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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
2
A writer predicts a warm mild winter for the Panhandle with possible light snow and early springlike weather through March and April. He notes wildlife behavior suggesting a hard winter is unlikely and urges increased beef consumption for nourishment. He lampoons fad diets and jokes about diet trends and family quirks.
Amarillo announces G. A. Bert McCullough, a statistical clerk in the car accountant's offices, as Acting Car Accountant. J. D. Sweeney, longtime Santa Fe official in Amarillo and Texas lines, retires at his request due to ill health, turning 80 on November 23. Changes effective September 1.
Clashes between students and police continued in Buenos Aires as a student demonstration demanding the resignation of President Irigoyen turned deadly. One student was killed, a police officer seriously injured, and several others wounded amid street skirmishes and protests.
United Press report from Sandusky details a raid on a bootleg still where Deputy Herbert Coryell was killed and Buck Bryant aged 18 wounded as officers entered a house with another suspect believed wounded. the still was seized and Bryant later arrested.
Mrs. P. F. Yeeham reports finding a light coat on August Saturday night in front of her house at 402 Tennessee Street and asks the owner to call. Miss Billie Dever of J. J. Case Company at 107 North Polk Street found a ladies white glove on Polk Street and seeks its rightful owner.
Supt W A McIntosh presents Amarillo school facilities while President Walton, a Southwest educational leader, is highlighted. Final banquet plans set for Friday with Mayor Thompson welcoming guests. Ex students and "fish" expected, a separate Herring Hotel banquet precedes at 6, then Hillcrest Club dance at 9 with Joe Norman’s orchestra.
A Texas Women’s Democratic Association meeting will be held in Galveston next Monday, the day before the state convention opens. Dallas president Mrs Larry Mills announced there will be no officer elections, and copies of the association constitution and by laws will be presented.
A reader pays for the Globe or News and pens a long letter on life honesty and marriage. He cites Payne bombing public life, reflects on aging ranch life, faithfulness, and a fifty year marriage with weathered wisdom about happiness and stubborn pride.
The Paris to New York to Dallas nonstop flight crew guided by Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte arrived in Dallas after a long journey from Paris. They rested in Dallas then prepared for a New York leg while accepting a $25,000 prize from Col. William Easterwood.
Louisville prepared a hasty welcome for Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte as they planned an overnight stay on their Dallas to New York return trip. Mayor Harrison met with the aviation committee to arrange entertainment and reception in the Falls City.
A committee led by Charles Hayden plans a United States good will tour for French transatlantic fliers Captain Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte returning from Dallas. Ambassador Morrow joins, with Lindbergh as a possible member. The tour has U.S. government approval, with the French embassy coordinating permissions. The itinerary may cover the Midwest and Pacific coast regions.
Revelations about Auburn prison riot show moonshine production by inmates and guards allegedly profiting from their troubles. The piece notes broader issues from Prohibition to governance of drink, alongside Kemal Pasha’s Persia actions and looming drought impacts on prices.
The Panhandle Auto Club lists road statuses from Amarillo to multiple destinations including Fort Worth Wichita Falls and Roswell. Routes such as U S 66 370 366 5 66 60 885 and US 385 are described as good roads with paved sections noted on Oilfield Highway.
News reports describe a Caribbean hurricane impacting San Juan and Santo Domingo with the US and allied efforts coordinating medical aid and rations. The Roosevelt administration mobilizes committees to distribute supplies and organize transport to affected areas while weather officials assess damage and forecast minimal impact on Florida if any.
Market notes show steady livestock prices with steady steer and cow values. Steers 900-1500 lbs bring about 9.00 to 12.00 per cwt, heifers 1500-850 lbs around 11.50, cows 5.25 to 7.78, stockers 6.00 to 6.50, milkfed midrange. Sheep 2,000 head limited, natives top at 7.75, lambs down to 7.50-8.10, ewes 5.0 to 6.25. Sows 2.75.
Fragments reflect aging loneliness and desire to be remembered, paired with Chicago livestock market items and New York stock movements. The page combines verses on aging with cattle hogs and market updates from Chicago Fort Worth and East St. Louis, plus cotton and grain chatter.
The diary of Salomon August Andrée remains secret but notes the balloon descended at 12 30 p m on July 13 1897, 46 hours after departure from Dani's Island Spitzbergen. A carrier pigeon carried a hopeful message earlier that day as the party drifted northward 145 miles north and 46 miles east of the start.
Dallas dispatch reports Rex Brooks a one armed rent car driver died after falling from a sixth floor hotel room during a fight. Several suspects, including three women, were detained for investigation as detectives found blood in the room and a scene of disorder. J W Snecker aged 44 and James H Womble aged 42 were taken to a hospital for treatment.
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