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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1935
Page
2
A reader critiques Christmas drinking, calls for temperance measures, and urges balanced policy over fanaticism. The letter reflects local opinions on liquor, public behavior, and social responsibility, with broad references to national issues and public figures, urging practical steps to reduce excess.
Retiring jurors discuss alleged control of racketeering by a small group of 12 major criminals. They say the leaders operate through unknown lieutenants and that most names were not made public as the case heads to an extraordinary session of the supreme court.
An official communique notes continued fighting on the northern front with a captured line of Italian positions and 11 machine guns. It states Italians defended the Tempe Makale-Tembuen road while garrisons in Awsaja and Livi faced attacks and heavy ammunition losses.
A detailed KGNE daily lineup lists programs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and beyond. Shows include Matinee Dance Hour, Pop Concert, Vincent York Orchestra, Voice of Paul Robeson, and many other musical features, news, and sports segments.
Weather- occasional rains in East Texas with rising temperatures tonight and tomorrow. West Texas partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with rain in the southeast portion. The region overall trends warmer weather tonight and tomorrow with temperatures rising.
A severe cold wave blamed for about 200 deaths across 28 states as traffic crashes, fires, and exposure push tolls high. Detroit reports 21 crashes in 24 hours while Washington D C endures its coldest spell since 1917 with eight above predicted.
In Paris on December 27 France signals willingness to back a fleet limitation plan acceptable to all five powers when the London naval conference resumes. Navy Minister Pietri says French experts work with him. Japan condemns U S British pre-eminence forces. The piece notes leprosy prevalence worldwide.
In Hilo Hawaii December 27 the United States army ordered twelve bombing planes to drop bombs on Mauna Loa to divert molten lava from its course toward Hilo water supplies. If ineffective a 50 man third engineers detachment will dynamite a lava threat to open a new lava channel to the ocean.
The weekly Christian Science service notes the Bible readings from Isaiah 60 1 and Luke 19 10 along with Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health. It emphasizes the Christian Science mission as a spiritual healing power that proves the divine origin of the Christ power to remove sin.
Dallas December 27 The oldest federal district judge Edward R Meek has sent his resignation to President Roosevelt effective December 23 upon turning 70. Appointed July 12 1898 by McKinley he has been dean of federal district judges. Judge James C Wilson likely to become senior judge. successor eyed is T Whit Davidson with support from Senator Morris Sheppard.
Washington officials announced first payments under the 1935 cotton subsidy would be issued January 15. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration will pay adjustment contract signers the gap between 12 cents a pound and the day of sale market price, not to exceed 2 cents. Mailing of initial checks was delayed for technical reasons from regional offices.
Elmer Frede formerly of the Cooper Frede Motor Co arrived yesterday to visit Mrs Frede and their son for several days. He now lives in Austin as owner of the Texas Motor Company Hudson and Terraplane agency. Mrs Frede stays in Amarillo until semester end and will join her husband in February at their 502 Bellview Street home.
Honolulu sheriff Duke Kahanamoku, famed swimmer and surfboarder, receives a new song by Sol Bright titled Duke Kahanamoku. The composition praises Hawaii’s athletic idol and his many roles.
In Trenton New Jersey on December 27 1936 Gov Harold Hoffman said he would not grant a reprieve to Bruno Richard Hauptmann the Lindbergh baby killer. Hauptmann’s only hope lies with the New Jersey Court of Pardons and a potential new trial sought by his lawyer.
Elmer A Benson, Minnesota state banking commissioner, was appointed by Governor Floyd B. Olson to complete the unexpired term of the late Senator Thomas D. Schall. The selection was announced in St Paul on December 27.
President Roosevelt likely to address the second session of the 74th Congress in person Speaker Burns stated. Treasury figures show December 24 receipts of 58.75 million and expenditures of 61.53 million with a gross debt at 30.55 billion and gold assets around 10.11 billion.
Ralph W. Yarborough of Austin accepted appointment as Judge of the 53rd District Court in Travis County succeeding C. A. Wheeler. Governor Alfred said Yarborough needs two weeks to arrange his practice and the county bar must elect a special judge to fill the gap after Wheeler retires January 1.
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