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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
2
The Globe cites British editors for censoring news and turning a minor royal romance into a constitutional crisis. It argues suppression of crime and other stories harms democracy, urging readers to consider press responsibility and the dangers of withholding information.
George G. Martin notes Americans abroad fail to know their own country. Lee Parsons Davis of White Plains, New York, returning from Europe, hires guides for a ribbernecking tour of New York but faces jokes about Jenny Lind and Grant's Tomb. He resolves Americans must see more of their homeland.
Washington opinion splits between pro and anti Simpson sentiment as empire cohesion and worldwide democracy are debated. Insiders say dominions grow wary amid Ethiopia and Spain events while U S policy leans toward strong ties with Britain through the King’s marriage crisis.
Marcia Canfield and Helen Waddell attend to village welfare work while Robs Neck endures a bold four man stick up during a benefit bridge party. Police identify the band of four as the Dog Wagon robbers with three outside accomplices, amid social bustle and rumors of Frank Kendrick.
The article notes many former U S presidents have not appeared on postage stamps, with Franklin D. Roosevelt as the 31st president and only 17 faces previously depicted. It mentions charity stamps abroad and Belgium and Switzerland issuing special sheets for wartime causes.
A New York diary vignette recounts a dog who, after leaping on a knickknack table and scattering items, meekly scratched at a closet door and asked to be imprisoned. The piece also surveys society figures, fashion, and cultural tidbits from Cartier to Greta Garbo chairs.
The story follows Honker the Goose teaching a young flier about learning from experience as the flock rests by Paddy the Beaver. A medical column describes poison cases and treatment, emphasizing quick diagnosis and care to prevent severe damage.
Patrolman Walter Schippen encountered a restaurant robbery attempt after spotting a door ajar. He fired five rounds, the suspects surrendered, identified as John Mae Dougall aged 19 and Phillip Fisher 25, both paroled Detroit convicts. No injuries reported.
Marcia and Helen discuss letting the young man Mc Dougall stay as he contemplates his future. Joan suggests bringing him to tomorrow night’s rehearsal to introduce him to the village at their worst, with Mc Dougall momentarily unsure yet agreeable.
Word puzzle with multiple across and down clues referencing labor leader feminine figure. Includes definitions for fish rope musical notes and various common terms. mixed language hints and historical figure reference scattered across grid.
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