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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
5
In Amarillo about 8,000 families can afford a Christmas dinner while 2,000 cannot. The Basketeers, led by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, seek $4,500 in cash and food to distribute evenly to the neediest families. Contributions may be sent to The Basketeers Amarillo or via Basketeer headquarters 2,360.
Adam explains Barney used a staged dance floor scene to fake a murder plot. He reveals the weapon, the balloon, and firecracker embellishments while tracing how Barney planned and executed the attack on Anne. The shell from Elizabeths gun proves Barney fired the fatal shot, prompting his suicide.
A list of crossword clues and answers related to the body and other terms. Includes blood pumping organ and related terms such as vessel, heart, artery, and various cross references. The puzzle mixes anatomy with general vocabulary and wordplay.
A British company tests a Helio Electric Generating Cell by a French inventor claiming it can extract power from sunlight. A roof array with storage batteries could yield at least 60 amperes per hour on dull days and tenfold on sunny days. National Physical Laboratory officials see potential while skeptics doubt practical power gains.
In Springfield a freak play against Central Missouri Teachers involved Holland tossing a pass batted by a Springfield player. The ball bounced, Kenny of Teachers caught it, Kenny was tackled by Whipple, the ball escaped, and Dwight Bumpus of Springfield finally ran for 2 yards.
Robert Keaton Christenberry, born in Milan, Tennessee, turned around the Hotel Astor by focusing on staff welfare. He provided hot lunches, free daily meals for elevator staff, overtime pay, and tipping for service. As staff morale rose, guests praised the service, rooms filled, and profits rose, justifying his salary increase.
The Amarillo Globe imprint lists editor and publisher details, publication times, and subscription rates. It notes association with The Amarillo Daily News and includes delivery service instructions and policy stance as an independent paper. The date shown is Friday, December 16, 1938.
Dr. Howard A. Dawson of the National Education Association told a rural education conference that about 75 percent of farm youths aim for city life. He faulted rural schools for ignoring family life and rural advantages and for overemphasizing subject matter while neglecting home-making and community needs.
Houston report notes a case where four pints of 70 percent alcohol applied to a thigh wound over 36 hours intoxicated a woman. Blood and spinal fluid analyses show 260 milliliters per 100 cubic centimeters and 180 milliliters, respectively, far above typical levels. Also cites Barney Oldfield’s tractor speed record of 64.28 mph.
Washington scene outlines likely legislative trajectories for 1940. Farm program, rearmament, taxes, and anti monopoly measures feature strongly, with notable reform efforts and expected political clashes. Roosevelt faces a complex path amid industry and business pressures and shifting congressional alignments.
Tartans challenges Ungar to free Deryt who lies on the ground awaiting death. The scene follows a struggle with the ape captors and a brave act as loved ones resist the beast.
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