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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
2
The Globe discusses a model school traffic system learned from Kansas City after a child was killed. It stresses disciplined crossings at intersections, marked lanes, patrols, loudspeaker warnings, and safety demonstrations to prevent accidents and foster citizenship.
In Washington a power struggle within the Republican Party centers on Alf M Landon challenging Herbert Hoover for influence. Hoover's reach through the national committee endures while Landon’s bid falters after failed convention proposals. A new policy committee, steered amid Hoover backing, prompts Republican lawmakers to question its balance and leadership prospects.
Ex newspapermen Gene Fowler and Charles MacArthur are cited as Hollywoods top fun makers and earners. The column recalls Fowler’s antics at a Rodin-like table scene and a seaside retreat, plus industry quirks from fashion haberdashers to pricey restaurants and split-lead pencil adds in night spots. It notes theater jinxes, the Century and Roxy theaters, and a London style cafe scene with British clerks and tea.
Scientist H K Hartline of the University of Pennsylvania explains how a single fiber in the eye can be connected to an electric circuit to show distinct signal types. Some fibers see briefly, some while light is on, and one type never sees light while shining.
The article recounts Chiang Kai-shek’s early ruthlessness and shifts in loyalty, then details his courtship and marriage to Mei ling Soong. It notes Mei ling’s affection, the Soong family’s influence, and Chiang’s complex path from revolutionary leader to empowered ally within China’s power elite.
Time Magazine named Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Soong Mei-ling No 1 couple of the year for their influence in modernizing China. Mei-ling forged Western ties, advised on arms sales and strategy, and helped steer campaigns against Japan and the Communists, shaping politics and religion alike.
Linda Benton and CAPT. Barrymore Trent are reunited with Miranda Trent as secrets surface from Rita Blanchard’s scandal. The Duchess reveals a late marriage record tied to Captain Trent and Linda, hinting at intrigue surrounding a missing mail and a dying confessor.
Dance for recreation and health with tips to improve grace, posture, and weight. Radio and swing music can refresh routines, inviting family participation or solo practice to loosen stiff muscles and reduce midlife stodginess. Regular dancing offers mental relaxation and physical stimulation.
Mohammedanism is the dominant faith of Palestine with over 70 percent Muslims. The Flower clues map to states Colorado Texas Kansas Vermont Wyoming. Chronology items list San Francisco quake 1906 April 18–19, Titanic sinking 1912 April 14–15, Lindbergh Atlantic flight 1927 May 20–21, Hauptmann execution 1936 April 3. Virginia named by Sir Walter Raleigh after Elizabeth the Virgin Queen. The inscription In God We Trust placed on large coins in 1866.
A garbled passage shows a character named Queen Gontaia attempting to summon guards for execution while another voice pleads for mercy. The text is incomplete and reads like stream of consciousness with missing context and names.
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