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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1936
Page
2
A column from Amarillo notes a shifting wind from southwest to north as a large Wyoming storm moves east. Snow may fall in spots but heavier clouds head southeast. cold northerly air is expected Monday night with a blue dust storm and near freezing temperatures.
A reader sends a humorous critique of Roquefort cheese describing its origin and a sensationalized process. The letter cites Roquefort milk from a sheep breed and notes thyme in the Lot and Tarn regions, ending with sharp charges about readers who enjoy the cheese and the sender’s signoff from Amarillo Texas.
Fifty mile an hour gusts churned across the Plains from the southwest creating the year’s worst dust condition. A low pressure area over Colorado drove the wind as visibility dropped to a few hundred feet and drivers used lights and dust masks. The storm was set to continue with possible greater severity into the afternoon and evening.
Il Duce urged a political assembly to steer economic problems and said non economic matters would go to technical Fascist corps. He spoke from Julius Caesar Hall on Capittoline Hill amid cheers, stating the party advances toward its 17th anniversary goals despite League of Nations sanctions over Ethiopia.
The project covers a vault enlargement to house 3 000 safety deposit boxes with back storage for tellers’ cash. It notes future improvements: reconfigured offices and tellers’ cages, increased windows from seven to ten, and doubling lobby space.
A fragment references letters to Tack page 3 discussing various topics. It mentions war, commentary, and possible debates about conduct. The note hints at readers writing to the Tack column about unsettled issues.
Rev. Welch Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. York returned from the Amarillo Cumberland Presbytery meeting at Olton where they attended since last Thursday. They will hold the next meeting in September at Lubbock.
Stockton California March 23 P H Delaney 38 went out to shoot a sick cow and shot his left index finger by the time he returned to work at the tallow works the cow recovered before he did.
Government projections for next year assign over 100000 dollars annually in federal funds matched by state money for pensions to more than one million people over 65. Officials hope the program will aid up to 1.5 million unemployed and needy individuals, with current state payments averaging 17.50 dollars monthly and likely rising as large industrial states join. New York has paid the highest pensions but has not yet qualified.
Maj Gen Frank Parker ordered to Fort Sam Houston Texas to assume command of the Eighth Corps Area first division headquarters succeeding Maj Gen Hagood He also held temporary command of the Second Corps Area from Governor's Island and served in World War I Meuse Argonne offensive and later roles in the Far East and Manila assignment.
Federal troops killed insurgents in the Taxica ringa Mountains and captured prisoners including women. Government forces seized horses and rifles. In Jalisco rebels terrorized Paredones killing a schoolboy and a public official amid regional clashes near Tehuaca Putia, with two hours of fighting and about 20 wounded.
Hollywood actress Jean Parker and New York newspaperman George MacDonald wed in a Las Vegas ceremony before Justice of the Peace Marion B. Earl. Parker, born Lois Mae Green of Deer Lodge Montana, and 25-year-old MacDonald met in Manhattan last November after her English film work. They left for Hollywood following the ceremony. A Holland chemical process is noted for revealing faint blood stains.
Amarillo sees renovation and modernization growth with many homes built to owner specs. January permits total $7,250 for two new homes and $3,819 for 10 remodels. Merchantile activity includes $25,000 for three new buildings and $9,265 in repairs. February shows $12,500 in new residence permits, 13 repairs for $4,770, and three new merchantile buildings with $6,575 in costs plus repairs of $16,950.
Plans show Mann Baker seeks 1800 for repairs at Sixth Avenue Polk Street store. Amarillo Coca-Cola spends 1250, Charles Prioo 2000 for warehouse at 2303 West Sixth, A N Washburn 6750 for a tourist camp on Fort Fillmore Street. Thirty three permits issued in March indicate a month high for several years as totals near 50 000.
Dust infection and irritations in nose and sinus avoided by Doers chuk's Nose Oil. Healing and soothing action claimed with quick relief from catarrh. Large size postpaid available for $1 from Doerschuk's Drugs Kansas City Mo 2010 Westport Road.
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