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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1931
Page
3
Clarence M. Young, assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics, said aviation is firmer than ever and on the way out of early turbulence. He noted progress toward a organized air transportation system and growth in mail, express, and passenger service.
Construction work on the new Potter County courthouse continues with interior plastering nearing completion on the first two floors. The building is expected ready for occupancy in November, with vaults from the county attorney and justice of the peace offices moved into the new structure.
The city commission approved a permit Tuesday night to install a 10,000 gallon underground gasoline storage tank at 1101 East Tenth Avenue. E. R. Lewis applied for the permit. Dave Derden's School of Music now teaching at 1208 Pierce. Phone 2-3906.
The article notes Wright brothers era to 28 years of flight and two-year old structured air transport. It predicts faster intercity and transcontinental trips, rising air passenger numbers toward nearly a million this year, and broader aviation economics guiding development with about 35 manufacturers producing 80 percent of the planes.
The report notes aviation manufacturing mirrors automobile production and says accidents are not unique to air travel, despite the high attention given to them.
Yesterday morning the grand jury returned six indictments and adjourned for the week. The total indictments for the year reach about fifty, reflecting a practice this term of meeting one or two days each week.
The week and work of the district court have been easier as officials report smoother proceedings and fewer delays. Judges, clerks, and staff credited for improved efficiency and steadier calendars.
Work crews remove a fence on Fillmore Street that had blocked approximately half the roadway. The obstruction limited traffic flow and access to nearby properties. Authorities did not report injuries or alternate routes, and further site cleanup is expected in the following days.
The board fence around the new court house construction has been opened and traffic resumed as usual. It had blocked the street center to store building materials on the lot.
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