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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1932

Page

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Republicans vow prohibition plank in platform at preconvention meeting

A conference of Republican leaders led by Senator Moses of New Hampshire pledged a resubmission of a prohibition plank in the party platform. Garfield of Ohio and Postmaster General Brown stressed that details remain undecided and form will take days. Several key figures attended while Chairman Fess was not invited.

Washington Moses New Hampshire James R. Garfield Ohio Brown Capitol Hill Congress Resolutions Committee Fess Watson Indiana Smoot Utah Dickinson Iowa Bingham Connecticut Hastings Delaware Robinson Patterson Missouri Glenn Illinois Hebert Rhode Island Kean New Jersey Snell and Fish New York Garfield Hoover

Despair over missing Polish American flier Hausner

Europe awaited news on Stanislaus F. M. Hausner missing since departing New York for Warsaw. Warsaw France and Britain reported no word as air authorities searched European fields. Overcast skies and possible fuel exhaustion heightened concerns for the aviator's fate and safe landing.

London Europe Stanislaus F. M Hausner Atlantic Warsaw Poland France Great Britain Hausner England New York le Bourget Field Paris British Isles

Plains Area Reels Under Heavy Rainfall Across Panhandle

The Panhandle and parts of northwestern Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico saw heavy downpours from Saturday night into Sunday with 2.28 inches in Amarillo in 16 hours, the greatest since 1928. Areas from Amarillo to Waynoka reported 1 to 3 inches, while Texline to Dalhart and Western Oklahoma centers recorded near two inches. Storms flooded streets, strained sewers, and powered through Sunday afternoon with more rain possible.

Panhandle Oklahoma New Mexico Associated Press Amarillo U. S. Weather Bureau H. T. Collman North Plains Santa Fe Waynoka Okla Clovis N. M Boise City Clarendon Childress

Congress Nears Final Action on Budget Bill Amid Relief Delays

Congress moves to finalize a 1.1185 billion revenue-raising bill as President Hoover prepares to sign, with new excise taxes to take effect within 15 days. Leaders expect Senate approval of the conference report, while discussions continue on an energy tax modification and a 10 percent pay cut for federal workers.

Senate Hoover Virginia Congress

Girl Killed Five Injured in Texas Auto Collision

In Brownwood on June 5 Betty DeBerry 15 died from injuries after a two car crash near town. Five others including H G Lucas were injured, with Mrs Lucas sustaining internal injuries and multiple fractures. Martha Lucas 5 suffered skull concussion and was unconscious briefly. James and Joe Johnson aged 15 and 12 were cut and Joe was knocked unconscious.

Joe Johnson Roy Johnson Joe

Plot to Kill Mussolini Averted by Young Italian Arrest

Rome reports a 25 year old Italian Angelo Sbardellotto arrested outside the Palazzo Venezia armed with a pistol and two bombs aimed at Mussolini during the Garibaldi anniversary. He confessed to planning the attack to honor liberty symbol Garibaldi and was tied to the organization Justice and Liberty. Police note forgery of a Swiss passport and say the man came from Cannes via Tivoli.

Rome Benito Mussolini Tl Duce Palazzio Venezia Garibaldi Angelo Sbardellotto Angelo Gabini Justice and Liberty Mussolini Cannes France Tivoli Victor Emanuel

Pioneer civic leader F. P. Reid dies at 68

F. P. Reid, 68, longtime Pampa civic figure and highway advocate, died after a paralytic attack in a local hospital. He served seven years as Pampa mayor and led Frontier Day efforts. Survived by wife, three daughters, and 16 grandchildren. He helped open a new Oil Field Highway 41 route between Sayre and Dalhart.

Pampa F. P. Reid Panhandle Reid Otto Rice G. C. Crocker Shirley Cox Mohbeetie Oil Field Highway 41 Association Sayre Okla Dalhart Texas Panhandle Oil Belt Oklahoma City Denver

Ex-Prince May Rule Germany Rumor Surges

Berlin reports a former Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm could soon head the government as Reichsverweser. Credible sources, including a leading editor in the Hugenberg press, fuel the claim as Germany reels from rapid political shifts. A separate note says President Hindenburg may retire October 2.

