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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1938
Page
6
The piece describes a self-sustaining weather loop starting Sept 2 with moisture cycling through evaporation and rainfall. Mr. Coleman predicts ongoing showers for several days, citing ground moisture and cloud formation. Nearby towns report scattered rain amounts as the cycle continues.
The Henlein party halted study of Czechoslovak proposals after new incidents involving Sudetens. Reports include the death of Alfred Kloll, accused spy, and police threats toward Sudeten deputies Fritz Koellner and Karl May. Germany conducts air overflights prompting frontier disputes. Hitler hails labor corps and pledges defense of the Reich as France strengthens Maginot frontier defenses.
Two masked highwaymen ambushed a mail truck 10 miles north of Taylor at Bull Hollow Arizona and escaped with two payroll pouches. One pouch held 21000 for Southwest Lumber Mills payrolls at McNary and the White River logging camp payroll. The White River amount was not yet known. Driver Ison said the robbers parked across the road to force the stop.
Benny Rosenfeld, an Irish orchestra violinist, felt out of place until his name was changed by order to Winston McGuire in Chicago on September 7. This name change reflects a shifting identity within the local music scene.
Mur ray Meeker, new conductor manager, will present plans for the coming Philhar monic season at a dinner with the orchestra association executive board in the Amarillo Hotel Blue Room. About 125 attend. outline of schedule and a membership drive to start tomorrow will be announced. Meeker, from Holden New York, aims to make the Philharmonic Amarillo's full time work and promises lively concerts.
A brisk buying movement on the New York Stock Exchange pushed leading issues up about 50 cents to around $2 a share in late trading. Buying followed reports boosting hopes for settlement of the Czech German controversy. Steel and motor stocks led gains with Chrysler up over $1 and higher marks for U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors U S Rubber Goodyear and Montgomery Ward.
Moscow reports the removal of Boris Spiridonovich Stomoni kov, vice-commissar of foreign affairs since 1926 and Far East specialist. No reason was given for the dismissal.
Ovita, Hollywood dancer under Monogram Studios contract, arrives in Amarillo for the Tri-State Fair. She will perform with Cavalcade of Hits on September nights in front of the grandstand alongside other Hollywood notables. W Lee O Daniel and his Hillbillys formally open the week. Preparations include New Mexico exhibit and Beutler Brothers rodeo.
Seven teen new navy bombers ordered from San Diego on short notice arrived in Honolulu after a 17 hour 30 minute flight, a record pace for the 2 570 mile route. The quick test aims to gauge efficiency in an emergency.
Indirect reports from Britain suggest signs of a potential end to Spain’s civil war and a possible move to restore the monarchy under Prince Juan de Bourbon-Battenberg, son of exiled King Alfonso. Reports note waning war enthusiasm, possible Franco-royal accommodation, and talk of a limited monarchy via referendum after peace. Prince Juan, 25, would be crowned if chosen.
In Amarillo two students dominate the scene a four year old runaway and a 400 pound senior. Warren Fisk slipped into schools then study hall prompting his mother to fetch him. Gene Latham a Duncan transfer stands six foot three and weighs 400 pounds and jokes about chocolate and fattening foods while noting trousers cost 14 50 a pair.
Paul F. Cooper of Shawnee Oklahoma requested a copy of the anniversary edition after a torn page blew into his yard. The page described included The Ghost Steer of the Pecos and Nobility of the Longhorn features from a Sunday issue. Cooper was sent a replacement copy.
In Reno on September 7 1936 Senator Pat McCarran led Albert Hilliard by over three to one after 215 precincts reported giving McCarran 15485 votes to 4278 Hilliard. Dem candidate E P Carville led Harley A Harmon for the gubernatorial nod with under 50 precincts to report.
In Jaffa Palestine on Sept الأول police with machine guns dispersed Arab rioters who had attacked the police station and city buildings. Four armed men seized 30 rifles and arms at central headquarters while one Arab was killed and four wounded. Residents hid indoors as patrols restored order.
Local showers possible in Amarillo tonight and Thursday afternoon with partly cloudy skies across West Texas. New Mexico remains unsettled tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Temperature extremes show a maximum and a minimum around forecaster estimates with a trace of precipitation about .10 inch.
Wang Chung Hui in Chungking appeals to the United States to stop arming Japan saying open door rights in China are violated. He cites bombed American properties, restricted trade, and puppet measures that hurt foreign interests and U S citizens in occupied zones.
In San Francisco on September 7, several thousand salesgirls and clerks walked out across 35 large department stores, paralyzing the citys famous shopping district and disrupting daily commerce.
In New Haven Connecticut Judge Philip R. Pastore in juvenile court ordered seven boys who turned in false fire alarms to write the false alarm statute section fifty times weekly for six months. Neely Greenhill Agey represents the insurance interest.
A tip about a dog with a grocery store charge account winning first prize in the News Tip contest is reported for Alvin Sinclair of 623 Cleveland Street. Second prize goes to Bennie Honfgentt of 608 Pierce Street for a tip about PWA men meeting with the county commissioners over layoffs. Third prize to Barney Barnabel of Airways Communication Station English Field for a tip about Lee Gehlbach re-fueling en route to the Bendix cross country race.
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