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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1929
Page
4
The Amarillo Globe announces editors and staff, rates for subscriptions by mail and in combination with Amarillo Daily News, and confirms its stance as an independent democratic newspaper publishing news impartially and supporting what is right regardless of party politics.
The piece argues Britain’s colonial zeal wanes as England curtails emigration, with Col H E Manning citing Australia’s need for English youth and Canada’s limited success. It contrasts past daring seafarers with today’s reluctance to move, then shifts to faith in business, citing Samuel M Vauclain’s seven million dollar Poland sale during 1919 deflation and timely payments by Baldwin’s Poland credit.
The text argues that adults misjudge children because grown minds differ fundamentally from child minds. It cites scientific findings on developmental differences and urges modest, objective listening. It stresses accounting for children’s short memories, limited reasoning, emotional control, truthfulness, and ownership disputes in guiding growth.
In Washington a lone nonuniform tribute stands in the Anti-Saloon League headquarters window near the Capitol. The inscription reads Wayne Wheeler, the league’s longtime general counsel who died nearly two years ago, a stark contrast to grand statues of military leaders elsewhere in the city.
In a 1929 tale, Andrew Ogden recalls a years old murder plot tied to the Lundy family and a poker game that nearly cost a man his life. Jerry Peters narrates how Alex Peterson became Andrew Ogden and the events that locked him in a perilous mine tunnel for six hours.
A tense scene unfolds at headquarters as Henry, Jerry, and the narrator encounter unfamiliar visitors and mention Deacon. Mrs. Lundy is said to be en route to share information, while Jerry lights a cigarette and recalls past reckless figures as the exchange continues.
Following the death of his wife and her father at his summer residence in Michigan, the league assigns duties to Dr. F Scott McBride as general superintendent. No successor has fully filled Wheeler's former role yet.
Tributes recall Dr. Wheeler as a dauntless and uncompromising prohibition leader. Senator Edwards of New Jersey praises him as a fighter, while Senator Borah calls him a faithful tireless advocate who deeply believed in his cause.
Testimony from friends and foes recalls Dr. Wheeler as a fighting man whose name lingered on his office windows in a red brick building once tied to senators. He coined sharp epigrammatic phrases the Bystander says powered his dry campaign, and his presence at the Washington desk kept the prohibition battle alive even after his death.
New York editors report dramatic critic posts attract the most applicants and highest salaries among staff writers. Morning critics face tight deadlines and must file before presses, while afternoon critics enjoy more prep time. Notable figures include Percy Hammond and John Anderson. George Jean Nathan often leaves shows early. A Times Square scene shows a street debate on smoking by a young woman as a tangential observation.
The new Lloyds register edition reports an increase of 1 247 980 tons in the world s steam and motor ship tonnage during the past year reflecting expanding maritime capacity and global shipping activity.
State Treasurer W Gregory Hatcher said in Dallas that he did not back a 25 cent rate and supported a 30 cent ad valorem rate to meet government expenses. He refused a higher rate and noted his estimates justify 30 cents. The Brescia church ushers refused entry to girls with deemed scanty clothing.
The Fair presents The Cocoanuts starring the Marx brothers. The Mission offers The Wheel of Life with Richard Dix. The Deandi shows Fancy Baggage with George Fawcett. The Rialto features The Barker with Milton Sills in first run. Duotone sound system noted.
In this Burgess bedtime tale a small dog teases Old Mr. Toad, tumbles him playfully, and is scolded by Bowser the Hound. The dog ends up ill from his rough play while Mr. Toad resumes his hops and retreats, setting the stage for the next vignette Bowser Comforts the Little Dog.
Juvenile sportsman Bobby Izzard discusses future plans to play golf like his father and Bobby Jones. He describes a harsh mock警 arrest style, praising local figures and noting a judge appointment, while giving mixed views on boxing and baseball figures.
Alexander Campbell 11, an orphan from Waco, drowned while swimming with a Sunday School group in the Bosque River. The body was recovered an hour after he sank and resuscitation attempts failed. He had been living with his grandmother in Waco.
A Benton Arkansas runaway, age twelve and in the fifth grade, told county juvenile officer C. E. Baker in Fort Worth on August 21 that he was tired of running and planned to marry and settle down. He had received a lecture for leaving home.
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