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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1933

Page

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Blood Is Given To Save Son

A mother Mrs. W. E. Turpin of Arlington donated a pint of her blood at Cook Memorial Hospital to help her 18 year old son William Turpin of North Texas Agricultural College after a knife wound to the neck. Doctors said further transfusions would be needed as initial hope rose for William. The stabbing stemmed from a feud over a notebook with Orren W. Sisco, 18, expelled for assaults earlier this week and jailed on assault to murder charges.

Fort Worth Jan Cook Memorial Hospital W. E. Turpin Arlington William Turpin North Texas Agricultural College Orren W. Sisco Sisco Turpin

Prohibition Law Faces Reconsideration in Texas Legislature

Texas legislators debate repeal of the Dean law with Sen Gus Russek proposing outright repeal and House members Paul Hill and E C Hill proposing to soften penalties. A constitutional amendment would allow local option and regulate liquor manufacture and sale with on premise consumption barred except in bona fide restaurants with meals.

Austin Texas Gus Russek Schulenburg Paul Hill Laredo E. C. Hill Angleton

Vanities Here To Be Identical In Texas Show

Wilbur C. Hawk sponsors the Earl Carroll Vanities first to appear in Texas. The Saturday matinee may be seen for 83 cents with tax and the show will be identical to the night performance. Reservations start Monday and Tuesday at Globe News, then move to City Drug on Wednesday. advance orders indicate a sellout.

Wilbur C. Hawk Earl Carroll Texas The Globe News City Drug Polk Street Oklahoma City Dallas Amarillo News-Globe Lois Black

Prohibition Advocate Senator Sheppard Addresses Senate

Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas delivered his annual prohibition anniversary address as Huey Long left the floor. He denounced repeal as undoing an ideal and warned it would curb economic recovery while urging continued enforcement and a referendum stance.

Washington U.P Morris Sheppard Texas Huey Long Dem Louisiana Sheppard Long Senate America Drys

Mermoz Arrives at Natal After Atlantic Jump

Jean Mermoz landing at Natal Brazil aboard the Rainbow today at 1 48 P M EST after originating in Paris last Thursday. He carried six passengers and flew via PortEtienne French West Africa and SaintLouis Senegal on the record Atlantic crossing.

Natal Brazil Jean Mermoz Paris Istres France Port Etienne French West Africa Saint Louis Senegal

Taylorville Grand Jury Indicts 22 in Kincaid Riot Murders

Taylorville, Jan 16. The Christian County grand jury indicted 22 persons on murder charges linked to wage dispute riots at Kincaid two weeks ago. Two people died, including a woman, during the unrest.

Taylorville U.P Christian County Kincaid

Savage man eating beasts set for hunt on Mississippi island

Denver M. Wright, leather goods maker and ex Brentwood official, plans a second synthetic African lion hunt on a Mississippi River island near Commerce Missouri. He carries two 400 pound lions, aims to release them tomorrow, guarded island, film crew present, profits to charity.

ST. Louis Mississippi Missouri Denver M. Wright Wright Africa Commerce Charles Brentwood

League to adopt firmer policy toward Japan in Manchuria

The League of Nations moves to a tougher stance as conciliation with Japan appears unlikely. Tokyo asserts China is receiving American military supplies, while Japan plans to protest Washington. The Sino Japanese fronts report quiet in bitter cold, with a Peiping dispatch noting Japanese scouts over Chinese lines 170 miles south of Jehol.

Associated Press Japan China League of Nations Manchuria Tokyo War Office America Washington United States Peiping Jehol

Infant Girl Burns To Death In Absent Mother's Home

San Angelo January 16 The infant daughter of Val Gauwain burned to death today in the family home while her mother was away visiting.

