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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
2
The weather page notes a northerly storm may arrive Saturday night or Sunday morning. Saturday will be cloudy and chilly with a possible light rain. The writer cites shifting timing and cautions about forecast precision amid unsettled conditions.
American supporters urged Secretary Perkins for a special permit to admit Kagawa, son of a Japanese statesman, who had trachoma in the past. He plans meetings in Amarillo Phoenix El Paso Lubbock and will travel from Los Angeles to the US. Medical officials note trachoma is contagious and immigrants with the disease are barred from entry.
The article argues women endure pneumonia asthma gout kidney disease and spinal brain waste more than men. It notes widows outnumber widowers and women predominate after 75 with many living to 100. Dr Alien contests the idea that harder work smoking or drinking explains female superiority, proposing hereditary vitality factors.
Fragmentary text reports withering fire from machine guns on a valley train line in Coarbie area, with unclear surrounding details and limited readable names or dates.
A fragment from Page 8 hints at a feature or note about TACK and writing. The readable bits suggest a column or brief reference to writers or topics, without a clear event or named individuals. Further context would clarify the focus and scope.
A dispute erupts between Amarillo’s junior and senior chamber divisions after a junior meeting debated a proposed constitution. The junior group seeks autonomy while senior members warn against two chambers and urge unity. The outcome hinges on a joint session and potential separate status for the junior division.
Eritrean troops celebrated a victory after repulsing Ras Imeru’s assault in East Africa, with Italian reporters noting the heavy casualties among Ethiopian forces and praising native Italian troops for their discipline under fire. The retreat left behind several machine guns, a dishonor quickly searched for. Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone shoots to 120 feet.
Degiac Gugsa ruler of Makale defects to Italy amid intrigue with Haile Selassie loyalists. His move weakens resistance in Eastern Tigre, triggers civil conflict as Uodagio Ali traps Gugsa’s forces, and paves the way for Italian entry with about 3,500 followers in Makale.
Olin D. Johnston becomes SC governor this year, first World War veteran elected chief executive and first leader from Carolina textile workers. Self educated with three degrees, he boxed in college and wartime service, carried a tattered Bible at his January inauguration, 38, married, four year term, backed Roosevelt and the New Deal.
Death claims 83 year old Mrs Susan Moore of Amarillo wife of W M Moore She died at home 1604 Johnston Street at 1245 this morning after 26 years in Amarillo She was Baptist and survived by four daughters one son a sister and a brother Funeral services tentatively set for 2 PM tomorrow at Griggs Chapel with burial here Griggs Chapel has the body in state
Mrs. Maggie Lincyile Davis 42 longtime Amarillo resident died at home 1606 Hughes Street at 4 oclock She was wife of James M Davis son of A L Anderson former police sergeant and mother of James M Jr Marjorie Lucylle and Helen Elizabeth She leaves a brother A L Anderson Jr and is survived by her Baptist Church community Woodmen Circle and MacDowell Music Club involvement Funeral arrangements by Griggs Chapel pending burial likely tomorrow
HOUSTON Dec 20 52-year-old carpenter E L Little was sentenced to die for the murder of his 18-year-old son Marion Fills Little. His attorneys said he will appeal the verdict of the district court jury. Little claimed the shooting was accidental but the youth made a death bed statement saying he was shot in cold blood.
Kermit Roosevelt Jr. of Oyster Bay Long Island grandson of Theodore Roosevelt was hurt when his car skidded on the arbor way in Jamaica Plain and hit a tree. He suffered head contusions forehead laceration to the right knee.
In Dodge City Kansas on December 4 a furnace explosion at Sunnyside School sent soot over workers but caused no injuries. Students enjoyed an early holiday as crews repaired the furnace and restored heat.
The Eight and Forty hosts a semi monthly dance at the American Legion Home Saturday night from 9 to 12 with Johnny Ekelund and his orchestra providing music. Legionnaires and friends invited. Wiley Post Roebuck, twin of Theodore and Mrs. Roebuck of Beaumont, dies of pneumonia. Will Rogers Roebuck, the other twin, dies at three months. Double funeral services announced. One elephant tusk in fifty yields ivory for billiard balls.
Saturday and Sunday airwaves list a full day of shows from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. featuring The Sons of the Pioneers, The Three Budgeteers, De Witt Landis Sports Review, Bob Wiley Orchestra, World Revue, and more. Includes United Press News, music blocks, and a Sandie Wichita Falls football game.
The National Council for the Prevention of War urged the administration to disavow Sen. Rey Pittman statement advocating possible war with Japan. They warned peace organizations would raise the issue in 1926 campaigns if not retracted. A separate note mentions a subject about Alaska’s water depth temperature.
More than 100 girls who took part in Catholic Welfare Bureau classes will be entertained tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 oclock in the bureau office at 1821 East Tenth Avenue. The program includes a Christmas pageant and a Christmas tree. Miss Frances Morrow directs the pageant with guests of honor the bureau's board of directors led by Bishop R E Lucey and members of the Girl Scout troop committee.
Dun and Bradstreet reports broad retail gains for the holiday week with volume up about 15 percent from the previous week and 10 to 20 percent higher than the same period last year. Strong gains are noted across nearly all trade branches and regions.
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