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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1928
Page
6
The Amarillo fire department logged 42 alarms in the first 14 days of 1928, with only a $15,000 property loss. The piece attributes the outcome to luck and prompt firefighting, and urges residents to check gas connections, electrical appliances, vents, and burning grass to prevent future blazes.
The highway commission’s stance on the county’s request for state aid remains uncertain for several days. While supporters argue the Oil Field road will become a key north south artery and deserves aid, officials may find reasons to deny assistance, especially if the project lies in the Panhandle.
A collage of misc items from front pages shows a country busy and contented with little urgent drama. Highlights include Ford wealth remarks, U.S. Steel tonnage, a judge’s quip about Billy Sunday, crime defenses, and shifts in business and politics.
The house of representatives approved 89 000 600 dollars to fund state commerce labor and justice for the coming year. The author argues the sum is a small fraction of total expenditures and reflects the nation's vast resources.
Dispatches say a Chicago melodrama portraying crime and politics was not shown after an official urged a theater owner to reconsider. The piece depicted gangsters backed by police and a district attorney and was linked to Chicago leaders, raising questions about official influence and public access to the drama.
Rita Carafalis dines with Norman Platt and Ralph at Fairfield manor. They slip to a hidden Washington club in a back alley, joining a late night crowd including socialites, a chef’s wife, and a daring young woman as they plan drinks and escapades.
New York January 17 Theatrical stars discard spouses with frequent marriages and divorces while troupers endure long tours and hard living. A sidewalk drama on West 43rd ends with a tipped nickel tossed back and a fireman aiding a blind man.
Shadow the Weasel and Billy Mink bicker over Jumper the Hare as three confrontations fail to yield the hare. Their spiteful spat benefits Jumper who remains unseen and safe, proving a quarrel can sometimes save a life.
Ralph enjoys an all hours scene with Jazz dying in Paris, meeting Jean and Maurice Chevalier’s critique of Jazz. The gathering features a Washington lawyer Brad, a taxi driver, and Platt as Ralph’s host, ending with a date setup and hints of high-society life.
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