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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1926
Page
3
A talk by a controversial Amarillo candidate argues for universal storm sewer systems to reduce disease and improve progress. he predicts higher taxes but cites wealth of Amarillo property as justification and faces skepticism from large property holders worried about his business credentials.
The fragment outlines Tack's platform calling for lower fuel and water fees, cheaper gasoline for pleasure cars, sewer upgrades, and park funding cuts. It mentions solidifying the Veletead Act and restricting patrols after midnight. It also proposes stricter enforcement of bill collectors and harsher penalties for speeders, with calls for tighter policing and media restraint.
A reader column prints letters and anecdotes from Amarillo about local politics and theater. Citizens debate mayoral hopes tied to hay fever relief, Sunday film show clashes, and a Frank Farley benefit for the Children’s Home featuring Cal Farley and Dutch Mantell wrestling.
Erasmus Tack announced this morning that the Children's Home radio fund, sponsored by the Hoot Owls, is mounting as of noon today with contributions already over 40 dollars. Donations from numerous local supporters including W. C. Gatton, Rosie Broughton, Mansel Merriman, and others are listed, demonstrating community effort to provide new rest and relief for the children.
The article honors Princeton football and hockey star Hobey Baker and quarterback Johnnie Poe who died serving in World War I. Baker led the 1914 Tigers and later commanded the Lafayette Escadrille's 141st aero squadron before a fatal 1918 Toul aviation accident. Poe died in 1915 near Loos with the Black Watch, remembered for signaling Princeton plays amid battle.
Knute Rockne says Notre Dame has little chance against Army and tells Diff Jones to watch for scoring as the teams meet. The remarks reflect the gloom around the encuentro and the long rivalry.
Plainview coach Guy Allen will field the same starting unit used against Amarillo as the Bulldogs face Lubbock Saturday. John Craig and Woodson Brown are out with injuries, Jock Wilhelm fills Craig's backfield role, and Don Klein resumes his position. Plainview, the underdog, hopes to break its losing streak on foreign soil.
Hereford plans a stronger effort to avenge a earlier loss to Canyon as Coach Riggs fields a healthier lineup. The Whitefaces, rested last week, seek to outplay Canyon and grab key breaks in Friday’s decisive game.
A brief note on the Negdigate Hartley Lease Pool listing five lease opportunities. The shorthand implies a focus on optimizing lease allocations and potential candidates for the pool. No further details provided in the fragment.
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