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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
2
A commentator recalls salutes at the new Paramount theater and laments the country drifting toward communism while condemning soft citizens and government dependence. He predicts rural escape, criticizes wealth inequality talk, and warns farmers bear the blame for hard times as school salaries face cuts.
An editorial urges drastic 30 percent budget reductions across schools and city services to avoid bankruptcy in Amarillo. It highlights dwindling state funding, rising per-student costs, a high teacher surplus, and calls for decisive action, including layoffs and reallocation, to stabilize finances. It notes a local Taxpayers League push and previews broader reader input.
The Executive Committee of The Taxpayers League of Amarillo urges drastic savings across the school system. They propose cutting staff and administration, closing small schools, consolidating departments, and eliminating travel and auto allowances to save about 185000 dollars annually. They suggest conditional contracts to protect the district if funds fall short and apply similar economies to the Junior College.
Arbor Day spirited Kiwanis members plant trees and celebrate good fellowship. A mystery German police log prompts a call for the owner of a police dog sighted near The Globe News office. Miss Howell at 6262 may provide dog ownership details. Adams Hotel manager G M Holt donates to the Washington barbecue fund and pinto beans are confirmed as dessert in hard times.
A daily reader expresses enjoyment of the Talk column and hints at a letter to the editor, noting interest in Tack letters and a riddle. The fragment references a page and ongoing reader interaction with the column.
A columnist cites Harvard anthropologist Professor Hooten on criminal types and body features, arguing crime stems from misdirected energy amid poverty and disease. The piece also discusses advertising, merchandising, time value, and remarks by Walter Hoving, plus political notes on Governor Smith and Governor Roosevelt.
More than 150 delegates from six states gathered for the second annual U S Highway 60 Association convention. Speakers pressed for Arizona to provide the Show Low to Springerville link to make Highway 60 coast to coast, while Dan McGrath of Amarillo represented at the meeting.
County attorney filed five complaints this morning. R. D. Barton faces assault to murder for a stabbing at a filling station. J. D. Barton is charged as well. Serah Mayo redeclared for unlicensed dentistry. Ed William Bacon is charged for dentistry under a alias. Louie Turner accused of driving while intoxicated after a collision. C. H. Webb charged with carrying a pistol.
George Hage Pratt Sr. 73 died at his home 3703 Fountain. Survivors include widow, two sons George Pratt Jr. and Joe L. Pratt of Amarillo, daughter Mrs. W. Edwards of Overton, brother J. B. Pratt of Livermore Calif., sisters Mrs. C M Rogers of Chickasha Okla and Mrs. C T Cox Garnett Kas. Body to be sent to Paris Texas for services and burial. N S Griggs & Sons in charge.
Pittsburgh reports a 10 cent rise in Corning grade crude by Buckeye Pipe Lines after a 20 cent increase in Pennsylvania grade. The price for Corning grade moves to 1.05 dollars while officials discuss broader economic tensions and political questions about beer access amid idle millions and a budget balance dispute.
Market notes show wheat prices for No 1 hard and milo in Texas and Oklahoma futures. Livestock in Kansas City and Chicago traded with steady to higher hogs and cattle, with top hogs at 3.55 and steers to 8.00, lambs firm. New Orleans cotton opened active on first notice day as traders absorbed May and July contracts.
Physician endorsed claim promotes Calotabs as a means to purify the body and boost vitality. The ad urges a thorough cleansing course, stating Calotabs activate the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels with trial and family package prices.
May tendered 40 550 bales and New York receipts 98 500 bales. May opened four points down, then rallied to 6 98 later. positions pared gains to 2 3 points. Notices estopped, market quieted in first hour with recessions 2 3 points from highs. Include brief stock letter note and unrelated poetry excerpt.
One application of Blue Star Ointment stops itching instantly. A second application kills stubborn germs. A third finds rash ring worm eczema and rawness healing nicely and continued use restores normal itchfree skin. Clean odor. Money back. Sold by all drug stores.
An offer for a $1500 life insurance policy payable at death with no medical exam or heavy commissions. Available to ages 10 to 55 in good health, supervised by the California State Insurance Department. Respond with name and address to E E Fellows in Los Angeles to receive the policy for $5 with a completed application.
Detroit man Herman Rankis credits Kruschen Salts with easing rheumatic pain and helping him lose 22 pounds after a first bottle. The ad urges taking half a teaspoonful daily in hot water before breakfast to lose fat and improve health, promising a four week supply at a trifling cost.
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