29 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
1
A historical column quotes Colonel Mitchell criticizing postwar aviation neglect while urging robust civil aviation development. It notes limited pilot numbers, calls for a US annual $60000000 investment, and highlights Ford and Ford projects, including three motor airships, plus potential post office air service expansion under Coolidge.
A murky early morning statement references Broaddus and Meondtus with unclear terms. The note mentions a potential CEO term and confusion over who authored the document, raising questions about the integrity of the proceedings.
The city commission elected six new Board of Development directors, four from the submitted list and two from Jeff Bartlett’s slate. Gene Howe, publisher of The News and The Globe, faced opposition from City Manager Bartlett who opposed newspapermen on the board. The vote was not unanimous. Tonight the board will be sworn in and elect officers while reorganization follows.
At Little Rock Arkansas on April 26 the Army airship TC-6 from Scott Field with Commander Pacrelaw deflated after a seam ripped while moored. Nine balloons cast off their moors in light winds as teams vie to represent the United States in international races in Helgum May 3.
A campaign to recruit 100 Realtors and as many businessmen of Amarillo to charter a special train for the national Realtors convention in Tulsa June 7 to 11 will begin soon. Amarillo Real Estate Board secretary F P Atwood announced at a recent meeting.
Over six days Amarillo issued fifty six residential and apartment permits totaling 502100 and pushing April's monthly value above 1 million dollars. The Central Presbyterian church project at 250000 is the largest non residential job. If trends continue yearly total could near eight to nine million.
Guy Saunders is elected president of the Amarillo Rotary Club at the annual luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. He succeeds Tom Gallaher and pledges to lead with heart, while tributes laud Gallaher for expanding membership and service.
A battered report outlines a violent crackdown as Chicago police wage a desperate battle against machine gun gangs. The piece links gun violence to gang leadership, trials, and a chain of murders centered in the Valley, detailing efforts to trace gun sales and identify those who employed hitmen.
Mayor Jee Bivins proclaims Saturday May 1 as the start of spring and Straw Hat Day in Amarillo despite forecasts of lingering winter. Stores promote straw hat displays as the public embraces the season with striped hats noted as the dominant style.
Fragmentary text shows Miriam A Pergusan and other female candidates challenging Governor C Ferguson. The piece references a meeting and names several individuals with unclear roles, hinting at a crowded field and local campaign activity in April.
Fragmentary weather item mentions Amuro and Pielguty-Tanieht with scattered terms like temperature and dated reference. Readable specifics are minimal. the text remains largely indecipherable and noninformative.
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