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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
11
The Senate overrode the appropriations committee to restore Public Works funding to 965 million dollars, matching the House approval while Senator Hayden of Arizona pushed to raise the earlier 865 million total. Senator Wheeler of Montana led a drive during the debate.
Federal and local authorities led a massive search in South Florida for five year old Jimmy Cash, as 3 500 armed volunteers scoured the Everglades and surrounding areas in a rainstorm. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover arrived to take command from Washington amid renewed urgency.
A Texas governor race debate nearly occurred in Fredericksburg as Ernest O Thompson reported on his return from Fredericksburg and Kerrville. He said Atty Gen William McCraw was present when he arrived and that he proposed a joint speaking event, but McCraw greeted attendees and left.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday across Amarillo Texas and nearby areas. New Mexico experiences partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with unsettled periods and little change in temperature. Temperature range: maximum 75, minimum 60.
A public air-conditioning show at Southwestern Public Service Co displays cooling equipment including evaporation and compressor types with winter heating function. Amarillo Hardware Co presents Kelvinator and Desert Air Cooler. Nunn Electric Co showcases Essick coolers with recirculator. C S Gooch Engineering and others participate, illustrating energy efficient cooling and humidity control.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce manager Carl Hinton said a special congressional committee plans to invite President Roosevelt this summer to participate in dedicatory ceremonies for the Will Rogers Memorial Highway. The plan targets a cross‑country trip next July with motorcade meetings near Amarillo on August 15, adjustable for the President’s schedule.
Arnold Shorty Chambless ex convict once the government key witness in narcotic cases against Ray Tilghman and his wife Mary O Dare was arrested after sheriff s deputies found narcotics in his room at 618 East Second Avenue He had a prior narcotics conviction with a ten year sentence suspended for five years and is held for federal authorities A probation officer will assess the case Chambless claimed framing and planted drugs The Tilghmans received ten and five year sentences respectively for narcotics The witness testified that the Tilghmans furnished narcotics and he sold rugs in Amarillo
Plainview reports Mrs. Jessie Yarborough wife of Richard Yarborough slain at Tola Kans was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for a Tulsa drug store robbery. C. D. Pruitt received a life sentence as an habitual criminal.
In Roswell New Mexico a desert experiment reveals a new parachute assisted recovery for Goddard’s rocket. The 18 foot craft, weighing 84 pounds, uses two parachutes to slow descent after a record speed near 700 mph. Initial rope and hardware failures forced design changes and stronger lines. Flights occur monthly in a remote saucer shaped valley.
A ruddy faced youth named Dale Carnegie seeks critique from Charles Klein and Frohman reader Owen Davis roars with a warning yet fuels resolve. The piece highlights Davis's 300plus plays and a six point plan from Tony Wons to boost success and self reliance.
George Henry Payne of the Federal Communications Commission told the House Rules Committee that radio lobbyists have influenced FCC members. He declined to name specific colleagues but agreed to testify at an executive session. The exchange touched on a possible congressional inquiry into radio monopoly.
French opera star Lilly Pons and orchestra leader Andre Kostelanetz wed after obtaining their marriage license at her Silvermine home Norwalk Connecticut. The ceremony followed a license issued earlier today.
Hollywood actress Constance Bennett testified that artist Willy Pogany painted thighs belonging to his wife rather than hers and tried to sell the portrait as her own. The suit seeks 3500 for the portrait in a blue satin gown with hair color disputed.
Five sentences contain one incorrect word each. Identify the misworded term in numbers 1 to 5 and note the correct usage. Answers appear on the newspaper's Editorial Page.
President Roosevelt recounted a 1938 incident at the U S Naval Academy when he dozed off during a hallful of admirals and graduates. He recalled the warmth and the moment as both humiliating and satisfactory, noting a late World War I fatigue.
Dallas oil and realty broker John Marcus Haesley said he would file for a place on the Democratic primary ballot for governor before the Monday deadline.
Gov James V Allred joined a protest over Vernest O Thompson of Dallas appearing on the State Democratic primary ballot. He called the move a lowbrow trick and warned that if he runs again he would appear as James Vernest Alfred with misused initials.
Amarilloans attend the Pioneer Day Fiesta in Clovis today via Santa special train. The Amarillo High School Band joins the delegation led by Sam Elkins and Galen Battey after selling the most train tickets to win the honor.
Glenn Holtz appeared in traffic court for lacking a valid inspection sticker. The judge waived a $3 fine after Holtz explained he had sold the car for $2, forcing him to serve a day in jail.
Japanese front reports say Chinese forces failed to annihilate Gen. Kenji Doihara’s troops along the Yellow. Chinese positions at Lanfeng grow critical as Japanese reinforcements push toward Kaifeng threatening to outflank the city and seize the Peiping Hankow junction.
A 20 million strong survey of Americans aged 16 to 24 shows only three percent of single youth living at home wish to break ties to the home. Howard M. Bell’s book Youth Tell Their Story summarizes that four in five youths live with parents or relatives while most want children despite economic and family disruptions.
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