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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1941
Page
8
Col Homer Garrison Jr state police director reports a 11 percent rise in fatalities last year, with January 1941 setting a record 161 deaths. Highway deaths up 324 percent, defense-area incidents add 18 deaths, and overall state fatalities rise 95 percent amid faster driving and congestion.
The Texas Senate approved a joint resolution to task six lawmakers with investigating fireproofing options for the aging state capitol after vivid depictions of a deadly stampede and flames from a false alarm. Senator Joe Hill described the alarm as an urgent warning prompting action.
Legislators warned the state capitol could burn or collapse amid dangerous conditions. Senator Kyle Vick noted falling plaster and cracking roof, while Hill pressed for upgrades like fire doors and alarms. Senator Aikin recalled two Texas capitols had burned and an extra building was discussed but tabled.
Sumner T. Pike urged compulsory federal registration of interstate life insurers and federal examination. He argued for limited federal supervision, not state replacement, and backed studies by Gesell to curb gaps in regulation. He proposed gradual end of industrial insurance and a fuller federal inquiry into fire casualty and marine insurance.
Today marks the final day for panhandle fishermen before a two month closed season begins tomorrow. Anglers plan to repair tackle and prepare for May 1 opening when fishing resumes, though Buffalo Lake may stay closed longer.
Two Borger youths aged 10 and 13 were charged by federal officers with transporting a stolen car from Shamrock to Albuquerque. The car had been stolen in Borger and abandoned in Shamrock after a hearing burned. Information released to Jim Golding notes Fertilization of Buffalo Lake to promote fish growth is scheduled to begin within days.
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