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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1929

Page

13

Belmon t Stakes hopes shift for Clyde Van Dusen

United Press reports Clyde Van Dusen, a Derby winner now gelded, will likely skip the Belmont due to eligibility and target the American Classic at Chicago with Panchio and others. Naishapur, Dr. Freeland, Jack High, Twink, and Blue Larkspur loom as Belmont contenders. Rain cooled Van Dusen’s odds before post.

United Press Louisville Clyde van Dusen H. P. Gardiner Chicago Panchio Blue Larksp

Scientist and son missing after Chesapeake Bay storm

Carey V. Hodgson, senior scientist and Assistant Chief of Geodesy at the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and his ten-year-old son vanished after a canoe mishap off Bay Ridge Maryland in Chesapeake Bay. Seaplanes and naval academy forces searched through Sunday and resumed at dusk with little hope of survival.

The Associated Press Washington Carey V. Hodgson Division of Geodesy Coast and Geodetic Survey Bay Ridge Maryland Chesapeake Bay Naval Academy At Annapolis

Missing English fliers hunt continues in Timor Sea

The Timor Sea and northwestern Australia hide the fate of Flight Lieutenant J Moir and Flying Officer H Owen. They departed Bima in the Dutch East Indies for Port Darwin on Saturday. A searching plane covered 400 miles along the coast but found no trace. It is believed they may have had food for several days if forced to land.

Associated P Sydney Peecess Timor Sea Australia J. Moir H. Owen Bima Sumbawa Dutch’ East Indies Port Darwin East Texan

Pilot Hurt In Plane Fall Is Recovering

Lieutenant Edward Hertzberg, San Antonio reserve officer on active duty with the Ninetieth Aero Squadron at Galveston, recovering from injuries after yesterday’s crash which killed Corporal Archibald Bryant. The plane reportedly hopped, lost speed at about 200 feet, and nose dived. Bryant died instantly. his body awaits word from his brother in St. Louis, with efforts to reach his mother in Tampa.

Associated Press Galveston Edward Hertzberg San Antonio Ninetieth Aero Squadron Archibald Bryant Bryant Bernard Bryant St. Louis Tampa Fla

Hoover Within Rights On Oil Plan Decision

Washington May 20 United Press reports two of three members of the Senate judiciary sub committee found President Hoover acted within his rights in issuing the order establishing the administration oil conservation policy. Senator King the author of the King resolution argues Congress holds sole power to regulate dispose of government lands. Hastings and Burton dissent claiming the 1920 oil leasing act gave the president discretionary powers to carry out its provisions.

United Preas Washington Hoover Senate Judiciary King Dem Utah Congress Hastings Republican Delaware Burton Ohio

Man Surrenders in Slaying of Price

Allen Tanner surrendered to officers in Springs Texas and was charged with murder in the death of O E Price shot to death at Hills Store 16 miles west of Springs. Tanner says Price threatened to kill him and his wife prior to the shooting.

Associated Press Springs Tex Allen Tanner O. E. Price Hill Here Tanner Price

Funeral for Dallas Lake Victim Today

Funeral services are held in Denton for Jesse Anderson 19 whose body was recovered from Lake Dallas after a fishing boat overturned last Monday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs A J Anderson.

Denton Texas Jesse Anderson Lake Dallas A. J. Anderson

Houston to Third Place in Texas League Standings

The Houston Sports fall to third in the Texas league after a 3 to 4 loss to Wichita Falls. Shreveport’s Sports beat Waco Cubs 5 to 3 to move into second place, while San Antonio edged Dallas 5 to 3. Beaumont Exporters beat Fort Worth 5 to 0, as Jimmy Walkup starred with a standout day.

Gayle Talbot, Jr Associated Press Alphonso and Gaston Houston Waco Shreveport Waco Cubs Wichita Falls Buffs San Antonio Dallas Indians Fort Worth Beaumont Cats Jimmy Walkup

Jay Gould Worries Denver Reporters

Jay Gould, the eastern millionaire sportsman, faced prying Denver reporters during a May visit. He toured a pickle factory, placed a large order, and stayed at a local hotel while dodging questions about railroads, banks, and personal matters before finally confirming his identity.