San Angelo Val Gauwain

Unsettled Cold Weather Forecast For Amarillo and West Texas

Forecast calls for unsettled cooler conditions across Amarillo and surrounding West Texas areas Tuesday with possible light snow in the north and rain or snow in the southern portions. A cold wave is noted for the southeast portion with temperatures 20 to 26 degrees by Tuesday night. New Mexico is mostly fair and colder, with the south portion colder.

Amarillo West Texas 100Th Meridian New Mexico

Snow and Rain Forecast for Panhandle Today

A cold wave from the north is expected to bring rain and snow to the Panhandle with unsettled weather and falling temperatures in Amarillo. The storm moves slower than estimated. forecasts indicate it may affect the entire Southwest while Dakotas report twelve below zero.

Panhandle U. S. Weather Bureau Amarillo Fort Worth Denver Montana-Wyoming Colorado City Dakotas

Two Miners Dead After Shaft Explosion in Morgantown

Two miners trapped by an explosion in the Scotts Run coal mine near Morgantown were found dead by rescue workers a mile and a half from the shaft entrance.

Morgantown W. Va Scotts Run

Halloran Hearing on Judd Murder Case Continued

John J. Halloran, noted Phoenix lumberman, had his preliminary hearing for alleged aiding and advising Winnie Ruth Judd, the murder suspect, postponed again due to court business, with the session rescheduled for tomorrow.

Phoenix Ariz Wu.pr John J. Halloran Winnie Ruth Judd

Bank Robbery At Eustace Bank With Shotgun Standoff

Three men robbed the First State Bank at Eustace Texas of about 1300 to 1400 dollars as a bank official sat in his car with a shotgun. Two robbers entered the bank while a third waited, then fled in a blue sedan toward Dallas after locking cashier F B Cornelius in the vault briefly. Cornelius escaped the vault using a trick catch and alerted authorities within minutes.

Athens Tex Eustace J. M. Melton Melton Malakoff Dallas F. B. Cornelius Cornelius Theg

Senate Votes for Ten Dollar Per Day Legislator Pay

In Austin on January 16 the Texas Senate approved a ten dollar daily pay for lawmakers by a fourteen to eleven vote. The chamber had sought eight dollars, but the House stood firm on ten for representatives, ending weeks of debate over salaries.

Austin Texas Senate House

Thirteen Amarillo firms join Economy Tuesday bargains

Thirteen leading Amarillo firms participate in Economy Tuesday offering special bargains and values. Levine's Blackburn Brothers Hollywood Dress Shoppe Williams Hardware Company Amarillo Hardware Company Troy Laundry Greer's Department Store Mayo and Roberts Dental Clinic E. E. Finklea's White and Kirk's Fox Drug Stores Regent's Killough and Davies present ads guiding prudent shoppers to today’s discounts.

Amarillo Levine’s Blackburn Brothers Hollywood Dress Shoppe Willams Hardware Company Amarillo Hardware Company Troy Laundry Greer’s Department Store Mayo and Roberts Dental Clinic E. E. Finklea’s White and Kirk’s Fox Drug Stores Regent's Killough and Davies

Mrs. Lloyd Fletcher Named to National Inaugural Committee

Mrs. Lloyd Fletcher of Amarillo has been appointed a member of the Texas Inaugural Committee to arrange Texas participation in the March 4 ceremonies for President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President-elect John N. Garner. The 45 member group in Dallas is led by Jed C. Adams with prominent Texans including Senators Morris Sheppard Tom Connally Jesse H. Jones Governor Miriam A Ferguson Maury Hughes General A S Burleson General T W Gregory Colonel E M House and Senator Margie Neal.

Washington, D. C Lloyd Fletcher Amarillo Texas Tone Star Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garner Roy Miller Jed C. Adams Dallas Morris Sheppard Tom Connally Jesse H. Jones Houston Miriam A. Ferguson Maury Hughes A. 8. Burleson Austin T. W. Gregory E. M. House Margie Neal Carthage

Mrs Fletcher Active in Three National Campaigns

Mrs Fletcher is described as a prominent national political leader and platform speaker with an enviable reputation, actively engaging in three national campaigns as noted in this newspaper item.

