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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
2
An observer recounts Dalhart area rainfall of two and three quarters inches and ongoing dust storms. He notes South Texas floods and quotes Mayor Ross Rogers speculating on continuing harsh weather. The writer says residents may endure another tough year on the sunlit wind blasted plains.
The April 4 city election is noted. Dwight Newby eyes medical treatment in Hot Springs New Mexico for back pain. A new federal ruling limits ducks and geese hunting to three shots per hunt, with magazines capped. Buck Harris reports a crow roost dynamite incident killed 1 200 birds in Wheeler County. Theatres promote Broadway Bill at The Paramount. Weather speculation from Lubbock editor Charley Guy predicts rain in 1935 plains region later this year. Oyster sex changes and global crime penalties are briefly noted.
Berkeley pianist Marcus Gordon will appear in Amarillo for two concerts. He joins the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra for a Grieg concerto and solo group Monday night and gives a Tuesday recital at Fellowship Hall First Christian Church to benefit the orchestral association with 50 cent adults and 25 cent children tickets.
In a congressional inquiry Senator Vandenberg pressed Ickes on the June 16 1933 Navy bid opening that exhausted the 238 million appropriation. Ickes admitted the Navy moved quickly but said the matter remained within executive order and noted an additional 40 million later funded naval activities.
Washington report says Speaker Burns expects the House to reject the Senate amendment that would require prevailing wages on projects in the 4.88 billion work relief bill. Burns argues such wages would undermine job creation and lure workers from private industry.
A fragment from a page shows a note or letter about a cider solution titled What They Write To-TAACK. The readable lines reference Tack and Qiong with unclear context and no clear event or outcome.
Postmasters meet at Amarillo Federal Building to affirm postmasters may order trespassers off their domain whether government owned or leased. The session featured Col C H Busby and Panhandle postmasters, with a luncheon at the Blackstone Hotel and speakers addressing postal issues including a Washington's birthday poem and humorous readings.
Red Cloud a 92 year old full blooded Indian from Ragland marries Loretta Plinkett a 26 year old paleface woman from Weirton after obtaining a license in Wellsburg. The marriage was officiated by Rev. W J Frayer. Red Cloud known as Big Medicine Man stands six feet four inches tall and remains active in life at Ragland.
J B Matthews of New York warned in Akron that the Roosevelt administration’s CCC camps mobilization and FERA would trigger a future world war far more devastating than the last. He claimed the current administration is better prepared for war than Wilson with six times as many plans in two years.
Regina Saskatchewan February 22 leads a band of 25 wild horses eluding cowboys in Wood Mountain country since 1934. The big black stallion King of the Range is the last surviving herd member pursued by mounted hunters in the province.
A plea to taxi, truck, and delivery employers and drivers to slow down and follow city laws to protect others. The piece emphasizes employers are legally and morally responsible for their drivers actions and the safety of the public on the road.
Three bills to modernize the state police system await House action. The Senate plan would create a public safety commission and director, with Rangers and highway patrol divisions plus bureaus for records, identification, communications, and education. Also noted is a river authority project funding for irrigation and dam efforts in Coke County and other water plans.
Governor James V. Allred praised New Mexico for ratifying a nine state oil compact aimed at preventing waste and limiting price fixing. He warned Congress and urged laws to curb gas waste in the Texas Panhandle amid pending ratification in Texas and ongoing legislative session.
Laurence H. Sloan, vice-president and editor-in-chief of Standard Statistics Company, forecast that America's business in 1935 should average at least 5 percent above 1934. He cautioned against bullish or bearish stances and said with moderate favorable developments the margin could reach 10 percent or more. Sloan also noted officials in Washington recognize inflation dangers and want to avoid them.
In Cleveland a self appointed Paul Revere type called Bell, described as about 60 and clearly mentally ill, has been found by police after months of delivering ominous letters to banks, individuals, and chambers of commerce warning of a bank robbery and plots by politicians. Postmaster General James A. Farley may bear the brunt of the scare.
A Washington correspondence reveals a speaker insisting he did not seek an appointment yet accepted service to avoid dishonor and protect friends. He vows to endure hardship for a greater purpose and hopes to return home in the fall, while acknowledging family worry.
The jury, after nine hours of deliberation, found Kennamer guilty. The court would formalize the sentence tomorrow while defense attorney J. A. McCollum planned an appeal and bond request. Kennamer claimed self defense stating he shot Gorrell to protect Miss Virginia Wilcox from a kidnap plot.
The group walked past cameras as Mildred Hamilton led ten women defendants into the room. Federal and state officers guarded the procession with only two men shackled, Henry Methvin and William D. Jones, amid claims Methvin helped ambush the outlaws in Louisiana last May.
Amarillo Internal Revenue Collector announces March 8 through 15 from 9 to 5 30 in the office to aid taxpayers. Ralph Kenniston explains three staff members will be present with no office hours March 1 to 7. Kenniston C Dobbs and L P Herndon will staff. Taxpayers earning 2500 or more must file a return or face a 5 dollar fine, even if no dependents or deductions exist.
Waxahachie Texas February 22 The jury deliberating Cal B. Yarbrough former Belton city councilman charged with murder in the fatal burning of his 16 year old foster daughter Doris failed to reach a verdict at noon today.
Dr. T. H. Punk of Weatherford was lured to the country by a bogus call last night, robbed of a new automobile a narcotic case and a watch, while a narcotic addict is believed to be the culprit. He was not robbed of money.
The region from Corsicana to Amarillo experienced a large dust storm spreading over about 500 miles. Winds reached 50 mph in Amarillo and 25 mph in other towns. Visibility dropped to near zero in Abilene and Austin with dust clouds lingering as relief began to appear in some areas.
A speaker urges the listener to summon fortitude and endure time pleasantly, expressing sincere satisfaction in hearing the listener respond in their own manner and voice. The passage emphasizes personal resolve and amiable communication.
Markets in New York and across the United States closed for Washington's Birthday. In Kansas City hogs at 2000 head sold steady to 10 higher with top at 8.66 for 220 lb. cattle and calves mixed, vealers and milk-feds listed, steers and heifers higher on some lots, cows around 6 to 17, lambs and yearlings steady to firm with top lambs near 8.15 and other classes in the 5.50 to 7.25 range.
Rome reports growing warlike stance as Mussolini aims at a larger scale than Britain or Italy previously used. Crown Prince Umberto opens a new Naples military embarkation station signaling increased naval departures from Naples Palermo route.
Post, wearing a rubber suit and aluminum helmet, planned to span the continent in seven hours under reduced air pressure and perfect weather. He faced 60 below temperatures and oxygen needs as Lockheed notes his telegram offered no clue to why the flight ended.
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