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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1938
Page
3
Washington dispatch reports the House may face a presidential veto if a special tax on closely held corporations is removed. Chairman Doughton of the Ways and Means Committee urged lawmakers to oppose an amendment aiming to kill the levy. The vote was turning toward a showdown on the bill.
A fragmented radio schedule lists NBC programs from morning to afternoon including Horace Heidt Orchestra and Xavier Cugat Orchestra with news briefings and stock quotations. The listing shows 6:00 start times and cavalry of programs like The Sky Pilot The Breakfast Club of the Air and The Flying Dutchman among others.
NSAS CETY Missouri reports opposition to a tariff cut on wool under a reciprocal trade deal with Great Britain. Merchants and workers fear wage cuts and lower raw wool prices as negotiations wrap up amid industry demand.
An Alabama couple died in a collision near their party in CROSS CITY. Mr and Mrs John Henry of Riford Alabama were killed. J W Woodward of Tex and FE Reem of Tex were injured.
A lengthy Mother-in-Law Parade feature highlights numerous bands from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and nearby towns. Notable units include the Texas Tech Band in black and scarlet from Lubbock the 142nd Infantry and 13th Field Artillery combined unit from Amarillo the Amarillo High School Band directed by Oscar Wise and the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band led by Marion M. McClure. Other groups include the Kappy School Band the Memphis Mothers-in-Law Band Governor Tingleys New Mexico State Band Phillips Petroleum Company band Panhandle High School Tulsa High School Canadian High School Clovis High School Portales Pampa and the Pampa Harvester Band among colorful uniforms and large ensembles. The procession features patriotic colors and wide regional representation as a festive showcase.
In Moscow a scribbled prayer wrapped around a crust of bread was presented as evidence against one of 21 confessors in a major treason and murder trial. Prosecutor Vishinsky described the talisman found in A P Rosengoltz’s clothes, with witnesses noting alleged medical murders and alleged poisonings tied to former secret police heads Yagoda and Menzhinsky.
Detroit March 9 AP production and sales of cars rose sharply marking a first upturn in months. Chrysler expanded operations and set a four day schedule while General Motors adopted a four day week in Buick and Pontiac plants to handle demand. Ford also boosted output amid a surge in used car sales clogging the market and hindering new models.
Rabbi Alex Wiesel of Amarillo traveled on a 1 PM TWA flight to Tuscaloosa to attend the funeral of his brother Sam Wiesel who died Tuesday afternoon after a heart attack. Sam Wiesel led The Wiesel Co. and was a Tuscaloosa civic and religious leader, graduate of the University of Alabama, and president of Temple Emanuel.
The treasury reports March receipts of 26 115 311 86 and expenditures of 38 058 627 87 leaving a balance of 2 992 074 346 11. Customs receipts for the month total 6 198 351 82. For the fiscal year since July 1 receipts amount to 3 952 557 382 29 and expenditures 5 112 436 890 52 including 1 382 518 955 87 in emergency spending. Gross debt rises to 37 747 854 279 85, up 2 146 801 68 from the prior day, and gold assets total 12 767 692 246 86.
New York March 9 Richard Whitney senior partner of the firm Whitney and Co and former president of the New York Stock Exchange faced testimony in the attorney general inquiry into the firm. He allegedly withdrew 400000 in securities from customers accounts and did not inform the cashier of the purpose. The cashier Rosenthal said Whitney requested the securities and may have pledged them. Whitney planned to appear voluntarily to discuss the insolvency of the firm.
The United States signs a trade pact with Little Czechoslovakia as Cordell Hull and his caravan arrive at a new port seeking tariff reductions. The deal marks Czechoslovakia as the seventeenth nation won over, but Hitler's expansion in Europe threatens such agreements and clashes with America s favored nation policy.
The Norwegian freighter Fernlane sailed from Houston to Japan with scrap iron after its crew refused to sail and staged a strike. Twenty eight crew members quit and a new crew was hired overnight as protestors outside the ship demanded peace.
The Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band and Mrs. Roosevelt will join for a concert featuring Zonky Anonymous Stardust with trombone solo by Dick Gabler of Wichita Falls. Joe Dene Propst of Borger will perform Goldmine in the Sky and Blues with Edwin Phy of Mesa and John Endicott of Chicago offering solos. The band presents Whistling Farmer Boy and Trick Rope specialties by Rex Felker with a Mother-in-law song dedicated to Mrs. Roosevelt by Director-Composer Marion B. McClure.
A fragment notes Hungary’s determination to defend sovereignty against a larger neighbor as the last democracy in the region, signaling a vow to fight to the death if needed to preserve rights.
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