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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1937
Page
1
Washington observers report a lively start to Franklin D Roosevelt’s second administration amid rain and crowds. He will take the oath tomorrow noon before thousands, with a simple ceremony and a brief inaugural address likely around two thousand words.
Br. H. Thomson, representative of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission, remains busy at headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce as employers in the Panhandle seek guidance on provisions of a state act connected with Social Security.
Services were planned at 4 o clock today for Hal Martin Daily infant son of Mr and Mrs Harry Daily. Rites were to be at the N S Griggs Chapel with Bishop B C Seaman officiating.
The Philharmonic Orchestra plans a rehearsal tomorrow at 7 o'clock in the small Assembly room of Amarillo College. Only one additional rehearsal will occur before the next concert scheduled for Tuesday January 26.
Cheyenne Oklahoma sheriff requests Amarillo help in locating Katherine oo 18 and Willie Williamson both reported missing from Cheyenne. Long distance call confirms Amarillo search team involvement.
Ralph Witham a night watchman on his rounds in Galveston was shot when he surprised two bandits attempting to open a safe. Police say one robber fired as Witham confronted them and the pair fled after the shooting.
A resident identified as R A Ramee reports theft of poultry from 206 Weet Pea Avenue. Police note the incident was reported after the owner found his chickens missing and began efforts to locate the animals.
District Clerk Ben Smith visits relatives in Marshall as part of a personal trip. Local records note the visit occurred during a weekend and involved no official business.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a message addressing a truck driver named Tack from a young man in distress or danger. The incomplete text lacks clear incident details, dates, or locations to establish a fuller news item or event.
Nine year old Morris Gene Stidhan of 408 North Buchanan Street died in a local hospital after illness starting Thursday. Physicians diagnosed spinal meningitis Saturday and he did not respond to treatment. Private services were held at Boxwell Brothers chapel with Rev. J D Horton officiating. Interment followed at Llano Cemetery. Wanda Sue Stidhan, his sister, was to be hospitalized for treatment and precautionary care.
Washington reports administration plans for reorganizing government likely push cabinet changes into Roosevelt's second term. Creation of welfare and public works posts awaits Congress action while long-time New Deal figures like Johnson and Tugwell depart or shift roles. Tugwell exits to run a molasses company after former positions.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at noon tomorrow at the Silver Grill. A Boise City delegation will attend, with Oklahoma and other towns seeking to arrange a Santa Fe special train, all aiming to bring passengers to Amarillo for an overnight stay.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr recovering from a sinus infection consults physicians on resuming activities. He plans to fish and play tennis with top ranked Donald Rudge. He stays with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Huppent, parents of his fiancée Miss Ethel Dupont, inland Boca Grande near Charlotte Harbor.
Mild weather in January fooled chickens and unsettled the egg market in Chicago. Traders say unseasonably high temperatures flooded the trade with fresh eggs while storage stocks remained unmoved, knocking wholesale prices about six cents per dozen since year start and four cents in two months. Government buying aims to support farm prices.
Jan 19 hearing held for ST on murder charge linked to the death of JR Reynolds 64, former trapping partner. He waived examining trial. A load of cedar pasta cut in 1 RR was sold in Texas as sound material.
Fritz H Seewald of Western Light Supply Co invites Fort Worth area dealers to a private preview of the 1937 Frigidaire line on January 29. Frank R Pierce of Frigidaire’s Dayton headquarters sponsors the session with several hundred dealers and sales reps to view new models marketing plans sound films talks and dramatized sales skits. Seewald will be joined by H W Gouldy and C C Atwood.
In Sianfu Shensi province on January 19, Communist leaders demanded formal war on Japan as the price to end their revolt. With 21 Americans and 54 foreigners evacuated, observers warned that failure by Nanking to mount strong resistance could trigger large scale hostilities between rebel forces and the central expeditionary army supported by Allied Communist troops. The mass evacuation of foreigners may avert international entanglements but signals possible conflict only 40 miles east of the capital.
Crawford Gooch four year old son of Mr and Mrs C H Gooch remained unconscious at noon after a Sunday auto wreck. He is at Northwest Texas Hospital. Elizabeth Nunn was sent home with a deep head cut and slight concussion. Rob ert Gooch and Marianne Peters had minor cuts and shock.
The discussion calls for raising age limits for drivers, tighter license suspensions in public safety hands, and uniform strict enforcement with no waivers. It urges chronic violators to lose licenses and stresses ongoing safety education for adults and new drivers, citing A A A and National Safety Council efforts as precedents.
Postmaster W. D. DeGrassi reports about 8,700 social security applications filed in Amarillo with daily averages near 60 after the initial rush. He notes trouble with duplicate numbers driven by cross town workers and confirms no duplicates will be issued if applications come from other post offices. An order adds 2,000 more numbers to meet ongoing demand.
Governor Allred outlines a statewide plan to lower automobile fatalities through engineering enforcement and education. The 1937 program emphasizes long term safety efforts, statewide meetings in Austin, and active public cooperation with the Department of Public Safety chaired by Albert Sidney Johnson.
A man and accomplice demanded 25 000 from Mrs Bartholomew claiming to threaten her 12 year old son and others. The letters were sent to both children and parents and handed to police and the FBI. Harris denied a gang and said the idea came from hardship and hunger.
In Chelan Washington on January 19 1934 63 year old C C Fleming launched the nations first Townsend revolving pension trial with $200 available monthly He spent $49 50 in a haberdashery and a 2 percent tax accrued as the bills circulated Demonstrator Isom Lamb a Townsend supervisor from Los Angeles funded the test to prove feasibility and broaden interest across communities.
The county debates expenses for Precinct One caliche road building as Judge Riggs is away. Officials itemize foremen, tractor and grader use, truck hire, and caliche costs under a conservative estimate. WPA funds are barred from truck hire, prompting decreases and temporary fixes to keep workers employed in other precincts.
Floodwaters from the Ohio River forced 230 people from their homes while Red Cross workers prepared to evacuate 500 families near Evansville Indiana. In Arkansas, the St Francis flooded a 200 foot levee crevasse at Moark, displacing residents and blocking roads. Paragould reported 8000 acres and 100 homes submerged.
Allred urges legislators to serve the people as patriots and pledges constant cooperation. He offers open doors of his office and home to discuss measures and public needs with public officials at all times.
A political speech urges unity and action to Texas audiences. It calls for equal taxation, stronger social security, and adherence to party platform aims. The speaker emphasizes confidence and moral resolve, urging the public to listen and respond with optimism.
An advertisement touts Aspironal as fast acting for cold discomfort from runny nose to aches. It claims warm relief, gentle bowel action to aid recovery, and a money back offer with a family size bottle for half a dollar. Suitable for children and adults.
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