13 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
1
The House rejected Senate amendments to the $18 million emergency public works bill and planned to push its own $130 million drought relief bill on Monday. Debate centered on funding, unemployment controls, and presidential authority over allocations, with action not expected until next week.
A brief weather notice lists conditions for Mie and adjacent regions with forecasts of rain or sun and expected temperatures for the day. Local authority issue and regional alerts are not specified in the readable text.
Dec 12 report from Lubbock notes rumors of growing opposition to the Texas & Pacific route with Amario’s group slated to speak. Citizens from Vers to Big Sing attend a Saturday hearing to challenge the 353 mile line, with witnesses and testimony planned as the Commerce Commission weighs the case.
Corsicana December 12 The San fier team Sandies were delayed four hours on the way to a state semifinal in Corsicana after their bus driver went the wrong way. Coach Blair Cherry said the players remained tired but otherwise in good shape and would practice Saturday morning.
Fatally wounded man Colguit Davis and an Indian driver escaped in an automobile near Amarillo on Thursday. Investigators report two brothers from Oklahoma involved, with charges pending as the Amarillo and Oklahoma regions react to the violence.
Paris Dec 12 President Doumergue used dissolution powers amid a six party crisis to push for a new cabinet led by Senator Theodore Pesce Jesus. Deputies, aiming to avoid elections, hinted at taking definite measures if a ministry formed swiftly. The atmosphere suggested possible new cabinet negotiations and continued political maneuvering.
News from Madrid reports rebels marching toward Huesca with royal forces preparing for battle. Major Ramon Franco is named among leaders amid a northern uprising feared to trigger large skirmishes along the Pyrenees frontier. Censorship halts reliable details as troops rush to the area and planes are deployed to the border.
Bert Smith found guilty of receiving and concealing stolen money from a bank robbery in Bement. Jury in Potter County Criminal District Court recommended three years in the penitentiary. Smith testified he had nothing to do with the plan or the robbery and denied receiving the money. The case, taken to higher courts, featured testimony about fear and a confession under pressure, with money found under Smith’s house cited as strong state proof. Smith contends he was not connected beyond a prior, acquitted trial.
Courthouse project costs about 400 000 dollars with plans to draw up a single comprehensive contract to cover construction by Lambie and Company for 901 46. Subcontracts will be let by the general contractor. Terra cotta facing and selected steel casement windows are among details.
Immense crowd gathers as Einstein lands in New York amid fascination with relativity theory. The article notes reporters, photographers, and a sense of anticipation before his travel continues to the West Coast via Panama Canal, with the text and bans referenced in transit.
Shamrock native Stoward King aged year old son of Mr and Mrs Glenn King was crushed to death Friday afternoon when a tractor toppled on him in the residence section. Jasper Burcharm a city road grader driver could not see the child and is held blame. the boy is survived by his parents and eight siblings.
In Shamrock near toe Meme Shamrock a 2 year old boy Wheelerwood Reid was fatally injured when a shotgun discharged while he reached for a spade three miles northeast of town. He died at 2 pm after being taken to the hospital. He is survived by his parents six brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements not yet made. In San Antonio Juda Duval West imposed nine years total imprisonment on A V Campbell former cashier of the National Bank of Commerce for embesdlement misapplication and false entry.
Opportunity for Amarillo and Panhandle readers to purchase A D Payne diary and other writings in Detapction The Strange Cave of Arb. Paynes. Estate offers through The News and Globe with limited stock and a special price of 50 or 60 cents. Books are expected to sell out quickly and may be unavailable after this Friday.
Panhandle oil leases not tied to pipelines will gain outlets through a procation action by the Procation Aditory Committee in Fort Worth. Production dropped to 40,000 barrels daily. three companies Oil and Refining, Tes Company, and Toronto Pipe will accept oil from previously cut wells as rotation allows. Umpire HJ Corcoran, Amarillo, says pipelines may not buy now and plans to allocate physically in Pampa next week. The plan may take weeks. operators may need to build costly connections themselves if pipelines refuse.
A man identified as D.1. Davis of Amarillo faces warrants in Borger and Ardmore for two murders tied to a running gun battle. Peace officers in Borger now carry machine guns as officials vow to curb violence amid unfavorable publicity and ongoing investigations.
Late Friday in Wichita Kansas a man died after a fatal wounding in a shooting. Two other men are believed to be involved, including Colquit Davis, brother of DI Davie, with authorities seeking them. The incident links to a murder in Brazil and multiple robberies, with police in Amarillo and Oklahoma pursuing suspects. A deputy sheriff reported the shooting and a Curtis exchange with police followed the incident.
The notice highlights Christmas shopping ideas in the Want Ads. It points readers to the radio classification under Class fed and new headings. It mentions Ama- Fillo deniers and reliable advertisers offering new and used radios. It hints at practical Christmas suggestions and Christmas gifts.
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