07 May 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1937
Page
1
The note predicts rain within four days, enough to boost wheat yields up to 16 million bushels at 1.20 a bushel, comparing profits to higher yields at lower prices. A banquet anecdote praises Harry Hines, and local notices urge support for a Clean-up campaign with small donations.
Amarillo High School seniors present the three act comedy mystery The Ghost Train in the high school auditorium at 8 15 directed by Mrs Lelia Crossett. Principal leads include Bill Dyer as Eddie Deakin and Charlene Wilson as Miss Bourne with a cast of Bill Holmes Glora De Vare Billie MekKachern Guy Johnson Madeline Wallace Mogic Routh Bill Day Forest Laing and John McGowan.
A collage of quirky notes covers topics from deer and Indian heads to rattlesnakes and state emblems. It cites Lincoln’s 700 dollar 1880 campaign and recalls the first Chicago skyscraper, the Rookery of 1887, alongside odd trivia on ermines, Turkey tenderness laws, and a Walk on Water steamer.
The anarchist revolt against the Catalan government spread today from Barcelona to towns outside the regional capital. Reports say Figueras was seized with aid from soldiers garrisoned at the San Fernando fortress.
A controversial publication titled Pensions and Politics appeared on Amarillo streets after earlier circulation in Wichita Falls. No arrests reported in Amarillo and the seller’s identity was unclear. In Wichita Falls Captain J W McCormick pursued the vendor who named W F Conway as employer.
The Hindenburg exploded in flames as it sank at Lakehurst. Survivors, including three teen boys and a cabin boy, were guided to safety while officials and observers watched the wreckage amid a funeral tone sky. Dr. Hugo Eckener and Webb Miller United Press discuss sabotage as a likely cause.
Khiva Temple prepares for the Spring Ceremonial with a Dutch lunch at the Herring Hotel then a full Saturday program. Potentate Rolla Cartwright opens official ceremonies at breakfast, followed by street stunts and outdoor events including the Camel Herders' Degree and a Shrine barbecue.
R. A. Moore about 21 faces burglary charges after Amarillo arrest. Justice of Peace H. W. Duke set bond at 500 dollars.
Kansas City cattle markets show steady to firmer tone on several classes with true brisk demand for good vealers and slaughter cattle. New Orleans cotton opens steady with futures near opening quotes amid favorable crop weather. broad stock list reports varied moves across energy, metals, and manufacturing names as markets digest thin trading and mixed signals.
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