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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1933

Page

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Driver Blinded by Sun in Auto Truck Crash

One dead and many injured when a CWA truck collided with a delivery car near Forest Hill School. Esteban Hidalgo died of head and internal injuries while FE A Hare remained unconscious with a crushed shoulder and neck injuries. Several others were listed with varying injuries. nine hospitalized at St. Anthony's. Continued on Page 10 Col. 3.

CWA Forest Hill School J. W. Oakley Johnson Street Lile Bunch Arthur Street Canyon Hill Esteban Steve” Hidalgo Yesterdayee Hidalgo St. Anthony's Hospital FE. A. Hare Ong Street H. H. Miller Northwest First Avenue J. D. Donley North Houston Street C. M. Landers North Johnson Street M. E. Campbell Pierce St James Pagett North Adams Street South Johnson Street Ernest Mason W. H. Savage North Polk Street Louis Tupin North Tyler Street G. F. Robertson North Taylor Street F. L. Blair Horace Castleberry East Fourteenth Avenue George W. Myers North Pierce Street T. A. Belcher North Jackson Street

Eastland County towns vote beer legalization

Eastland towns Eastland Ranger and Cisco voted to legalize beer. Eastland 170 for 119 against Ranger 184 for 39 against Cisco 361 for 88 against total 469 in favor across the three towns with the measure passing.

Eastland Ranger Cisco Eastland County

Japan Joyful as Long Awaited Son and Heir Born to Emperor

A baby boy, future 125th mikado, was born to Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako in the imperial palace at 6 39 A M. The birth ends a decade of waiting since the prince could inherit the throne, as previous arrivals were girls under modern succession law. The capital notified 5 000 000 residents by sirens and broadcasts.

Japan Tokyo Imperial Hirohito Nagako Europe

City students in death on highway near Chillicothe

A coroner finds an unavoidable accident after Jack Nixon 35 of Athens Alabama is killed in a highway crash near Chillicothe when he stepped from his car into the path of another vehicle headed toward Amarillo. Ruth Stone J C Paul and Betty Gist, UT students, were in the other car.

Chillicothe Tex Jack Nixon Athens Alabama Ruth Stone Amarillo J. C. Paul Betty Gist University of Texas Nixon Miss Stone Ben Stone J. Howard Paul The American State Bank Miss Gist R. D. Gist

Sleeping Beauty Awakens After Long Illness

Patricia Maguire, a Sleeping Beauty patient since February 1932 in Oak Park, moves from semi conscious to responsive. Her mother Mrs. Peter Miley reports small smiles and gradual awareness as doctors remain hopeful for full recovery.

State seeks full sale of relief bonds as bids lag

Austin December 22 State Comptroller George H Sheppard said the Texas Bond Commission hopes to sell the full 2750000 authorized relief bonds after bids totalled 1017500 with more offers expected by mail He noted the legislature authorized 5500000 in bonds and the first block was offered to bidders and the remaining will be readvertised promptly He blamed lack of competition and noted bonds were approved by New York bond attorneys to boost market acceptance and urged larger buyers to bid on readvertisement.

Austin George H. Sheppard Texas Bond Commission Sheppard Commission Small Sheppard Texas New York Charles I. Francis Wichita Falls Bryan

Mrs Maude Blake Killed in Auto Crash Near Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports Mrs Maude Blake aged 60 fatally injured when struck by a car near her home. The left leg was broken above the knee and a skull fracture was noted. Louis Jones, the chauffeur, told police the vehicle struck her. She leaves a daughter Mrs W G Estes of Amarillo who will travel here tomorrow.

Fort Worth Maude Blake Louis Jones Blake W. G. Estes Amarillo

Fair weekend forecast across Amarillo and vicinity

The forecast calls for fair conditions in Amarillo and surrounding areas through Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change. West Texas and New Mexico regions are also expected to stay fair on Saturday with minor warms and cools.

Amarillo West Texas 100Th Meridian New Mexico Yao

Federal injunction blocks oil overproduction in Texas

Judge Randolph Bryan granted an injunction restraining McMurrey corporation and A F Anding and Tom Potter from producing more oil than allowed by the State Railroad Commission on November 28. Lavergne Guinn said the ruling opens the way for enforcement actions against violators via the injunction route.

Guinn Dallas

Wheat Prices Bound Higher on Silver Proclamation

Wheat futures jumped 3 to 5 cents as President Roosevelt's silver proclamation spurred inflation hopes and favorable weather notes. December to July contracts edged up to 81 16, 84 to 84 16, and 81 to 83 14 cents per bushel, while trading capped at a 5 cent daily limit before trimming.

