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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
4
An Amaranillo Globe reader column laments missed warnings about dust storms sweepingWest Texas and the Midwest. It recalls severe dust events from 1932 to 1934, notes widespread damage, limited visibility, and fears for the world bread basket as wheat crops falter with ongoing drought and wind.
The piece analyzes Britain's sea trade dominance, noting prewar investments of about $1.5 trillion and 41 percent of world tonnage, now down to 27 percent as the U S France and Japan subsidize shipping. It argues decline is real but England may rebound due to deep-seated expertise and resilience. It also quotes remarks from Voronoff and Bullitt on unrelated topics.
Glenn Frank questions Roosevelt's aims on output and prices, output limits, and nationalism. He weighs government power to raise or lower prices, restrict or expand production, and international trade versus domestic independence. He urges clear statement of the administration’s ultimate objective to strengthen leadership.
Judith Dale proceeds with the Rio Diablo dam using Big Tom Bevins' funds while facing a court suit over his will. She travels to Houston, observes a tense social scene, and plans further moves as Delphy accompanies her. A forthcoming surprise awaits tomorrow.
The article explains that accident propensity varies among individuals due to differences in senses and health. It notes that some workers are more accident prone because of insomnia or lifestyle factors, and mentions Monday accident spikes in Britain tied to weekend alcohol use, without blaming morality.
A black and white alley cat trapped on a girder beneath the Second Avenue elevated tracks drew a watchman’s attention as rescuers attempted to help. The distressed animal continued to mew as efforts proceeded.
O O McIntyre narrates a Colorado high country journey via the Santa Fe route. He notes alpine scenery, station life, Albuquerque autographs, and encounters with movie culture, ranch scenes, and a witty exchange about packing a bottle of ink.
May 15 Denver report tells of a duckling snatched from the city park lake by a magpie. The magpie dropped the duckling after a chase along the shore by Mr and Mrs H P Sweeney keeping the bird from flying away. June Robles and William F Gettle are named as other kidnapping victims.
An emergency squad arrived after a police call as a dog scampered along a garage girders and vanished. Officers tracked the incident but could not recapture the animal.
The Globe reports Burgess Bedtime Stories for today and tomorrow are unavailable. The series will resume once the New York copy is airmailed, likely Wednesday.
A long word puzzle lines with numbered across and down clues includes bard in the picture and various definitions such as populace command golf device experiment binds ranking sailor and more with across and down themes and several classical wordplay hints
A guidance essay by Alice Clarissa Richmond on how children develop habits like nail biting, peculiar laughs, or accent phases. It notes these behaviors emerge gradually, fade with time, and are best ignored at home to avoid reinforcing them, while parental insensitivity helps avoid hurt feelings.
Barnes, 47, operator of a Hull cafe, is jailed on a murder charge after Ernest Baucum, 27, an oil field worker, was shot at the cafe. Inquest testimony said Baucum and Barnes' daughter had an affair and Baucum had promised to marry before he was killed.
Funeral services for Ernest H. Doty aged 51 were conducted at 2 PM from N S Griggs and Sons Chapel with Richard T Kimmons of the First Church of Christ Scientist reading. Interment followed at Memorial Park Cemetery. he died early Sunday in a local hospital.
Since 1925 the constitution prohibits state income and inheritance taxes prompting wealthier residents to settle in Florida. The Reign of Terror occurred from 1793 to 1794 during the French Revolution. Captain James Lawrence cried Dont give up the ship as he died in action aboard the U S Frigate Chesapeake.
The old Colonel contrasts foolhardy showiness with true courage found in those who care deeply about living and honoring their responsibilities. He labels others as cadgers on life, praising genuine commitment over bravado.
Pi-Jack Stanford, 22, was charged with operating a horse race betting establishment during Houston police raids. He posted a $200 bond after arrest in a downtown office building basement. Officers visited over 100 venues as Public Safety Director Wood ordered the crackdown amid grand jury talks.
Houston May 15 The Houston Independents and Jobbers Association plans a meeting to press for a 16 cent price for third grade gasoline after a recent drop from 14 cents a gallon. Officials cite East Texas oil influx as the cause of the decline.
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