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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
2
An Amarillo audience voices anger over slow West Seventh Street pavement. Citizens claim half the work remains after a year while officials promise action. Nearby items satirize local headlines as reporters prep deeper coverage.
Paris June 10. Within a month two French planes plan nonstops to New York from Le Bourget. Tarascon and naval Lt Le Prieur will test first with a single engine plane. A twin Farman Goliath with 600 hp engines aims for a 60 hour endurance and 5 000 mile range carrying 10 000 liters of fuel. Drouhin to navigate and operate wireless.
Los Angeles police investigated the tale of actress Doris Williams who says a gorilla like assailant branded her with the letter K seven times. Officers found little corroborating evidence and noted the room showed minimal disturbance while the wounds appeared minor and inconsistent with a razor attack.
A resident asks Erasmus about high water bills from watering a lawn and shrubs. The letter suspects a contractor on a street paving project is failing and wonders if the city lacks a bond guaranteeing construction. The writer suggests a reporter investigate similar paving contracts.
A reader labeled One Who Knows of Amarillo attacks a previous article praising whiskey for saving children and argues that charity should aid local families instead. The letter cites hungry children, a struggling father, and calls for supporting workers and the auto racing push to boost Amarillo.
Mr. Jones explains the missing 3,000 feet of pipe caused by storm losses at a docking ship. The pipe arrived by boat to Galveston then moved by rail, with monitoring of sailing times to speed delivery. Plans by Kiersted and local engineers delayed pumps and the project timeline.
A reader defends the Amarillo police, citing two cases of officers returning lost money and valuables. The writer argues not all officers are crooks, praising honesty, courage, and impartial conduct, and urges fair view of the department.
A camp mail from Camp William Warner in Pale Dure Canyon reflects a humorous pitch by the Soup Fork Company. It describes a fork with a hollow shaft and silent mechanism designed to "inhal e" soup and promotes Boy Scout stockholding as part of a sales campaign. It hints at adventurous aims and a mock plea for support.
The Globe and The News omit H. H. Haines salary as Amarillo Board of City Development general manager. Taxpayer notes Colonel Haines earns $8,000 annually and is praised as a top rate expert in the Southwest. Public information on pay is sought.
Officials discuss the added pipe for the water line after a miscalculation led to ordering 303 feet too much. Sherman checked every foot to align with city aid and January changes to reservoir location added 197 feet.
Senator Bogdon was killed after leaving his wife and daughter two hours earlier and had met with Police Chief Reed an hour before the shooting. He had risen as a power in state and city politics and was elected to the state senate on the Ku Klux Klan ticket, a fact shaping public perception of the case. Mrs. Minter, held in jail, initially claimed Bogdon visited her about divorce action, then denied it.
A 1920s era platform pledges lower water gas and electric rates and storm sewers. It calls for a cleaner city viaducts parks and public Bivins lake access and a municipal golf course. It demands removal of railroad crossings and regulated traffic by police fire and ambulance drivers.
A short verse-like piece urges control over passions and the pursuit of higher aims. It warns that yielding to pleasure leads to ruin, and emphasizes making one strong passion the striving for distant glory. A 1927 copyright credit to Edgar A Guest appears.
Chicago hogs rose to top at 9.25 with 20 800 traded while cattle held steady and sheep showed gains. East St Louis saw higher hogs and steady sheep, with beef and veal values quoted. Grain futures followed a government crop report led rally then pulled back amid profit taking. Trade noted weak potatoes and bar silver steady. stock market opened flat with mixed early moves in major issues.
District of Columbia military leaders vow safety steps as Lindbergh parade plans proceed. More than 1,000,000 greetings, millions in telegrams and letters, and large donations flood in from across the country. An escort of army and navy planes will meet the flyer aboard the Memphis with security delays noted.
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