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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1935
Page
2
A weather quiets while Ben Golding donates the Texas theater to the Community Chest for Wednesday and Thursday matinees from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds feed those in need. The film Gift of Gab is the Thursday feature.
The six Zane Smith family members injured in a head on crash near Mc Lean showed improvement except 12 year old Bob whose condition remained critical. He suffered head wounds and multiple fractures. Mrs C Barnett of McLean improved after driving the car that struck the Smith family vehicle.
Amelia, 60 miles from her goal, was forced to land as her ship, Fathart, equipped with radio gear, maintained contact with land. Aviation experts say the takeoff was one of the most perilous attempts in Mexico. Newark or Ploud Beare Airfield in Brooklin were possible landing sites.
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In Los Angeles May 84 A P parent defeat of most of Sinclair Epic candidates in the Los Angeles municipal elections left 3 of 11 council posts won with one Oakland race decided against Epic. Sinclair, author politician of the end poverty in civilization idea, said campaigns require money but vows to push the movement nationwide and recruit for the longer fight.
Governor Allred signed a bill appropriating 3 million dollars for the 1936 Texas centennial. Legislature’s reaction to his plea to stay in session past May 11 was watched as he urged continued effort on unfinished business. He avoided promising a special session but opposed one if avoidable and pressed for revenue to fund expenditures. He identified relief for the destitute as a top issue after last year’s 20 million in bonds were exhausted.
The air base trains five squadrons for a mass departure led by six repeat planes. The fleet plans to refuel at Niihau before reaching Midway, an expected hub for Pan American Transpacific service. The return flight is set to begin around May 20.
A western Arctic village of Wainwright shows the epidemic waning after 300 of 180 residents contracted the illness and a death occurred. A native driver brought the alert and a mission team including Dr A G Gillespie and nurse Mary Brown prepared to aid Wainwright and nearby Point Barrow from Fairbanks.
In Chicago in May a nursemaid dentist Dr Leonard Klein performed a Caesarian on a tropical female fish named Mamma Guppy. He slit the side and freed 20 baby guppies into the water. Shedd Aquarium officials called it piscatorial history.
The Amarillo community mourns Billy Thompson after a Midland Odessa crash that killed Miss Margaret Mann of Odessa and injured Mrs. Thompson and W D Ruffin. Thompson, reared in Amarillo, had recently moved through Odessa and was widely loved by the city's younger set. Funeral services to be led by Dr R Thomson and Rev Guy Newman with burial in Llano Mausoleum.
Frank C. Walker, director of the National Emergency Council, revealed a 2 billion relief plan after a four hour White House meeting with 20 allotment board officials. Allocations include highways 400 million rural rehabilitation 250 million rural electrification 50 million housing 225 million and more.
Neel the insurance agent and Albert Smith state bank examiner criticized local officials for not providing more help in the crash inquiry. They questioned whether insurance on the ships was valid and noted a deteriorating radio system on the westbound and eastbound legs, which ended in fog and death. Mrs DL Mesker, wife of a TWA pilot and passenger, was later returned to her Kansas City home.
In Cleveland on May 8 Rev. Dr. Charles E. Coughlin will preach his social justice gospel to about 30 000 listeners in a Mass meeting marking the opening address of the National Union for Social Justice series. He denies plans for a third party or alignment with Huey Long or Milo Reno and the speech will not be broadcast.
The department seeks to curb the scheme as officials note a surge in stamp sales and mail volume. About 30,000 letters passed through the Amarillo stamp machine, up 12,000 from the usual daily total, with shoppers speculating Uncle Sam profits. Most letters headed to Denver.
Senator Thomas moves to stall action on the Pitman bonus bill to prevent immediate passage to the White House. Administration leaders insist they can gather two thirds to sustain a veto, while supporters insist the measure has advanced further than before.
A governor today signed a representative bill affecting the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs. The action formalizes official support or regulation impacting club operations within the state.
Kansas City reports mixed cattle and hog activity with early gains and later slow bids. New Orleans cotton opens quietly, with July and May fluctuating before modest gains as traders shift positions and old crop strengthens.
In Toledo Ohio 2300 workers at the Chevrolet plant face a vote on peace proposals after a two week strike. Francis J Dillon AFL organizer urged voting against the plan while Independent Workers Society members predicted a plurality for acceptance and urged non union workers to mobilize.
In Springfield on May 8 the Illinois House wrestled with removing hunger specters from thousands of dependents as a looming statewide march gathered. Officials cited federal rejection of relief funds unless the state supplies 3 million dollars monthly as its share, intensifying the crisis.
Boston district attorney says an attempted $12,500 insurance scam drove the torch slaying. Anthony Di Stasio of Revere, 23, is held on first degree murder charges in the charred remains found in an abandoned car at Lake Boone. Police believe the father Frank, 50, was to be identified as the dead man to collect policies.
William M. Brashears 49 of Borger died from injuries after a Friday crash near Electra that also claimed John Bridges 28 and Jake M. Morrow 39. Deputy Sheriff Jimmie Cloud, who drove the car, was injured and later released to his Borger home while transporting Brashears, an insane patient, to Wichita Falls state hospital.
Governor Talmadge of Georgia led a rally call against the New Deal in Washington as he returned home, echoed by critics of Roosevelt policies expressing opposition to federal reforms.
Advertisers claim Thedford's Black Draught helps thousands troubled by constipation and related ills. A reader, J. L. Brittan of McAdenville NC, reports relief after using the product, noting improved energy after a dose or two.
Laura Anne Riffe 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Rose Riffe of Texhoma died this morning at a local hospital after a mastoid operation. Body lies in state at Boxwell Brothers Chapel as other relatives arrive to make funeral arrangements. Mr Riffe is with Wright Brothers Grain Company in Texhoma.
The U S Army will recruit two Panhandle youths Billy W Barnes and Fenton Traveller to join the army band at Fort Logan near Denver Colorado Sergeant Glen R Simpson Amarillo recruiting officer said applications were received this morning and the pair may be accepted within two weeks Barnes and Traveller trained under Bandmaster C W Beene at Panhandle with the local program supporting their preparation
Fay Douthitt Darden was slain at her Caddo Mills home near Greenville weeks ago. Her husband, Darden, claims he slept through the shooting and awakened to find the boy beside his mother's bed with a shotgun, while relatives defend him and cite his World War II bravery. The child remembers nothing of the event, and Darden testified he was asleep in another room with two other children.
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