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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
1
The era notes a rare morning thunderstorm and widespread showers in June, with sand and dust in the air. Governor Tingley warns Texas may join efforts to curb invading grasshoppers threatening Panhandle farms, as fields suffer losses and spray efforts are urged.
United Council for Civilian Relief in China cites six epidemics among refugees including smallpox typhoid typhus malaria bubonic plague and cholera as famine and flight worsen conditions. Roosevelt says Bowl of Rice fund drives in Amarillo and 2000 cities aim to buy antitoxins vaccines quinine and food for Chinese civilians.
In Texas the government plans warrants against tax money held in suspense due to a Lone Star Gas Company suit testing tax validity. A special legislative session was considered unlikely as Governor Allred and officials indicated no fall session.
The Swedish Supreme Court ordered Tortsen Kreuger, brother of Ivar Kreuger, to pay 1.1 million kronor to the bankruptcy trustees of Ivar Kreuger's affairs. The suit sought one million kronor. Ivar Kreuger, the famed "match king," died in Paris on March 12, 1932.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a district court verdict that Benny Randall, a 24 year old lumberman, must die in the electric chair for raping a 21 year old Colorado County woman in January.
A 38 year old single man offers years of farm and ranch labor and machine repair skills. He claims to be an A 1 tractor and combine operator and asks to hear from potential employers via Reader Box 2258. Also includes another note by L Hess Route 2 Box 47 Dallas Street and a continuation reference.
Seattle report says the Boeing Pan American clipper and the Douglas DC-4 completed test flights with results exceeding expectations. The clipper, a two deck, 109 foot by 152 foot craft for 40 passengers, flew 38 minutes from Elliott Bay. The DC-4, a 74 passenger land plane, stayed aloft 1 hour 16 minutes at Santa Monica.
Amarillo Prop and Wings Club will hear Dave Bletner TWA chief passenger agent speak at 8:30 this evening in the Canary Room Amarillo Hotel. The meeting will cover membership cards and orders for new club pins with Thornton Oxnard presiding.
Wheat harvest in the Amarillo territory should be in full swing within ten days says R O McKenna manager of Producers Grain Corporation. The firm reports 60 cars of new wheat received at country elevators in the Amarillo area. New wheat from Seymour Quanah and Westover areas totals 32 cars with no new wheat yet from Amarillo. Protein content is notably lower this year. Indications point to an early harvest with a marked rise in receipts at the Amarillo Grain Exchange inspection department.
At the volunteer fire company HQ in Laurelton New Jersey on June 8 Hugh Grady, running for president, stood alone past ballot time. When the siren sounded, volunteers from nearby areas converged and voted, making Grady the president.
War news describes Franco seeking Italian German aid as Loyalist resistance stiffens. Bombing raids touch French border towns. British policy of isolating the conflict with France and Italy faces strain as stalemate looms and plans hinge on swift Loyalist victory.
AAA officials said forthcoming wheat loan rates would differ by grade and distance from central markets. The base rate was expected near 60 cents a bushel, with overall rates ranging from 52 to 75 percent of parity, implying 60 to 86 cents per bushel, though no final decision had been made.
Carl G. Clifft announces candidacy for Democratic nomination in the July primary thanking Potter County voters and school patrons. He cites his first term as county superintendent, efficiency, businesslike conduct, and ongoing education through college courses and conferences. He pledges continued cooperation with county school trustees.
In Columbus on June 8, 1937, Philip Lutz of the American Bar Association warned delegates that crime costs the nation 15 billion annually and rose 6.2 percent from 1936 to 1937. He cited crimes every 22 seconds, a murder rate linked to one in 37, and a prison population swelling since 1924.
A local appeal asks Potter County residents to back the July primary effort supporting the public school system. Officials thank teachers and agencies who contributed to the initiative.
The Amarillo Tennis Club will show motion pictures at 7:30 in the 419 Fisk Building. The films, loaned by the USLTA, feature Don Budge Von Cramm Bitsy Grant and other international stars from last year’s National tournament. Public welcome with no admission charge.
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