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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1934
Page
10
W. J. Van London, division engineer for the Texas Highway Department, said relief road work in the Panhandle will add employment within 10 to 20 days. About 210 men, eight teams and 30 trucks were active in Potter County yesterday, with Randall County at 40 workers.
A Rome Kentucky man, 71, praises Thedford’s Black Draught after forty years of use. He uses it as a purgative when bilious or dizzy and claims it relieves symptoms and helps in many ways. The ad urges keeping a pack for prompt relief at first signs of constipation.
Deaf Smith and Lipscomb counties report 35 men each Ochiltree 15 and Dallam 175 with 28 teams and 12 trucks under Panhandle projects. Highway 9 from Dumas north to Sherman County line and Highway 5 surfacing near Dalhart and South Fillmore Street in Amarillo are underway. Highway 9 north to Dumas completed last week.
Chicago report: 14-year-old George Rogalski found guilty of kidnapping 3-year-old Dorette Zietlow and abandoning her to freeze after undressing her to look. Jury recommends 10 years. Judge Allegretti noted the boy’s calm, he said, I appreciate your kindness. Thank you very much. I try to be a good boy.
A 1872 pattern advertisement touts Pattern 1872 by Snne Dhlam, praising a chic frock with clever sleeves and front insert. It notes sizes 12 to 38, fabric needs, and step by step instructions, urging 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern set. Orders go to The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
London reports a bill approved on first reading to create an exchange clearing house to seize German assets for compensation to those harmed by the German moratorium. The measure, drafted by Neville Chamberlain, authorizes collecting debts and restricting imports from certain countries.
Mrs M H Clack and her daughter Will Lina of 1301 Buchanan Street return home after two months in Shreveport Louisiana with relatives. Mrs Clack’s sister Mrs Tommie Shelton accompanied them to stay through the summer.
A widespread midwest wind storm uprooted trees blew out windows and disrupted communications across northern Nebraska and parts of South Dakota. Aberdeen was isolated from northern links while Omaha and Lincoln logged winds near 50 mph. Crops suffered extensive damage amid drought recovery.
Elliott Roosevelt told United Press he has not finalized plans to take his wife and six week old daughter to the White House. The president's son and his wife may depart this weekend by plane or rail. Nearby, Dave Mead of 503 Tennessee Street enjoyed a visit to San Angelo with relatives. Logan Haynie and John Burgan groups are fishing in Red River Valley, New Mexico, this week. Leslie Barringer of Lubbock is staying with Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Bayham at 3716 West Sixth Avenue.
The page recalls the death of Duke of Wellington and contrasts his legacy with the real Napoleon. It notes Max Baer buying 35 suits, a British Guiana journey with fashion surprises, a dramatic trunk discovery in London, a Havana massacre by machine gun fire, the Count of Paris asserting royal claim, and Chicago case against George Rogalski for child murder.
A viewpoint argues that although hangings of youths under fourteen are not allowed today there should be a mechanism to shield younger children from a dangerous predator. The piece reflects urgent concern about child safety and calls for stronger protective measures.
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