Chicago Roosevelt

World Trade Benefit Seen as Big Result

Washington officials predict a sizable impact from the new trade program as analysts expect boosts to exports and job growth across several sectors. Government and industry representatives cite anticipated gains for manufacturers and farmers alike.

Markets Take Leap After Silver Stabilization Move

Washington reports that President Roosevelt backs silver stabilization and hopes to extend currency bases to gold and other media of exchange. Analysts see mixed effects on inflationists and monetary reformers while a broader push for remonetization faces political hurdles and past fringe support.

Washington Roosevelt

Weather outlook cautious about Christmas day

The observer declined to predict a white or green Christmas. H. T. Coleman of the weather bureau said indications point to continued good weather through Sunday. The formal winter season started yesterday as Amarillo enjoyed sunny, springlike warmth with a high of 75 degrees.

Uncle Sam H. T. Coleman Weather Bureau Amarillo

Insull Investment Trusts Treated as Gambling Pool by Judge

In 1929 Insull Utility Investments was deemed a gambling institution and placed in receivership. Judge Evans faulted collusion around the filing and barred further fees for the former receiver and two firms. The decision cites Insull Sr and banks as steering receivers to protect control and assets, with creditors seeking favorable appointment.

Chicago Insull Investment Trusts Evan A. Evans Insull Utility Investments, Inc Calvin Fentress Evans Fentress Samuel Insull, Sr Ingull Utility Investments, Inc Insull George Cooke

Santa to Visit Amarillo Legion Xmas Party Tonight

Santa arrives at 7 30 for the American Legion Christmas Tree party at the Municipal Auditorium. 2600 candy sacks and toys will be given to visiting children as Legionnaires decorate the hall for a festive surprise.

Amarillo Santa Municipal Auditorium American Legion Floyd L. Sloan Hanson Post

Trade census chief chosen for Amarillo district

James Bowen of Amarillo has been named supervisor of the Amarillo district for the CWA census of American business. He will oversee 40 white collar workers acting as enumerators to canvass hundreds of businesses across 26 Texas counties, with seven enumerators in Potter County. Bowen earns 300 dollars a month, while enumerators are paid civil works wages. The Amarillo district includes 24 counties with varied assigned worker counts and lists other district headquarters in Texas. The census is conducted nationwide and will re-

Bascom N. Timmons Washington James Bowen Amarillo CWA Bowen Potter County Dallam Hartley Oldham Deaf Ochiltree Roberts Gray Donley Hall Lipscomb Hemphill Wheeler Collingsworth Childress Texas Lubbock Wichita Falls Fort Worth Dallas Tyler el Paso Son Angelo Brownwood Waco Beaumont Laredo Austin Houston Corpus Christi Brownsville

Wallace Says Hog Tax To Stay At One Dollar

Secretary Wallace announced hog processing tax remains at $1 per hundredweight through February 1 1934 avoiding the scheduled raise to $1.50 on December 31 The decision was reported from Washington.

Wallace Washington

Cattle Industry Leaders Seek 200 Million Aid Fund

Texas Senator Tom Connally led a meeting with farm leaders and Secretary Wallace to outline immediate help for cattle raisers. A $200 million fund was proposed to finance essential production adjustment programs for dairy and beef sectors, with officials from the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association apprised of the session.

Washington Tom Connally Texas Wallace Agricultural Adjustment Administration Senator Connally House of Congress Congress Connally Dolph Briscoe Uvalde E. B. Spillers Fort Worth Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers’ Association AAA Marvin Jones Amarillo House Agriculture Committee American National Livestock Association

Dormitory Plans at Tech Approved

Plans and specifications for two dormitories at Texas Technological College in Lubbock were approved by President Bradford Knapp and the building committee. Bids will be advertised January 1, with work to begin January 19 and funding of 650000 dollars through a bond and a federal grant. The facilities will house 650 students.

Fort Worth Texas Technological College Lubbock Bradford Knapp John A. Hulen R. A. Stewart John A. Carpenter Dallas Public Works Administration

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CCC Hidalgo E. A. Hare Nippon Sleeping Beauty Bryant New Orleans ACT Combine Senate Mr. Roosevelt Plain and Insull, JR Morse Dell Plain Northern Indiana Public Service Company Samuel Insull, Jr Crown Point Ind Associated Press BY Bascom N. Timmons TECH Globe-News
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