13 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1937
Page
1
The page blends weather musings on wind, rain, and a fading breath of seasons with talk of labor power and farmer conflicts. It reports a dog poisoning incident with rewards, stray dogs, a new White Auto Stores lease in Amarillo, and reflections on national economic trends and political cycles.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports national crude oil output fell by 2 593 barrels daily to 3 425 853 bpd for the week ending April 10. Oklahoma dropped 7 100 bpd to 641 625, East Texas rose 447 bpd to 460 697, Texas fell 27 004 bpd to 1 374 785, Louisiana up 290 bpd to 246 335, California up 39 750 bpd to 625 000, Kansas down 10 400 bpd to 178 775, Michigan up 1 751 bpd to 156 963, while Rocky Mountain declined 1 770 bpd to 69 460.
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co reports 1936 net income after charges depreciation and taxes of 9,953,014 dollars, 2.57 dollars a share, up from 7,468,017 dollars or 1.94 a share in 1935. The data appears among varied notes and items in the public record.
Readers share letters on Page 3 addressing topics from community updates to concerns about local events. The page collects opinions and inquiries for publication.
Thomas Spruance president of the First State Bank of Arlington will be buried today in Arlington. His body was found slumped in a car in Arkansas Lane near Grand Prairie Texas with a pistol in his hand. An inquest verdict was death by own action.
Honolulu April 13 The territorial legislature reviewed a joint resolution to legalize prostitution in the Hawaiian Islands. Sponsor Rep James Kealiohoa cited 41000 unmarried men creating a social problem and argued the trade is flourishing and should be regulated rather than suppressed.
Colorado Springs boosters plan to show a motion picture at the Herring Hotel on Sunday night in Room 202. The show starts at 8:30 p m with Amarillo Chamber of Commerce advised. Travelers will stay overnight and return to Amarillo on Wednesday April 28.
Jim Florey reports non residents including individuals from Pasadena California San Antonio Texas and Tulsa Oklahoma support the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce. They own property in Amarillo and subscribe regularly to Chamber activities.
Amarillo's growing residential district gains a new five room brick veneer house permit issued for J. E. Ausburn at 1601 Parker Street. W. H. Cooper contractor sets July 12 as completion date with an estimated cost of $5,000, near the O. K. Morris home on Travis Street.
Chamber of Commerce directors completing terms hold their final meeting at noon in Room 202. President Guy Saunders, retiring Thursday, convenes the session. new directors led by Walter Barlow to meet first on Wednesday, April 21.
Topeka April 13 The condition of winter wheat in Kansas improved slightly last week with warm weather aiding growth. Dust blowing in western counties eased, some fair rains occurred in west central counties and good rains fell in north central and eastern parts of the state according to state and federal agriculture departments.
Reports from the Fithi opian frontier say more than 1,000 Ethiopians fled across the border into Berbera British Somaliland, some wounded, as an Italian military plane scoured the frontier seeking fugitives after the Italian conquest of the country.
A Pan American bus carrying 22 people from Miami to New York plunged off a Georgia highway into Woodbine Creek 25 miles south of Bruniwicks. The driver and 21 passengers were injured. one woman passenger went missing and is believed drowned.
Six ambulances and police cruisers rushed to Forrest Avenue High School in Dallas after a minor stove gas explosion caused fear of collapse. Beatrice Williams, 42, sustained burns on hands and face from a match touching an open stove.
A truck driver Morris and Stamford were beaten and robbed of 18 dollars by a group including three men and two women at a hotel. Police later detained five persons in connection with the case.
Amarillo Garden Club launches a highway safety drive selling car stickers and two seal stamps on letters under the slogan It's Smart To Be Safe. Books cost 1 to 5 dollars, with many businesss and individuals taking them. Proceeds fund local beautification work. Mrs. S. Ferrell is club president.
Everett Barnes, driver for the Troy Laundry, was injured yesterday afternoon when struck by a car at 1400 Fillmore Street. The driver of the car, Wilson Balley’s son, stopped to aid Barnes. Barnes resides at 2810-B Van Buren Street.
The luncheon round-table at the convention featured Dr. Menninger arguing that awareness of eccentricities signals health while unawareness indicates the need for a doctor. Early environment shapes peculiarity, with many traits formed by age six or seven. Dr. Burleson spoke on ocular diagnosis from a GP view. The eye ear nose and throat specialists begin separate sessions today. The general meeting resumes with surgery tomorrow and gynecology obstetrics tomorrow afternoon. The annual banquet occurs at the Herring Hotel this evening. Registration shows strong attendance.
In a wartime defense of the judiciary Knox argues the court is human not infallible and calls for indulgence toward human limitations in the judiciary in contrast to occasional errors by legislators and executives. He notes the frequent yet surprising accord among justices despite divisions.
Labor joint petitioned the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans for a rehearing of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers complaint against the electric company. In New Haven Rand Jr president of Remington Rand and Pearl Bergoff head of Bergoff Industrial Service were indicted for transporting strike breakers across state lines. A federal grand jury returned its true bill after brief deliberation. Rand and Bergoff will be served with warrants today. No trial date set.
Promote flushing of harmful waste from kidneys and relieve bladder irritation with Gold Medal Haakem Oil Capsules. The ad claims they reduce night urination and improve kidney weakness, urging readers to buy the genuine Haarlem Holland product from their druggist.
Open house will display oils of Helen Hodge at 1602 South Julian Boulevard tomorrow. Mrs. T. G. Craig hosts with support from the American Association of University Women. Paintings include flowers and landscapes. Hodge helps with Topeka school art courses. critics in Amarillo praised her oils.
Wagner act spreads union negotiations and shorter hours possibly leading to more hires. Labor Board says prior noncompliance hindered enforcement and strikes. leaders claim sit downs paused pending constitutionality. Indications point to effects on reviving NRA via Wagner Act reasoning and constitutional considerations.
The article urges all women to bring notebooks and pencils to copy Mrs. McDonald's receipts and tips. Attendants should preserve daily tickets for attendance gifts funded by local merchants. Mrs. McDonald and her daughter Mary Elizabeth will lead lectures with household hints and practical cooking tips.
Scarlet fever caused the death of Thomas Joe Spencer, 10 months old, at 11:30 P.M. at the family home 1306 East Thirteenth Avenue. The mother is ill with scarlet fever. Surviving are his parents, a sister Betty Jean, and brothers Billy and Johnny. Father, Mr. Spencer, serves in the Amarillo fire department.
A group of 12 navy patrol planes that departed San Diego at 2 50 P M yesterday were 402 miles from Honolulu at 10 A M today, with the mission to reach the Hawaiian capital as their goal according to radio advisories from base force aircraft headquarters.
Practical kitchen and home hacks include salting and sweeping scorched food, cooling hot pots to restore flavor, sprinkling baking powder on breading for crispiness, chilling knives for neater pie slices, and burns treated with egg and shortening. Additional guidance covers candle safety with salt, using potatoes to refresh water bottles, and camphor to deter mice.
Firefighters received the alarm at 10 50 this morning and found a hen house at 2400 Northwest Fourth Avenue destroyed. The origin of the blaze was undetermined and loss was not estimated by fire crews.
The message urges readers to attend church on Sundays despite reluctance to rise early or choose leisure. It argues self discipline strengthens the soul and character, and that public religious participation supports social good and may inspire others toward uplift.
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