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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1938
Page
14
The Prop and Wing Club gathers at KGNC studios at 8 15 for cross country prep under Charlie Boyd Municipal Airport manager. Members may bid to ride in planes. tours occur biweekly. A new primary training plane will be demonstrated, loaned by Cecil Barham Capitol Theater manager.
Potter County Library Board asked the city commission to set aside 5000 in the next budget to move the library to the old post office if the federal building becomes available. A later decision on zoning and road work also surfaced as commissioners reviewed bids and requests.
Mack McCoy of Amarillo faces an assault with intent to kill charge in Justice of the Peace C W Carder’s court after allegedly drawing a pistol on a man and woman in the Amarillo Building. Bonds set at $2000. case transferred to the county.
A communications commission examiner recommended authorizing Northwestern Broadcasting Company to construct a new radio station at Vernon. The firm seeks permission to operate unlimited time on 1,500 kilocycles with 100 watts power.
Delinquent tax payments for the fiscal year ending April 15 totalled 100 050 05. Harry C Burks city tax assessor and collector told city commissioners last night Mayor Ross Rogers praised Burks for his campaign. Officials had estimated 100 000 in delinquent taxes would be collected. Burks listed 110 538 08 in 1936 current taxes and 411 381 74 in 1937 current taxes. The combined 1936 37 total reaches 521 919 82 with delinquent collections pushed the grand total to 621 969 87.
Washington reports Texas received 716,694,489 dollars in federal funds from March 4, 1933 to January 1, 1938, ranking third behind New York and Pennsylvania. Senate Majority Leader Barkley cited these figures to illustrate unity in common efforts for the common good.
Lena Gayden is at liberty on a $1,000 bond after drunken driving charges filed in Justice of the Peace H. W. Duke's court.
The Senate committee report maps relief and security steps for the economy and finds tax changes the sole point with business unity. House conferees, with President Roosevelt’s support, oppose the Senate plan as conference stalls. Administrative reforms could gain quick congressional focus within the recovery program.
The article notes Dizzy Dean, after a poor season due to a toe injury and sore arm, faces Reds ace Lee Grissom as he returns to the mound for Chicago. It highlights his 1934 30 win season and six year Cardinals tenure, and discusses expectations and potential ridicule if he falters.
In New Orleans on April 20, cotton futures showed a 1 to 2 point early pause amid better cables and unfavorable weekly weather. Front contracts began at 9.02 for ace, with other months ranging from 9.12 to 9.21, May easing to 8.96 before recovering to 8.98. Trading slowed after the open as offerings stayed light and prices held a small initial gain, with reports of considerable damage from recent cold weather.
San Jacinto Day will be observed in Amarillo tomorrow with Texas flags flown, banks closed, and special school programs. The 102nd anniversary marks the battle where Texans defeated Mexican troops and captured Gen. Santa Anna, ending Texas independence. The Amarillo Clearing House and Texas State Employment Agency will close. schools will hold patriotic assemblies without a holiday.
O W Fullington pleaded guilty in county court yesterday to theft and was fined 26.95 dollars including court costs.
Lewin Barringer prepared a sailplane in Tulsa to be towed to Wichita Falls by a Waco plane piloted by James O. Kimbrell. A tri motor escort from Wichita Falls will accompany the flight as Barringer plans further runs toward Bartlesville hoping to surpass the world sailplane distance record of 410 miles held by Russia.
In Shanghai the mood shifts from alarm to routine as elite banks relocate to Hongkong, refugees flood the streets, and nightlife returns. Despite 300 refugee camps housing about 250000 Chinese, the city sees tea dances, cinemas, and busy hotels while consular and diplomatic leaders debate Japan’s limits and British roles.
The Knife and Fork Club of Amarillo will host Dr. Morris Fishbein of Chicago as its next guest speaker. Editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association and former club president, Fishbein is a leading medical authority and sought speaker. Details and date to be announced soon.
Radio stations face complex shifts as clocks move forward. Timely changes force reshuffles of local and network programs with advertisers consulted and schedules reworked. KGNC and others warn listeners to tune in early and stay with programs as timing alters.
The McMurry College Chanters under Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie perform a mixed chorus program at Amarillo High School. Selections include The Messiah and Largo, Blessed Jesus, Sanctus, Bohemian Girl, Negro Spirituals, Anvil Chorus, Pilgrim's Chorus, with solos by Joye Arey and Olivia Eastus. The ensemble features singers from Abilene, Odessa, Alamogordo, Buffalo Gap, Millsap, Wylie, Paducah, Spur and other local towns.
Amarillo firemen will not solicit funds for the state convention to be held June 14 16 Chief George B Cooper said no telephone solicitations will occur and any in person requests will occur only in uniform. Roy Hill from central station reports his helmet missing from a truck on West Fourth or Fifth Avenue.
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