24 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
1
The column notes hot dry weather with expected Fourth of July showers, a bumper wheat crop uncertain fortunes, and jokes about hay fields. It mentions negotiations to bring Mrs. Roosevelt to Amarillo for a lecture near March, and recalls jokes about Will Rogers and rural life, ending with miscellaneous local notes.
The Plains born Avery brothers Harve’s sons Tol Vincent Amarillo natives star in a Calvacade production in Dallas. Tol Avery to host NBC half hour with Greater Texas exposition promo. A convict letter praises Emmett Galloway from Amarillo for humane work in Texas prisons.
W D N Blanton 69 a Randall County farmer died from injuries after a head on collision four miles south of Amarillo on the Canyon Highway. Ralph Kuriger also died the day after the crash. Blanton was critically injured and scalped with internal damage. Surviving family includes three sons and four daughters. multiple brothers and a sister.
United Press reports the Spanish Civil War situation intensifies as Hitler and Mussolini show force. Berlin says the Leipzig incident is closed while a German fleet sails toward the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Germany and Italy withdraw from the international naval patrol after the alleged Loyalist submarine torpedo attempt.
Austin reports the Texas House pushed over 30 bills through late into the night as lawmakers expect swift Senate action to send measures to Governor Allred. A conference committee foresees approval of bills banning dog race betting and tightening anti gambling statutes, part of the ongoing anti gambling push following horse wagering repeal.
A Philadelphia mayor warns officers to avoid fruit stands under threat of firing while a veteran recalls six wars and describes the Spanish conflict as the most ghastly. Separate stats show the national alcohol-related death rate at 2.1 per 100000 for 1935 and 1936, the lowest since 1921.
Ross Allen Newby son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Newby sustained a broken arm when he fell from a horse while riding with youths at the Shelton Ranch Tuesday. Joe Proctor, a cowboy assigned to accompany the group, acted quickly and saved him from further injury.
A reader requests assistance in securing work for a fine couple, a man and a partner, describing them as accommodating and worthy. The note implies a classifieds or help-wanted context seeking employment for both individuals.
Deputy Gib Landis reports his canine deputy Whisky Sour missing after assisting in a cow theft investigation. The black and white dog, loyal to Sheriff Bill Adam's team, disappeared a week ago. anyone with information should call 9863.
A chamber of commerce committee to advocate a veterans hospital for the Panhandle was named by Walter A. Barlow with George Broome as chairman. Members include Erwin C. Ochsner John K. Bovee and T F E Johnson. The move follows a West Texas survey ordered by Washington officials and backed by Amarillo Panhandle American Legion posts urging a hospital to serve a distant region.
Harry Hopkins expects 1.66 million people on WPA relief rolls after a December budget shows 1.655 million to be served next year. Officials say cuts come from workers who find private jobs and from ineligible lists, with a 314 759 drop by mid July and total relief funding of 1.5 billion dollars under congressional action.
In Newark New Jersey on June 24 a federal court jury convicted Ellis H Parker and his son Ellis H Parker Jr of conspiring to kidnap federal victim Paul H Wendel. The case follows the Lindbergh kidnapping aftermath with sentencing still to come for the elder Parker.
Miss Mary Jane Potter of 1625 Ong Street was reported seriously ill at Northwest Texas Hospital this afternoon. A Texas University student, she developed pneumonia and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Potter.
James Mattern announced plans to begin a non stop flight from Oakland to Moscow around August 15. The twin motor racing plane, valued at $100000, will cross the North Pole on the route.
Three eye witnesses, convicts Nelson Kepley Robert Guy Phillips and Theodore Budd, identify Homer J Turney as the slayer of Convict Alton Crowson in Huntsville on June 4. The report notes Turney among fellow inmates as prime suspect following the killing.
Bond of five hundred dollars was set by Justice of Peace C. W. Carder today for William E. Imel of Amarillo who was charged with driving while intoxicated. Bond was posted shortly after Imel was apprehended.
The Rural Rehabilitation Service sets a new district office in Dalhart to aid drought damaged Plains areas. L H Hauter announces the move to boost productivity and closer RA contact. Colonel Sparkman moves from Amarillo to Dalhart rehabilitation post serving Dallam Hartley and surrounding counties across Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado.
Brenham reports Miriam A Ferguson could run for Texas governor again. James E. Ferguson says readers urge a third term but she has no desire for another campaign while both healthwise feel better than in years.
TCU star Sam Baugh, a grid passer de luxe, visited Amarillo forenoon. Playing professional baseball with the Pampa team this summer, he chatted with friends and fans in the Herring Hotel lobby while weighing future plans, hinting at likely professional football over coaching offers.
Installation of officers for both Amarillo and Palo Duro Lodges A F and A M postponed until after July 1 due to the Resettlement Administration lease. The joint installation was delayed for both lodges and officers will be installed after July 1.
Hereford resident W. D. Dunn, 43, sustained a painful hip bruise back injury and a broken finger after an automobile accident. He was admitted to St. Anthony's Hospital at 1 45 A M for treatment and reported in serious condition.
Scores of women attend the Montgomery Ward cooking and canning school with free refreshments and gifts. The last two sessions begin at 2 o clock today and Friday, led by B J Uhier, a culinary expert and factory representative. The demonstrations teach how to save time, money, and labor.
Agriculture department economists reported a traditional prosperity sign a decrease in farm residents. At the start of this year 31,729,000 people lived on farms, down 80,000 from January 1, 1936, marking the first drop since 1929.
The narrator recalls a flight lesson with Thornton focusing on keeping the nose down during turns and using a sideslip to lose altitude quickly. They describe circling to land, then attempts at a glide show how wind and height impact landing decisions. The piece emphasizes technique and safety in windier conditions.
The narration describes a student pilot under instructor Oxnard executing slips and turning maneuvers from high altitude toward a field. After a near sideways descent the aircraft stabilizes and lands safely, with plans for 180 degree gliding turns and continued practice past marker lights at the field. The scene closes with a large TWA plane entering for landing.
A pilot, resting during refueling, could not recognize another pilot. The Amarillo Globe invites questions on flying topics from readers, with Thornton Oxnard at English Airport offering answers through the paper.
Strikesmal inquiries into interference with the mails by steel strikers and other steel strike matters, declared that the CIO and its leaders are utterly irresponsible. Republic Steel will not sign a contract with irresponsible parties. Girdler charged the CIO with policy to rule or ruin American Industry and refused to sign a contract not required by law.
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