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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1936
Page
2
An Amarillo column blends weather worries with boom hopes for rain and wheat, notes on railroad bonds and hotel debts, and memories of a 1996 real estate surge. It mocks Dallas tourism routes, laments public graft charges, and lampoons local cowboy culture and Knock Knock jokes.
A sportsman criticizes use of live decoys and corn baited hooks, argues enforcement of game laws is key, notes past shortages due to overhunting and habitat loss, and urges stronger backing for wardens to protect waterfowl. He defends decoying as art but condemns hook fishing and calls for reports to authorities.
The item notes extreme heat lasting several days into late summer with rain forecasts typical for August and September. It warns floods could wash out events like the Tri State Fair, plus assorted quirky facts and anecdotes about weather, prices, and national figures.
The excerpt notes that one third of the U S national debt could be cleared if foreign nations paid war debts. It also mentions publishing trades calling a magazine a book, cites Philadelphia printers striking in 1786 for a $6 weekly minimum wage, and explains Europeans call the French and Indian War the Seven Years War.
Residents endured the hottest night on record as temperatures stayed above 81 degrees. Weatherman C EF Norquest reported a prior record minimum of 80, with a 97 degree high. Dallas peaked at 104 and Galveston at 94 while both logged 82 as the night’s low.
Los Angeles dates Aug 10 Mary Astor testified in a marital dispute with Dr Franklyn Thorpe. The cross examination was interrupted by a series of objections as the questions began.
Colonel Ernest O. Thompson, Texas Railroad Commission chairman, toured Amarillo and spoke in Waco about the August 22 runoff. He praised early support, urged high turnout, and predicted a big majority as he campaigns with Bill O’Brien and local workers. The speech was broadcast statewide with voters urged to vote.
John L Lewis denounced Governor Alf Landon as a pitiful puppet controlled by Standard Oil the steel industry the Hearst newspapers and Wall Street bankers during a speech to the labor's non partisan league in Washington on August 10.
Mayor Ross D. Rogers and City Manager H. R. Smith are on vacation in Lake City Colorado for the week. Rogers is accompanied by his two sons Eddie and Joe while Smith brings his son Horace Jr. A separate item notes a bird dog at Baker Pla raising a brood of motherless chicks.
Officials said Howard Hughes gave no position and asked Dayton Ohio and Kansas City be notified. The last sighting placed him over Guymon, Oklahoma near the local airport as the search continued.
Charley Watts of Amarillo slashed his neck in the Potter County jail on Sunday afternoon, survived a deep cut, regained will to live, and walked to an ambulance after rising from the floor. He was kept in the holdover tank and later listed in good condition as doctors treated him. Deputy Gib Landis aided the recovery and authorities reported no jugular involvement.
Mrs Frances Parker manager of the Gallison Rooming House 304 Fillmore Street nearly died this morning from a severe asthma attack a physician was summoned and her condition was relieved by this afternoon she was reported out of danger.
HOUSTON August 10 war o Carlisle a Quif Oil Corporation executive surrendered to federal officers on a charge of violating the Sherman antitrust law and was released on a five thousand dollar bond.
Mrs. Doris Jackson, secretary in the district attorney's office, was back at work this morning following a week of illness.
Retail dealers of Purina Feeds in Amarillo and surrounding territory will gather tonight at the Amarillo Hotel for an 8 PM meeting in Parlor A. About twenty dealers are expected, per Thomas Cox, Purina representative. Gil James from Fort Worth will attend. Gouldy Bros. is the local distributor.
Texas peace officers gather in Houston for the 38th annual City Marshals and Chiefs of Police Union convention. The three day event features morning business sessions pistol shooting contests and evening dances with a final swimming party and dinner dance in Galveston.
Wisdom, a Western Reserve Life representative, completed a three day school at the San Angelo home office. About 40 Texas company reps attended August 6 7 and 8 with A F Ashford leading as vice president and general manager. Wisdom has represented the company in Amarillo since March 15.
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