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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1939
Page
7
Governor O Daniel calls for a 1.6 percent transactions tax on Texas business to guarantee every person over 65 a minimum income of 30 a month. He argues the levy would cover old age pensions teachers retirement and aid to dependent children while abolishing ad valorem taxes.
Amarillo officials await final word as Uncle Sam has not yet decided to sell the vacant post office building. County Judge Newt Riggs notes the Treasury's procurement chief has not approved a sale price, and the county will be advised when a sale date is set.
Balmy morning belies the postinaugural chaos in Austin as crowds throng balls and streets. Molly O'Daniel steals the show while police guard Governor and sons, and former governor Allred quietly departs for Houston to become a federal judge.
Petronella Mallone tends to Peter as he recovers from another dangerous expedition in the Crest House world. Petronella recalls their family history and the looming trouble marked by Peter’s beheading the Lady experiment and spying on gipsies. The scene blends memories of a mother’s death and an Irish Russian father with looming consequences for Peter.
Robert Kimball, 40, fought seven men on a twelfth-floor hotel ledge at the Statler in Boston. Hotel staff and Special Police Officer Arthur Huey joined in as Kimball slipped toward the edge. After a half hour of pleading they seized his clothing and pulled him inside, saving his life.
Postmaster W. D. DeGrasal reported a considerable increase in business at the Amarillo post office since the move to new quarters last week. He cited enhanced mail handling facilities and improved service to customers as the cause of the rise.
Immigration Commissioner James L. Houghteling told Congress that 67 895 immigrants entered the United States in the fiscal year ending July 1 last year. Less than 20 000 of them were Jews.
Washington sources quote well informed senators that Donald Wakefield Smith will not win Senate confirmation for another NLRB term and that Roosevelt may abandon him. A replacement, possibly David J. Lewis, is discussed amid party tensions and AFL opposition over Smiths alleged bias toward CIO disputes.
Weatherman Collman reports a few clouds but no moisture in sight for Amarillo and surroundings. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight with slight warmth, then fair tomorrow. Lows drop to around 30 degrees after a 26 degree night.
Secretary Wallace said the administration is considering an international conference to decide how to dispose of surplus cotton stocks. The brief note mentions J B Coe Ller and relates to housing plans and FHA terms with a contact ph. 6271.
A Panhandle outdoor sports club and Globe-News sponsor a liars contest with cash prizes and a dinner. Entries include W O Clark Ama Tone Well Court and W J Massie. The drive for Coronado anniversary events gains federal backing with a potential Amarillo pageant to honor Juan Pedillo and a $500000 appropriation.
Partly cloudy and slightly warmer tonight with Friday fair conditions. West Texas and eastern areas see fair weather and milder temperatures. New Mexico reports partly cloudy to night and Thursday with little temperature change. Temperature range from 26 to 36 degrees. Local ads include We Frame Pictures Correctly and Hunsley’s House of Color at 113 E 6th.
The Senate Commerce Committee approved Harry L. Hopkins to be Secretary of Commerce and sent his nomination to the Senate floor for debate and final vote. The vote was 13 to 6 with Democrats for and Republicans against Hopkins.
Loyalist defense lines on the central Catalan front repelled repeated insurgent thrusts. Rebels claimed a northern advance and the capture of Pons, according to dispatches from Hendaye.
Berlin reports floated by insiders claim major Nazi reorganization. Hermann Goering could become Vice-Chancellor and War Minister while Paul Goebbels may rise above gauleiters to ob er gauleiter and Berlin governor, with Goebbels exiting propaganda duties. Official word was not given.
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