22 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
1
Capt C E Luce, new head of the Amarillo police traffic squad, pledges strict enforcement and citizen help to report infractions. He cites speeding red lights DUI and dangerous driving as unpardonable sins and urges the public to act as the department’s eyes to protect pedestrians.
A local man receives a pardon as reports detail a string of criminal charges and court actions. The piece notes involvement of officials, appeals, and public reactions while outlining the legal sequence and outcomes, including comments from authorities.
Floods rage in four southern states as Goodfellows struggle to assign volunteers. Amarillo lists seekers for Merry Christmas aid while officials urge community support to grant children a share in holiday charity.
The Globe urges residents to report any information on the hit‑and‑run death of 4 year old Gordon Stone. A reward totaling 420 dollars is offered by local businesses and citizens. witnesses describe a blue green older Dodge touring car and a 25 year old smooth shaved driver.
Fog and rough sands delayed the five Pan American planes anchored at Laguna Madre The weather slowly improved and authorities expected the ships to move and resume flight toward Mexico and South America but further fog and sand hampered early attempts The plan was to tow the planes to open water then begin southward flight.
A unidentified man with a Masonic emblem on his coat lapel died after leaping from a Fort Worth and Denver passenger train near Claude. He weighed about 200 pounds, stood ~6 feet, wore a dark suit, auburn hair, and had no identifiable baggage. Authorities seek relatives and informants as officials investigate motives.
A fragmentary note outlines a recommendation for expanded freedoms for Filipinos. The text is garbled and contains many incomprehensible lines, but the central idea points to advocating greater civil liberties. No dates, places, or named organizations are clearly readable.
Fragmentary text mentions three buildings on Demseon Avenue near Le Bosned with illegible details and scattered terms. No clear event, date, or involved organizations can be confirmed from the readable fragments. Further context is needed to derive a factual item.
Frisco reinstates Green as city alcohol control chief amid ongoing dry policy enforcement. The action follows internal review and prior term controversy, with Green quoted vowing strict regulation and public safety focus.
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