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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
2
Rain chances rise for Panhandle counties this weekend with warmer temperatures by Friday. The writer also reports on horse dealings, potential mule colt issues, and a mix of political rumors, odd facts, and local anecdotes.
In San Francisco on April 16 ships diverted from the harbor as maritime unions clashed with shipowners. Federal mediators prepared a report for Secretary Perkins amid threats to establish company unions. Union leader Harry Bridges called a mass meeting as vessels Nevadan Arizonan and Dollar Line ships avoided the port.
The House Labor Committee approved the Elienbogen bill for federal regulation of the textile industry by a 10 to 2 vote. Democrats Ramspeck and Hartley opposed on constitutional grounds, and Chairman Connery said he would seek a rule to bring the measure before the House this session.
Government and medical authorities confirm the birth of quintuplets to a gypsy mother in a field near Hados, Bihor, Transylvania. Officials say the five infants face fatal malformation and lack of vital organs and expect they cannot live. The mother, Maria Shaguraru, 25, and the babies were transported to a hospital in Oradea by gendarmes. Dr George Jankuliski states the quintuplets cannot live.
H. F. Smith, manager, requests owner to reclaim a Jersey cow that wandered to the apartment house grounds this morning. The animal wears ear tag number 8002 and is grazing near the green grass.
A collage of brief observations covers golf at the Naval Academy, giraffe height records, orange juice and lemon juice touted to reduce dental decay, Milwaukee’s denominational balance, Jefferson’s political quote, Coughlin cigarette usage, Chicago racehorse selections, betting losses, leg length variance, and Daniel Webster’s early pay as a teacher before switching to law.
Several years ago readers wrote to Tack in a column with a fan letter that quotes a prior correspondence and asks for a reply or clarification.
John Moriarty, son of Dr. William D. Moriarty, told reporters he believes his father was murdered in a bomb blast that killed both aboard their automobile near Los Angeles. Police dismiss the claim, noting no suicide and citing financial strain on the USC professor.
In Ravenna Ohio on April 16 19 year old Hiram College sophomore Robert Moore shot and fatally wounded himself as police closed in after he entered a hardware store through a rear window. President Kenneth S Brown identified Moore as the son of W G Moore a Lisbon Ohio attorney.
A privately owned small plane carrying sailors from the battleship Mississippi crashed in heavy fog at Long Beach Municipal Airport. Orville K. Newland aged 24 was killed and Glenn Russell aged 25 was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Both men served on the battleship Mississippi.
A violent midwestern storm caused a tornado near Half Mile Strip at Midland with property damage but no reported casualties. A large rain-blanket stretched from Pampa to Wichita Falls, with Abilene recording 2.28 inches and Wichita Falls noting moisture for the year. Winds near 65 mph were observed in the Midland area as the storm hit just after midnight.
Paid Farmer Officers traced the hijacker who stalled Mancell's car three miles east of Claude. The man, wearing shirt sleeves and cold, exchanged $5 for pulling the car and a coat, which he promised to return. A 1934 Ford coach with Texas license 239062 was taken. Other hijackings have occurred in Amarillo area, including an incident near Alamreed to Jericho injuring A N Cornetl at 833 Lipscomb Street. No suspects have been found.
A hearing pressed by Pro Permanent School Fund interests addresses proration on wells on state property amid tension between two proration authorities in the Panhandle. Dunnegan accuses Phillips Petroleum of unequal withdrawals harming small operators. Emery notes Phillips over connected and forced purchases, alleging attempts to create a protection department against rivals.
Mississippi Valley historians met in Austin to study the past of the Midwest with emphasis on Texas Centennial topics. Discussions covered Revolutionary racketeering on the Texas frontier and Civil War era agricultural policy, plus frontier protection and Plains Indian relations from 1835 to 1845.
April 16 in Austin the Department of Public Safety dispatched a riot squad to the Capitol after a state treasury employee triggered a burglary alarm. Homer Garrison and about a dozen operatives stormed the treasury before learning the alarm was mistaken and the situation resolved with an explanation that it was a mistake.
Morris J. Oberly is granted a divorce by Circuit Judge Henry G. Nicol after testimony that his wife Ella frequently forced him to buy her new clothes due to her poor strip poker. A Duluth forest fire’s smoke drift reached Texas after three days.
Speakers from Booker McLean Clarendon Quanah Plainview Panhandle and other towns discuss personal columns circulation contests editorial pages and advertising rates at a Texas Press Association convention luncheon and afternoon sessions. Gene Howe and Homer Steen head the final luncheon with a large attendance anticipated.
A wartime era statement extols using every governmental energy to protect natural resources and wealth. It credits sustained advances by conservationists and urges renewed vigor to ensure future generations receive the benefits and birthright of resources.
The article notes a 3 500 000 strong relief workforce earning about 80 dollars monthly while lawmakers push for a 38 hour week. A textile industry plan labeled a "Little NRA" outlines a 38 hour week and a 15 dollar wage aim before the Howe Tabor Committee.
Das Schwarze Korps, the Nazi guard magazine, published a photo of a Swiss pedigreed bull named Hitler and denounced the breeder Johannes Hallinger Schneider for using the Führer’s name. It noted another bull already bore the name and suggested Swiss should use local names or name a bull after Wilhelm Gustloff’s assassin.
Hollywood April 14 A friendly settlement of the custody battle for 12 year old Freddie Bartholomew appeared near as attorneys for his aunt Millicent Bartholomew tentatively agreed to a reunion of mother and son Mrs Lillian Mae Bartholomew indicated through her attorney her main aim is to see her son not to renew the custody dispute.
Officials opened a search for rights to The Surrender of Santa Anna by William H. Huddle after reproductions suggested the work may belong to Charles W. Johnson of Houston. The Braille Bible Institute reports distribution of over 13,000 Braille Bibles worldwide in its 12 years, with publishing cost about 134.19 per set.
The ad promotes Pattern 2771 a simple wash frock in shanting or pastel sports silk in mono or striped fabrics. Sizes range 12 through 42 with fabric yardage for size 16. Send 15 cents for the pattern and 25 cents for the book plus pattern together, to The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department.
A diamond drill was rushed from New Glasgow to Moose River to reach three trapped men after a Sunday cave in. The drill begins at the 140 foot level to probe for Dr. D. E. Robertson Herman R. Magill and Alfred Scadding of Toronto. Food water and messages may be lowered through the bore. A convoy of tractors cranes derricks and a steam shovel arrived to assist.
Lima official May or Allen Metheany said an electric pipe thawing machine will be rented at two dollars an hour. The unit, to thaw frozen water lines, was shown today and will go into operation this afternoon.
George M. Waddill, tax collector, notes delinquent taxes from individuals with steady incomes. School board supports addressing unpaid taxes to avoid unfairly burdening other taxpayers while keeping rates low through anticipated delinquent revenue.
A city board discussed collecting approximately 70000 in delinquent taxes to balance the current operations budget. It advised pursuing payment through installment and split payment plans, urging the tax department to push collections and report cases needing suit after failed responses.
Over 54 000 readers report relief from stomach pains gas heartburn and ulcers with a Stomach Specialist prescription called UDGA. Free trial packages offered at Fox Drug Stores and City Drug Stores with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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