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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1935
Page
2
The item blends a plains forecast of potential showers with a long stream of social commentary. It mentions publicity around Negro athletes and dubious scientific claims about physiology, plus remarks on heat and humidity and a local singer’s praise.
Executive committee members of the Young Democrats of Texas met in Fort Worth to vote on a plan to oust Elliott Roosevelt as first vice president. The group from across the state handled routine business but warned of a later vote on a resolution against Roosevelt. Roosevelt supporters dismissed the threat, predicting the movement would fail. The session included political maneuvering and forecasts of sparks to come.
Gov. Allred appoints District Judge P A Martin of Wichita Falls to replace Judge Hal Lattimore on the Second Court of Civil Appeals effective September. Martin, from the Ninth District Court, will also become presiding judge of the administrative district and a member of the judicial council if Montgomery accepts, with a three year term in the Thirtieth District.
KINGMAN Ariz July 16 Maj George FE Leach national commander of the National Guard was found by a sheepherder after four hours lost in the desert. He jumped from a burning plane en route to California to review guard units and landed safely with Capt Charles M Cummings remaining with the aircraft.
A fragmented note describes a widow seeking employment and routine aid. The writer mentions times and tasks, requesting guidance on job options and potential housing or financial help. The text references local contacts and a calling card style appeal for assistance.
A fragmentary station log lists KGRC progr ams and time slots from 6:00 p m to 6:45 a m next day. Notable items include News Commentary Red and White Serenaders Dodge Dealers All-Star Review Ray Noble’s Music Twilight Serenade Hall Axtell and his chestrette Pan-American M dies Blatz Baseball Pro test and Johnny Robinson’s orchestra among others.
John Josey and Company broadcast 7 to 8 tomorrow morning on KGNC with guest artists from Mare Mack orchestra in a farewell Amarillo program. Harry Izzy Smith, Mary Palmer, Virgil Kinnell, and Harry Smith will be featured with selections like Living on Velvet and When I Grow Too Old to Dream.
Flood waters of the Yellow River breached the Tai Hung dyke, the northern barrier from Chang Yuan, leaving 120,000 homeless. The Golden dyke held as the last northern barrier to Shanghai region. Chang Huan lies in Southern Hope province.
North Dakota referendum on a two percent sales tax shows opponents ahead as early returns from 793 of 2,242 precincts report. The tally reads 30,863 for the tax and 36, ORY against, with results from late yesterday.
President Roosevelt told a group of Congressmen on Mexican affairs that the United States and its government stand for freedom of religious worship in all nations. In Port Lavaca, Sheriff J I O'Neil announced the arrest of Leonor Burton on two felony counts in Cherokee County, with return to Rusk after a prior jail escape. A new trial date was set for Ben Lacka, a Denver lawyer, in the Charles Fourechel kidnapping case, postponed to late July.
A July 16 disaster near Corpus Christi killed bricklayer and pilot Daler Brivkiev and air plane mechanic Rudtin. The crash occurred east of Tat, with authorities investigating the wreckage and cause.
George Hayden moved from night patrol to day duties with the Amarillo police department. He formerly served as night trouble cheater, night jailer, and desk sergeant, now walking a beat on North Lillmere Street with a flashlight on daylight shifts. Poll Chief W KR Mr Dowel accuses.
Corpus Christi reports two men Oscar and Coupie Brown were held in Nueces County jail after confessing to the killing of Byron Belschner in Edna. Belschner, 24, was shot four times and his body weighted with wire before being dumped from the Texana bridge into the Navidad River.Authorities say the brothers confessed following intensive questioning after their arrest Friday night.
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet approved a 30 percent surtax on Canada’s chief exports to Japan. The levy will take effect after imperial ordinance, expected July 20, and could be lifted if Canada ends what Tokyo calls trade discriminations against Japan.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to report favorably the federal alcohol control bill. It would maintain federal regulatory powers over the distilling industry similar to NRA codes. In Tyler, governor's brother Rennie Allred began learning to walk again after six months paralyzed by an early life injury. He sat up for 14 minutes and will stand for a minute tomorrow.
Weather on the plains reports a three day rainy spell with scattered showers. Mobretle Dumas and Stratford recorded one fourth inch rains while Perryton to Shattuck saw no sprinkles. Cheyenne Oklahoma soaked with one inch rain and Washburn had a heavy downpour in the evening.
The moon passed through Earth's shadow creating a deep coppered glow visible across the United States. Observers noted a total eclipse lasting unusually long as the sun, earth, and moon aligned directly, with the event extending into early today and marking the next such spectacle only after fifty years.
Senate public lands committee approved a bill to merge federal conservation activities into a new Department of Conservation and Works. Introduced by Senator Lewis and supported by Secretary Ickes, the plan would require congressional approval within 179 days for any bureau transfers, a change from 60 days. Opponents argued it targets soil erosion and biological survey bureaus in the Agriculture Department.
Five states and the District of Columbia will share $7,380,374 in work relief program projects filed by six federal agencies. The Interior Department funds include a $100,000 groundwater study for irrigation and municipal use across the Western Texas High Plains and adjacent New Mexico areas.
A 12 year old girl’s trouble is believed to have led to the fatal shooting of F M Johnson 50 a music teacher at the Methodist Church Beeville. Johnson was shot as he arrived at the Beeville grammar school to teach. Leslie Wright the girl’s father was charged with murder and later released on $3000 bond.
The article discusses a Boston circuit court ruling on AAA processing taxes and the government’s plan to appeal to the Supreme Court. Frank Wideman says the decision could decide the entire AAA program, with arguments expected early in the term and likely heard before Christmas.
A chaotic scene described as rioting against Jews and halted pedestrians sparked by agitators tied to government news agency channels. Authorities warned the unrest could signal the start of a broader anti-Semitic campaign.
Amarillo organizers seek public input on favorite songs for the United Confederate reunion to be held September 3 to 6. Voters can call headquarters at 5238 by Friday noon to cast a favorite number for the entertainment program.
Kansas City market notes show U S price averages up to 9.80 for choice cattle 200-280 pounds with top, steady to higher demand. Slaughter steers and yearlings slow at steady to weaker grades of cows, feeders scarce. Sheep and lambs mix with natives around eight to nine dollars. Texas lambs around seven to eight dollars.
The House hears arguments that rushed legislation is unconstitutional and may be sent to the rules committee. Deen defends delay saying the share-the-wealth plan can wait six months as others push for a quick adjournment and a petition to bring the measure to a floor vote.
Rep. Maury Maverick testified that Brewster was initially for the Senate death penalty bill, then switched to oppose it at the last minute. Thomas Corcoran, RFC attorney, supported the claim Brewster had promised to vote for the death sentence before changing position.
In remarks on a murder trial, Hoover urges propriety and argues the press will follow the tone set at the courtroom. He opposes turning the proceedings into a public freak show while warning against overbearing dignity.
Lord Davies tabled a motion to be presented today in the House of Lords. He urged gravest anxiety over the Italo-Ethiopian crisis and called for immediate steps to reach a peaceful settlement under the Pact of Paris and the League covenant.
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