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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1935
Page
1
A German headline story details Frau Juenemann, an expectant mother, executed after neglecting her two dead children and a third in hospital. She used relief funds and milk cards for herself and a jobless lover, while authorities consider Hitler’s stance on her fate.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas praises the 73rd Congress for broad relief and social programs while Senator L. J. Dickinson of Iowa condemns the 74th Congress for ill advised legislation and wasteful work relief spending. He blames the president for directing Congress. The debate highlights relief loans and economic policy.
Roosevelt announced he would sign the unprecedented neutrality resolution but postponed the ceremony to suit senators. The noon signing was planned but invited guests could not all attend, marking a sharp departure from traditional American policy aimed at keeping the nation out of foreign wars.
Reports from Addis Ababa state that over 12 000 Somali troops and equipment have deserted Italy and offered service to Emperor Haile Selassie I. Ethiopian officials neither confirm nor deny. Eritrean Somali defections total about 15 000 in recent months, with groups arriving at Walwal in Ethiopia. London reports the British Admiralty scanning the horizon for developments.
Huey Jong appears to have thwarted the U S Marine Band appearance at the 45th annual United Confederate Veterans reunion as Congress adjourned without passing a deficiency appropriation bill. Senator Long's six hour filibuster slowed action on the measure and left band funding in doubt. Congressman Marvin Jones and Amarillo officials said they would pursue arranging funds and travel if possible.
A political column by Arthur Brisbane discusses distant conflicts and moral contrasts, with a satirical note on idealistic revolutions. The piece contrasts nature and power, implying that uncommon creatures like porcupines and bears symbolize stubborn independence amid global upheaval.
In McCloud California editor notes describe Arthur Brisbane style opinions while recounting Jack Adams and Percy Thomas at the Universal Service office. The piece imagines a telegraph network linking far off locations as modern news, with a playful jab at a Hollywood separation explanation.
Governor Allred said a special session may convene September 16 to pass liquor regulation and old age pensions, outline a legislative program, and consider salary payments for district officials. He plans conferences with leaders and may restrict topics to liquor, pensions, and related reforms, with relief measures under review.
An application for a grant of 47000 dollars to erect an Amarillo junior college building was on file with the state PWA office in Fort Worth today.
In Brownsville Pennsylvania on August 27 workers who maintain the town bank clock quit volunteering for windings unless merchants paid ten cents per turn. The chaotic scene contrasts with small town life as the city reels from stalled civic duties and peculiar bargaining.
Community readers are alerted to a notable relic feature appearing on page three of the edition. Details indicate the item’s historic value and regional interest, with readers invited to view the exhibit or learn more inside.
A humorous survey by R Vance Johnson asks Amarillo residents to name the other Louisiana senator beside Huey Long. The responses vary with many respondents unsure or unaware, revealing widespread confusion about Louisiana representation.
Detective James E. Mooney of Butte failed to identify a suspect arrested in Helena who resembled fugitive William Mahan, the man pursued in connection with the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. The case forced retesting as authorities sought to link the Helena arrest to the ongoing inquiry in Butte.
The AAA expects to announce later today that subsidy payments to farmers on 1935 cotton will be limited to two cents per pound.
The Department of Justice announced an exhaustive study found no sufficient evidence to prosecute former New York mayor James J. Walker for income tax evasion. Walker had been abroad during the months long review and had floated plans to return home.
Job seekers must apply only to O. J. Ted Taylor, secretary of the Tri State Fair Association, at fair offices each evening from 7 30 PM or by phone 9811 for daytime appointments. No other officials may hire, and cooperation with the association is required. President Wilbur Hawk issued the order this morning.
Washington reports the Social Security Board abandoned plans to grant aid to states this year for old age pensions and related programs. A White House conference followed where Roosevelt and congressional leaders discussed financing until January. The deficiency bill failed to pass, leaving funds in doubt. Arthur Altmeyer planned to meet the President as Attorney General Cummings explored possible use of relief funds to bridge gaps.
Julian Montgomery, acting state PWA director, said Texas has sent its preliminary application for a 46.345 million dollar loan and grant to build a natural gas pipeline from the Texas Panhandle to Detroit, Michigan. Texas must file allotment requests by September 5, lowering the prior deadline from September 16.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday across Amarillo and nearby. West Texas shows mainly cloudy skies with possible local showers in extreme west tonight and Wednesday. New Mexico remains generally fair with isolated thundershowers this afternoon or tonight in eastern and north central areas. Cooler air in extreme east tonight with temperatures up to 78 degrees. Last 24 hours saw 0.2 inch precipitation.
Soviet Union rejects Washington notes questioning Communist Internationale activities. Ambassador Bullitt presents U.S. protest claiming subtler aims for world revolution and instigation of U.S. unrest, while Kratinsky states Soviet government cannot accept the protest.
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