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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1935
Page
15
Washington notes that the relief program funded meals for about 3.5 million families and toys for about 1 million children. Harry Hopkins reported $4 billion spent on jobs and public works via the Works Progress Administration and related agencies. Officials planned further aid into the new year for the unemployed.
The record notes that the 1936 1937 relief policy announced so far is a public works program valued at 500000000 dollars. The statement implies this is the only relief proposal in the current schedule.
A 37 year old man who identified himself as Leon Hunter was found badly wounded in a locked railroad freight car in Jefferson Parish. He suffered a fractured skull and extensive bleeding, wore only underwear and socks, and muttered about three dollars and a non existent Texas town, suggesting possible robbery or assault.
The government challenged the right of unregistered public utilities to contest holding company act provisions in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The Justice Department argued that unregistered companies have no standing to question provisions such as section 11 which provides for dissolution of unnecessary holding companies.
Seedings of thelogan Elm, reputed oldest living thing in Ohio, will be distributed to preserve a landmark linked to Chief Logan's 1774 oration to Colonial troops. The historic tree, once central to early frontier memory, remains a symbol of colonial-era heritage in Columbus.
The piece lists top 1935 scientific feats from Universal Service the artificial heart the 200 inch telescope lens and brain electricity theory while arguing the definition of great. It notes Colonel Lindbergh and Dr Carrel and mentions the Nizam of Hyderabad preparing for silver jubilee as the richest ruler.
In an Ohio oration Chief Logan proclaimed no blood flows in any living being. The Logan Elm grows on Scippo Creek along the Pickaway plains near Circleville, a landmark tied to colonial-era memory.
The article compares a mighty ruler with vast wealth to honor and action, noting a vast fortune and countless subjects yet declaring that earthly riches pale next to worthy deeds. It emphasizes that the Nazim’s buried gold and gems cannot compare to meaningful impact.
General Motors announces a Christmas distribution of 5 million dollars as an appreciation fund. Every worker on the payroll July 1 1935 will receive 25 dollars, with the same amount added during Christmas for those needing relief. The note frames the gesture as enlightened management avoiding extra dividends or bonuses while warning against antisemitic rhetoric.
A columnist cites historical skepticism about biblical authority and notes a United States Army bomber relay flight from California to Florida in twenty one and a half hours with three stops. The piece argues for building long range bombers capable of transoceanic flights, insisting the government can fund such aircraft.
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