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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1938
Page
4
Mexico City dispatch reports May 17 that new troop reinforcements were sent to San Luis Potosi amid persistent rumors that ex-military chief Gen Saturnino Cedillo planned a rebellion in the state north of the capital.
Amarillo sent more contestants to the state interscholastic meet in Austin than any other Texas school. Miss Jane Cornelius, Amarillo High School public speaking instructor, addressed the Lions Club today. Miss Jessamine Grimes, daughter of Dr and Mrs C C Grimes, won second in declamations and spoke to the group.
In Chicago on May 17 Alf M Landon former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican presidential nominee denounced a press regulation bill proposed by Senator Sherman Minton as a threat of censorship. He warned Inland Daily Press Association members that loss of free speech and a free press endangers American freedom. He accused New Deal liberals of intolerance.
United Press reports the clash in North China as Japan massed over 700000 troops in a vast offensive along a 250 mile front centered on Hsuchow. Chinese defense along the Lunghai line holds, with fears of Yellow River dyke blasts and guerrilla resistance shaping a costly, potentially hollow victory.
E R Duke ends three year term as agricultural agent in Potter County and becomes Texas supervisor for the crop insurance program. Ted Alexander in Oldham County will assume the Potter County office next week as Mrs Josephine Tiner and Miss Mary Nelson run the office this week.
Gettysburg Pennsylvania May 17 2 500 veterans are expected for the 75th anniversary of the Civil War battle from June 29 to July 4. Chairman John S Rice of the anniversary commission says there will be no dividing line between blues and grays and no embarrassing moments for any veteran amid queries on equalization and treatment of veterans.
In Marlin Texas on May 17 nine years after a plan to dedicate an airport and issue airmail covers, the 1,234 stored covers were found in the Chamber of Commerce Building and will be mailed to the United States and three foreign countries with a cachet about Marlin health features. One cover was addressed to King George V who is deceased.
Arthur P. Ferguson age 50 died in a local hospital after a short illness. He lived in the area 15 years and recently returned from California. Survived by three daughters Mildred and Mrs Mead and Mrs Nunley, two sons Lloyd W and Art, a brother Ed Ferguson and a sister Mrs Grace McGee. Funeral at Boxwell Brothers Chapel with Rev. Hubert Thompson. Burial Llano Cemetery.
Mexico City reports the government massing about 80000 troops in San Luis Potosi, with military pilots in barracks and preparations to send two more train loads north. Even part of President Lazaro Cardenas guard has been diverted to the state amid unrest and rumors of revolt.
Secretary of Labor Perkins signs a deportation warrant targeting Nick Bogomoletz, a Hollywood shoe cobbler, who served as a general in the Imperial army in 1918 and is deemed persona non grata in Russia. The move underscores wartime exile status and lingering imperial-era ties.
Hogs 2,000 head top $8.15 for 160 260 lb goods. some 270 300 lb at $7.85 8.05. sows to $7.15. Cattle 4,000 head. fed steers active with top around $9.75 for 1,198 lb. other steers $9.15 19.65. feds down to $8. yearlings $9.65. fat cows $5.75 6.75. selected dealers $9.90. Sheep 7,000 head. opened higher on fed lambs and springers. Arizona lambs $8.60. natives above $9. clipped lambs $7.75.
In White Plains Justice Abram Zoller orders women jurors to remove hats during trials. He says bareheaded jurors focus on the case and not on neighbors' hats while praising the ladies for their work in court.
Washington May 17 Apparent shift from non interference in local elections signals a finish fight between President Roosevelt and Democratic foes of the New Deal. The White House denied Roosevelt said you and I make a good pair to Oregon candidate Charles Martin. Roosevelt eyes Hess for Oregon governor as Ickes and Watkins met. In the South Senators Smith of South Carolina and George of Georgia seek reelection with New Deal pressure, Johnston and Rivers discussing primaries.
The highway patrol introduces new dress blouses with a military cut and lapels. Made of dressy serge with red trimming, they are worn over white shirts with a regulation black tie.
Classifieds show apartments and rooms for rent and housekeeping, furnitures, appliances, and vehicles. Includes six unit apartment for 11 000 and several classic cars from 1927 to 1937 with prices from 50 to 485 dollars.
Representatives from Plainview Tulsa Dumas Shamrock Memphis White Deer Pampa and Canyon gather at the Herring Hotel for a Panhandle municipal government meeting. Amarillo Mayor Ross Rogers chairs as the League of Texas Municipalities leads the session with E B McAdams directing.
Oklahoma City business leaders arrive in Amarillo this afternoon by Santa Fe special train for the 34th annual goodwill tour. The group of about 100 will stop at Enid Cherokee Alva Woodward Shattuck Canadian Pampa Panhandle and Borger before night entertainment at the Herring Hotel featuring the Kittie band.
GEORGETOWN British Guiana May 17 A guide testified sighting wreckage of Paul Redfern's plane and the aviator's grave beyond the border in Venezuela The guide Alexander Gilbert with Theodore Waldeck's expedition learned of Redfern's death from an Indian who swore he witnessed the crash and fire Redfern vanished in August 1927 during a non stop flight from Brunswick Georgia to Brazil
Officials from about 60 cities attend a Texas League gathering with C. C. Crutchfield assisting. Discussions cover revenue options, occupation taxes, license fees, business regulations, delinquent taxes, and tax assessment amendments. Finance officers meet separately to review a new municipal accounting manual.
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