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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

5

Murphy Assails Governments Which Hold Key to Gun Room

New York May 15 U P Attorney General Frank Murphy denounced governments led by arrogant minorities who hold power over civic rights urging citizens to defend civil liberties as the shield against oppression He warned officials against arbitrary use of power and said local leaders must uphold democratic processes while exposing propaganda sponsors and funds.

New York U.P Frank Murphy United States Conference of Mayors National Institute of Municipal Law Officers Murphy Department of Justice

City Fire Marshal Describes Chicago Grain Elevator Blaze

Amarillo Fire Marshal Ed Spann recounts heat so fierce a blaze at a Chicago grain elevator set off another fire across the Calumet River. Fire boats fought the flames as crowds swarmed the scene and firefighters could not reach the blaze. In Chicago for a National Fire Protectors meeting, Spann returned Saturday. Michigan convention update notes pickle production at four billion units annually.

Chicago Calumet River Ed Spann Amarillo Windy City National Fire Protectors’ Association Calumet

Reader seeks work in ironing cafe maid hotel and farm work

A reader offers to work ironing cafe maid and hotel tasks with references available Dial 2 1756. Another job seeker, married with a baby, desires farm or ranch work including milking with references Dial 2 3492. Also notes 1938 textile spindle hours 3970, 1927 3209.

Dial

Radio Schedule Highlights for Monday and Tuesday

A detailed daily lineup lists NBC and TSN programs from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon, including musical performances such as the Singing Saxophones, Sons of the West, Earl Hines Orchestra, Xavier Cugat Orchestra, and Benny Carter Orchestra, plus news, dramas, and ad slots.

Sons of the West NBC Vesta O'Dell Jimmy Allen Meldody Town Crier TSN al Pearce National Radio Forum West Texas American Legion Happy Felton Salvation Army Earl Hines Freddie Ebner Orch Pinky Tomlin Orch Breakfast Club of the Air James L. Gordon Kitty Keene Seeee Pantas Betty Bob Gilmans Csaman Farm & Home Hour Goodyear Sam Ma Perkins Pepper Young Mikelight Central Standard Nbc-Weaf Nbe Wja Cbs-Wabe Mbs-Chain Edwin ©. Hill Ebs-Wabe Malcolm Claire Nbe-Weaf Patricia Gilmore Nbc-Wjz Howie Wing Dick Harding Weaf Nbe-Red Wjz Whk Wsapd Weae Whb Bill Stern Nbc-Red-Chain Lowell Thomas News Basic Lynn Brandt Nbc-Blue-West Enoch Lights Orchestra Nbc-Weaf-Ea Amos & Andy Cbs-Wabc-East Cbs-Chain-West Fulton Lewis, Jr Lum Abner Cbs-Wabc Jimmy Kemper Eddie Cantor Mbs Wor East Wiw-Wen Kstp Kxok Nhc-Weat Sam Baker Wlw-Wen Kwk Gang Paul Martin Cbs Wabc Wor-Wiil-Wean Wgn Jimmy Walker Nbe-Blue Wallenstein Tom Howard G. Shelton Phil Spitalny Nbc-Wiz Radio Theater Chs-Wabe Mba-Chain Eddy Duchin Orch Nbc-Weat Nbc-Wiz War Symphony Orchestra Mbs-Wor Marek Weber Dr. Hagen Guy Lombardo Cba-Wabc Dancing Music Orch Fisk Jubilee Singers Columbia Workshop Cbs-Wabee-East Cbs-Chain Nbe-Wear-East Red-West Cbs-West Wgen Cbs-Chain-Weat

Old West memories and Will Rogers named in Amarillo piece

Reflections from Amarillo, Texas, recount the passing of the cowboy era with John Seahorn and Rogers noted as figures in a rattling farm scene. An allusion to Will Rogers frames a reminiscence of cattle drives and a Cherokee rancher, ending with a tale of winter ice racing on Highland Lake.

Amarillo Globe Amarillo Texas World News John Seahorn Old Seahorn Old John Seahorn Rogers Claremore Will Rogers D. W. Allen Winsted Conn Highland Lake

Man seeks farm or yard work and steadier employment

A reader requests work on a farm or yard tasks and is open to any steady job. He offers to travel, has experience in housework and child care, can provide references, and is willing to relocate.

Geo E. Hooks North Fillmore Street

Pee Wee the Lost Dog Believed Miss Patty Seeks Return

A four year old girl, Patty, asks for help locating her small brown and white headed dog Pee Wee. The dog is about one foot five inches tall, with a brown tail tip and a white body. A reward is offered for the return. Contact Patty at 719 West Sixth Avenue.

Tack Pee Wee Patty West Sixth Avenue

Young Couple Seeks Farm Work With References

A young married couple with a baby seeks farming work. They have extensive experience and can supply references. Address supplied: 408 Van Buren Street back door.

van Buren Street

Colored Girl Seeks Domestic Work With References

A Colored girl seeks housekeeping and laundry work in private homes. She offers cooking, reliable service, and references. Contact at 206 Jackson Street. A separate notice offers in home laundry work in return for reasonable pay and guaranteed results at 800 Lincoln Street.

Jackson Street

Tack Letters Chronicle a Western Stampede Memory

The column recalls a late 19th century passing of the old west and a vivid stampede episode from the 1890s. A beardless youth working for Half Circle C in the Cherokee Nation describes driving 4,000 longhorns through a severe late afternoon storm with thunder and lightning.

Old West Half Circle C Cherokee Nation Headquarters

Two Puppies Free to Good Home

Two Rat Terrier female puppies six weeks old free to good home. Owner location unknown at 805 North Kentucky Street. Couple seeks work and lists contact details for response.

Armader North Kentucky Street

Half Day Work Sought for Morning Hours Until Noon

Job seeker requests half day work with early morning availability until 12 o'clock noon. States willingness to start promptly and accommodate scheduling. No additional details on industry or location provided.

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