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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
10
The Amarillo Globe News listing provides publishing staff names, editor and manager, the paper’s association with the Associated Press, and mailing and subscription details for Amarillo Texas including rates and frequencies.
The editorial urges the police traffic squad to educate drivers on West Sixth Street now a full width street. It notes high traffic, slow trucks clogging progress, and many drivers seeking to pass on the left or right, calling for better regulation to improve the use of the street.
The Tri-State fair posted only a nominal loss amid adverse weather reducing attendance. Management deserves credit for near break even, and Amarillo should push for greater backing to elevate the fair, stressing regional agricultural development and growth of the city.
An editorial argues Amarillo should lure a Methodist college to the city or, failing that, establish a junior college to retain and attract graduates. It notes 44 percent of the 1927 high school class go to college and suggests regional demand from the Panhandle and Plains.
The article argues that society must assume responsibility for fire safety. It rejects blaming a vague carelessness figure and calls for personal habit changes and safer design to prevent disasters. It urges citizens to live fire prevention daily and strengthen structures against fires.
German astronomers announce two comets will near Earth in October and November. The Schaumsse, nineteen times the Earth’s size, will be visible before dawn and cross the Lion in days. Enke appears in November. No danger is expected from either, with Schaumsse traced to a fragment of a larger comet last seen in 1879.
Vienna reports Princess Trene, 23, sister of former King George of Greece, will marry Prince Christian Schaumbourg Lippe of Denmark after rejecting Bulgaria's queen prospects. She had been linked to King Boris but rejected Balkan royal ties due to Carol of Roumania's desertion. In New York, Elinor Glyn urged men to accept no nonsense from wives, saying a wife who endures a thrashing for meanness loves her husband more.
An ancient line describes a body named Schaumaase that split after grazing Jupiter. One fragment drifted near the planet while the rest dispersed, illustrating a dramatic celestial breakup in early astronomical records.
Philo Vance questions Mrs. Platz about a young singer Miss St Clair and a blue jewelry box. He deduces the suspect’s height from a crime scene line up and notes cigarette stubs and tea clues while challenging Markham on psychology versus fact in the Benson murder inquiry.
Tourists propose names for ridges spurs and trails on Mount Katahdin as officials in Augusta Maine review proposals. Governor Ralph O Brewster has shown interest in developing the Katahdin region and letters from visitors offer naming ideas.
Peter Rabbit frets over Mrs Peter's absence in the Old Briar patch while Tommy Tit the Chickadee teases him with a rumor about a new rabbit in the Briar patch. The tale hints at Peter's concern and curiosity as he watches for news.
In a tense scene Markham and Vance argue over suspect lists and clues. Vance touts philosophy to justify excluding Miss St Clair, while Markham weighs truth, justice, and the possibility of hidden facts as the conversation ends with tentative concession and anticipation of more to come.
Three old Scotchmen, close friends, share a sociable silence with pipes and refilled glasses. The quiet evening ends when Sandy notices Mac Tavish’s strange look and learns Mu is dead, discovered around eleven after nine.
The piece notes Vienna to honor the postcard inventor with a monument and hints at possible inscription. It also mentions Mayor Thompson proposing Soldiers Field for the Democratic convention and comments on fashion, sport, and the era's trends with light sarcasm.
Berlin reports the Transradio Company has opened direct wireless service between Germany and Manila for commercial use. Ordinary messages cost about 77 cents per word with options for ordinary urgent half rate and press radiograms available at German post offices and telegraph offices. Ontario is producing more gold than ever.
American Federation of Labor denounces attempts to block the government’s foreign policy in Latin America and China and endorses the Monroe doctrine. The convention approves a policy honoring national laws and calls for prudent steps to prevent foreign entanglements.
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