31 Jan 1939
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1939
Page
1
A political candidate announces a radio bid with singing and talking, drawing heavy attention from professional politicians and record telephone demand. He references a dramatic district tour plan and a sharp exchange with critic Curtis Douglass, while outlining his campaign style and resolve to entertain voters.
The column promotes Tack for Congress with radio appeals and a demand to locate a lost fox terrier named Mickey. It also touts Tyrone Power in Jesse James at the Paramount and cites assorted political and cultural notes with brief facts about presidents, Notre Dame, copyrights, science, and Hollywood.
A reader seeks a black Rio Thwes between 1400 West Ninement Avenue and the courthouse. The item is described as black suede with kid trimming and dates to the afternoon and evening care context.
Mrs. Robert Taft, wife of Ohio Senator Robert Taft, says 1940 campaigns hinge on issues, not personalities. She cites Ohio voters’ concerns like government restraint, court independence, ending crop limitations, and preserving peace, while noting Washington social life and her return to public life.
Carloads of cast iron pipe arrive in Amarillo and are quickly buried within the city limits. A trench is dug by a large machine, laying 10 inch pipe that will connect to a six inch line for fire protection in East Amarillo. The water distribution extension is part of a PWA contract held by Sherman Machine and Iron Works of Oklahoma City.
A Travis County 98th district court order restrained the railroad commission from enforcing the 70 to 51 cent domestic gas rate cut in Clarendon. The commission had made the rate cut retroactive to February 1933 and ordered a refund to patrons.
Ellis Snyder a Spokane service station employee burst into flames when gasoline sprayed his clothing. He quickly tore off his burning garments and suffered burned hands while his legs remained unscorched.
Amarillo residents observed President Roosevelt's birthday with four dances that drew large crowds and orderly conduct. Police reported only two arrests for drunkenness during the events last night.
Howard Cecil Bowman a 29 year old Ohio bank robber and fugitive from the Ohio state penitentiary surrendered to Fort Worth city detectives without resistance. He had been sought by authorities in Ohio before his arrival in Texas.
Jack Benny, the radio comedian, pleads innocent on nine counts in two indictments. His trial is set for February 14 with a maximum potential penalty of 18 years and fines up to $45,000. He is accused of smuggling two bracelets and a ring valued at $4,885 as part of a broader government inquiry.
Chairman Hatton W. Sumners said the resignation of Circuit Judge Martin T. Manton terminates the committee's interest in any possible impeachment. The statement came amid ongoing consideration by the House Judiciary Committee.
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