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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
2
A Dalhart column reports light rainfall in the Panhandle, drought effects on prairie chickens and game birds, and notes on local hunting closures. It includes weather outlooks, anecdotes about residents and a reward notice for lost dogs, plus humorous local vignettes on farms and animals.
A warning lists flies as carriers of over 30 disease germs and notes that in six summer months a single fly and her offspring can produce a trillion offspring if unchecked. It urges immediate action with KILL-KO insecticide, highlighting its high pyrethrum content and proven effectiveness.
John F. Johnston, a longtime prohibition figure, is named Potter County chairman of United Forces for Prohibition to oppose repealing the 18th Amendment and legalizing beer in Texas. His office will be at 512 Taylor Street. He pledges to mobilize voters to retain the amendment and fight liquor influence nationwide.
City water crews fixed a break in a 30 inch main fourteen miles west of Amarillo. Water is supplied from the McDonald plant during repairs while wells at Palo Duro supply in summer. The section broken this time replaces a portion that was previously repaired with a band two years ago.
Health unit physicians dentists and nurses held a conference at Wolflin School to examine pre school age children. The next examination is scheduled for Wednesday at Wilson School. All children starting school this fall will be examined.
Chicago reports 8491 concerns employing 208 798 workers on NRA terms as Illinois prepares a re employment campaign. Gov Henry Horner awaits Washington word to start enlisting all businesses. Hollywood joins NRA as studios add hundreds to payroll while staff shifts to short hours amid a strike plague.
Ernest L. Tutt announced at the commerce headquarters that 42,987 agreements were signed in Texas under the National Recovery program affecting 193,222 workers through reduced hours or higher wages. In Bryan Ohio 200 names were added to local payrolls under NRA codes, with the Ohio Art Company providing 100 and Holabird Company 50 jobs.
Texas reports nearly 200000 workers employed under NRA Blue Eagle with 49987 rehiring pledges affecting 197222 workers led by Houston Dallas Fort Worth and others. Humble Oil Sears Roebuck Texas Pacific Coal and Oil top pledgers. Roosevelt prioritizes coal strike study with General Johnson and Frances Perkins as government seeks quick peace.
The report notes a wary pre fall buying movement with progress across high and low priced autos. Typewriters stationery and office supplies show a sharp upturn indicating broader commercial activity and a stabilized market.
The Fair Theater hosts the first Talent Night on Friday with Mike Hollander as MC. Three weekly cash prizes are awarded, starting about 9 pm. Contestants are carefully chosen and more seasoned amateurs perform, with promising acts possibly heard on radio. Prospective entrants may register at the Fair office.
Wiley Post, record holder for the round-the-world flight, departed Mexico airport near Cumberland bound for Oklahoma City at 8 16 this morning after being forced down last night by a heavy rainstorm following a flight from New York.
Mrs. J M O Brien chairs a women’s NRA meeting at Central Presbyterian Church inviting all women to join a second session after enthusiastic talks by Russell Rayburn and C P Bordwell. The article notes broad NRA code adoption and a growing information bureau as the city prepares for further educational efforts and a public honor roll of compliant firms.
Railway workers met to discuss adherence while police run the only streetcars. High level meetings led to army control and orders may keep groceries cafes and restaurants open. Milk bread and ice deliveries could be disrupted as press groups threaten a 24-hour strike unless laws are altered. Police made over 100 arrests of taxi drivers to curb disorder. El Pais staff guarded to prevent staged worker demonstrations.
Bill Collins former tax collector now with the state comptroller’s office survived an automobile accident with a fractured rib last Tuesday. He later broke the rib again in sleep at home Thursday night. He received the fracture when thrown from the automobile as he and Rives Cornelius rode between Chillicothe and Vernon to dodge a wet pavement or other vehicle. The car did not turn over.
In New Orleans trading, cotton opened quiet and lower with October around 10.28 and December 10.42 while selling pressure persisted ahead of next week’s crop report. Prices edged down to 10.22 for October and 10.43 for December before a brief rally on a private estimate of 16,900,000 bales, then eased again. Kansas City hog and cattle quotes show steady to weak prices across hogs, cattle, and sheep, with packers’ dollar ranges provided for various weights and classes.
Dr. Johnston, a University of Arkansas medical graduate, practiced in Amarillo since 1901 after earlier work in Arkansas and Henrietta. He served as president of the Potter County Medical Society and the Panhandle District Medical Association, joined civic projects, and retired five months ago due to ill health. Enterment in Llano Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers from the Potter County Medical Association.
Dr Johnston, renowned among Southwest physicians, died at his home at 1612 Taylor Street. Survived by widow Mrs Virginia Johnston, two daughters Mrs T A Curtis and Mrs J D Gowin, and son E A Johnston Jr of Oklahoma City. many praised him as a friend.
Weather notes show varying rainfall from a half inch to two inches across towns including Clovis Bovina Dalhart Amarillo and Tucumcari with lighter showers elsewhere. The Fort Worth and Denver and Rock Island lines report scattered moisture while the forecast remains unsettled and partly cloudy.
Gandhi faced arrest shortly before a planned Tuesday morning march with 32 followers to preach individual civil disobedience against British laws. Officials offered release if he halted activity, or formal jail time if he refused.
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