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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1939
Page
6
Former Texas governor James V. Allred lists nine actions he would change if given the chance. He reflects on handling newspaper criticism, judging motives, lobbying, friendships, humor, staffing, pursuing his own program, timely outreach, and restoring the ban on horse race gambling in Texas.
W Lee O Dan iel the common folk candidate was sworn in as Texas governor at the University of Texas stadium in a five hour pageant. The event featured a 71 gun salute and 40 bands with 10 000 school children. He pledged to dedicate himself to the great masses while plans to fund pensions for the aged would be presented to the legislature the next day. Lieutenant Governor Coke Stevenson also took oath.
Last night's snowfall shattered a 48-year January precipitation record with .60 inch moisture in the city, raising January total to 2.34 inches. The Panhandle saw widespread snowfall from Texline to Quanah and east to Illinois, with Amarillo reporting six inches at its peak.
WPA administrator Col. F. C. Harrington told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that the House relief bill’s ban on political activity by WPA workers should be limited to supervisory staff and not applied to relief recipients. He warned the broad scope could infringe civil rights and draw political backlash.
The Randall County Court at Canyon heard the trial of Guy Thomas on driving while intoxicated with the state resting last night and a jury verdict expected late today. H. W. Richards’ drunken driving case was set to begin tomorrow morning as part of two facing charges.
The Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club and Globe News sponsor a liars contest with KGNC radio stirring local intrigue. Readers like Jack Jenkins recount clever dog tricks and tall tales as towns on the High Plains weigh the stakes and mock rivalry with Burlington and others.
Forecast outlines fair skies and colder conditions tonight with a gradual warming trend by Wednesday. West Texas expects a hard freeze in the north, near freezing in the south, and light frost in the southeast, with Panhandle and New Mexico regions turning warmer and generally fair. Temperature range cited from 25 to 34 with 60 percent precipitation noted. ad copy for John Maynard Lumber Co. offers estimates at 800 W. 5th, phone 5353.
Paul Wilson of 716 North Mirror Street won first prize and $5 for a tip about a woman killed at a grade crossing near Dalhart. Second place goes to Mrs. James Rittenberry for a tale on unearthing Cadanova Indian graves. Third place to J. C. Sides for reporting a Colorado plane crash.
Openly anti French rhetoric from the controlled Fascist press and Berlin aligned observers signals renewed bitterness aimed at blocking French help to Loyalist Spain. Mussolini claims liberty to act if other governments aid the Loyalists as Chamberlain’s diplomacy unfolds.
Amarillo seeks suitable sites for moderately priced homes without material restrictions. The city commission will approve the re plat of Commercial Square between Lipscomb and Parker Streets. Center Square will have no material restrictions, unlike earlier additions requiring brick or stone. A re plat for land between Twenty and Twenty second Avenues and Jackson and Van Buren Streets is being considered. Dale Smith’s request may be heard tonight. Water and sewer lines may be financed if the Proposition passes. Fuqua Development offers $5 291.50 to install lines for the Seventeenth Avenue area along Washington Street with refunds if development proceeds. At least four houses per block are needed to trigger refunds.
The Senate confirmed Felix Frankfurter as an associate justice of the Supreme Court in a brief session. The Harvard law professor was nominated by President Roosevelt to fill the seat left by the death of Benjamin Cardozo, with Republicans stating they would not oppose the nomination and the vote was not recorded.
A Soviet Travel Bureau official Mikhail Gorin his wife Natasha and Hafis Salich pleaded guilty to espionage charges in Los Angeles. They face trial February 21 in federal court before Judge Ralph Jenney without a jury. The indictment accuses them of stealing naval intelligence secrets on the Japanese navy and munitions purchases.
A new type short wave transmitter is being installed at Treasure Island by General Electric to broadcast in five languages to South America and the Orient for the world’s fair opening. After the fair it will move to Belmont as a non commercial station to reach peoples in South America and Asia with America's viewpoint.
Lieutenant Governor Coke Stevenson pledged to cooperate with Governor W Lee O Daniel in every constructive suggestion to promote general welfare. He said he would foster best relations between legislative and executive branches and welcome the new governor as a collaborator. He promised to give earnest attention and thorough consideration to O Daniels legislative program.
Cold weather and an aloof attitude from operators produced a “no news” day at Amarillo’s backyard oil test at 1603 Monroe Street. Residents, including E R Jameson family members, gathered along the alley to watch the 30 foot rig while curiosity about depth and findings remained unanswered.
Thomas and Rena Mooney angrily rejected persistent rumors of an estrangement and contemplated divorce as of January in San Francisco. The brief item notes their denial amid tabloid chatter.
The procession includes Gov James V Allred and state officials as Pat 19 Mike 18 Molly 16 and Mrs O Daniel join in. About 23 000 in stands and 1 000 on field witness bands from 141th 143rd infantry and Texas A M cheer the event. O Daniels perform Beautiful Texas with Molly beside father. Five former governors present on stand.
Globe staff report on January 17 covers crowds filing into the Texas statehouse for Governor O'Daniel’s oath, Molly O’Daniel’s antics, and the festive Mega-tribe of schools and bands. It notes mixed expectations from lawmakers, lobbyists, and the public as Austin welcomes the new administration.
Brilliant sunshine filled the stadium as 30,000 fans watched at 10:30 a.m. The Texas A and M band played Texas My Texas as the Longhorn band signaled a patriotic pageant. By 10:45 a.m. 38,000 were present as a green and white drum and bugle corps of girls joined the scene.
W Lee O Daniel the radio crooner and floor salesman is sworn in as Texas governor in a festive ceremony at the University of Texas Stadium with 80 000 seats. Politicians foresee a stormy term as he faces old age pensions and other political challenges.
The Arlington pageant featured a Longhorn band overture and 200 students performing as Americans led by actors in 1776 costumes depicting Jefferson. Texas history scenes followed with Santa Anna and Mexican struggle, ending with a ranchman keynote and sunrise crowd of about 50,000 as Texas and state leaders looked on.
Wilbert L. O Daniel, 49, Texas new governor, celebrates his Irish heritage and his family of four Pat Mike Molly. Born Malta March 11 1890, he rose from farm work to business college and flour mill leadership before entering politics. His songs and campaign war cry Pass the Biscuits Pappy boosted his statewide fame.
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