13 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1940
Page
1
A light column by Rip Underwood mocks Old Tack and Jack Nichols on Alaskan trips notes mislaid baggage and odds against reaching Alaska. The piece riffs on politics and war and ends with a string of odd trivia and half remembered proverbs.
Markets show Dow Jones prelims with declines across sectors. Kansas City livestock report notes hogs 2,500 head mostly 5 to 10 cents lower, cattle and calves opening steady to slower trade, Colorado fed steers strong, cows and heifers mixed, sheep sales light with lower bids and lambs above 9.40.
Amarillo city officials consider designating three areas as game refuges after a recommendation from the Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen’s Club. The McDonald site on Canyon highway, the Word Ranch 9% sections, and the Rogers publin area would be set aside. City Manager H R Smith to confer with Austin authorities. Rock Island railway rezoning hearing withdrawn. bus-line petition pending talks with Amarillo Bus Company.
The city commission adopted a revised budget adding four items totaling 9,445 dollars at a special meeting after a stormy hearing. The tax rate stays set at 1.23 dollars per 100 value but will not be officially fixed until Friday morning. The Potter County Taxpayers' Association was not present. A letter from city manager H. R. Smith explains the additions and notes transfers between funds to cover the increases.
A collage of lighthearted vignettes and social quips on readers, birthdays, romance, and everyday life. Old friends and workplace banter mix with jokes about a hundredth birthday and a jitterbug contest, ending with a nudge to discuss pay and daily column ideas.
Work on the new three floor library in the Municipal Auditorium east wing advances rapidly with shelves nearly complete in the basement and book placement soon to start. Ruth Delzell supervises reference and the main desk on the main floor as the treasure room and youth space finish upstairs.
Funeral services for Rolland A. Trees 78 of Amarillo will be held at 5 30 PM tomorrow at Blackburn-Shaw with Rev D F Yates. Burial will be in Tulsa Oklahoma. He died suddenly at his home 905 Virginia Street. Survived by wife a son Fred A Trees of Amarillo a daughter Mrs L F Davis of Amarillo two grandchildren four sisters and three brothers. He had lived in Amarillo area ten years after moving from Dumas. He formerly worked in milling in Tulsa for over 30 years.
Willkie says Attorney General Jackson and Senator Hatch joined his effort to stop the Democratic National Committee from selling campaign books in violation of the corrupt practices act and Hatch Act. He criticizes Edward J. Flynn and notes ads came from corporations seeking leniency or rewards. Flynn denies new ads are solicited. Willkie plans a luncheon with Alf Landon.
Short notices request housekeeping, child care, and general work. Entries offer experience, references, and location details such as Monroe Street, Lincoln Street, South Cleveland Street, and Polk Street. Some posts include ages 18 or 25 and notes on duties like laundry and cooking.
Khiva Shrine plans a barbecue and dance at Buffalo Lake on Thursday night after a 4 PM caravan from the Amarillo Hotel. The event features water sports tug of war and a bathing beauty revue with a John Snider barbecue at 7 30 PM. Novices register Thursday morning at 308 Polk Street before ceremonies at the Amarillo Hotel.
Tass circulated editorials from Izvestia and Pravda backing Bulgaria in its claim to Romania's Southern Dobrudja. The papers argued the region belongs to Bulgaria, noting its Bulgarian majority and historical ties back to the seventh century, calling it Bulgaria's granary.
The abandoned southwest courthouse lawn library building draws broad attention as the county contemplates its future use. Citizens groups and business interests seek space without rent, while the commissioners court weighs options before deciding how the structure may best serve the community.
J E Bonner, a battery shop employee, suffered burns to hands and arms when a bucket of gasoline he was washing his hands in ignited this afternoon. His injuries are not serious. He resides at 705 Madison Street.
Reuters from Capetown reports that the 18 713 ton British liner Ceramic and 5 083 ton freighter Tastbank were damaged in a collision in the South Atlantic and are heading to a harbor for damage assessment and docking.
Advertisement claims Warner's Compound is a gentle uric stimulant increasing urine flow. It warns excess acid irritates the bladder and causes frequent urination and sleep disruption, urging readers to ask their physician and buy at City Drug Store with satisfaction guarantee.
City Manager H. R. Smith announced a night playground program sponsored by the city at San Jacinto Park, inviting community participation and outlining planned activities for evenings.
The fragment lists numbers and place names including Claude Crosbyton Dalhart Muleshoe Lovington Des Moines New Mexico and mentions Springer rates with scattered figures. The text appears to be a partial weather data or data table note with unreadable segments.
The WPA Recreation Project will operate tonight with four recreation leaders directing games under city lights in the park. Service runs daily except Saturdays and Sundays until 10 P M, offering gopher golf croquet baseball target box hockey ping pong and group games for Amarillo citizens.
The plan outlines orange stamps bought at $1 per week per family member and provides $2,000 worth of blue stamps at no extra cost. WPA workers participate by purchasing orange stamps, with a family of five contributing at least $5.
A Los Angeles figure nicknamed The Voice of Two Worlds touts a Tibet derived system to unlock mind power for health strength and success. He claims ancient practices awaken a sleeping giant within, promising a free 000 word treatise from the Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles. Readers urged to request quickly as supplies are limited.
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