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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1928
Page
2
Postmaster General New announced negotiations with Mexican postal authorities to establish all mail service between the United States and Mexico City. He cited Col. Lindbergh’s Washington to Mexico City flight as proof of feasibility.
The speaker outlines a populist program advocating government ownership of power resources municipal ownership public utilities higher teachers pay state aid for farmer marketing abolition of grade crossings and an all American waterway. He supports labor rights fearing labor should not be treated as a commodity and calls for extensive welfare measures and censorship reforms.
The piece praises Secretary Wilbur for buying five large planes in Santa Monica at a total of 1 557 505 dollars. It argues for widespread flight training in schools, noting Oxford and Russian programs as models and claiming millions could be mobilized to teach aeronautics.
A list of civic reforms and improvements for Amarillo including lower utility rates, cleaner streets, more parks, new parks and viaducts, public lake access, municipal services, and regulation of police and traffic amid calls for economic growth and livability. The plan emphasizes lower costs, reformed governance, and expanded public amenities.
At a medical banquet in Amarillo a local author urged doctors to expose “skinned” houses and protect home buyers. He urged consulting reliable realtors and honest contractors before signing. Several physicians spoke, stressing trust in regular MDs and caution against self serving practitioners.
The unnamed figure in Amarillo plans a daytime “bury alive” act at Tenth and Polk at 4 p.m. with a hypnotically controlled subject. A noon blindfold car drive through the business district will use a Dodge Victory Six from Roy Cullum Motor Co. Tonight’s radio program features astrology for 1928 and tomorrow includes a stage hypnotizing act at the Nat. San Jacinto theater involvement and WDAG airing.
A Father argues for capital punishment for murderers including Hickman Loeb Leopold, asserting the Constitution upholds life liberty and happiness but that killers deserve swift public hanging to deter crime. He rejects temporary insanity claims and cites biblical support for capital punishment as justification for immediate execution at minimal cost.
A column of 150 marines heads from Managua to reinforce a patrol ambushed by Sandino forces as Corinto awaits naval support. About 200 more marines sail for Corinto aboard the Rochester Galveston and Tulsa under Rear Admiral Selis, while Kellogg says 000 additional marines are mobilized to secure elections and curb rebels deemed bandits.
A Sunday movie case will go to trial Friday at 9 30 am in Justice of the Peace Landis court. Theater manager Will R Winch faces trial for operating a Sunday show on December 11. Prosecution delays cited due to prosecutors absence. Jurisdiction questions arise after the Ohio case. two similar matters await the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. A jury will hear the Friday trial.
A Ford coupe driven by Elbert Lloyd of the Blackstone hotel and a Chrysler coupe driven by N O Meyers collided at Tyler and Seventeenth streets last night. The Ford overturned injuring Arch Robinson of Vernon Texas whose leg ligaments were torn and back wrenched. The other occupants escaped with minor cuts from flying glass.
The writer discusses city water hardness with a neighbor who dreams of a $300 water softener for basement use and notes rich folks installing them. A mention of a potential winter smallpox vaccination and a banquet for doctors appears, along with job tips at Coe-Parks Lumber and a charity effort to install an organ at Polk Street Methodist Church.
A reader-driven appeal urges city leaders to cut fire insurance costs by improving water systems and pressure, noting Amarillo faces higher rates than four years ago despite ample water. A New Year plea cites other Texas cities lowering costs after new plants and asks for similar action.
J Ray describes a prank where a caller pretended to be telephone company staff and warned him a line blow was coming. Friends then wrapped his phone in blankets and even tied an overcoat around it to protect the instrument. Ray called the stunt serious and unfunny.
A reader recounts abuses at a Hickman guard facility and reflects on suffering, protection of vulnerable children, and the meaning of justice. The letter criticizes cruelty, emphasizes guardianship, and cites moral duties amidst historical fear and national duty.
The comptroller of currency issued a call for the condition of all National banks as of December 31, 1927.
Oklahoma City report notes an early state forecast promising relief from bitter winter with warmer and cloudy weather today. The brief item emphasizes the expected improvement in conditions for residents.
More than 65 attendees gathered at the Santa Fe Harvey House dining room for the Potter County Medical Society annual banquet. Rev. F W O Malley lauded physicians and their wives as heroes serving humanity. Additional talks covered early medical history and tributes to local doctors.
The Amarillo Council of Girl Scouts will lead the Friday morning chapel at the High School. Speakers include Mary Alice Griggs who attended World Camp in Switzerland in 1926, Superintendent W. A. McIntosh, Mrs. M. L. Fuller, Mrs. Hater, and Mrs. Mildred Austill, the local Scout director. A new Girl Scout handbook and supplies are now available at the Municipal auditorium office.
In Houston officials from Texas Louisiana and Arkansas rice mills and chambers of commerce announced a five year plan to spend $600000 annually on national advertising to promote US grown rice. E S Shoaf of Jennings La outlined a conference outcome to convene millers and bankers mid month to discuss financing the drive.
An unnamed mind reader is scheduled to meet Mayor Bigins in Amarillo this week. The visitor will reportedly forecast deaths, scandals, business and financial conditions, police activity, election results, and other happenings to guide the mayor this year. It is unclear if the mayor will ask about the North Amarillo viaduct project.
In Stinnett January 4, doubt surrounds whether the State versus C. T. Dobbins Borger undertaker swindling case will be tried this term. Dobbins has not been served with the indictment. Meanwhile Mrs Vandever of Flectra versus J. A. Whittenberg $100000 breach of promise suit is continued for the term by agreement.
O L Coleman, State Predatory Animal Survey official, will be here this afternoon for a brief conference with the agricultural department of the Board of City Development. He is expected to return Saturday to help prepare poisoned grain for a prairie dog eradication campaign.
Owen Hughes, president of the Hughes O Rourke Construction Company, died this morning at 5 80 o clock at his Dallas home. Burial time in Dallas not announced.
Vienna reports an unconfirmed rumor that eleven peasant girls from Paramoras in the Czecho-Slovakian region were eaten by wolves while returning from a village through the forest. Italy shows over three times more unemployment this year than last year.
Poem excerpt by Edgar A. Guest from 1928 urges perseverance amid hardship. It contrasts grim winds and hard work with temptations of pleasure while urging youths to stay with effort and endure tedious miles.
Market summaries from Kansas City Chicago Fort Worth and St. Louis livestock yards show hogs cattle and sheep trading patterns with tops and price ranges noted for each region. Cotton and produce briefs plus New York and New Orleans stock activity complete the market page.
Proceedings in the Court of Criminal Appeals list affirmations, reversals, and remands for multiple defendants including Antonio Martines and Jasper Gatewood. The Court of Civil Appeals for the 7th District at Amarillo notes motions for rehearing overruled and cases set for submission on January 25, 1928, with entities such as Western Union Telegraph Co and Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Ry involved in actions from Wichita, Potter, Donley, Deaf Smith, and other Texas counties.
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