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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
4
The city and a chamber of commerce committee push exchanging the municipal site for English Field to secure federal aid for airport improvements. English Field is praised as superior and essential to Amarillo's future air growth as a major center.
Alaska gains attention as farmers migrate to Kenai and Tanana areas while the Matanuska colony expands. 158 families and 410 people with 46 births since relocation. Vegetables and dairy begin marketing, local offices report rising inquiries from veterans and other would be settlers. Alaska veterans predict Kenai can host 100000, implying broader opportunity.
Washington observers mark Landon’s Buffalo tax shift and Chautauqua education stance as central moments. He targeted urban Roman Catholics with parochial school pleas while portraying himself as liberal on education and opposing New Deal taxes. Democrats criticize the budget plan as flawed yet acknowledge its political impact.
Carol Torrance starts work at Blake Thornton's Atlanta advertising agency writing copy though new to the craft. She finds friendships, a stylish apartment, and social tension involving Blake and his wife Irma. Cornelia, a wealthy friend, pushes social plans while Irma seeks youth at Rockbrook among a club of older women.
The article recalls the Alcazar fortress in Toledo facing renewed attack during the Spanish civil war and notes Toledo’s ancient fame as the home of El Greco and Cervantes. It cites Toledo’s population collapse from over 200000 to about 6000 and its nickname Rome of Spain. A 1931 Spanish stamp depicts the Alcantara Bridge. The piece also mentions social scenes including card play and a note about Blake’s strained reunion with his wife tomorrow.
Courthouse records list transfers of parcels in Humble Madden and Mirr or blocks with prices from 1 to 9 500 dollars. Vehicle registrations include Townes Funk G M A C Olds and several Dodges and Chevrolets in Corsicana Wichita Falls and Hill County. Marriage licenses issued to Freeman Gray and Bailey Bradstreet with Rober Hill and Gladys Hines noted.
Mrs Will Benton of Amarillo and Drury Phillips of Huntsville led Texas Legion events at the convention. Phillips was named commander while Benton was elected Auxiliary head for the first time in the organization's history.
New York is described as an emerging air cooled playground for the summer. Modern refrigeration keeps restaurants cooler than coastal breezes and deluxe apartments fill with cooling systems. The piece shares Broadway anecdotes on performers, socialites, and a note about the Essex House neighbor occupancy.
Wade H. Costley Jr. of Wichita Falls and two companions were injured when a speeding car returning from a dance struck a tree. Buster Carey and Joe Craig Moore, both from Wichita Falls, were critical, with Costley dead. The crash raised 1936 fatalities to seven. Officers elected by acclamation. San Angelo chosen as next convention site.
Nanny Meadow Mouse builds a nest in a hollow post near the Green Pasture but discovers Jimmy Skunk living nearby. He sniffs and probes, forcing her to hide and fear for safety. She contemplates moving as the uneasy coexistence upsets her with each return visit.
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