensions rise with tariff threats and looming reductions. The column analyzes political and social implications of these developments.
At the Panhandle District Medical Society meeting in Amarillo, C H Connell of Texas Tech linked high fluorine levels in caprock water to widespread mottled enamel across the Panhandle and as far as Big Spring. Other doctors noted fluoride reactions reducing calcium in foods, diet adjustments to prevent staining, and successful chemical and mechanical cleanings.
Kilgore Texas April 11 A preliminary survey by the State Railroad Commission disclosed unexpectedly large output from first key wells tested in the East Texas oil field. One well yielded 1495 barrels in 90 minutes another 965 barrels in 60 minutes as the commission plans to gauge 300 wells over five days to set a production order.
Washington April 19 Roosevelt’s Tennessee Valley plan moves through Congress via bills in both houses to form a Tennessee Valley Authority with three presidentially named directors. It authorizes $10 million for Cove Creek Dam and $50 million in 40 year bonds, plus Factory work start immediately.
The Globe columnist notes brisk public demand on the first legal beer day as New York brewers ship 18,000 kegs and 350,000 cases. He comments on how beer availability may rise in many shops and raises concerns about saloon access.
Wheat opened sharply higher on bullish crop reports and cables, then fluctuated as selling through commission houses intensified. Government data showed this year’s winter wheat crop at 334,087,000 bushels, the smallest since 1904, with state productions listed for Pennsylvania to Oklahoma. Kansas forecasts warn of a rapidly failing crop, with 48 percent of 11,477,000 acres likely to be abandoned due to drought and poor moisture.
President Roosevelt will meet Parley envoie separately rather than jointly with Ramsay MacDonald and Edouard Herriot on economic talks in Washington. Herriot plans to join MacDonald, but Roosevelt will hold separate discussions per the original plan.
Weather outlook for Amarillo and surrounding areas calls for fair skies with rising temperatures tonight and Wednesday. Frost possible tonight in northern areas with light frost expected in parts of the Panhandle. Temperatures range from a low around 32 to a high near 53 degrees today, with warmer conditions expected in the west and north portions.
Speaker Rainey explains no beer will be sold in the House cloak rooms after a sub committee recommendation. Beer will be dispensed in bottles in the House restaurant where profits support the negro porters. The speaker opposes cloak room licenses due to revenue and licensing costs.
Amarillo voters may see a run off for two city commission seats on April 22. The date will be set by the city commission after the April 4 general election returns are canvassed. candidates for Commissioner No 1 are M N Twaddell and Joe Jenkins while H Ernest Smith and John Winters contend for the other seat.
Those planning to see The Front Page at the Paramount Theater by the Globe News staff are urged to buy tickets now to gauge crowd size. Tickets on sale this afternoon at City Drug Store, 517 Polk Street, and will be on sale all day tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday. Admission is 50 cents with no reserved seats.
Amarillo sends 175 trade-trippers on a special train to Plainview for the four day dairy show. Local bands and officials join a city parade, while a large Lubbock motorcade and Swisher County figures compete to name the queen. The Amarillo Day Special left at 8 40 am and a dance will follow the coronation tonight.
William G. Swan, an aerial parachute performer from Baltimore, disappeared after a fireworks stunt near the Rio Grande. A chase by plane pilot F H Rogers reported sailing winds and heavy gulf mist obscuring the parachute as spectators on shore watched Swan descend, then vanish. His clothing and belongings remained at his Brownsville lodging.
Amarillo police warn residents not to discharge firearms within city limits after a bullet crashed through a resident's home late last night. The desk sergeant notes a legal ban and heavy penalties for violations.
Senator Robinson asks the State Department for information on a reported French propaganda program in the United States. The inquiry references a United Press dispatch included in the congressional record by Senator Pittman, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Borger voters chose five top vote getters on April 4. The old commission and mayor resisted, while the new group appointed J A Robinson mayor and KE J Pickens district judge set a recount hearing for tonight. The new body retained city staff but limited expenditures to essentials.
The worst railroad accident in Colombia's history killed 29 people and injured about 100 when four passenger coaches were destroyed near Ventaquemada. Cause of the wreck was not reported.
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate for confirmation the nomination of Harry L. Sexton of Brownsville Texas to be collector of customs for District 23 at San Antonio Texas.
Firemen rushed to a motor car fire at the intersection of Second Avenue and North Fillmore Street, answering their first alarm in more than two days.
Lieut. Comm. Herbert V. Wiley testifies at the Akron disaster inquiry, stating officers and crew fulfilled their duties to the best of their abilities before the airship destroyed itself in the ocean. He notes any errors were beyond current skill and experience and mentions orders misinterpretation but says the mistake likely did not affect later events.
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