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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1928
Page
1
A compilation of Arthur Brisbane’s diverse remarks touches bonds and value, industry risks, and the Woolworth building’s lightning protection. It cites oil politics, British influence on global supply, and debates over evolution versus religion, urging inquiry and studious skepticism.
Tonight and Wednesday bring partly cloudy to warm conditions across Texas with highs around 64 today and 64 by afternoon. Oklahoma trends warmer with unsettled Wednesday. Arkansas expects frost tonight and partly cloudy skies on Wednesday as temperatures edge upward.
United Press reports Congress again pushes farm relief, with the House Agricultural Committee urging enactment of the McNary Haugen bill despite Coolidge veto. The House vote was 15 to 6, aiming for April consideration, while loan funds differ: $400 million in the House plan versus $250 million in the Senate plan.
A deadly tornado swept across a Georgia town, killing five residents and leaving widespread damage. Emergency crews evacuated damaged blocks as rescue operations commenced and investigators began mapping the path of destruction.
Work begins on Panhandle's new high school project valued at 155000 dollars. E C G Froman of Dayton New Mexico awarded the general contract for 107711 dollars while New Mexico Plumbing of Amarillo gets the plumbing job for 16795 dollars. The brick fireproof building will sit south of existing structures at the north end of Main Street and include a cafeteria domestic science facilities and an auditorium for 800.
A tornado hit the eastern Cherokee County area last night killing five people including William J. Millwood and Estelle Millwood and injuring about twenty. The storm struck shortly after 10 30 PM with authorities learning of the disaster today.
W. V. Lowry, recently linked to a financing and realty company in Amarillo, was arrested in Houston on a grand jury indictment for swindling. Known in local real estate and finance circles, he moved to Amarillo about two years ago and will be returned to Amarillo to face the charge.
Three Germans led by Captain Herman Kocl awaited favorable weather to begin an east to west Atlantic crossing from Baldonnes air field Dublin. The Junkers Bremen with Baron Ehrenfried Von Huenefeld and Arthur Spindler arrived from Berlin, secrecy shrouding their plans.
Albany March 27 Alfred E Smith in a second letter to Senator Nye denounces the use of his name in Teapot Dome inquiries. He contends Nye’s previous statements defending his charges were misrepresented and accuses Nye of undermining public confidence in the committee.
Dispatches from Zamora report Chieftain Ignacio Robles and eight insurgent followers killed in a clash at La Gunilla near Tinguindin Michoacan. Two federal soldiers wounded and two more insurgents killed during pursuit. General Claudio Fox says Anatolio Partido plans to surrender.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh withdraws from public attention to pursue a normal American life after a six day propaganda school and a flight tune up of the Spirit of St. Louis at Bolling Field. He seeks solitude and time with old friends away from reporters and crowds.
Chicago faced a wave of violence as two bombs damaged the homes of U S Senator Charles Deneen and Circuit Judge John L Swanson amid a heated primary campaign. District Attorney Crowe placed a $10000 reward for the bombers while rumors of martial law and federal investigation swirled across the city.
A Potter County soil survey will start April 10 under W T Carter and RE H Templin from Texas A and M authorities. J A Hush reports the Agricultural committee of the Board of City Development received word, with headquarters in the Municipal auditorium. The project aims to aid regional agricultural development after years of seeking surveys.
Merchants report a pattern of theft by a gang dubbed box robbers. They empty contents from wooden or pasteboard boxes into alleys, load the boxes onto a truck, and flee. City Inspector Jack Wyatt says health and police officials are pursuing the thieves with arrests expected soon.
Hermon C. Pipkin and Mrs. C P Elliott addressed the high school student body in the auditorium this morning about the needs and prospects of a college for Amarillo. Prof L McNeil was scheduled to speak but postponed his address to a later date.
Plans show an I O O F lodge hall dining room and kitchen in a brick and tile two story building in Canyon to cost 15000 with first floor to be finished as store rooms. Amarillo architect William C Townes leads the project for the Canyon project. Griggs ambulance Phone AIL
The Daily News previews a new Anne Austin story about Sally Ford an orphan who runs from an orphanage to work on a farm and elopes with a youth. They join a traveling carnival where Sally becomes an Oriental crystal gazer to hide from police as events unfold with strong romantic intrigue.
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