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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1933
Page
2
Americans and other foreigners were urged to evacuate danger zones in Fukien as Nanking government readies to attack the insurgent provincial administration. Most American residents are missionaries in port cities. air raids killed 30 and injured many as tensions rise.
The article discusses accusations that the administration would suppress criticism by tightly controlling business and media. It cites resistance by the NRA to a newspaper code reaffirming freedom of the press and notes Republican officials' claims that critics were labeled as traitors and other insults by high officials.
The article discusses how Texas law restricts whiskey to one pint per person at a time but does not limit the number of purchases. It notes physicians must personally examine applicants for narcotics or medicines and that blended whiskey is whiskey cut with alcohol, with government pricing noted.
A letter cites Colonel Dorenfield defending his interview on CWA relief jobs and says ex service men with dependents should receive priority under the law. The writer notes possible misstatements and urges adherence to legal order while avoiding blame on Dorenfield personally.
Mrs. Belva Johnson posted bond on a liquor for sale charge after deputies searched her Harrison Street apartment in the downtown section finding a gallon of whiskey three cases of home brew beer equipment and 36 empty half gallon jars. H Johnson also faced Justice Clark on charges of theft of two dresses from a local store and remained in the county jail.
Proceeds from tonight's dance at Khiva Temple go to the Presbyterian Children's Home Christmas fund. The Khiva Shrine Patrol donates the hall and the Santa Fe Orchestra provides music. Tickets, 40 cents per couple, are sold by Mrs. W. B. Norman and others. Magnolia Petroleum Co backs the event.
A Hawaii resident asked Miss LeVerne Calhoun, city secretary, to locate a farm raising armadillos. The amusing note questions Amarillo's name origin and notes armadillos exist in Texas, though mainly in the southern part of the state.
The article notes varied repeal momentum across states with Utah delaying action and Maine poised as 37th to approve repeal while North and South Carolina vote against. Prohibition forces rechart lines as wet and dry factions prepare for continued political battles and possible new patterns each winter.
An old advertisement touts Bukets a 25 cent bladder laxative claiming it cleanses the bladder to prevent wakeful nights. It suggests using buchu leaves and juniper oil and promises improvement after four days with repeated purchase if not satisfied.
Georgia Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Montana Nebraska North Dakota Oklahoma and South Dakota show large dry majoritys in a popular vote that is not on wet-dry reform but on retaining federal control. Attorney General James V. Allred urged strict enforcement of state prohibition laws despite repeal, stating laws must be upheld until changed by lawful constitutional means.
Across the nation cities move to legalize liquor sales in various forms. Harrisburg and Seattle show local control or option, while Missouri and Wisconsin face legislative or city prohibitions. Delaware and Rhode Island prepare licensed venues. Oregon awaits state action. Massachusetts confirms repeal dynamics.
L. M. Taylor was found guilty in 47th District Court and given five years in the penitentiary with the sentence suspended for possession of twenty one gallons of whiskey seized in a sheriff raid at 2400 West Fourth Avenue. Eben Gant pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated with a $1 fine and costs and six months in the penitentiary suspended. The district attorney recommended leniency and the grand jury will reconvene Wednesday.
Kenneth Woodward of the Federal Transient Bureau will explain the functions of the Potter County unit at the Young Democrats Club meeting tonight at 7 30 in the county courthouse.
In Dallas and Missouri City reports confirm Sen. James Hamilton Lewis did not arrive as scheduled to address a chamber of commerce in Dallas and to speak for the NRA in Springfield Missouri. NRA officials had planned appearances, but no word was received from the senator. Documentation shows millen and Streeter noted lack of direct contact and changes in plans while the senator was supposedly en route.
A lone vote is recorded after hours as vandals and armed citizens patrol the streets. A makeshift ballot box sits in Hammond as state police race to establish boxes in nonparticipating parishes. In Havana four bombs explode amid labor talks and pressure for tariff cuts in gas and electricity.
Wilbur Underhill, the outlaw famed as the tri state terror, married Beatrice Hudson in Coalgate Oklahoma on November 18. He obtained a prison license under the name Henry W Underhill and told friends he passed Sheriff W B Clark twice on the way out of the barber shop after the ceremony.
Kansas City livestock prices mixed with 5 000 head offering buyers active for 140-350 lb hogs and 650-1 500 lb steers while calves and feeders hold. sheep strengthen with lambs topping near seven dollars. New York stock letter notes rally across industrials, wheat gains, and firmer bonds while U S government securities ease slightly and several major names reach yearly highs.
The Texas Relief Commission announced that 15,000 more Texans will be employed on Civil Works Administration projects. This increases Texas CWA workers to 206,000 as Col. Lawrence Westbrook cited efficiency in providing work without new material funds.
The Amarillo High School Band benefits from proceeds of Too Many Bosses staged by the Black Mask Players at the High School Auditorium Friday at 8 30. Ridgeway Zelley stars as an eccentric author among a dictatorial household led by Grace Rye with Rue Paula Parcells as secretary. New members Jennie Sue Russell Aileen Barker and Bob Rhenny join a cast including Gene Epperson Aubrey Jackson Verlon Twaddell and Mrs Mary K Harty.
Mrs. Almedia Elizabeth Ina Shotwell 76, longtime Canyon resident for 42 years, died at her Canyon home at 1 a m. She was wife of 8. A. Shotwell. Survived by 10 children including Saran A. Shotwell of Los Angeles and Hugh Shotwell of Perryton, plus daughters in Amarillo Dallas and Hereford. Member of Methodist Church. Body at Griggs-Thompson Funeral Home Canyon pending arrangements.
Lindys load enough fuel and baggage for a South American crossing. The flight, begun July 9, tests the American fliers as they map the route. In Brazil, Recife Natal and Fortaleza ready for Colonel and Mrs Lindbergh’s Africa visit, awaiting word on plans.
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