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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1930

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World naval conference delegates jockey for position in London

American British French Italian and Japanese delegates clash over preliminary issues ahead of the five power naval conference opening at St James Palace. Mr Stimson and Prime Minister MacDonald orchestrate meetings with ambassadors and foreign ministers to finalize outlines of naval needs.

Frank Haviland King Associated Press London St. James’ Palace Downing Street MacDonald Stimson U. S No. 10 Downing Street Wakatsuki Japan America

Tate preliminary hearing postponed in murder case

Vernon Tate, a local auctioneer, faces first degree murder charges in the slayings of 60 Bohannan and his son Carl in Clovis New Mexico. The preliminary hearing was postponed indefinitely due to the absence of Justice of the Peace D W Jones. Tate is held in Roswell jail as attorneys confer. Judge Jones was expected to return to Clovis soon.

Clovis N. M Vernon Tate Cc. Bohannan Carl City of Justice of the Peace D. W. Jones Tate Roswell Judge Jones

Slight Earthquake Felt in San Francisco Evening

A slight earthquake was felt in San Francisco at 8 o'clock tonight. No damage was reported and authorities noted the tremor lasted a short time. The Associated Press reported the event from the city.

San Francisco The Associated Press Calif

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Texas Regions

Forecast indicates Thursday will be fair across Amarillo and surrounding areas with generally fair, cold conditions in West Texas. The report includes inconsistent digits and times but emphasizes continued cold temperatures and clear skies statewide.

Amarillo West Texas

Hike Appropriation For Helium Plant

Government helium program funding details are outlined in the 1931 appropriations bill. Amarillo plant costs include leases rights and pipeline, with a total investment near 2.2 million and continued exclusive use to Amarillo helium. Officials note the permanent plant status despite a shutdown on November 30, 1929.

Bascom M. Timmons Washington Commerce Department House Committee On Appropriations Amarillo Bureau of Mines Appropriations Committee

Son of Former KC Mayor Convicted of Wife Murder

Hal Mendenhall, son of a former Kansas City mayor, was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of his estranged wife Anna Mendenhall. Sentence deferred pending a motion for a new trial. defense argued the shooting was accidental during a quarrel last October 1.

Associated Press Kansas City Kans Hal Mendenhall Kangag City Kansas Wyandotte County Mendenhall Anna Mendenhall

Weather Today Shows Warmer Temperatures Ahead

Old Sol expects a mild day with temperatures rising after yesterday’s plunge from 1 below to 29 above zero. Mrs. C. W. Pittenger reports a robin seen in her yard as a sign winter may end. Highways into Amarillo remain passable except U S 66 and U S 164, which should open soon.

H. T. Collman U. S C. W. Pittenger East Thirteenth Avenue Amarillo Union Bus Station U. S. 66 U. S. 164

Parole Favored for Dr F A Cook Arctic Explorer

Leavenworth Kans Jan 22 The parole board has recommended clemency for Dr Frederick A Cook 65 Arctic explorer and oil promoter who has spent nearly five years in the Leavenworth federal penitentiary Officials said favorable action was expected and the findings will go to Washington for the attorney general who can grant or reject parole With release expected in February

Associated Press Leavenworth, Kans Frederick A. Cook Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary Washington Attorney General Cook

Cook School Attracts Largest Crowd In City History

About 1,500 women filled the Municipal auditorium as Mrs. Ida Chitwood, renowned culinary expert, led a formal dinner demonstration under The News-Globe. She urged rapid yet precise prep to stay fresh for the meal, with a roast, vegetables, and fish shown. article continues on page 19.

Municipal Auditorium Ida Chitwood News-Globe

Amarillo Veterans Hospital Decision Taken Under Advisement

The Amarillo request for a $1,200,000 neuropsychiatric veterans hospital in Texas was taken under advisement. A location decision will be announced after February 12 as Congress heard remarks from Congressman Jones and Mayor Thompson with J. C. Galere representing Amarillo. Special Washington correspondent Bascom N. Timmons reported on the session.

Bascom N. Timmons Washington AmarilLo Texas Congress

Amarillo Hospital Endorsement Telegram Report

A telegram from Mayor Ernest C. Thompson reports that Amarillo’s hospital proposal received strong support. Marvin Jones James Gulerie and Thompson filed data while Congressman Jones and the Oklahoma and New Mexico delegation backed the effort including Senator Brat ten. The group argues the hospital would serve the Southwest as a central, convenient gathering center.

