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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1934
Page
15
Hawaii moves toward modernization of taxation mirroring mainland practice. The plan advocates two delegates in Congress instead of one and aims to prevent national administration discrimination. Preparations indicate a stormy session ahead as February opens.
The draft outlines a broad reorganization of territorial departments and a major tax reform effort to equalize burdens. It notes a push for two delegates in Congress sparked by Senator Ernest W. Gibson’s hint that Hawaii needs two representatives to convey territorial conditions, with officials pressing for full recognition and possible legislative action toward home rule.
Flora Tatum Williams, born into slavery in Clinton, North Carolina, and living in St Louis, marks her 117th Christmas. She attributes longevity to prayer and faith, though she jokes she enjoys smoking and snuff.
Mrs. George Starr Lasher of Athens Ohio died in a Cocoa Florida area hospital after an auto crash that also injured her husband, Ohio University journalism department head and Theta Chi president. He remained in serious condition as their two daughters ages 12 and 6 escaped with minor bruises.
Potter County deputy sheriffs received bright new neckties as gifts from Sheriff Bill Adams. Every member of the force got a present. The article also notes experiments by the Bureau of Air Commerce that may replace 13,000 miles of leased telephone wires with radio typewriters for sending weather maps and data.
Pattern 2089 offers a slimming front seam, knee kick pleat and yoke bodice with a vestee effect. Sizes 16 to 46 require 3% yards of 36 inch fabric. illustrated instructions included. Order from The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department for 15 cents.
Secretary Dantel C. Roper cites a broad recovery in 1933–34 with gains in production employment and payrolls. Exports and imports rise, farmers’ cash income climbs, and retail sales improve while unemployment declines slowly. Trade reciprocity and policy coordination praised.
Sheriff Bill Adams and Chief W R McDowell received Christmas gifts of two firearms from their departments. A 30 calibre Remington slide action rifle went to the sheriff and a National Mach special 4.45 calibre automatic pistol went to the chief. The guns were bought by all department members and delivered to the heads' homes last night.
In Houston a legal dispute arose when Pilar Valdez a 50 year old woodcutter accused Joe Rodriguez 29 a calf skiner of running over him after a debt dispute. The judge ruled the leg injury would be central but noted the shoulder injury also qualifies as a personal injury.
Marie Antoinette funded a ship headdress to mark a French naval victory. The gesture highlighted royal support for the navy and symbolized national pride amid maritime success.
Fifty prisoners at Potter County jail enjoyed a Christmas turkey dinner with all trimmings. Six large turkeys donated by S. D. Mellorey were roasted and served at noon with giblet gravy dressing potatoes fruit salad and pumpkin pie. A special breakfast was held and a 1 PM Christmas service led by Rev. E. B. Fincher.
A report notes ongoing contact with federal authorities to align social legislation initiatives with a coordinated transportation system. Key agencies and groups discussed policy implications, funding approaches, and interagency collaboration to improve nationwide mobility.
About 200 unemployed Frenchmen stormed Ivry municipal offices on Christmas Eve and spent the night in the council room. They sang and shouted defiance at police until reinforcements arrived and the mob was dispersed the following morning.
After officials refused increased financial aid, mobile guards were reinforced to quell ongoing tensions and secure facilities amid the dispute.
In Racine Wisconsin eleven year old Leonard fon bought a 10 cent stamp album and found three ten dollar bills hidden inside. He turned the money in at the poll station which told him to keep the cash as owners could not be identified.
A holiday message expresses gratitude to local friends for loyalty in the past and pledges sincere cooperation in the new year. The note wishes health happiness and prosperity to all as Christmas and the new year approach.
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