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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
8
The piece argues aviation’s real progress comes from routine airmail work rather than spectacular stunts. It notes the New York to Cleveland route as the riskiest yet shows eight pilots killed over eight years, averaging one per year, while flights operate daily through snow, fog, and night.
The Welfare Council of New York warns that food clothing and toys aid at Christmas do not solve ongoing poverty. It urges directing families to welfare groups able to provide sustained help such as jobs medical care or institutional services.
A Detroit border corruption sweep reveals a policeman former federal border patrol crediting bribes to ignore rum runners. He recalls offers of $1000 weekly to guard a dock, a $5000 car plus $500 cash for looking away, and $50 000 to resign. He notes potential earnings of $150 000 in two years and questions why corruption isn’t universal.
Dr. Harvey Wiley in Good Housekeeping warns winter colds come from overheated rooms and excessive sleep warmth. He advises ventilating sleeping areas even in cold weather and notes unheated rooms are better than overheated ones.
Dixie Dugan leads Jimmy Doyle's Get Your Girl at Klaw Theatre in New York. Backed by Cora Brewster after Wall Street financier Jack Milton’s partial exit, Dixie frets over Jimmy and Cora while hoping for a successful opening and a future away from the drama. A telegram from Dixie pleads sister Nita delay sailing to attend the show.
Charles A. Smitit reports Cherry Kearton warns Central Africa could lose its big game in two decades due to unrestricted hunting. Kearton cites ruined ranges near Nairobi and widespread destruction from expeditions. Geographer Arthur Verney counters fears, noting strict laws and potential shortages mainly in elephants and India readings.
Mrs Agnes Lyne argues children should be shielded from money woes and home troubles. She emphasizes tempering adult burdens for the young and urges that discipline and patience be taught without exposing youngsters to parental conflicts or financial stress.
Two Southerners travel by borrowed car after heavy drinking. night and a wobbling drive end with the vehicle in a ditch. One passenger sleeps as the other struggles to steer, both unhurt but shaken by the crash.
The body of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Parker 77 who died at her daughter Mrs Harry McGee 1011 West Tenth avenue will be sent to Kansas City for burial. N S Griggs Sons will forward the body this afternoon. Mrs McGee the only surviving relative will accompany the body.
Al Rowden was held in Breckenridge Texas on assault to murder charges after allegedly shooting his estranged wife at her home Tuesday. The incident occurred as the couple remained separated and authorities investigated motive and details of the attempted murder.
Funeral services for David J. Baker 57 a Amarillo resident for more than 30 years were held at Southern Presbyterian church at 3 pm with Rev B B Fincher officiating. He died Tuesday afternoon at home after a brief illness. Pallbearers named and interment in Llano Cemetery announced.
Port Arthur wins a pledge from the Duff railroad to locate offices yards and river terminals in the city. The city provides a $100000 bonus with installments of $25000 due within 10 and 40 days and $50000 within six months. Options on right of way switching grounds and depot site are sought plus a five year plan for a large marine terminal between Lake Sabine and the Neches river with docks and sheds.
A tentative draft of a state plumbing code was prepared yesterday at a conference between the State Department of Health and State National representatives of the plumbing trade. The meeting brought together officials and tradespeople to outline the code and discuss its implications.
In a 1928 tale by T. W. Burgess, Buster Bear investigates a curious log cabin built by two men. He smells pig meat yet finds the door closed and suspects a trap. He discovers a bobcat inside the hollowed house and debates its danger as he lingers nearby, pondering the mystery.
Crossword puzzle lists a set of clues about national legislatures and common political terms. Horizontal clues include Spain’s legislature name and Italy’s upper house, with entries for indebtness time, pace, and actions like permit tilt immerse assist laughter derision self farewell titter energy.
A scrambled OCR style page lists crossword like clues with numbers and partial phrases. Entries include geography and language prompts such as Lima capital of Peru and Sweden’s legislature, plus scattered garbled text and fragmented words.
An accumulation of gas under the office floor on an automobile lot caused an explosion that wrecked the building. Used car salesman L H Sweetnam and three others were injured. Ebony turned off the gas after the blast while others were stunned. Will Morgan, Will Rigsby, and John Ebony were the injured men.
Twenty persons faced Judge Ridings in police court this morning with fines from eight to one hundred dollars. A habitual offender drew the top fine for drunkenness. Police are conducting a drive against traffic violators.
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