25 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
1
Washington reports Senator Borah demands a special session for legitimate reasons. He disputes the World court shelving and questions whether the country is safer with Congress out. The piece also notes Republican figures and a Norris-Nye dispute over funding and Muscle Shoals ownership.
Reports say a bright meteor flash lit the countryside for fifty to sixty miles and shook buildings in Orofino La Pai Troy Lewiston Orchards Genesee Clarkston Washington. Professor F B Laney of the University of Idaho says the descriptions point to a meteor similar to a nine year ago event.
Thousands of children benefited from a Christmas party at Municipal Auditorium organized by the American Legion and local supporters. A moving ceremony depicted the journey of the Wise Men as families heard carols and received gifts, bringing hope to families facing unemployment and hardship.
AAP notes Christmas related place names across the United States including Christmas in Arizona Florida Kentucky Mississippi and Tennessee with Christmasville in Tennessee and Christmas Cove Maine and Christmas Lake Minnesota Also Santa Claus Indiana and St Nicholas locations in Florida and Minnesota plus towns named Santee in Nebraska Pennsylvania and South Carolina with Santee Bluff in South Carolina.
Amarillo firefighter N. G. Wilson aged 39 was robbed on Christmas Eve near the Ver dun hotel and is hospitalized at Northwest Texan hospital. The incident involved a footpad who slugged him during the assault.
Ross Sterling delivers a Christmas and New Year message urging Texans to have faith and cooperate with the incoming administration. He says the darkest days are over and prosperity depends on industry credit and confidence, inviting public support for the legislature and state government.
Thirteen men and women woke in city jail on Christmas after holiday cheer. Corporation court did not meet, but one prisoner was released to break the spell. Within minutes another inmate arrived, leaving the group seven days from a possible New Year release.
Stolen merchandise valued at 4750 from an Elk City store on December 15 was found scattered across the Panhandle as sheriff deputies recovered clothing items. Two men jailed on receiving and concealing charges, with over 100 men’s suits still missing, and three men plus a boy held on the burglary charge. Santa Claus finds the right chimney at the White House with Hoover grandchildren happy with gifts amid Christmas.
John H. Callahan of Rochester New York was swindled by a bunco gang in Long Beach and Reno. He was falsely told he had won a half of a 300000 wager and forced to surrender 141000 dollars. The assailants vanished with the money after the bank withdrawal.
In St Petersburg Florida a robber confronts salesman Peter H Sattler as he walks home with money. The gunman demands a name and address and offers a small Christmas payment before asking to return the money when he finds work. Sattler hands over ten dollars and the thief expresses intent to return the funds if possible.
Volunteers led by the American Legion with the Elks Salvation Army churches and others delivered toys and food to thousands of Amarillo families. Santa visited 600 homes on Christmas Eve and 2 000 children watched a festive auditorium program as trucks distributed gifts and meals.
In Amarillo a local Santa causes a rush as newsies sell all copies quickly. Crowds gather at the plaza with the charitable figure distributing papers and goodwill amid holiday cheer.
Dancers chase $1000 in prizes at a Christmas morning marathon dance contest on Polk Street while Newsies on Amarillo streets collect stories. Santa figure W. W. Mellroy distributes small bills to 40 newsboys, with two boys receiving ten.
Washington December 25 Intra party strife erupts as Rep Will R Wood Indiana Republican chairman denies President Hoover backed Lucas in efforts to oust Sen George W Norris from the GOP Neb senator is accused of opportunism and disloyalty. Lucas counters that Norris failed to back Hoover in 1924 and calls Norris a demagogue.
Hugh M. Craigie, 390 manager for American Smelting and Refining Company properties at Santa Barbara Chihuahua, escaped yesterday from a bandit gang that had held him for ransom. Federal troops hunted the bandits as Juarez officials sought details. Craigie, MIT graduate, had worked in Santa Barbara since 1924. his wife stayed behind awaiting word.
The piece notes Christmas Eve radio listening kicks off with new receivers tuning in across nations. It invites listeners to sample programs that celebrate the season and offer festive music and broadcast guests as in years past, with Amarillo time references and a midweek federation hymn sing.
Police traffic squad member R. Moore who was injured during a Christmas Day motorcycle incident on North Taylor Street is reported resting well at St. Anthony's Hospital. He suffered a skull fracture and may lose sight in his right eye. fellow officer Leo Unselding witnessed the crash amid a pistol confrontation with a speeding motorist.
The Associated Press reports fair conditions in West Texas tonight and Friday with variable northern and eastern portions. East Texas sees generally fair skies with rain tonight and Friday followed by colder interior temperatures and freezing in the north. Oklahoma forecasts fair weather tonight and Friday with a hard freeze tonight and cooler conditions.
The Chamber of Commerce janitors chief predicts a tough season. He jokes about Santa bringing him a bright overcoat and plans to buy a muffler to dampen noise, warning it could spark a public disturbance if overheard.
Christmas across the nation as the Chicago Tribune displays a festive front page line A Merry Merry Christmas Hollywood reports a detective bureau caper ending with a Santa Claus arrest in a Christmas tree sting Lincoln hosts a governor’s mansion wedding as Maude Weaver becomes Mrs Hutchins Los Angeles notes Tom Mix’s divorce restoring bachelor status while Olive Stokes Mix is named as a co respondent Austin hosts a Christmas house party with Governor Dan Moody and Mrs Moody plus relatives on hand
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