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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1938
Page
6
The essay argues driving reflects personality and habit formation. It discusses how routines shape manners and reactions, using a case of amnesia during a Amarillo to Pampa trip to show how safe driving emerges from practiced habit and minimal conscious thought.
A United Airlines Deluxe 14 pass Sky Lounge crashed into Pacific surf off Point Reyes during a storm. Captain Charles Stead and passenger Isadore Edelstein were rescued, five others listed missing including bond broker Ivan Hefelbower and Portland executives. The flight originated Seattle with radio failure during the voyage.
In Halifax detectives pursue a repeat attacker after 13 stabbing attempts in the area. Winifred Walsh, 18, from Platt Bridge, reports a five inch arm wound after being seized in her yard. She says a stranger has sent letters for six months.
Building permits issued so far this week at city hall total 2 153 725 dollars for four new homes and 1938 construction costs in Amarillo. The five and six room homes cost 3400 to 4500 dollars. owners include J Blankenship 2901 Polk F L Shaw 821 Milan C F Moore 831 Milan and J B Stark 3307 Tyler Street.
Four persons were injured and nine were arrested at a riot meeting last night by an organization known as the Silver Shirt Legion of America. Ataturk leaves estate of about 5 million Turkish pounds valued at around $4.9 million after appraisal shows today.
Dillon S. Myer assistant chief of the Soil Conservation Service H R Tolley chief of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics and F E Eliot formerly chief of the AAA visit Amarillo after inspecting South Plains projects today they plan Dalhart area reviews and will likely return to Amarillo this evening before continuing their tour.
In Mexico the miners union halted work at the Real Del Monte mine in Hidalgo State, affecting 5,000 workers. They demand an annual wage increase totaling about 1.6 million dollars.
A British naval officer reports that 34 Americans at Kaling, who have stayed there since summer, are safe and have sufficient food.
Paris reports Premier Daladier moving troops to vital centers and placing all public services under military control to break a 24 hour general strike called by the General Confederation of Labor. Railways and other services already under requisition, with hundreds of thousands affected. Authorities vow to keep posts staffed as tensions rise and potential arrests of Socialist Ex Premier Blum and other leaders loom.
J. W. Chapman manager of the Texas Wildlife Federation spoke at Amarillo High School praising federal conservation work. He noted rainfall is partly from fresh water bodies and partly from Gulf and underground sources. The event preceded a wildlife convention at the Herring Hotel with displays and trophies for visitors.
In Paris aunt and uncle of Herschel Grynszpan were sentenced to four months in prison and fined 100 francs for harboring their 17 year old nephew after he was expelled as an undesirable alien. The case followed the assassination of Ernst Vom Rath sparking Nazi anger toward Jews.
The London News Chronicle reports Germany quietly mobilizing 110,000 troops. The claim lacks confirmation and links to Polish Hungarian claims on Ruthenia, with Germany opposing moves to seize Ruthenia to secure a common border.
Mr Collman predicts continued fair weather with moderate temperatures. He notes the lowest temperature last night was 27 degrees and现 forecasts a low between 27 and 30 degrees tonight. Russell Stationery Company remains the place for business supplies.
Los Angeles jury convict ed mother Lillian Volstad of manslaughter for refusing medical treatment to her 9 year old son Francis until it was too late. The judge found insufficient proof that Rev Wilbur Alvis advised the course, though he called him a religious racketeer.
Public Works Administration hearing outlined a $226000 grant and $275000 loan to the Texas Institute of Natural Resources to develop resources between the Red River and the Rio Grande. Judge Spellman urged action, citing county and industry support and a 30 year loan repayment plan.
Police found marijuana seed hidden in a secret drawer under a table in a Mexican colony residence in Amarillo. A pistol was also found and the occupant cited the law against possession. The homeowner said a brother found the items. Neely Greenhill Agey for Insurance.
A tip on poisoned chickens stolen from T. Hewett farm 12 miles north of Borger won first prize in the News Tip contest. Second prize went to Mrs. W. E. Scott for her tip on a child run over at Eighth Avenue and Buchanon Street. Third prize awarded to J. L. Adams for the respirator-usage tip in a vain attempt to save a fireman’s child.
Commissioners will open bids at 9 o clock on December 8 in the county commissioners courtroom for construction of the nurses home as part of a major enlargement at the Northwest Texas Hospital.
Evans Just, secretary of the Tri State Zinc and Lead Ore Producers Association, said the new Canada trade agreement will cost about 4000 mining jobs in the Joplin area.
In Vatican City on November 29 Pope Pius completed a quiet night and participated in two morning religious exercises, each lasting about thirty minutes. The events reflect his routine as the church observes the day with prayer and devotion.
The Commissioners Court adopted the county’s 1939 budget totaling 550 566 75 dollars. A public hearing drew no taxpayers or protests. Revenue from tax sources rises to 511 671 dollars from 400 622 last year, with assessed valuation at 33 310 540 dollars, up from 31 889 850.
In Cluj a liberal former minister Dr Francis Stefanescu-Goanga was shot in the street as troops guarded the city after an assassination attempt. A detective with him was killed. The government also rounded up former Iron Guard members amid anti Jewish outbreaks in Timishoara Cernautai and Cluj.
Federal and state conciliators reconvened with company and CTO officials as progress was reported in a third meeting to settle the strike that halted trading at the world’s largest stockyards after livestock handlers affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations walked out on November 21 alleging bad faith bargaining by the Union Stock Yards and Transit Company.
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. New Mexico also sees fair nights with a warmer trend in the south and east. extremes reach a high of 55 and a low of 27 degrees.
Plans to stage a post season football game between Amarillo and Wichita Falls high schools were called off at noon. Amarillo superintendent C. M. Rogers cited objections from merchants and fans as the reason. Coaches Lynch and Jeffries had announced both teams were ready for the game prior to the cancellation.
Theater-goers arrive by bus from Panhandle points for You Can t Take It With You at the Paramount in Amarillo. Miss Ruth Pride of Texas Tech says two chartered buses were arranged for the trip.
Carnegie Tech of Pittsburgh accepted an invitation to the New Orleans Sugar Bowl on January 2 1939 with Texas Christian University reportedly set as the opponent Officials planned to confirm the pairing at noon in New Orleans TCUs athletic council approved the invitation. Oklahoma's undefeated Sooners tentatively accepted an Orange Bowl bid for New Year’s Day in Miami Florida coach Tom Stidham said the opponent would be announced after Saturday’s game prior to closing an unbeaten season.
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