Amarillo Marvin Jones James Gulerie Jones Oklahoma New Mexico Senator Bratten Ernest C. Thompson Chamber of Commerce Thompson

Amarillo vies for veterans hospital site at February decision

Congressman Marvin Jones and Mayor Ernest Thompson led 17 towns at a hearing before the federal hospitaliza tion board. They argued Amarillo’s favorable location and submitted briefs for study. Chairman Frank T. Hines said a decision would follow after February 1 with the chosen city announced.

Federal Hospitalization Board Marvin Jones Ernest Thompson Jones Thompson Amarillo Frank T. Hines

One slain two injured in Waco lunchroom shooting

In downtown Waco Texas a 70 year old waiter Alex Bush died after a shooting in a lunch room. Two workers Sam Kuss and Alonzo Mendiola were seriously wounded and hospitalized with little hope for recovery. Lee Whatley surrendered to police and gave no statement. Witnesses said Kuss was shot first and the others were wounded as they tried to disarm the assailant.

Associated Press Waco Tex Alex Bush Sam Kuss Alonzo Mendiola Lee Whatley Barber Kuss Kues

Judge W. R. Slaton of Chan ning Dies in Home

County Judge W R Slaton of Chan ning died yesterday at his residence from a sudden heart attack. He formerly served as county judge of Gaines county.

W. R. Slaton of Channing Gaines County

Hartley Judge W R Slaton Dies of Heart Attack

Channing Jan 22 Judge W R Slaton 65 dropped dead at his home after returning from Austin where he met with the state highway commission. He had a heart ailment for months and funeral services are planned Friday. Survived by widow five sons and two daughters. He served ten years as Hartley county judge and three terms previously at Seminole. He moved to Channing after resigning in Gaines county. He was a Panhandle civic leader and member of the church.

Channing W. R. Slaton State Highway Commission Austin W. B. Slaton Tahoka E. Slaton Seminole Gaines County Panhandle

Dangers Seen If Immigrants Barred from Mexico

Washington reports to the house immigration committee outline risks of restricting Latin American immigration. Judge H L Yates Brownsville and Burton P Fleming Elephant Butte project describe potential life dangers along the border and stalled development of the Southwest if Mexican labor is cut off.

Associated Press Washington Southwest House Immigration Committee H. L. Yates Brownsville Tex Rio Grande Valley Yates Burton P. Fleming Elephant Butte New Mexico

Santa Fe proposes 380 mile north south rail trunk lines

Delegates from four states and a territory gathered in an interstate commerce hearing to back a Santa Fe plan to build 380 miles of new trackage north of Amarillo. The proposal includes three line projects from Amarillo toward Las Animas and Spearman with estimated cost around 15.5 million dollars and aims to open vast agricultural lands to settlement and speed grain movement to the Gulf.

T. K. Johnson Denver Texas Gulf Santa Fe Amarillo Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Thampa Quilisae Aemvingd Joulilvgeit Rock Island Springfield Saamar Las Animas Dumas Spearman North Plaina Texan Panhandle Oklahoma Panhandle Pueblo Gulf J. R. Hitchcock Santa Fe Western Lines Kansas City Albuquerque Raton Pass Hitchcock San Animas Colo Felt Okla Colmar Raton Passa Fort Worth Clayton N. M Amarillo-Las Animas Gulf Points

Prohibition Hearing Ends Abruptly After Clash

Secretary Mellon urged transferring enforcement duties to the Justice Department as Prohibition Commissioner Doran clashed with Representative Schafer on the House expenditures committee causing an abrupt adjournment during Hoover era enforcement debates.

Associated Presa Washington Mellon Justice Department Doran Representative Schafer Republican Wisconsin Vwouse Expenditures Committee Hoover Williamson The Treasury Secretary of the Treasury

Funds Stolen Charge In Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Case

A $900000 federal suit filed by E H Price Co Sarasota Fla accuses the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and officials of misusing funds in the Venice City land development Sarasota County Fla The suit also named Claudius H Huston Republican National Committee chairman and George T Webb trustee as defendants alleging misappropriation of over $574000 by Webb and unethical practices in the development.

Associated Press New York The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers E. H. Price Company Sarasota, Fla Brotherhood Sarasota County Fla Venice City Claudius H. Huston Republican National Committee Huston George T. Webb Webb

Real Estate Ads Promote Farm and Ranch Listings Globe News

The Globe-News urges readers to view its Real Estate columns for farm and ranch listings. It touts wide rural circulation and cost effective advertising to reach buyers for real estate livestock and equipment, inviting inquiries for rates and office visits.

Globe- News The Globe-News

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