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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1932

Page

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Senate approves land bank bill to aid farmers credit

Washington reports Senate unanimous approval of a land bank bill to help farmers secure credit. House debate on reconstruction corporation ends as Mellon and Mills discuss proposed tax changes aiming to lift taxes to 1924 levels. Mills quotes plan projects 1.31 billion dollars in federal receipts over the current and next fiscal year toward a balanced 1934 budget.

Washington Congress Senate House Reconstruction Corporation Ways and Means Mellon United States Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Mills

Shame blamed for jail inmate suicide in San Antonio

In San Antonio on January 13, F. L. Espino, father of seven, hanged himself in the county jail after being arrested at midnight on a misdemeanor charge. Authorities cited shame and remorse as the motive.

San Antonio F. L. Espino

Apple Cart ticket sales begin at City Drug and City Auditorium

Official sale of The Apple Cart tickets opens at City Drug No 1 517 Polk Street from 9 AM to 5 30 PM daily until moved to City Auditorium at noon Saturday Miss Eva Lewis in charge A matinee Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon prices 50c to 1 50 matinee 5c to 2 50 evening Reservations by mail to Wilbur C Hawk Globe News Amarillo include stamped return envelope

City Drug Polk Street City Auditorium Eva Lewis Wilbur C. Hawk Globe News Amarillo

Flooded Delta Region Braces for Rising Rivers

In Glendora Mississippi torrential rains swelled rivers to new highs. Highway travel was almost non existent and railway traffic greatly hampered across flood stricken area. Thousands of new acres were flooded but the inundation did not threaten human life.

Glendora Miss

Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas

Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for rain turning to snow and colder conditions with tonight’s low around 15 above. West Texas expects cloudy skies with rain southeast and snow in the north, Thursday, colder north, and Panhandle livestock warnings in the north portion. New Mexico faces a severe cold wave with strong winds, snow and colder conditions Thursday, stockmen north and east warned.

Amarillo West Texas Panhandle New Mexico

Texan Charged With Hawaii Attack Attempt

Honolulu reports a 31 year old Phi lander B. Gray of Texas faced a charged attempted criminal assault after a struggle with a Portuguese woman. Gray denied the charge, claiming the pair had attended a party and were returning home.

Honolulu Philander B. Gray Gray Texas

Farm lad shoots intruder at Stratford home

Johnnie Gumm a 17 year old resident of a farm home 13 miles east of Stratford was wounded in the shoulder when an intruder wrested his .22 rifle and fired as the boy confronted two prowlers. The intruders fled in a black model A Ford coupe toward Amarillo after stealing a watch and minor items. Sheriff Allom was seeking the suspects in Amarillo.

Stratford Johnnie Gumm Robert H. Gumm Here Young Gumm Amarillo Arthur Allom

Pampa Man Killed by Truck Wheel Near Shamrock

Pampa man P A Atkinson, 40, was fatally injured Wednesday while attempting to swing onto a truck about five miles west of Shamrock. He was crushed by a wheel and died an hour after arrival at Shamrock hospital. Survived by his wife of Pampa. burial planned in Amarillo cemetery.

Shamrock P. A. Atkinson Pampa Jack Ratican C. A. McCartney Amarillo

Blizzards Shrink Northwest Storm Reaches Amarillo

Forecasts warn of a low near 15 degrees with rain turning to snow in Amarillo and the Panhandle as a recent Northwest blizzard subsides. Temperatures Wednesday ranged 38 to 50 degrees with persistent overcast skies and slow highway traffic while winds stayed mild in the afternoon.

Colorado Amarillo Panhandle

Local union leaders confess bombing at Midland Theater

In Kansas City on January 13 the president and business agent of a local motion picture operators union admitted they caused Monday night’s bombing at Loew's Midland Theater. They said the act aimed to hit a rival union.

Kansas City Loew’s

Bank Denied: Rats Eat Farmer's Savings

W. T. Cooper, a farmer from Littlefield, kept $150 in a bank after distrust. He hid the money at home to avoid a possible bank failure. Rats ate most of the currency, and a Washington report suggested about $40 more may be unidentifiable.

