Outstanding U.S. Women Named to Lead Lists
Mrs. Roosevelt is placed at the head of the list of outstanding U S women chosen by Carrie Chapman Catt. The announcement highlights prominent women for national leadership roles and public service.
10 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1935
Page
1
Mrs. Roosevelt is placed at the head of the list of outstanding U S women chosen by Carrie Chapman Catt. The announcement highlights prominent women for national leadership roles and public service.
President Roosevelt and the American Farm Bureau Federation endorsed the New Deal agricultural program at the 17th annual convention. Edward A. O'Neal, its president, hailed the policy pledges amid cheers from about 19 000 attendees. The event positioned Roosevelt for farm support in the 1936 campaign. He then headed to South Bend with Postmaster General James A. Farley, emphasizing religious liberty as a guiding principle.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt named the ten most outstanding women of 1935 with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt leading for the third time. Other honorees include Dr. Florence Sabin, anatomist, and several notable figures in science, public service, and reform.
Forecast calls for fair skies and colder conditions in Amarillo and surrounding West Texas Tuesday, with especially sharp cooling in the northern portion. New Mexico expected to remain fair with little temperature change. Temperature observations from yesterday show highs near 90 in some areas and lows around 49.
In Washington the Supreme Court heard the New Deal defend the Agricultural Adjustment Act as justices asked pointed questions. Solicitor General Reed argued processing taxes fund crop reduction benefits and involve revenue, not unconstitutional delegation. Justice Sutherland pressed on congressional authority as Hoosac Mills fights the tax.
An aerial expedition seeking missing Antarctic explorer Lincoln Ellsworth ended in a crash near Atlanta. Pilot Russell K Thaw and mechanic William Henry Klenke Jr of New York escaped injury. The State Department said Roosevelt is concerned and plans a relief mission.
J W Bus ter Stokes a well known rancher died instantly from a gunshot wound at his Memphis home. A .38 pistol lay beside him and his wife said it was missing from its drawer. He was shot through the right temple and had been despondent due to ill health. Surviving besides his widow are a daughter Mrs Clyde Milam.
Two persons, Mr and Mrs Guy Slaughter prominent young farmers from the Webb ranch southwest of Mobeetie, were killed when their car was struck by a Santa Fe motorcar at a grade crossing five miles west of Mobeetie around 8 30 this morning. The car window was blamed for the tragedy and funeral plans for the couple were not yet set.
Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s bid to avoid the electric chair narrows as the Supreme Court denies a review of his Lindbergh kidnapping murder conviction. His defense signals possible new-trial efforts if fresh evidence emerges, while clemency remains the other avenue.
County Attorney Holly Anderson announced four persons were taken into custody in a raid on the office of race bookmaker George Hurford in Tulsa. Deputized cash, bookmaking paraphernalia, and $3,280 were seized as state operatives seized papers including two telegrams from M. J. McNulty Jr. and addressed to C. F. Burke.
Hospital officials announced that Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior has developed bronchial pneumonia in the lower left lung. His condition is described as serious.
M J Dwyer district president of the International Longshoremen's Association said union strikers likely will be back at work on docks at Texas ports and Lake Charles La tomorrow handling only ships of a number of foreign lines which have agreed to enter into a contract. Dwyer's announcement that union dockhands idle since Oct 11 would resume work on a limited scale followed a lengthy meeting of organization officials.
Nearly 400 attendees gathered at the Herring Hotel crystal ball room to honor Dr R Thomsen on the silver anniversary of his pastorate at Central Presbyterian Church. James O Gulekie announced a $1500 gift to Dr and Mrs Thomsen as thanks for their service. Dr Thomsen expressed appreciation as speakers shared sentiments.
In Rome Premier Mussolini told the Senate Italy will defend its interests but gave no detail on a new Anglo French peace proposal. French officials expect two days to decide if peace replaces war in Africa while Britain’s cabinet met in emergency session. The League of Nations council meeting was convened to consider any peace plan.
Washington December 9 The industrial council plan grows from a business labor meeting convened by George L. Berry. Seventeen industry groups agreed to send representatives but major sectors including iron and steel autos textiles and furniture did not. Berry labeled obstructionists who tried to mimic Communist tactics and disrupt the gathering during a raucous opening.
Five jurors chosen to decide guilt in the Herman Wachtendorf murder case in the 47th District Court. The defendant, a 32 year old nightclub operator, is charged with the shooting death of R. W. Graves at his East Tenth Avenue club on September 18. Veniremen were questioned amid indications the death penalty could be sought.
Milicent Rogers de Peralta Ramos filed a cross complaint for divorce against Arturo de Peralta Ramos in Reno. She answered his cruelty charge with a counter claim of cruelty.
The Philippine Clipper departed Alameda at 3 17 P M for Honolulu as the second trans Pacific airmail leg to Manila. The sister ship of the China Clipper carried about 15 000 otters for the Hawaiian Islands Guam and the Philippines. Schedule lists arrival in Honolulu tomorrow morning.
The Tarrant County grand jury no billed five men charged with maintaining a gambling house after a Texas Rangers raid on Top O' Hill Terrace on the Dallas Pike November 6. The case was reopened at the request of L. G. Phares who sent an undercover man to present new testimony.
Warsaw Poland resident Jan Drokovitch woke to a crash in his barn and found an oil well bursting through the floor and roof. He sold the well for a fortune in Polish money, becoming a millionaire. An accompanying want ad from The Globe News advertises a three room efficiency for rent at 992 Madison, with bills paid.
London reports Japan demands parity in naval strength as the five power conference begins at Locarno room British Foreign Office. Admiral Osami Nagano leads Japan’s delegation while other powers show tentative support for a 20 percent cut in world navies. Continued on page 11.
Hollywood California December 9: Carmelita Geraghty screen actress and wife of Carey Wilson told police she fell in the bathroom of her Bel Air home today sustaining a deep gash in her forehead. Police had theorized a robber slugging incident after she was found unconscious.
National U S Highway 66 Association designates the Chicago Los Angeles route as the Will Rogers Highway in honor of the late author and philanthropist Will Rogers. The Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce secured family approval and the Rogers telegram thanked the group. Bartlett reelected president M Bartlett of Miami, Okla. and M l Woodard Gallup N M elected vice president. Permanent HQs to be in Amarillo.
In Borger, 18 month old William Sigfried Teegerstorm, son of Harold Teegerstorm and wife, was found dead in his crib at 3 30 pm with rubber sheeting over his face. Neighbors and the mother did not hear distress, and resuscitation attempts failed. The father, Harold Teegerstorm, is superintendent of the United Sanford Carbon plant nearby.
Houston reports its worst flood in years with property losses estimated over 2 million. A boy, Ollie Wilson, 15, reportedly drowned near the Milam Street bridge as the bayou surged through the business district. Arnold Holub, 26, of Bay City, drowned in the West Bernard River while attempting to cross a swollen crossing.
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