11 May 1938
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1938
Page
1
A breezy, quirky column blends weather remarks with assorted trivia and local notices. It mentions Walter Winchell controversy, a widow's sister riddle, a French parliament quip, a pep squad plea, two social events at Townsend Hall, and brief mentions of price fixing, a Fayetteville paper, high steak consumption, and accident statistics in schools.
A collage of short notices from a newspaper page shows individuals seeking employment. Entries include a young woman asking Tack for laundry or housekeeping work with references, a 19 year old offering house work and child care with care for children, a couple seeking any kind of job, and various contact details from Johnson Street to Front Street.
The profile portrays Getulio Vargas as a compact, courteous ruler who directs defense actions personally during revolts. It recalls his rise in 1930, the 1932 Sao Paulo war, the 1935 Communist uprising, and his ban on fascist groups.
A collage of trivia and trivia-like claims ranges from entertainment salaries to science quirks. It notes Jack Benny rejecting a $15 000 week in a China film palace and Missouri hosting two federal reserve banks. It mentions ad hoc statistics on milk output, advertising color readability, and public tax collection by Clarence Warner. It also covers vaccination efficacy, hydrophobia, chair costs in barber shops, and political party dynamics around Grant, Teddy Roosevelt, and Rockefeller. It concludes with statements on rabies seasonality, South American cinema habits, and the Hindenburg helium plan amid broader wartime references.
Sam Goldwyn of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ordered rapid production of a picture about Jews exiled from Germany. He defends it as history and drama not propaganda, saying the film will show the fate of brilliant exiles and their impact on countries like America and England. Jascha Heifetz is cast in his first screen role.
Washington May 11 Republicans on the House appropriations committee issue a minority report denouncing President Roosevelt s recovery program as a threat to national solvency and urging state control of relief with a probe of the Works Progress Administration. The House, meanwhile, approves the conference report on a 1 156 000 000 naval expansion bill authorizing 46 ships including three 35 000 ton battleships with possible increases to 45 000 tons.
Prisoners march to work details in a semi military line as guards monitor every area with pistols and rifles. The description contrasts daily life on Alcatraz with Spanish dungeons beneath the rocks recalling older practices.
Texas oil regulators announce a five day production week for about 80 000 wells to prevent a fall market crisis. Commissioner Ernest O Thompson warns a single well completes every 45 minutes and 80 105 wells are producing, risking widespread layoffs and shutdowns without action. Oklahoma follows with an 81000 barrel daily cut for May per Governor Marland’s request.
A continuation from page one notes three problems in china design and production. The third issue involves a new electric furnace for making china. Laboratory progress is reported and a commercial design could become a new tool for the ceramic industry.
The munitions control board split as Ickes urged caution over exports, noting Germany might misuse helium for military purposes. Early argued the President lacks power to override six members, while General Craig said sales pose no military risk and that helium is only a minor consideration in national security.
Preparations are under way for the annual Texas Sheriffs Association convention in Amarillo from August 31 to September 2. Sheriff Bill Adams, an association officer, is coordinating the arrangements.
An Amarillo hotel employee reports arranging lodging for 20 year old Robert Wadlow, the Alton Illinois giant, requires combining a double and a single bed. The plan involves removing the foot of the double bed and propping rails on boxes while turning the single bed across the foot to support his feet.
Funeral services for Vera Hope Tow six week end daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Tow Panhandle were held this afternoon from the Blackburn Shaw Funeral Chapel. She is survived by her parents three brothers two sisters and three grandparents.
The Homemaking Department hosts the Spring Style Show Friday at 8 pm in the High School Auditorium. Students from Amarillo High, Central Junior High, Buchanan Street, and Sam Houston Junior High present preschool garments, school frocks, and special occasion wear with music and dance acts. Superintendent C. M. Rogers will award the best work. Public invited.
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