Littlefield W. T. Cooper Cooper Washington

Dallam County votes on 350000 road bond Feb 11

Dallam County will hold a February 11 election on a 350000 road bond for 91 miles of paving on Highways 5 56 and 41. The plan uses caliche base and local labor with costs estimated at 9000 to 10000 dollars per mile and ties Highway 41 funding to state designation. State and federal aid is expected.

Dallam County Panhandle Dalhart Hartley Texline New Mexico Sherman County Stratford Oklahoma Boise City Okla State Highway Commission

Lawmakers Seek Early Hearings on Soldier Bonus Payment

Washington January 13 A formal request to open hearings on bills to pay the soldiers bonus in full was made by Representative Connery and Representative Patman the sponsors of the legislation. Chairman Collier said the matter will be taken up when we get to it.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Connery Massachusetts Patman Texas Collier

Akron airship proves navigable under harsh winter weather

Lieut. Commander Charles E. Roundshahl in charge of the Akron prepares a Navy Department report stating last weekend's dirigible flight demonstrated reliable navigation under the worst winter conditions.

Lakehurst N. J Charles E. Rosendahl Akron Navy Department

Snow Falls in Riverside and Pomona Valleys

Cold weather brings a trace of snow to Southern California on January 13. Riverside residents see valley snow for 40 years, Pomona reports valley snow for 30 years, and Pasadena hills are capped with up to an inch of snow in places.

California Los Angeles Riverside Orange Belt Pomona Pasadena

Bischoff Mute in Court as Groundless Bone Clue Emerges

Charles Bischoff, charged with kidnapping and murder of six year old Marian McLean, stood silent in court and agreed to hire counsel. Prosecutors said a key bone clue to other girl cases is groundless. An archaeologist ruled bones in his tenement basement belonged to a dog.

Cincinnati Charles Bischoff Marian McLean Bischoff Marian Western Reserve University Cleveland

Elsie Janis Weds After 42 Years Solo Life

Elsie Janis, famed as a morale booster in 1918 France, ends 42 years of singleness by marrying Gilbert Wilson a 26 year old Los Angeles businessman in Tarrytown New York. Two days after the wedding she hedged on future plans saying maybe so maybe not.

Tarrytown N. Y Elsie Janis France Gilbert Wilson Los Angeles Wilson

Shoes Available Daily at 214 East Seventh

Shoes are distributed daily at the News-Globe Headquarters 214 East Seventh Avenue from 10 AM to 5 PM. Saturday is Kid’s Day for families needing help with footwear. Over 125 people were equipped today. donations of shoes and money remain needed. Call 8052 to arrange pickup. shoe laces are in short supply.

News- Globe East Seventh Avenue

Italian Story Says U.S. Must Follow Move

An Italian story asserts the United States should follow a specified move, signaling potential shifts in policy or diplomacy. The piece frames the move as essential to global alignment and national interests.

U.S

Mussolini Urges Reparations Cancellation Across Europe

In Popolo D Italia Mussolini column argues Europe should cancel reparations to spark global recovery. The unsigned piece says US would then follow by cancelling war debts, framing debt relief as moral leverage and urging Italy to set a leading example.

Milan Italy Mussolini Europe Popolo D'Italia Ti Duce United States

Patman starts 10 state Mellon case in impeachment bid

Rep. Wright Patman opened hearings on a resolution seeking Andrew W. Mellon's impeachment accusing fraud and corruption. He vowed proof of malfeasance while answering Republicans questioning the urgency and Justice Department handling of the charges.

Washington Andrew W. Mellon House Judiciary Committee Rep Wright Patman Treasury Texas Democrat Republican Committee Michener Michigan Justice Department Patman Department of Justice

Verdict Delayed by Boil on Nose in Evarts Slaying Case

Mount Sterling Kentucky January 13 The jury weighing conspiracy charges against William Hightower mine union leader in the Evarts deputy sheriffs slaying will resume deliberations tomorrow. A juror was sidelined by a severe cold and a boil on his nose requiring medical attention.

R. H. Hippyeheuser Associated Press Mount Sterling William Hightower

Challenge to Texas car license tax law set for trial

A suit in Houston seeks to strike down the state automobile license tax law as unconstitutional. Four Harris County commissioners argue the law administers inequitable fee apportionment between counties and the state.

