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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1935
Page
2
A forecast suggests pleasant chances of light rain with heavier pockets on Thursday as a local condition develops. The writer cites optimism for the countryside and notes the Amarillo lake project expanding, with townsfolk invited to visit. He also references a lost fifty dollar bill recovered in town and urges rewards to encourage returns.
A long letter urges readers to donate 15 to 20 dollars for Mr. Palmateer to boost an honesty campaign. The piece notes a local patrol of funds, praises Palmateer, and hints at rewards for quick contributions, while also mentioning a rabbit drive, church events, and various reader anecdotes from Amarillo.
James A. Buckingham announced two deputies will return to service. H. H. Wachtendorf resumes with new commission awaiting county court approval. Frank Horton keeps his commission. Wachtendorf will lead office operations after prior resignation confusion. Horton’s commission was not cancelled.
Public school music teachers were asked by Christian Thaulow to meet at Wolflin School Friday at 4 PM to view slides and hear plans for the February 21 children’s concert. Private teachers will view slides Sunday at 3 30 PM at the Thaulow home 1606 Taylor Street.
Amarillo's symphony orchestra will rehearse tonight at 7:30 in the Municipal Auditorium, announced by conductor Christian Thaulow. All members are urged to attend. Also noted are visits by Phillips Petroleum’s H O Stark in Bartlesville and hotel proprietor Ralph D W Scott in Oklahoma City for business tied to past interests.
A brief note requests assistance in securing housekeeping employment. The writer states prior international experience and asks Tack for help locating a suitable position.
J R Lopez Amarillo Mexican released on $1500 bond after hijacking charge. Fred Bandy refinery worker reports two Mexicans offered a ride then robbed him of 33.85 dollars. Other suspect not yet arrested. Mickey Smith of Amarillo awaiting Hartley County theft trial. prison term two years imposed there.
Investigators accuse Willacy County Water District No. 1 of altering a 20 000 person gravity irrigation plan into a 200 mile redwood pipe project. They claim redwood is inferior and bonds may be at risk while officials, engineers, and lumbermen face possible charges. Grand jury panel of 23 to review, with possible scope to other PWA projects and War Department contracts.
The seven member BOARD headed by Mayor Ross Rogers includes Ed Hardin Frank Buckingham Joe Dooley Charles Ware T F Johnson and Walter Barlow. The body represents city schools and county and presents an unofficial report on constructive projects. Details on government handling of the new PWA program and terms are not yet announced.
The text lists actors and films with Oscar style nominations and credits Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer leading with three, Columbia and Warner Brothers-First National with two, and Fox Paramount RKO Twentieth Century and Universal with one each. Notable names include Elizabeth Barretts of Wimpole Street cast, Frank Morgan for The Affairs of Cellini, and William Powell for The Thin Man.
The House aimed to set a precedent blocking about 50 local measures, insisting an affidavit show 30 days of advertisement. McConnell upheld the objection after lawmakers urged withdrawal. Senator Holbrook warned Congress’ large appropriations, with Ferguson listening nearby.
Amarillo youth Co. L. Mitchell, 18, remained jailed unable to post 750 bond on automobile theft charges. Police say he took a car belonging to W. N. Cooper at 1401 Van Buren Street. the vehicle was found abandoned after driving around the city.
Lakey and his wife were awakened at 5 30 AM as federal authorities pursued charges linked to a May 21 1934 F W A disturbance. Accused include John F Nesbit A J Pitts Thomas Cross and others. Prosecutor W C Lewis says the group sought to influence relief work by intimidation though defense attorney J O Cooke counters the action was simply a dispute with a clerk.
Senator Byrnes rushed to the White House after a tense session as Senator McAdoo cast the decisive vote that created a tie and defeated the dole substitute. Senator Adams warned that even a small bond drop would impair government credit and trigger financial distress across the country. The initial tally was 9 to 8 with three absent, and a recount produced a 10 to 10 result.
Virgil Stalcup and Clarence Brown, each later given life terms for Wichita County robbery, lost appeals. They pled guilty after robbing Leon Knight on June 16 1934, took keys and 110 dollars, escaped Dickens County jail twice, during which Sheriff Arthur was killed, and were recaptured in Houston. Brown's conviction was affirmed. Stalcup's appeal was dismissed.
AUSTIN Feb 6. S A L Morgan of Amarillo told the Texas House gas committee that new long distance pipelines will reach the Panhandle and create a market for over 1.3 million cubic feet of gas daily. He urged bills to prohibit gas loss from stripping plants and predicted the hearing will extend into next week.
Kansas City livestock bids drifted lower with hogs easing to top 7.85 as feeders and sows moved at varied quotes. Cattle and calves saw steady to strong demand with fed steers around 18.10 and cows 5.75 to 6.75. New Orleans cotton opened quiet as traders awaited the U S Supreme Court gold decision with March near 12.29 and October around 12.28.
A Yorks stocks page shows numerous companies and their noon changes across diverse sectors. Major entities include Alaska Juneau Gold Amer Can Anaconda Copper Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Bethlehem Steel Colgate Palmolive Columb Gas & Elec Du Pont General Foods Gen Metros Goodyear International Harvester Kennecott Copper Kroger Lend Seaboard Sears Roebuck Reynolds Tobacco Texaco and others with percentage movements ranging roughly from single to double digits.
Delinquent city taxes now incur 1 percent penalties rising monthly to 8 percent via July. June 30 marks final payment for those on split plans. Renditions must be filed yearly for school city county and state taxes to enable statements and avoid mischarges. Memorial Hospital, New York City lists radium valued at $65,000 per gram.
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