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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

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Are We on the Road to War After Roosevelt’s French Plane Action

Amarillo groups reelect Darrell Grundy as president of the Amarillo Council, with Esther Welch as vice president and other officers named. The council coordinates 17 sororities and clubs active in community projects while national leaders discuss Roosevelt secrecy over the French air mission and U S aid to France.

Roosevelt Darrell Grundy Amarillo Esther Welch June Callahan Miss Callahan Maxine Cartwright Ellein McMurtry Mary Childs Preston Hill Patsy Core Bruce “Iner Senate Hiram W. Johnson California Johnson Washington

Dinner Club Hosts Double Duty Conference And FBI Talk

The Amarillo Knife and Fork Club hosts a dinner tonight at 7 15 with Maj. W H Crane Lester of the FBI as speaker while also holding a day long Southwestern district conference. Leaders from El Paso Albuquerque Topeka and Hutchinson attend with Amarillo officials and local officers also present. Major Lester will speak again at Canyon College this afternoon after a morning reception at the Amarillo Hotel.

Amarillo Amarillo Hotel C. Benj. Franklin New York International Knife and Fork Club el Paso Albuquerque Topeka Hutchinson Kan Amarillo Organization John F. Hill John Boyce William Boyce Chas. M. Rogers C. A. Fisk Guy Owens G. Nelson Ivy Duncan Pampa Wes Izzard Dorrance Roderick Frank Close C. W. Carson, Jr A. F. Jones Farle W. Francis T. W. Woodward Hutchinson Club Kansas Canary Major Lester Ross D. Rogers A. W. Miller Dallas Federal Bureau of Investigation W. R. McDowell Leo Yielding Bill Adams FBI Lester Canyon Hill Leser

Army Bomber Tests High Air En Route to Dayton

An Army bomber tests new sub stratosphere equipment from March Field Riverside California en route to Dayton Ohio. The aircraft flew in from Seattle and will pass Tucson El Paso and Kelly Field before reaching Dayton. Lieutenant Colonel Early W Duncan notes the plane is two years old.

March Field Riverside Cal U.P Dayton Boeing Aircraft Seattle Ohio Tucson Ariz el Paso Tex Kelly Field Texas Early W. Duncan

U. S. Boundary Is Rhine

Berlin reports the Nachtausgabe proclaims America’s boundary is the Rhine in response to President Roosevelt’s Senate remarks on military affairs. The paper labels Roosevelt as unprecedented and a second Wilson, accusing him of treading in the footsteps of the Democratic predecessor.

Berlin U.R America Rhine Nachtausgabe Roosevelt Senate Military Affairs Committee Fuehrer August Halfeld New York the Dispatch Wilson

Midwest Faces Wintry Blasts

A major storm raged from the Rockies to the Atlantic seaboard bringing heavy snow and winds across the Western Plains and Great Lakes region. Forecasters warned of rain and snow across New England and mid-Atlantic states with flood threats along the White River in Indiana and the Wabash and Ohio Rivers rising toward flood levels by the weekend.

Plains Atlantic Seaboard Nebraska Wyoming Dakotas New England New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio Kentucky Tennessee West Virginia Virginia Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Massachusetts Mississippi White River Indiana Wabash

Texas Senate praises governor as House denounces him

In Austin on February 1, the Senate credited Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel for advancing economy measures, while the House denounced him for alleged continued gains from a flour company. The House voted 135 to 13 to abolish the state tax commissioner's office, with amendments to place the attorney general on the state tax board and to restore about $29,000 to the penal fund. Rep. Ross Hardin filed a resolution accusing the governor of violating the constitution by receiving corporate compensation, sent to the state affairs committee.

Senate Tax Commissioner Ross Hardin State Affairs Committee Hardin Small O'Daniel Weaver Moore Houston Senate State Affairs House Moore

Fingerprints of Weinberg Not on Death Gun

Nassau County lawyer urges Gov. Lehman to probe a report that George Weinberg fingerprints do not appear on the revolver used in the death by self harm last Sunday. The gun was taken from a detective guarding Weinberg and two other witnesses at a White Plains retreat.

New York Herbert H. Lehman Nassau County George Weinberg Tammany James J. Hines George E. Mulry Mineola Long Island Weinberg Dewey Thomas F. Dewey J. Richard Davis Harry Schoenhaus White Plains N. Y

Mussolini Pays Homage To Spanish War Veterans

In Rome on February 1 Premier Mussolini saluted fascist black shirt veterans of Spain and reviewed about 20 000 fascist militiamen. He distributed medals to survivors of Spanish and Ethiopian wars at a national monument and watched troops march past, marking the 16th anniversary of the militia’s founding.

Rome Mussolini Spain Duce Great National Monument

Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas area

The forecast calls for fair skies and a colder night with Thursday also fair. West Texas will remain generally fair tonight and Thursday with colder conditions, especially in the extreme southeast. New Mexico expects fair weather, colder in the southeast tonight. Temperatures will range from a high near 46 to a low around 30.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Borah Reported Ill With Severe Grippe

Senator William E. Borah of Idaho fell ill with a severe grippe and was to be taken to a hospital. Mrs. Borah said he had been in bed since yesterday and was not expected to return to work for several weeks. The 73 year old Republican has served in the Senate since 1907.

Washington William E. Borah Idaho Senate

Sportsmen's Club Meeting On Panhandle Lake Project

Members of the Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club meet at the Amarillo Hotel at 7 30 pm to learn results of their initial outdoor recreation improvements. Soil Conservation Service representatives will outline a City Lake survey covering erosion control silage tree planting shade game cover and aquatic life. President Alton Reeder presides.