Berlin Friedrich Wilhelm Germany House of Hohenzollern Alfred Hugenberg Hindenburg Paul von Hindenburg

Action saves $10 000 000 for West Texans

Six hundred Panhandle landowners and other parties won a Supreme Court ruling upholding Clint Small’s river bed land bill. Lands along the North Fork of Red River and tributaries, including titles, leases and royalties, are clarified. Escrowed oil proceeds worth several million dollars are due to be released in weeks as the battle ends.

Henry Ansley Supreme Court Clint Small North Fork Red River Texas Panhandle Second Congress of the Republic of Texas Homestead Reed and Caswell Austin

Panhandle Lad Wins National Music Note

Elton Beene, 15, son of C. W. Beene of Panhandle, won first place in the cornet division of the National High School Band Solo contests at Marion Indiana. He has four-time Texas state titles and has studied under renowned bandmasters at Wainwright camp.

Panhandle Elton Beene C. W. Beene Marion Ind Elton Texas Wainwright LaGrange J. W. Wainwright Kyrl Kyrl Band Chicago Buescher Band Instrument Company Flton Pan Witts Myers

Ferguson Poll Tax Trend Signals Big Loss for Ferguson

A Texas dispatch reports statistics showing Ferguson faces a likely loss of over 75,000 votes due to declines in poll tax payments since 1930. The analysis breaks down county shifts, new voters, and the overall handicap as Sterling leads in the governor’s race.

Raymond Brooks Austin Ferguson Sterling

Wet Convention Grows as Veterans March on Washington

A large veteran mobilization heads to Washington to press for the soldiers' bonus. Estimates place 2100 to 3000 encamped with about 5000 more en route as trains and trucks ferry marchers from Maryland Pennsylvania Georgia South Carolina Indiana Kentucky Ohio and beyond. Police screen for organizers while freight trains and box cars are used to move crowds toward the capital.

Associated Press Washington Po- Mee Maryland Pennsylvania Georgia South Carolina Greensboro N. C Southern Railway Spencer Indiana Kentucky Charleston W. Va Ohio Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad Old Robey

Ranchman Estepp Found Dead Near Garden City

W P Estepp a Glasscock County rancher was found shot to death on his Garden City area ranch. A verdict of death by own action was returned. Funeral services will be held at Big Spring tomorrow.

Garden City W. P. Estepp Glasscock County Big Spring

RF C Agency Drives Major Effort Based on RF C Agency

The RF C agency leads a major effort outlined by the central RF C body. Officials emphasize coordinated actions across departments to advance the program’s goals and ensure efficient implementation nationwide.

Rf.c

Hoover Reorganization Aims to Boost Business and Agriculture

President Hoover and Reconstruction Finance Corporation leaders met at Rapidan Virginia to outline four priority steps for economic recovery. Proposals include expanding RCC securities authority to 3 billion, aiding agriculture, supporting farm credit, and establishing home loan discount banks to complement RCC functions.

Washington Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation White House Reconstruction Corporation Farm Board Home Loan Joint Committee of Industry and Finance

Barrymores Announce Birth of John Second

A son weighing six pounds ten ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Barrymore at a Los Angeles hospital. The baby is expected to be named John Barrymore II. Dolores Costello, the mother, and the infant are reported to be doing well, and father John Barrymore is Jubilant.

Los Angeles John Barrymore John Barrymore II Dolores Costello

Witt Denies Report On Gubernatorial Candidate Nominations

Lieutenant Governor Edgar Witt rejects San Antonio reports that he named State Senator W. K. Hopkins of Gonzales as a gubernatorial candidate to Senator A. J. Wirtz of Seguin. Witt calls the information entirely incorrect.

San Antonio Austin Young Democrats’ Organization of Texas W. K. Hopkins Gonzales Wright Morrow Houston

Small Business For Sale Ad Requests Immediate Listings

The Globe News urges readers with cash buyers to place a fast business opportunity ad. contacts to reach prospects today. The notice highlights ready buyers out of work eager to buy their own small business and promises help writing a result yielding advertisement.

The Globe News

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Es In Hue G.O.P Sen. Moses Parley Francis M. Stephenson Treasury Duce Pampan F. P, Reid FP. Reid Oilfield Road Hohenzollern State Capitol Panhandle Lad John K. Weber Bexar County Democratic Morrow Hopkins Dallas Dan Moody Moody President's Rapidan Camp Barrymores John
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