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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
2
A Chicago banker visits and offers to renew a note amid optimism about local conditions. The writer describes a birthday away from home, upcoming Amarillo Globe anniversary plans, and notes about white fishing worms on sale in a Chicago sporting goods window.
An observer recalls Chicago nightlife and lax alcohol rules, noting a 16 year old girl’s failed highball dinner party and a speak easy near a high school. The piece also highlights rising World’s Fair expectations and low railroad fares, with warnings about street moochers and a police crackdown on female beggars.
The city sets March 31 as the deadline for the second 1932 city tax payment under the deferred plan with a 4 percent penalty on the amount paid late. Taxpayers may pay any portion in March in multiples of one fifth of the total, even if February was skipped. City letters note about a 50 percent cut in operating expenses and urge further partial payments this month.
Dermatologists in Dallas warn most Western Hemisphere milady products are harmless to the average girl or woman but caution that those with sensitivities may face skin irritation. They stress careful ingredient checks before use.
In Camden New Jersey on March 23 Charles H Higgins of Ithaca New York led a campaign against peddling that backfired when a pocketful of cards reading no peddlers was found. Patrolman Fred Mueller testified Higgins explained he went door to door selling them to housewives to tack up. Higgins received a bus ticket and 60 days in jail if he did not leave town.
Five former officials and accommodation note makers of the H. T. Douglas chain, which failed last November, faced charges in Shawnee Oklahoma. Similar counts were to be filed against eight others at Wewoka later the same day, all alleging irregularities in banking.
A reader expresses strong reaction after reading Tack’s March 21 comments and states they can no longer remain silent. The letter appears on page 5 as part of the Tack Letters section.
Dr. John O. McReynolds of Dallas was elected president at the Pan American Medical Association annual convention in Dallas. Dr. Charles H. Mayo of Rochester was named first vice president with U S vice presidents including Drs Hugh S. Cummings Harlow Brooks Chevalier Jackson Elliott Joslin Charles Mathey Lewellys Barker George Crile and E C Ellett. Dr Joseph J Eller of New York was chosen executive secretary for the English speaking group and Dr J L Goforth of Dallas became assistant secretary. Dr Conrad Berens of New York was named treasurer.
A dermatologist notes skin varies by individual and cosmetics must suit chemistry. He cites daily soap and water as beneficial for most women, though some cases find cleansing irritating and creams preferable.
Jimmy Mattern and Bennett Griffin arrived in Chicago from Oklahoma City in a 550 horsepower plane to practice for a world flight. They said they are ready for another Atlantic hop but will not start until late June and will conduct minor tests in the interim.
An 8 year old habitual drunkard is undergoing the iron cure at the county juvenile home for boys after detectives removed him at his mother’s report. A teacher said he could not attend school and slept off liquor's effects when present.
Oklahoma City reports the death of H. W. Pentecost a 60 year old philanthropist and former brigadier general on Gov. Murray's staff from injuries in a motor car collision Sunday He was not married.
Paris reports the Bank of France will release the first allotment of 1.5 billion francs worth of five and ten franc silver coins today marking the first postwar silver money in France since World War I.
A short poem wishing sailors safety, courage, and return home. It asks God to strengthen those at sea and to keep ships safe as storms make them seem small and fragile. The speaker prays for wisdom and daily courage for sea-faring men and for the joy of homecoming.
Milan honors the 14th anniversary of Fascist parity with a nationwide salute to Premier Benito Mussolini. Il Duce proclaims Fascism universal as Italy joins other nations in a new era. Berlin warns foreign correspondents over alleged atrocity reports and potential economic boycott impacts.
An elaborate Oz pantomime dance titled The Teddy Bear in Oz comes to Municipal Auditorium for five performances starting Thursday. Twelve girls perform as Scraps, Dorothy, Ozma and others with two pianos backing music by Beckie Arnold. cast includes Gloria Bate, Mary Carol Thomson and Mary Ann Hall.