Panhandle Amarillo Hotel The Soil Conservation Service City Lake Alton Reeder

Vice President Garner Confined by Nasty Cold

Washington report says Vice President John N. Garner was confined to his hotel today with what officials described as a nasty cold. The notice notes he did not attend public engagements.

Washington U.P John N. Garner

Amarillo Dark Over New Essair Airline Schedule

Amarillo officials are puzzled by Essair Inc announcing a new Amarillo Houston route with headquarters here while local authorities and airports report no formal contact or confirmations. The schedule links Amarillo with Lubbock Big Spring San Angelo Austin and Houston with trips starting tomorrow at 7 30 A M.

Amarillo Houston Essair, Inc Dallas Lubbock San Angelo San Antonio Big Spring Sam Marshall, Jr South Texas City Bill Glober TWA Glober Marshall Braniff Austin

Rebels Circle City May Trap Loyalists

Spanish nationalist troops near Seo de Urgel have almost surrounded the city and threaten to trap thousands of loyalists. A unit expects to seize Seo de Urgel soon, opening the road to Puigcerda on the French frontier, about 20 miles away. Nationalists push on along the coast and toward Gerona, with battles for the Barcelona region continuing as another column advances on the Barcelona Vieh Puigcerda route.

Perpigan Seo de Urgel Puigcerda Vich Malgrat Blanes Barcelona Gerona Barcelona- Gerona-Figueras Barcelona-Vieh-Puigeerda

Japan considers declaration of war against China

In Tokyo the foreign minister said government circles discuss a formal war declaration against China. The move would suspend extraterritorial rights in China. The budget committee heard that Japan might voluntarily pay compensation but seeks indemnities from the Chinese government.

Tokyo U.P Hachiro Arita China Koichi Seko Arita Japan

Cold Snap Forecast With Shadow Talk By Mr Collman

Weather predicted to drop to 20 degrees in the city tonight with a 10 degree fall from last night. Clouds failed to form as disturbances to the north linger. The snow ended in South Dakota Wyoming and Minnesota with a sunny day expected tomorrow. Mr Collman doubts the ground hog forecast but jokes the best ground hog is good pork sausage.

Mavericks Distribute New Telephone Directories

The Mavericks Club distributes new telephone directories today. Subscribers should answer promptly when called and exchange the old directory for the new one. Check old directories to ensure no letters money or valuables are left between pages.

Maverick Club

Three Miners Die Trapped After Rock Slide in Picher

Three bodies recovered after a cave-in at a lead and zinc mine in Picher Oklahoma. Rescue teams had worked 20 hours to salv age victims as smaller rock slides continued. Victims are Fred Macomber 28 Galena Kansas Jesse Crossland 28 Picher and Orval Campbell 33 Galena. John Benroch was earlier misreported dead.

Fred Macomber Galena Kan Jesse Crossland Picher Orval Campbell Campbell John Benroch

Plumber Protest Highlights Board Exam Delays

Journeyman plumber L. C. Craven filed a complaint with the city commission against the plumbing examining board accusing delays in master plumber examinations. He was informed by secretary John Guheen that no meeting would be held for a month. The commission asked Craven to submit his other complaints in writing.

L. C. Craven City Commission Plumbing Examining Board John Guheen City Plumbing Inspector

Galveston Reports First Quadruplets Born to Badgetts

Four girl babies, believed to be Galveston’s first quadruplets, were born to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Badgett. Mother and babies reported doing well. Insurance! See Neely-Greenhill Agency.

Galveston W. FE. Badgett

Shrine Circus Thrills Amarillo At Municipal Auditorium

The Polack Bros Circus plays the Municipal Auditorium this week, presenting forty one acts. Matinees start 4 PM daily except Saturday at 2:20 PM with doors an hour earlier. evening shows at 8:15 with doors earlier. Shrine sponsors aim to bring underprivileged children to the event, with 1500 tickets anticipated.

Polack Bros. Circus Municipal Auditorium Shriners Amarillo Civie Shrine Amarillo Hotel

Judge Rules Man Can Slap His Wife Hard

Circuit Judge Philip J. Finnegan ruled that a man may slap his wife as hard as he wishes as long as he does not kill her. He denied Mary Kuhar a divorce from John Kuhar Jr. for cruelty after two slaps cited in June.

Chicago U.P Philip J. Pinnegan Mary Kuhar John Kuhar, Jr Finnegan

Reorganization Bill Wins House Voice Vote

The House approved by voice vote a resolution by Rep. John Cochran to form a committee to draft a new governmental reorganiza tion bill. Republicans opposed, 153 to 102, blocking a motion to bar points of order against any bill from the committee.

Washington House John Cochran Missouri

Bloodhounds Trail Two Who Flee Eastham Prison Farm

Two convicts escaped Eastham Prison Farm while shucking corn and were pursued by bloodhounds through the Trinity River bottoms. Suspects are M. Ryan, 25, a Galveston thief, and Gilbert Amos, 22, from Pampa, jailed for burglary in Eastland and Hansford Counties. Ryan held five years.

Huntsville Upi Eastham Trinity River M. Ryan Galveston Gilbert Amos Pampa Eastland Hansford Ryan

Boy driver kills father in accidental Los Angeles crash

Ralph Stewart 18 drove the new car his father bought him and swerved to avoid a collision, running over a pedestrian who turned out to be John Stewart. He pulled the man free but the father died en route to the hospital.

Los Angeles Ralph Stewart John Stewart

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