19 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1932
Page
1
Residents of Pledge Plains discuss a state hatchery project as officials and visitors from downstate tour the area. John Snider reports on local reactions, planned site details, and potential economic impact for the community.
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission met in Amarillo and approved moving 12 white tail deer from Kerrville to Palo Duro Canyon east of Canyon. W. J. Tucker will arrange trucking if landowners agree to protect them. Gus Schreiner backed the plan and urged swift reintroduction.
A political figure rejects accusations of deluding the poor while defending policy aims. In remarks to supporters, he says the plan helps low income residents, noting his administration’s reference to aid programs and criticisms from opponents. He emphasizes practical benefits and appeals for trust amid controversy.
Governor Roosevelt in St Paul enlarges two week old declaration defending a broad policy to aid all economic layers. He argues for boosting consumption and employment, including farmers and small businesses, to drive factory activity and wages. The speech ends with a rebuke to Smith and notes continued discussion on page 11.
J R Bertrand a 16 year old White Deer junior was named state winner in the Smith Hughes judging contests at College Station for 1930 31 judging on income prizes farming investment leadership and scholarship Odelle Neville Abilene placed first in Central Texas LeRoy Candrey Mount Vernon East Texas and Wesley Carroll Dilley South Texas also placed among district winners
Richard Whitney president of the New York Stock Exchange says the market would have closed after England left the gold standard if short selling had not been forbidden temporarily. The remark was made in Washington on April 18 as the crisis influenced trading.
Roswell deputy sheriff James Williamson, 72, was shot and likely fatally wounded while attempting to arrest two of three men suspected in a Kemp Lumber robbery near Elida. Williamson, based in Hagerman, had arranged aid from merchant J. R. Spence before the getaway car reached Artesia. Tannat pulled a pistol. Spence wrestled the weapon and was then threatened as Jonas produced another gun.
U S consul reports all Americans removed from hinterland beyond Amoy after clashes last week. Thousands of Chinese refugees stream into Peiping as authorities guard against armed Communists. Chinese forces at Changchow identified as Sun Liang Cheng forces sent from Shanting to combat red elements.
Prosecutor challenges Lieut Massie's account of Joseph Kahahawai killing as Massie testifies he wandered in a trance at the Fortescue home. He recalls Jones and Lord present, with Mrs Fortescue watching as Kahahawai died, and describes clothing being torn from the victim.
Late afternoon showers swept Amarillo and scattered Panhandle points with rain totals from good showers to a quarter inch. The U S Weather Bureau forecast partly cloudy conditions and a cooler night with possible frost in exposed areas. Rail lines in the North Plains logged varying moisture while Santa Fe and Denver reported showers, Rock Island offered no late report, and Union Bus noted showers without major road impacts.
In Geneva on April 18 Secretary of State Stimson, ill with a cold, stays in his villa while the disarmament conference debates a staged armament reduction plan. Delegations from Spain Belgium Switzerland Czechoslovakia Denmark Norway Estonia and Uruguay back by France Poland Britain Japan and Italy support the proposal. Maxim Litvinov proposes a substantial first stage. the idea goes to the drafting committee.
Amarillo and vicinity expect a partly cloudy Tuesday with light air. West Texas fair Tuesday with little temperature change. New Mexico sees fair weather Tuesday with similar temperatures. Hourly readings show daytime highs in the 60s and 70s, overnight lows around the 50s, with 0 precipitation reported in the last 24 hours.
Three pickets attempted to scale barricades at the Somers mine road in Cadiz. National guardsmen opened fire after warnings, wounding Elmer Trionfi 20 of Piney Fork and Louis Porter of Bellaire in the leg, while a third man was shot in the heel.
The Senate today passed without debate the Jones resolution to create a joint commission to investigate the coordination and economical administration of the executive departments.
Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association opened its 23rd annual convention with Harry G. Davis of Chicago calling for expanded consumer credit to boost buying power and prosperity. The crowd set a record for attendance at the opening session, with a banquet planned that evening in the Crystal Ballroom.
In Tyler at noon E O Tate shot his sister in law dead in a dry goods store and then shot himself twice in the head. Witnesses described the double shooting and said Tate is not expected to live.
An enraged bull severely injured F. M. Lockett, 75, on a ranch near Roscoe. The animal had been dehorned, probably saving Lockett's life.
Secretary of the Treasury submitted a billion dollar tax program to the Senate, dropping gas and electricity taxes and proposing a three fourths of a cent per gallon Federal gasoline tax. The plan, described as Senator Harrison's, follows the House revenue bill and contrasts with Mills previous proposals.
Senator Harris of Georgia died at age 64 after weeks of illness. The Senate adjourned in respect, with leaders from both parties praising his long public service. Governor Russell prepared to fill the vacancy by appointment until the November election. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
In Wood, Kansas, April 18, Governor Harry H. Woodring orders a personal inquiry into the mob that hanged Richard Read, accused kidnapper of a Selden schoolgirl. A coroner's jury returns identity as unknown, amid a crowd of about 200 armed men. The act marks Kansas' first lynching since 1920.
William E Pussy Foot Johnson backs a constitutional refer endum on liquor when demanded by the people in the proper form. In New York Walter Winchell is seriously ill at his home with overwork and a nervous collapse. doctors warn against work for a month.
Judge Hal C. Randolph associate justice of the court of civil appeals was rushed to St. Anthony's Hospital late yesterday in serious condition. At midnight attendants reported a severe bronchitis attack.
R. E. Lee, 69, sought since Saturday on a murder charge for the slaying of Mrs. Beulah McGiboney, 47, and wounding her husband W. C. McGiboney, 55, at Alta Vista, was arrested near Crosby by Sheriff Binford and two deputies after a fruitless Bra zoria County search.
Fifty three contract bridge teams launch a title contest sponsored by the Junior Welfare League. First round tonight and tomorrow will decide pairings with byes given to dark horse teams. Final rounds set for Elks Club late next week under general contract rules with Lorin Roach as referee and H K Stanfield as umpire.
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