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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1928
Page
6
The Amarillo Globe presents its publication details including founding date February 20 1924 connections with Amarillo Daily News publisher editor and general manager names and Associated Press affiliation. It lists telephones and subscription rates for various periods and delivery options.
The editor argues for reform or abolition of the constitutional immunity that allows defendants to refuse to testify while preventing juries from inferring guilt from silence. Citing the Walsh bill and Everhart, the piece critiques the system as benefiting guilty defendants and failing the innocent, urging change.
A cautionary feature urges careful driving to reduce crashes. It stresses attention, avoiding distractions, and recognizing other drivers on the road to prevent injuries and collisions.
Dr. Garry Cleveland Myers of Western Reserve University warns that laughing at a child’s errors or forcing performances harms personality and stunts growth. He urges parents to refrain from ridiculing questions and avoid turning children into “showpieces” for guests.
Alex Jourdan, a Chippewa Indian, stands trial in Minnesota for murdering his 90 year old, blind mother-in-law. He defends the act as fulfilling ancient tribal duties by ending extreme dependency so she may reach the Happy Hunting Grounds. The piece notes a prior white-ruled case about ending suffering.
A humorous note imagines weekends extending to Wednesday, offering a playful take on stretched leisure and time off. The piece reflects longing for longer breaks and lighter societal pace.
A concise reflection notes the tension between personal independence and potential risk as the desire to steer a life course can lead to disruptive consequences. It frames caution about overreaching autonomy and the fallout of bold plans.
Rita Carstairs and Norman Platt mingle at a South American legation dinner. The pair, both clever schemers, spar softly over money, marriage, and leverage as Platt coyly uses his access to Julian Hammond’s fortune to advance his own position.
A fragment implies a scheme to marry Hammond with armed allies to keep women away, with Rita Car stairs vowing to block a second marriage if she is scorned. The passage ends with a To Be Continued note.
The Kiwanis club, under new president Jim Cook, assigns committees for 1928. Lists include Attendance, Laws and regulations, Classification, Public affairs, Finance, Reception, House, Programs, Educational, Publicity, Grievance, Agriculture, Inter club relations, Underprivileged child, and Music with named members for each group.
United Press reports Oklahoma Baptist publications committee favors E C Routh of Dallas as successor to C P Stealy. Final appointment to be made January 17. A London hotel proprietor estimates this year's American invasion of England was 30 percent larger than last season.
New York theatergoers tolerate disruptions as noisy parties and talkers disrupt acts. Balcony seating offers refuge for those seeking to watch the show. The piece notes lingering night life, eccentric patrons, and changes in dressmaker practices. Copyright 1928 by the McNaught Syndicate Inc.
Oldham county officials plan to detain P. H. Hewitt after Amarillo police arrested him on fur theft charges. He reportedly confessed to many thefts near Tascosa and Amarillo and said he netted 110 dollars from sales to local dealers. Trappers across Oldham county and the Canadian river area have faced thefts for a month with others possibly at large.
Harry G. Smith, a Cleveland to New York air mail pilot, disappeared Sunday night over western Pennsylvania and was found yesterday uninjured in Clearfield County. His aircraft was undamaged. Riga agrees to pay its prewar debt to Lazard Brothers bank in London.
Shadow the Weasel prowls the snowy ground tracking Whitefoot the Wood Mouse. He hunts along the old stone wall near the Green Forest and Old Orchard, sniffing every scent and inspecting holes before turning toward Striped Chipmunk’s likely home.
In a village tale, Johnnycake Corners youths face enlistment for World War I. Handsome Jack bids farewell to ten or more sweethearts, who demand letters and reminders as he heads to the camp. He ponders the likelihood of heavy fighting, admitting he will be busy.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh resumes teaching chemistry at Cass Technical High School in Detroit as her 4000-mile flight to Mexico City and back concludes. The Ford Stout monoplane reached Detroit shortly before 5 pm after two forced landings en route from St Louis to Sturgis Michigan. She says she enjoyed the trip and is ready to return to teaching.
Shade Wallen former superintendent of the five civilized tribes of Oklahoma and eight co defendants are slated for trial in federal court January 18 in Muskogee Oklahoma for conspiracy to commit offenses against the government and alleged fraudulent land deals with Indians Motions to quash the indictment and transfer the case were denied by federal Judge Robert L Williams
Dissatisfaction with city regulations triggers a taxi drivers strike in Buenos Aires Argentina. The action reflects tensions between drivers and municipal authorities over licensing rules and fares. Local transit services face disruptions as drivers coordinate protests.
Amarillo Real Estate Board plans a formal banquet at the Amarillo Hotel Friday at 7 pm with Joseph Leopold of the United States chamber of commerce as the principal speaker. General chairman John Gilvin says the program will be the best yet and expects large advance ticket sales from Plainview Borger and Panhandle towns.
H A Brunson of Los Angeles becomes the new branch manager for the Broughs Adding Machine company in the city. He succeeds Dan M Carr promoted to the Little Rock Arkansas branch office. Brunson, a former Texan, returns to the area with his family and expresses optimism about business prospects here.
Two bicycles believed to belong to Amarillo boys are at the police station. They were either stolen or abandoned and later brought to the station. Owners may claim them by identifying the bikes.
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