Houston Harris County

Rich Sportswoman Dies in Virginia Estate Slaying

Mrs. Agnes Boeing Ilsley a wealthy Virginia sportswoman and her maid were found slain at her Middleburg estate. Police seek a negro ex convict George Crawford linked to the crime as detectives widen the hunt.

Washington Agnes Boeing Hsley Middleburg Virginia Agnes Boeing Ilsley Paul Boeing Boeing William Mitchell Army Air Forces Middleburg-Warrenton George Crawford

Crowley farmer killer condemned to death

Carter Rollins, a Black man, was sentenced to death by a jury in the criminal district court for the slaying of D. L. Reed, a 60 year old Crowley area farmer, on October 19. Rollins showed no emotion as the verdict was announced.

Fort Worth Carter Rollins Crowley Criminal District Court Rollins D. L. Reed

Prairie and Sinclair Merge Plan Reported in New York

An agreement to merge Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation with Prairie Oil & Gas Co and Prairie Pipe Line Co was announced in New York. The plan calls for Sinclair to absorb the other two firms, rename the company Consolidated Oil Corp, and issue about 14,200,000 shares to exchange for existing Sinclair, Prairie Oil & Gas, and Prairie Pipe Line stock. Harry F. Sinclair is named chairman of the executive committee.

New York Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation Prairie Oil & Gas Co Prairie Pipe Line Co Sinclair Consolidated Corporation Consolidated Oil Corp Sinclair Consolidated and Prairie Oil & Gas Prairie Pipe Line Harry F. Sinclair

Married women to lose state jobs in two departments

In Bismarck North Dakota January 13 married women employees must leave the attorney general and treasurer offices by February 1. Unmarried women will replace them due to unemployment conditions. The state highway department already plans to replace married women not supporting families.

Bismark N. D State Highway Department

Oxygen Plane Sets Course to Tucson From Dallas

Oklahoma City Jan. 13 Stuart Reiss landed a plane at Municipal airport carrying special oxygen apparatus to Tucson Ariz shortly after 7 o clock with co Pilot Pickens at the controls and roared away at 7 20 after refueling Dallas is the next stop They planned to reach Tucson by dawn.

Oklahoma City Stuart Reiss Tucson Ariz Pickens Dallas Reiss

Laval Reappointed Premier of France in Cabinet Shuffle

Paris reports Pierre Laval was delegated tonight to serve again as premier and to head foreign affairs for the time being after the death of War Minister Maginot and the illness of Aristide Briand. A new interior minister was expected to replace Laval.

Paris Pierre Laval Hoover White House France Maginot Aristi Briand M. Laval

Mrs Caraway thanks voters for Arkansas Senate win

Mrs Hattie W. Caraway sent special thanks to home folks in Jonesboro and Arkansans as congratulations poured in after her overwhelming victory to become United States Senator from Arkansas.

Washington Jonesboro Hattie W. Caraway United Stat Arkansas Arkansans

Colora County Treasurer Appointed After Moo Moore Exit

Jol Kunetka of Columbus Texas was appointed treasurer of Colora County to succeed Jesse H Moo Moore. Moore is charged with embezzlement of 2700 dollars in two cases and officers have not yet found him.

Gonzales Jol Kunetka Columbus Tex Tod Colora County Jesse H. Moo Moore

Sergeant John Rose buried in San Antonio ceremony

Sergeant John Rose a 43 year old natlor guard instructor who died recently in Tulsa Oklahoma was laid to rest in San Antonio. The funeral honored his service and local veterans attended the service with military honors.

San Antonio John Rose Natlor Tulsa Okla

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Thomas H. Massie Hawaii IL Duce Fadden Rep. McFadden Pennsylvania Pearl Harbor Koko Joseph Kahawai Yates Stirling, Jr U. S. Navy Secretary of the Navy Territorial Lawrence M. Judd Dallam Road Bone Club America Bellefonte Rockview Betty Hickok A. L. Hickok Fred Collins Pittsburgh Collins Dr. Hickok Hickok Stanley P. Ashe Western Penitentiary Ashe Allegheny Mountains Harrisburg Prairie Sinclair Sinclair Chairman LAVAL Mrs. Caraway Victor Globe-News
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