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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1934
Page
2
A writer argues Amarillo’s water causes indigestion and stains teeth. He claims the mineral content makes the water unsafe, urges action, and notes residents’ indifference and business worries about the city’s water system.
The forecast notes a delayed cold wave with frost rain and sleet expected over the Panhandle. It cites a 60 day cycle since fall fogs on August 24 and mentions efforts via the U S Health Service to study mineral content in water to protect children’s teeth, plus local humor and mayoral remarks in Amarillo.
An army of 54 state funded workers began a house to house survey in Amarillo under the Better Housing Program to promote modernization and help property owners secure funds for improvements. Jack Sears heads the canvass for the program, with praise from Chamber of Commerce officials for the workers' high caliber.
Law argued banks have abundant credit while demand is low and urged business leaders to borrow. He said business is likely stronger than sentiment and stressed restoring foreign trade to aid recovery. He claimed many bankers are eager to loan and called on firms to show ability and willingness.
A scene on Polk Street shows a double parked car blocking a curbside shopper and a frustrated bystander rushing to a ball game. The vignette argues citizens must enforce the double parking rule to aid traffic flow and public safety.
Oklahoma bandit Floyd, wounded after a chase near Youngstown, is captured by eight agents and Purvis near a corn crib. He dies en route to a hospital after refusing to name associates and asking about Eddie, while earlier a widow provided him a meal.
A weary man named Floyd seeks refuge near the Ellen Conkle farm after fleeing Beaver Creek Valley. He rapped at the back door and asked for help, while Mrs. Conkle, cleaning a smokehouse, asked what he needed.
In Shreveport Louisiana Atlas cut crude oil price from 1.00 to .60 per barrel while local operators saw no other reductions and expected Atlas to act alone. In Tulsa analysts, aided by Washington signals, believed a larger price drop against the hot market had been stopped.
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Burl, a youth, ran into the street and was struck by a southbound car that swerved and left the scene. The body lay in weeds along the road. witnesses noted the car was on the wrong side at impact. Survived by parents and three younger siblings. body at Griggs Funeral Chapel.
Delegates from Texas Panhandle cite the need for the region in the state centennial celebration. Amarillo and Canyon Chambers of Commerce, the Pampa Board of City Development, and the Panhandle Centennial Committee are represented. Notable attendees include George Briggs and T. E. Johnson of the Globe-News.
Amarillo resident Pottinger built holdings and bred horses including Amarillo Girl noted as Texas fastest. He served in sheriff offices during 1890 94 and again for four years, later elected justice of the peace. He died at 70 after months of illness. survivors include widow Bettie and four children. Funeral Thursday at Blackburn Shaw Chapel with burial Llano Cemetery.
A demented black man assaulted two women with a knife point before fleeing into darkness. Police pursued across the north side and through an alley, but the suspect vanished each time. Five squad cars and county officers scoured the area as authorities feared a possible attempt to catch a freight train out of town.
The Piccards have lingered at the airport since 4 for a sub zero ascent in a balloon. Mrs Piccard wears a gray knicker suit and three quarter coat, qualifying for a unique women's balloonists license. They carry scientific instruments and a turtle mascot Fleur de Lys. Descent planned near Eastern Pennsylvania with two way radio contact. Gassett of Ford Motor Co heads to Toledo to track signals and follow on the ground.
The October 23 issue cites an economist denying market inflation while the next day saw a record 12,894,600 shares traded. Prices tumbled as banks, stock pools, and large leaders failed to stem losses, with the decline lasting until November 13 and leaving the era of the new market uncertain.
British army and navy fliers average 176.5 mph and 160 mph for total elapsed time in a De Havilland Comet with a Gipsy VI motor. Both men were exhausted yet smiled as supporters lifted them from the aircraft. Temporary deafness kept them from cheers, and they were guided to a hangar for nourishment before a parade return to the Flemington finish line.
Hogs 4 500 uneven opening slow. 180 Ibs up to 16 lower. top 5.60 on 210 280 Ibs. Cattle 7 000. calves 1 500. drouth cattle 2 006. killing classes steady. fed steers 7 75. heifers 5 00 7 50. cows 4 00. Sheep 6 000. lambs active price 6 25 down. yearling wethers 4 00 5 40. ewes 1 50 2 25.
Fragmentary OCR shows Packard Motor and J C Penney references with scattered numbers and locations in Pennsylvania. The legibility is too low to confirm a full event, date, or clear action beyond noting corporate names and a postal route marker.
J Edgar Hoover labels John Dillinger a crazy killer and vows action after the slaying of special agent W Carter Baum in Wisconsin. Hoover pledges pursuit as Dillinger and his mob escape from a country inn during a dramatic escape.
The race saw Colonel Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn reach Port Darwin after crossing the Timor Sea, delaying at Darwin before resuming to Charleville in third place. The trek proved a brutal test, cutting the record to Australia by more than two thirds as reporters chased updates.
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