29 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
1
Longtime Panhandle oil figure Mrs. Ollie Childers returns to the oil brokerage and lease business after years away. The piece notes her past boom era, world travel, and plans to reenter the field with Agnes Trolinger handling real estate, predicting a colorful revival and another fortune.
A veteran coach praises a young fighter's edge while urging toil to build a punch and follow through. He shares anecdotes on speed, courage, and study, then reflects on opinions, animal tales, and quotes from friends, highlighting practical wisdom and humor.
The page lists KGNC radio programming with time slots from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. NBC shows include Don Winslow of the Navy and Show Boat, with music, news, and variety segments scheduled across dayparts.
Mrs Irma Puncan 27 mother of two says she scarred burned and cut herself in 50 places as a duty to obey cult teachings and sacrifice herself. Detroit police record her statement as she describes the self harming acts and motivation.
A schedule lists 45 opening grain quotations followed by performances from Sweet Music James Landry baritone Ranch Boys Max Bevers and Ma Perkins Dance Rhythms and Monticello Party Line.
Distress calls from the steamship Cordova report a fire and broken steering in a gale off Hecate Strait. The coast guard patrol boat Alert from Ketchikan Alaska sped to aid, with fire concentrated in the liner’s No 2 hold. Atlantic coast length cited as 1888 miles and Pacific 1386.
Stooping Oak Tennessee April 29 Physicians report Jackson Whitlow a 47 year old mountain trapper has not eaten for 51 days and may die within a very short time His weight fell from 137 to 97 pounds He insists Jehovah will save him and remains confident despite exhaustion while his wife and neighbors pray for him The man fasts at the command of God and plans to “whip the devil yet” before death ends his vigil
A new X ray test for airplanes claims to reveal structural flaws undetectable by skilled mechanics. Inventors Tom A. Triplett and Victor P. Barton say their eight inch glass tube emits rays that pierce up to 18 inches of aluminum and a part equal to one millionth of an inch wide. Amelia Earhart was slated to use the plane on her world flight plans.
A Pan American Hawaii clipper bound for Orient service took off from Alameda at 3 PM with one woman and four men on board. The voyage heads to Honolulu and Manila, then the Manila to Hongkong leg marks a new segment in the U S China route.
Two great fleets in the 1937 midpacific maneuvers prepare for a secret rendezvous. The Navy issued orders for 139 warcraft split into the defending white fleet and the opposing black fleet to begin at dawn off Honolulu.
Mildred J. Weise, supervisor of illiteracy and Americanization, estimates that if all California illiterates were in one city it would be the state's third largest city. California ranks 15th among states in illiteracy.
A spare rim and casing for the food distribution truck serving hungry schoolchildren are reported lost this morning on the route between 17 public school buildings. The 32 by 6 unit is badly needed. any finder should call the Sanborn School store room at 8746 or George M. Waddill's office at 22630.
In winter the zoo polar bears shun water though they swim in icy waters in their native Arctic habitat.
In Los Angeles early today two boys aged nine and seven, Henry F. Lowe and Eldred Lowe, perished in a bedroom fire while their parents were away at a neighborhood film theater. Eleven year old Evelyn Lowe, sister of the victims, cried out for help to nearby residents as flames spread and two engine companies fought the blaze.
George Parsons sues in the 108th District Court for 2900 dollars plus hospital expenses after an January bus accident near Vega. The suit targets Pacific Greyhound Buses Lee Way Stages and Southwestern Greyhound Lines for actual damages.
Edward plans to travel via Paris to begin his visit to the Chateau on Monday or Tuesday. He has most luggage packed and is saying goodbye to Paris shopkeepers and settling accounts. He is in excellent spirits as he nears reuniting with Mrs. Simpson and remains in good physical condition from regular exercise.
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