International News Service Denver Jay Gould East Gould

Unlucky 13 Held For Drunkenness in Amarillo

Amarillo police arrested 13 drunken individuals over the weekend, including three women. The quiet period also saw two men jailed for gaming, one for affray, and two for vagrancy.

Amarillo

Housework sought by Amarillo widow from Clarendon

Mrs Winnie Hancock requests housework employment in Amarillo Texas. She has lived in Amarillo one month after coming from Clarendon and asks for any suitable work, preferably in a hotel. General Delivery, Amarillo, Texas.

Tack Amarillo Clarendon Winnie Hancock Tex

Texas Medicos Hear Papers On Profession

At the Texas Medical Association annual convention in Brownsville about 1,500 delegates gathered for four days. Prominent speakers included Dr. Feliz Miller president, Dr. Joe E. Dildy president elect, and physicians from Brownwood Temple Waco San Antonio and Houston. Sunday many attendees spoke at valley church pulpits on public health service.

United Press Brownsville Tex The Texas Medical Association Texas Feliz Miller Joe E. Dildy Brownwood A. C. Scott Temple W. B. Russ San

Soldier and Bride Die in Death Pact Aboard Ferry

A newlywed couple, Charles B. Canto and his 21 year old wife Jean, killed themselves on the Statue of Liberty ferry General Meigs as it began its day run. The wife claimed responsibility and absolved her husband, citing they could not live together and chose death.

Associated Preas New York Charles B. Canto Bedloes Island Jean Meigs

Belled cats to warn birds ends by due process

In Riverside Illinois, a new local law requires all cats to wear bells to prevent predation on birds after reports of rising bird deaths. Cats not wearing bells will be executed nine times to ensure enforcement.

Associated Press Chicago Riverside Ill

Lindbergh anniversary radio program on WJZ

New York listeners will hear a Lindbergh anniversary broadcast on WJZ tonight starting at 6 p m EST. The piece recalls the aviator’s Paris rise two years ago and features a toast to his air fame.

Associated Press New York Paris WJZ

Seven Die In Airplane Crashes Across Several States

Seven people were killed and eight injured in six separate airplane crashes Sunday. Major Joseph Noyes of Oklahoma City, a U S commerce inspector, and Frank Graves of Lowell Indiana were seriously hurt. Other fatalities occurred in Galveston Muskegon Calgary Pawhuska and a Roosevelt Field takeoff.

Associated Press Joseph Noyes Oklahoma City United States Department of Commerce Illinois Frank Graves Lowell Ind Kankakee Ill Graves Archibald Bryant Ninetieth U. 8 Air Corps Hartberg Galveston Tex Muskegon Mich George F. King Morris R. Mellinger King Calgary Aero Club Calgary Alberta N. E. Stevens D. E. McCallum Louis Scott O. G. Corben Pawhuska Okla Roosevelt Field N. Y Dorothy Gosnell Baltimore Lucianne de la Paulle New York Lambert-St. Louis St. Louis Oscar Heintze Hill Langedorf

Laurie Yonge Sets Endurance Record for Light Aircraft

Jacksonville May 20 Laurie Yonge today established an unofficial world endurance record for light aircraft in his plane The Hot sy Totsy He surpassed Elinor Smiths 13 hours 19 minutes at 134 a m Eastern Standard Time signaling engine and fuel held up Yonge averaged about 82 mph at 2000 feet altitude

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Laurie Yonge Yonge Elinor Smith

Fehrenbach Family Moves to Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs Fehrenbach and daughter Cecilia relocate to Oklahoma City to establish a new home and start family life in the city.

Mrs. Fehrenbach Cecilia Oklahoma City

Widow seeks work or room and board in Tyler street

A middle aged widow offers services in housekeeping nursing and cooking for a ranch or house with board. She currently has a garage and rooms available and requests referrals to anyone needing room and board. Address provided as 615 North Tyler Street.

North Tyler Street

Bunioneers Face Seven More Days in Texas

Midland, May 20 — Seven more days in Texas loom as C Pyle's bunion derby contenders press toward Odessa. United States athletes vie for top spots with John Salo of Passaic leading at 330:45:07, edging Pete Gavuzzi of England. Early standings list 15 finishers, including Sam Richman of New York and Giusto Umek of Italy, amid a crowded field and wide margins.