A bill to cut costs imposes penalties for sealing breaches on pipelines and for not burning flares or metering by passes. First offenses carry fines or misdemeanor jail terms, while second offenses become felonies with penitentiary penalties.
Topeka Kansas March 23 The legislature achieved the longest day by stopping clocks at 11 35 P M Tuesday March 21 after an hours long stalemate on the salary reduction bill. The House halted to allow Senate talks while the Senate faced a deadlock with the House.
Texas A M College ranked third in senior ROTC enrollment for the second semester with 1 173 students. The University of Oklahoma led with 2 100, and Oklahoma A M was second with 1 812.
The New York Stock Exchange ordered members to keep close records of entertainment expenses to prevent circumvention of rules against gratuities to employees of the exchange and other financial institutions. The New York Curb Exchange has similar disciplinary actions for tipping.
The farm bill passed by the House will be written into the price-fixing bill as a Senate amendment to speed action. Rainey noted a similar government refinancing mortgage plan for small homeowners will be proposed by the administration as a separate bill. The administration farm bill arrived in the Senate and was referred to the agriculture committee, which will meet tomorrow to consider it.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 10 to 8 to approve the Celler bill liberalizing physicians’ prescriptions for liquor. The measure, identical to last session’s bill but excluding malt liquor, covers only spiritous and vinous drinks and would remove record keeping and reporting requirements from physicians.
President Roosevelt today named former Representative James W. Collier of Mississippi to the tariff commission and James H. Hanley of Nebraska to the radio commission.
Two young girls Gregoria Sanchez seven and Anita Sosa six die after slipping into a cistern at the Mexican Presbyterian kindergarten grounds in Dallas. The accident occurred today as children played near the yard. Authorities investigated the site and reported the deaths as accidental.
Wiley Post begins second leg of a test flight from Brownsville toward Mexico City in the Winnie Mae to assess a robot pilot system for long distance air travel.
A telegram to State Representative Mathis seeks a 20 minute discussion on a beer bill at a Monday Austin House committee meeting. Dr. Webb backs a convention to ratify repeal, while dry forces favor postponing the vote. The March 23 report notes Roosevelt signings end of Prohibition and 3.2 beer licensing to begin April 6 with 650 field workers deployed. Prohibition groups vow court action to block beer sales.
The Amarillo convention drew 270 druggists and wives, the largest ever for the West Texas association. Speakers included Penland urging a national drug industry body, Bowen presiding, and awards donated by manufacturers. A banquet at the Amarillo Hotel attended by 265 capped events.
A midget sponsor announces five programs with no reserved seats and a concurrent local presentation. The Teddy Bear in Oz pantomime features 11 Amarillo children under Elsie Little and Beckie Reeder Arnold, with Ellis B. Hall's College of Music band and sax prodigy Junior Jowenstern providing music. School children will be dismissed early Friday for the matinee.
Washington sources say Walker D. Hines former director general of railroads under wartime and federal control era is the leading figure in Wall Street discussions for a top role in the administration’s transportation program.
East Texas Methodists pass a resolution urging strict enforcement of Texas prohibition laws. The measure was approved at the close of a two day Texas Methodist conference session held in Palestine.
Scott Gamblin 45 city fire marshal died after a period of illness in Greenville. Funeral services are set for tomorrow with burial at East Mount Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greenville firemen. He is survived by his widow two brothers C Gamblin Amarillo and Billie Gamblin Brashear and one sister Mrs L M Smith Slaton. Charles Gamblin, Scotts brother, was at Sixth Avenue and Jackson Street. He worked as a concrete finisher for Willmering Mullen paying contractors. Cousin Frank Gamblin of the Amarillo police department is named.
Graphico reports 40 nudists arrived entirely nude to a Kullacan stadium event in Sinaloa last Sunday. Police made several arrests marking the first mass nudism case reported in Mexico.
Kansas City hogs and cattle prices moved with ownership and weight classes while sheep listings showed slow demand. New Orleans cotton opened firm with gains, then partial pullback. New York stock letters noted a broad market rally, with gains in rails, chemicals and farm goods amid shifting technicals and policy signals.
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