17 Oct 1935
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
1
Treasury reports revenues through October 15 total $1.120 billion vs $1.121 billion last year, obscuring a hoped $670 million rise for the 1936 year and prompting talk of new levies if court actions hamper processing taxes.
Gordon Griffin of the Railroad Commission announced at a monthly hearing that East Texas field potential production fell about 25 percent in 18 months. Tests on 43 key wells show potential output at 10,000,000 barrels per hour versus 14,000,000 barrels per hour earlier.
A Tajikistan quake in the Tavildara district killed 112 and injured 407, the Stalinabad dispatch reported. Airplanes carry food and clothing as a government commission plans village homes for affected mountain families after a second quake in a week.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with Friday generally fair in Amarillo and West Texas. New Mexico expects fair to Friday with colder tonight and frost in the north portion. Temperature extremes 48 to 51. Precipitation last 24 hours 0.44 inch. p Taint and Glass, John Maynard Lbr. Co.
Arthur Brisbane comments on European tensions noting Lavals no war stance and British diplomacy. The piece reflects cautious optimism on a short war horizon with Washington’s belief of a sixty day conclusion. The Italian government is referenced as sending signals as the controversy unfolds.
The American Federation of Labor voted to oppose participation in next year’s Olympic Games and denounced the American Liberty League as unethical. It backed codes for maximum hours and minimum wages and said Liberty League lawyers violated the Wagner Act.
A Texas House State Affairs sub committee reported favorably a Morrison introduced taxless pension bill. It would provide up to 15 monthly dollars for seniors 65 and older based on need with an estimated yearly cost of 9 million dollars. About 65 000 potential beneficiaries may qualify.
Reports from Nogales and Agua Prieta say residents fled to Arizona as fear of an imminent rebel assault grew. Commandante Louis Margailan claimed a roving band of rebels could attack soon near the Naco road. Unconfirmed reports claimed seven border patrolmen were slain.
A jury was completed in the 84th District Court to try Arthur Huey Hutchinson County tax assessor collector and Borger political leader on a charge of embezzling 8383 in county funds. The state will call County Clerk Russell Brown to establish Huey’s role as assessor collector last March 30 and an audit of Huey’s records will be offered as evidence.
Fire swept the hangar of Air Service Inc at Bellanca Field Newcastle causing extensive damage and threatening Bellanca Aircraft plant. Fire units from Wilmington and nearby communities stopped the blaze from spreading before it could reach other buildings.
The Smithsonian notes weather rhythms repeat in 23 year cycles and early August 1958 will resemble 1935. Meanwhile Globe-News Want Ads report a locally rented vacancy at Sara Apartments for $4 50 weekly with all utilities paid.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen United States minister to Denmark says Danish papers use mostly crime stories and present American life inaccurately and humorously. She made the remarks in Dallas noting Danish press coverage.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Herring Hotel honored Congressman Marvin Jones with a large turnout. Nearly 500 attendees filled the hall as speakers lauded Jones for his service and achievements.
Heavy showers drenched Amarillo and surrounding territory with up to three quarters of an inch moisture. Temperatures dipped to 48 early morning before rising. rainfall spread from Wellington to Shamrock with several towns reporting light to moderate totals. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and cooler nights with further moisture possible.
Reports from Zeila claim Italians attacked in British Somaliland, killing native British subjects and gasping cattle. British consul Lowe urged caution, noting possible plunder by marauders and the need for confirmation within 24 hours from the district commissioner.
Military officials designate a vast 16 mile east Abukir air complex as Britain’s primary Mediterranean defense hub. With about 1200 RAF aircraft, the base shows congestion and expanded quarters for families sent to Cairo, while seaplanes from Greece join 159 land planes for enhanced operations.
London reports cabinet plans tell the public that Italy faces no assured penalties but that economic measures could provoke fighting. Ethiopia’s Haile Selassie resistance is described as fanatical with Italian forces using chlorine gas and dumdum bullets in Ogaden.
An Ethiopian deserter from Haile Selassie’s line, Gugsa Degiac Haile Selassie Gugsa, has been appointed governor by Charles H. Guptill. The report notes his flight to the Italians and his new political role, with World War II era context ongoing.
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