Associated Press Midland Texas Pyle Odessa United States John Salo Passaic N. J Pete Gavuzzi England Sam Richman New York Giusto Umek Italy Pete Gavazai

Amarillo traffic pace and city leadership praised by letter writer

A reader lauds Amarillo's mayor and commission while criticizing traffic policy. The author argues for higher speed limits in regulated districts and boule vard areas, questions the motive behind red light timing, and notes slowed pedestrian and vehicle flow on Polk Street. The letter voices concern that Amarillo remains a large town with unimproved traffic management.

Amarillo Commission Polk Street Tack

Right Smart In North Texas Dialect Sparks Story

Letter writer from Plainview Texas recalls a Kentucky tale about a mountaineer named Uncle John who uses the phrase right smart to describe a large amount of water. The humorous exchange with visiting preachers ends with a punchline about a dam sight.

The Nazareth Old Kentucky Cumberland Mountains Uncle Johns John Uncle John W. Thomson Plainview, Texas

Labor perspective from Amarillo employers on unemployment

A correspondence from a labor group congratulates a columnist for May 2 remarks on unemployment among unskilled and some skilled labor. They praise Amarillo’s leading employer for fair views on labor issues and support high wages, believing such articles influence public thought.

Amarillo

Remedying condition voiced by Amarillo Typographical Union

A letter from E M Turner, secretary of the Amarillo Typographical Union, argues for fair national press commentary on labor conditions. He notes prosperity contrasts with rising unemployment and foreign labor impact, warns about labor market tightness affecting both unskilled and skilled workers, and calls for continued discussion and reflection.

United States E. M. Turner Amarillo Typographical Union Lop-Alded

Amarillo debates traffic speed limits in business district

A reader argues against reducing Amarillo speed limits to 12 mph in business areas and 16 mph in residential zones. He urges study of actual speeds, defends higher through routes, cites Polk Street as a thoroughfare, and suggests 30 to 35 mph with 10 mph near schools. He signs as H M Walker.

Amarillo Commission West Sixth South Palk East Tenth North Fillmore Polk Street East Third West Tenth West Sixteenth Washington West Seventh Thompson Country Club Roberts Place Grant Santa Fe Bruce Autry Baca the Panhandle H. M. Walker

Workers at Amarillo service stations seek better hours

A reader complains about 12.5 hour seven day shifts at Amarillo filling stations with only 15 dollars weekly for washing, greasing, tires, and sales. Argues stations should unionize to keep about twenty stations open on Sundays and shorten hours.

Tack Amarillo

Housekeeping Job Inquiry From Mrs Wyble

Mrs Hattie Earl Wyble requests housekeeping work through general delivery. She asks for immediate assistance and expresses appreciation for any help offered.

Tack Hattie Earl Wyble

Will Do Practical Nursing for Work

Dear Mr Tack I am out of work and ill. I must work to support my family. I will do practical nursing with housework included and will go anywhere for any kind of nursing case. I live at 501 Pierce street and phone 2-1900. Please print this quickly.

Mr. Tack Pierce Street

Seventh day rest sought by auto owners letter

An admirer of old tack suggests automobile owners wash and grease on weekdays instead of Sundays to allow a seventh day of rest. The writer thanks the readers and signs as an admirer.

Poems and Letters From Amarillo Readers

A reader writes from Amarillo praising the column while sending poems about rain and a Texas cowboy life. The letter expresses agreement and disagreement with the page but hopes for publication, then another note criticizes the editor and threatens to air grievances through the Globe.

Pyorrhea Remedy Ad by City Drug Store

Bridge expert. Mrs. Roach, Dial 2 3301, Bleeding sore gums vanish. Even after pyorrhea has affected your stomach kidneys and general health rheumatism. Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy used as directed can save you. Druggist returns money if it fails. City Drug Store.

Leto City Drug Store

Scotch readers lash out in profane letter attack

A scathing letter targets a newspaper and its readers, claiming disdain for the paper and its coverage. The writer mocks a son in law, laments in law relations, and recounts a visit featuring poke salad and a near mishap with castor oil, blaming stinginess for many woes. The tone is sharp, personal, and accusatory.

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