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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
7
Paris reports Dr. Toulouse, a renowned French surgeon, argues criminals are sick and should be treated medically. He cites cases of habitual offenders and urges lifelong medical follow up for demented individuals to prevent further crimes and avoid barbarism.
City commission hopefuls present their claims to voters in North Amarillo tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Buchanan Street School auditorium. The special box supper and candidate speaking session is organized by the women of the Buchanan Street Methodist church and the public is invited.
United Press reports Charles A. Lindbergh landed in Long Beach after a flight from Albuquerque, bypassing Glendale where lights remained on and officials searched between Glendale and Kingman Arizona. He offered no explanation or details on future plans.
A series of warranty deeds records transfers including Jno J Harden et al to H S Milhol $475 and to Potter County Lumber $450. Theo Cox to T D Wagner $5000. Leroy Edmonson to M H Rumley $4000. H H Hafer to Lee Bivins $825. Cotten to Wade King $10. Brizendine to Don White $10. McClure to Toney Harlan $8000. Shoults to Mrs Lillie Kirk $10. Waddill to Waddill Jr $1. plus auto registrations for C B Johnson Walter Irvin Ford Nunn-Stubblefield Oil Panhandle Mtr Arthur Detten Welter Irvin Plains Chev Glenn Armstrong T K Campbell and others.
United Press item lists Tuesday broadcast lineup with WLW Cincinnati at 7:00 featuring the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. WEAF NBC air at 8:00 with a Local Boy Makes Good sketch. WABC CBS network at 8:00 presents Paul Whiteman's Orchestra. WEAF NBC air at 9:00 for Voice of Columbia. 10:00 CST Vaudeville Hour with noted stars.
Hollywood faces a surge of stage superstition with talkies as actors adapt from silent films. Buddy Rogers quits whistling after a backstage warning from Skeets Gallagher and Jack Oakie, while cross eyed chorus girls and choosing shoes tied to past successes influence on set habits.
The piece warns against bad luck superstitions in Hollywood noting that leaving shoes on dressers is unlucky and that oversleeping and arriving late to Cecil B. DeMille's studio is especially bad luck.
The Fifth Avenue area shows property assessments rising from 290.3 million to 2.0 billion dollars. Since 1923 construction averages 80 million yearly. 1927 frontage of 40 feet yielded 187,500 yearly lease revenue. One tea room pays 137 daily for its lease.
A survey of the winter wheat crop in Oregon Idaho and Washington finds best conditions in years due to heavy Pacific Northwest storms. Reports from nearly all points indicate a bumper crop for the West's bread basket.
Mrs. J. F. Stevenson of Emporia Kansas credits Foley Pills diuretic with freeing her from rheumatic pains lumbago and stiff joints after long torment. She says many ask what she took and praises the medicine as reliable and in use for over 25 years with satisfaction guaranteed and sold by Randal Drug Co.
The drive to nominate former Governor A L Smith as an independent Democratic candidate for New York mayor gains momentum as Republicans and Tammany factions press for a fusion bid. Smith denies any interest and says his name must not be considered for the post.
Connecticut debates its true settlement date with Professor Charlton Andrews arguing 1639 as the real start and 1939 as a proposed celebration date. Governor Trumbull to appoint a seven member commission to plan the anniversary with a report due in two years.
In Port Arthur Texas a 1,550 pound turtle was freed from the Gulf of Mexico after being damaged by a propeller. The creature, estimated at about five centuries old, was hauled ashore by four horses pulling a seine.
David Wark Griffith predicts radio and television could help abolish war through global education using the wave media. He praises television at a General Electric plant in Schenectady and notes talkies are evolving with limitless potential.
A blast in Clairton near McKeesport destroyed one building and damaged six others. No casualties were reported, though nearby windows shattered and a bank next door caught fire briefly. Police suspect a dynamite bomb while fire officials cite possible gas leak. Harry Jaskel said his family was shaken but uninjured.
Indigestion is caused by stomach fermentation and acids. Gordon's antiseptic stops fermentation, dissolves acids, soothes irritated lining, and makes the stomach feel new. One dose relieves indigestion, dyspepsia, gas, sour stomach, bloating, and heartburn. Costs less than three cents per dose with refund if not benefited.
Ireland Mitchell age 12 and Abb Mland age 13 were playing in the Bland farm yard east of Gilmer Texas Sunday when a gun Abb was examining discharged. The full charge struck Mitchell in the face, killing him instantly. Mitchell was the son of Ben Mitchell.
Thomas Kaye a 43 year old ferry deck hand and father of three claims to have given blood in 58 transfusions with up to 250 dollars in rewards. The piece notes his diet and unusual blood donations while Dr John Monroe of Long Island University studies 5000 children over 16 years finding feeding regimes affect about nine of ten children's intelligence.
A French process creates Mello-Glo Face Powder praised for unmatched smoothness and long wear. It claims pure color, no pasty or flaky look, and non irritating, pore friendly formula. Fox Drug Co runs six stores to sell it.
The Escurial near Madrid is the largest royal palace in Europe. It covers 120 miles on a full tour, requiring four days to complete a visit.
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