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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
6
In a statement dated December 4, the Anti-Saloon League leader lists seven charges against repeal. He cites rise in drinking and crime, unkept saloon promises, ongoing illicit trade, ignored dry territories, and increased advertising driving broader consumption. He argues repeal harms public costs and lives.
Somerset police say there will be no mattresses in the town’s new jail house now open. They note enough people end up jailed anyway without special inducements.
Hollywood December report on 3 year old Juanita Quigley known as Baby Jane, new child star in Claudette Colbert’s Imitation of Life, details her family life, early contracts, and rise alongside Shirley Temple, including salary plans, studio arrangements, and ongoing work on Straight From the Heart.
The court rules land grant colleges may require students under 24 to participate in military training. The unanimous decision upholds university actions including UC suspensions of Albert Hamilton and W Alonzo Reynolds Jr who objected on religious grounds. Government and citizens share duties to defend the state and maintain order.
Baltimore report notes a new high monthly total for 1934 in construction awards with contracts totaling 55.625 million in the South. For 11 months, southern states show 477.782 million in awards, up 25 percent from the previous year’s eleven month total and 44 percent higher than October.
An 18 year old Memphis mother who abandoned her newborn under a sister’s house has confessed and authorities will place the child in her care once discharged from hospital. A charge of child desertion has been filed and will go to the next Hall County grand jury in February.
Washington dispatch reports Bolivia has a new government with David Alvestigui named minister of foreign affairs after a constitutional transition. Diplomats note lingering unease about stability and the Chaco dispute with Paraguay while welcoming orderly conduct and avoiding US non recognition.
The Panhandle Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company launches a homefront effort to promote local cleanliness under the slogan sell Amarillo cleanliness. Office manager Clay Thornton notes the campaign aligns with the business. Seven routemen, with 5 to 18 years at the company, are named including Ellis Roffey Sadderis Stone Patton Jones and Grady. They own their homes and actively contribute to community betterment.
Helena Montana December 4 Governor Frank H Cooney reports no local or statewide men fit the requested traits of a full blooded Montana cowboy with black hair and eyes who does not drink or smoke He notes Miss Florence Brown seeks a real cowboy and he cannot locate any who meet her exact specifications.
A notice announces the removal of office from the 608 Rule Building to the 207 Rule Building. Contact includes phone 2 1760 and office 8022 for details.
Washington reports Irvin S Cobb of Old Kentucky provided a satirical definition of corn whiskey that the Federal Alcohol Control Administration said would be offered at a hearing to define the term. The piece recites Cobb’s verse and a cautionary, humorous warning about illicit moonshine.
The war rages into its 30th month as experts doubt a coalition cabinet can stiffen Bolivia’s defense. General Estigarribia’s Paraguayans push along the Pilcomayo toward Villa Montes, threatening Bolivian oil-rich regions and Bolivian staff strongholds.
Advertises Juniper Vl as a bladder laxative in Bukets form with Buchu leaves to flush impurities and acids. Claims relief from nocturnal urination within four days and promises money back if not relieved. Mentions City Drug Stores and Fox Drug Co.
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