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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1937
Page
2
The weather prints a cold fair day as Panhandle editors convene for their annual meeting. The piece salutes editors weathering six years of harsh times, praising their resilience, public service, and the toll of criticism while noting dust storms from eastern Colorado and soil erosion.
A country reporter chased a sensational tip about a bank’s missing cash and, after fervent midnight knocking, learned from the Chicago bank president that $300,000 had vanished within the institution. The tale became his breakthrough story and he rose to national prominence.
Three British freighters MacGregor Hamsterley and Stanbrook carried 6100 tons of provisions into Bilbao under partial protection of British warships. Insurgent air raids struck Bilbao as Basques cheered the ships. One government pilot was killed, and insurgent losses were reported as two ships sunk or wrecked.
Oklahoma farmers urged federal action to stop dust storms with a planned area wide program. They asked for an army of tractors and sisters to systematically cover the dust bowl beginning at the south and west to protect crops. The White House said Roosevelt cannot act without a formal aid request from the governor and legislature.
Editors from Quanah to Floydada attend the Panhandle Press convention in the Herring Hotel. Donley County Leader head Don, Quanah Tribune Chief Harry Koch and Big Spring Chamber of Commerce manager W T Strange address yearlong activities and newspaper collaboration. Steen Is Toastmaster at luncheon. Col Ernest O Thompson and H H Jackson speak as country editors compare ideas on press roles and advertising potential.
A reader appeals for a brown chow with a white neck spot and a black and white Dud who has wandered off twice. A widow seeks work managing a small rooming house or apartment with references. A colored girl seeks work as cook and child carer. A widow in her thirties seeks a companion.
The Duke of Windsor demands withdrawal of Geoffrey Dennis's Coronation Commentary from Heinemann as libel threats loom. Allen and Overy say they seek apology and possible libel writ if refused. Dennis's book, published April 12, harshly critiques the Duke.
The April 23 report notes F B I chief Edgar Hoover praising publishers for cooperation and honesty. He warns on misapplied parole and deceptive prison terms as major national issues. James G Stahlman is elected president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association during the convention.
Anne and Lucille, two farm girls from near Tuttle and Oklahoma City, were taken by Patrolman Moore Scout Car Officers Giles and King to the county jail today. They left home seeking work to California with Arlie. Authorities say they left with little money after spending Wednesday night in a hotel in Clin- and are being given special care.
The two young women say they traveled with only their clothes. Lucille wore a light weight flowery dress while Arlie wore gray velveteen. They were arrested after hitchhiking to Clinton and Shamrock before arriving where they are now.
William Wiseman, a prominent farmer living six miles east of Claude, pleaded guilty to family mistreatment in Armstrong County district court and was sentenced by Judge E C Nelson Jr to eight years in the penitentiary. The trial was without a jury and he was taken to Huntsville by Sheriff J A Best. He had been indicted on alleged improper relations with his 16 year old step daughter.
Hugh Tolleson, a public spirited man linked to Amarillo's growth for 31 years, has died. Relatives note his return home last Thursday and telegrams arriving from manufacturers traveling men and others he met through his work.
Houston reports 4 year old Tommie Siragusa stuck his leg into a knee deep sewer pipe in front of his home. Neighbors and mother alerted the scene as Battalion Chief R F Ollie and firefighters used a shovel monkey wrench and crowbar for about 30 minutes to free him with only scratches and bruises.
Premier Mussolini and Austrian Chancellor Schuschnigg issued a joint communique urging German participation to consolidate peace in the Danubian Basin. The Rome Protocols may be opened to others, allowing Italy to involve Germany and seek wider ties with Czechoslovakia under certain conditions.
Walter Barlow and J. B. Evans praise the Maverick Club for keeping at risk boys in regular attendance. They cite improvements in behavior health and future prospects. Local businessman Tom Wingate urges strong civic support to sustain the club’s work.
The piece notes Ralph Eaton visiting from Oklahoma City to his Panhandle friends, Clyde Warwick as Canyon News editor and secretary, and Ralph Eaton now manager at Wichita. The banquet program tonight promises a mix of night club style entertainment and gridiron din.
Hamburg Iowa resident Sam Spoone aged 54 claims a long distance commuting record. He became crossing flagman at Council Bluffs fifty years ago while living in Hamburg and has rode trains daily, including Sundays, from 4 710 A M to his 7 30 A M start and 3 30 P M finish, riding home at 6 P M. He travels free as a railroad employee.
A near sellout crowd is anticipated at the High School Auditorium for Attilio Baggiore the famed American born Italian tenor in the Panhandle Civic Music Association final concert of the season over 600 members and guests planned tonight and cards will indicate next season's membership responses. The Civic Music Association offered three concerts this year including Moscow Cathedral Choir led by Nicholas Afonsky and pianist Josef Shevinne. The program starts at 8:15 PM.
Reported to involve a girl picked up near Texas Tech campus on April 12 by an Amarillo salesman. She rode with him toward Levelland then Brownfield, left the car and vanished. Authorities and family conduct days of searches with no clear leads, though Milt Cunningham suspects a link to Davidaa picked up in Plainview.
Wes Izzard hosts as master of ceremonies while Albert Cooper praises last night’s visit. Ed Bishop travels to Plainview and Floydada to visit friends and his mother, then returns for a newspaper convention. Proxy J C Estlack of Donley County Leader is accused of bragging about the current issue, which he calls a depression issue. Estlack replies that all newspaper men must brag about their papers.
Between 11 and 3 last night a burglar broke a rear window at the Palace of Sweets on Polk Street and stole 14 cartons of cigarets. Patrolman Cutler and Burton Roach arrested a man found selling cartons for one dollar each at Fifth Avenue and Polk Street. He is held by police for investigation.
The damage suit by George Parr to recover 2500 from Vern Nelson for an alleged October 28, 1936 injury opened in the 108th District Court this morning. Plaintiff’s attorneys are Reeder and Reeder. Nelson is defended by Culwell and Culwell.
Funeral services for 69 year old Mrs. Sarah Beasley widow of H A Beasley of Skellytown will be held in Coffeyville Kansas. The body will be sent to Kansas by N B Griggs and Sons. Survivors include a husband a son G H Beasley of Skellytown a daughter Mrs Auburn Muncey of Amarillo three sisters and two brothers.
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