Fletcher

Regent Appointments By Sterling Illegal School Board Upheld

A Texas dispute over who could appoint six University of Texas regents and the state board of education was decided with split rulings. Attorney General James V. Allred ruled Sterling could reappoint three state regents, while Ferguson won on university regents, influencing Senate confirmations before Sterling’s term ended.

Sterling Allred University Board of Regents

Ranger-aimed stickup ends with capture in Henderson

Bill Gage and Vernon Daniels were jailed in Henderson Texas after an alleged attempt to rob Texas Ranger Walter Smith. They stopped Smith on the Jacksonville highway and demanded money. Smith drew two pistols, disarmed them, and escorted them to jail. the single pistol the men carried was unloaded.

Henderson Tex Bill Gage Vernon Danilels Texas Walter Smith Smith Jacksonville

Siege ends as gunfire wounds seven at Indiana farm home

A three hour siege at Millie Lantare's home near Gary ends when gunfire from police and deputies drives back attackers. Lantare, 67, dies in the blaze after barricading inside during the pursuit for the fatal wounding of neighbor Louis Boettner. Seven others wounded, one critically, in the gun battle.

Gary Ind Millie Lantare Lantare Louis Boettner

Bank robbery in Depew Oklahoma robs State National Bank

Three men robbed the State National Bank in Depew Oklahoma of 2500 dollars and kidnapped three bank officials and two customers, who were released in two groups south of town. The robbers fled in a new sedan.

Depew, Okla State National Bank

Dig Tunnel Progress At Flaming Well In Conroe

Fire crews burrowed a 1000 foot tunnel under a blazing well in Conroe to halt gas flow from Kansas No. 1 Madeley well. Mud, flames, and boiling spray rained on workers as they near the midway point while water pumps cool the crater 40 miles from Houston. Fire has burned since last Thursday with shocks felt nearby.

Conroe Kansas No. 1 Madeley Ail H. IL. Patton Longview Patton Houston

Gerguson Indicted For Illegal Entry And Perjury

New York. Harry F. Gerguson facing 13 counts on two indictments for illegal entry into the United States and perjury before an inquiry board. Penalties up to 55 years total. minimum one day per count. He, using the name Prince Michael Romanoff, is free on 2500 dollar bond and was on a Broadway stage when the indictments were issued. He will be arraigned tomorrow.

New York Harry F. Gerguson Gerguson Prince Michael Romanoff

Popejoy Slaying Deemed Self Defense by Jailer

Borger reports Justice of the Peace W. B. Christian ruled the gunshots that killed John Shine Popejoy were justifiable self defense and in the line of duty. Jailer Dan Cambern was wounded in the leg during the attempted escape yesterday as he fired five shots. Funeral plans for Popejoy remained unmade.

Borger Christian Justice of the Peace Dan Cambern John Shine

Woman Chief Ferguson to Take Oath as Texas Governor

Texans pour into Austin for the inauguration of Miriam A. Ferguson the woman chief executive who will govern the Lone Star commonwealth after earlier terms. Her husband James E. Ferguson returns to political prominence as a supporter and former governor. A 17 gun salute will honor the 57 year old governor as she takes the oath in the House chamber.

Austin Miriam A. Ferguson Lone Star Texas Senate Moody Can Moody Ferguson R. 8 Sterling State Highway Commission James E. Ferguson Fergusons James EB. Ferguson Capitol Texas C. M. Cureton State Supreme Court Batlery D John Garner Corsicana

Amarillo Classifieds Guide to Local Services and Pets

Readers can locate permanent waves from reputable beauty shops under classification 26 A and affordable living room rugs under 32. A radio repair expert is listed under 33 A, and a canary with a songster is advertised under 4a in the Want Ads. The notices highlight nearby offerings and pricing.

Amarillo Lsted Want

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