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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1938
Page
11
A long OCR read presents a garbled narrative mixing references to drivers cops and patrols, a rickety depiction of urban life, and scattered names like Amarilo and Panbahle. The piece reads as a freewheeling, near stream of consciousness muse with stray lines about safety, discipline, and city tension.
J Lane a leading pail official dies after illness described in fragmented report. The notice mentions a funeral at a chapel and notes community figures and local context, though many details are obscured in the OCR.
The readable fragment notes tax payments in the first half were about twice those of the prior year with references to property owners and payments around 133,300 dollars, indicating heavier levies and ongoing collection effort.
High PTA official, president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, will visit this week. She will attend the state convention in Labs beck and be a guest of Min Le Bt Huter on West Harrison Street for three days, with a dinner Thursday at Knife Tea Park.
Engineers at the Heston Aircraft Company are reported to be developing a new single engined monoplane capable of 480 to 500 miles per hour on tar to pursue a world speed record. A speed trial reportedly achieved 44087 miles per hour on a seaplane test.
John L. Lewis, head of the Committee for Industrial Organization, led about 480 delegates to a constitutional convention at the Grotto in Pittsburgh. He denounced Adolf Hitler and called the Nazi regime the bloodiest in history while urging defense preparations and government support amid protests.
Local officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders announced approval for an Army air service detachment at Amario, signaling plans for a large air base on the coast with space for up to four hundred planes and regular monthly aircraft movements. The move follows discussions with Major B A Purser and Colonels Higley and Donovan, with Port Sam Houston involvement and hopes for a major expansion of military aviation facilities in the area.
Tokyo reports Japan will not reopen the Yangtze to foreign commerce at this time. London Washington and Beijing pressed for faster access, but Tokyo says the river beyond Nanking can only be used for military purposes and navigation marks would lag for some time.
In a morning meeting the county commission discussed general election costs. Officials posted a total of 490.10 for Tuesday's results as more than 100 votes were counted, the fewest in the county so far this election.
George Broome said the Veterans Administration hospital project moved to the actual work stage after Bellows Construction Company of Oklahoma was awarded the contracts. The orders mark the final confirmation before construction begins, with a plan to complete the project and secure funding for the milestone.
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Chamberlain denounced Nazi propaganda attacks linked to the Paris killing of Ernst von Rath. He warned of anti Jewish decrees and impending sympathy for Jews amid renewed German demands and stalled negotiations with Britain over prewar settlements.
In January at the Municipal Auditorium a minstrel show proceeds despite costume delays. Director Rochey curates a cast including Hutson, Buttercup Grantham, Art Querry, Red Ele Toe Gus Albright, and Homer Rice with Jasper Fowlkes. Lester Aides from Pampa joins. The Lions Rotary Kiwanis umbrella backs the Crippled Children's Come charity aiding hundreds of local children. A trade pact with Britain is noted as part of the news.
The court again refuses to review Thomas Mooney’s habeas corpus appeal challenging his 1918 San Francisco imprisonment for a bombing. Mooney’s lawyers seek reconsideration of the state court denial and release, but the writ is upheld with no new major motions presented.
A rough report shows Smith of San Pranden telling bankers to increase employee wages and reduce working hours. He backs a collective approach by the ABA and Amescan Bankers Association as they meet to discuss banking policy and currency authority at a national level.
Scouters School opens this evening at Amarol High Armory for men interested in boys and boys problems. W Seibel of the plant will head training for leadership in Boy Scouts with courses from committees and a five week Monday fellowship term.
A UAW organizer and coalition leaders argued the Communist party aims to dominate the auto sector to influence fuel and steel industries, and potentially direct armament production during wartime. Dobrynsky and others warned this could threaten national security if subversive groups gain control of plant resources and policy.
A renewed trial date is scheduled for Hines, a noted Tammany Hall figure, with proceedings set to begin on January 9. The case involves charges stemming from long running municipal corruption investigations. John Maynard Lee is listed among the involved parties.
The case involves Thelma Clanned a sophomore from Santa Rosa N and a man accused of abducting her near Kapaa County. She described being forced into a car and driven about eight miles with the assailant. The investigation led to a court appearance with bail set at $190 as authorities advance the abduction ruling.
Mrs Bertha Williams aged year died yesterday after being struck while attending Regis services. Rev. J. Horton officiated at Calvert Baptist Church with interment at Port Smith. Survived by brothers Ann Williams Amarillo Tom Williams Greenmount Ark and Harry Williams Mervin. sisters Mrs W Garete Port Smith and Mrs Brooks Boheska.
Funeral services were held this afternoon for a World War veteran and former farmer who died yesterday morning. The rites, conducted at the North Wan Street chapel by Rev. Clinton Oldham, honored by members of the American Legion as pallbearers. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Lone Funeral Chapel.
Joy and the Legions of Met arrive in Amarillo for a dance at the Na venue this afternoon. The show starts at 8:30 PM and ends around 1 AM after Joy completed a Texas excursion at the Takor Hotel.
A London court fined an unnamed speed racer 37 miles per hour over the limit after a patrol flagged the vehicle on Victoria Embankment beside the Thames. The incident occurred Sept 16 and the driver faced magistrate Bow Street Court proceedings.
Dr Dafoe reports five infants in Callander Ontario show sore throats with avoral symptoms. He cautions on implications and mentions potential relief if treated promptly. The brief note notes observers awaiting fuller details from medical officials.
Weather outlook remains fair as forecaster Mr Collman predicts continued calm and light winds through the region with no rain expected.
Forecast shows dry, cool conditions with rising winds across the north portion of New Mexico tonight. Expect a temperate drop and mild changes in temperatures later this week.
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