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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1933
Page
3
John Moore reports upcoming The Singer Midgets performances at the Municipal Auditorium March 23 24 and 25 with matinees and evening shows to aid Thrift Room and Community Kitchens. Also coverage of retirement honor for W H Gruhlkey Rock Island road master and assorted rail line notices and local anecdotes.
A fragment notes springtime as daffodils appear and mentions the use of light beer as a seasonal custom. The lines suggest a cheerful, communal attitude toward warmer weather and lighter beverages.
A historic public works plan highlights naval air service expansion and shipbuilding, emphasizing labor as 85 percent of funds. Hitler’s anti Jewish stance and potential impact of a global boycott are noted with caution. Smaller items cover Boycott leader Captain Cunningham, Canera the Italian fighter injured in a racing crash, and a Florida tarpon oddly recorded as six inches long and one ounce.
A reader summarizes a Glasgow University poll where 634 to 568 voted not to fight for Britain or King George. It notes that women’s votes were restricted and contrasts with more patriotic claims by British girls. It also recounts Princess Victoria’s daughter’s German marriage and a coffin anecdote. President Roosevelt is referenced.
Amarillo College two teams argued the war debt question against Panhandle A M College at Dalhart. Thompson Brown won affirming cancellation of inter Allied debts while Cochran McNeil defeated the negatives two to one.
Llewellyn A. Banks political crusader and editor his wife and E A Fleming of Jacksonville are charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Constable George Prescott who served a warrant at Banks home Prescott was killed as he approached with the warrant Banks warned of bloodshed in a letter later found with a bond offer and denying crime The case links a ballot pouch robbery to the fatal porch shooting in Medford Oregon March 17.
J F Baier a Houston chiropractor shot his wife injuring both legs then turned the gun on himself at their home He died on the way to a hospital Mrs Baier was wounded but not seriously hurt She told officers he was worried over financial matters A coroner ruled death by his own action.
The readable fragments describe a creature fighting for freedom, surfacing six times during a struggle as it was dragged to its doom, with minimal context about location or actors.
Middle West Utilities says its West Texas Utilities 6 percent cumulative preferred stock will pay a regular 1.50 dividend through April 1. Michigan Public Service earnings meet April 1 needs but payment is deferred due to Michigan cash concerns. Lexington Utilities declares 6 percent cumulative preferred stock dividends payable March 15 but rescinded due to the bank holiday.
Evanston policemen inspect candidates for the queen at the coming ball and take fingerprints to determine the queen. Crime experts doubt the method saying prints differ little between roles and sexes.
An advertisement promotes Blue Star Ointment as a remedy for itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema. It asserts tested medicines melt and soak away germs and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
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