Hoover Signs Quick Senate Action On Excise Levy
Hoover acts swiftly after Senate approval to implement excise charges with effects starting in June and July. The levy becomes effective July 1 while initial charges apply from June 21.
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
1
Hoover Signs 1.1 Billion Tax Bill Amid Senate Victory
President Hoover signed the 1.1185 billion tax measure within an hour of receipt after Senate approval following House action. Regular levies take effect July 1 1983 and excise taxes begin June 21. Joslin said the signing was routine and Hoover praised the public to support finances and currency on a sound basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Capitol
Senate
House
Theodore Joslin
Joslin
House of Representatives
Oklahoma Governor presses to keep free Red River Bridge open
Oklahoma Governor William Murray renews military patrols at the Durant bridgehead after Judge Pollock rules against Oklahoma in the toll bridge dispute. The governor vows the free bridge will stay open until the US Supreme Court acts, while the toll company seeks injunctive closure and damages up to 250 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
William Henry Murray
Red River
Texas
Supreme Court of the United States
Pollock
Adj
Charles F. Barrett
John MacDonald
180Th Infantry
Durant
MacDonald
Toll-Bridge Company
Murray
State of Oklahoma
The
Bridge Company
Muskogee
Chickasaw
Republican leaders revise wet plank at conference near accord
Republican leaders refined their prohibition resubmission plank at a Washington conference and nearly reached agreement on the general provisions of the party platform. In New York Dr. Robert A. Millikan received the Roosevelt medal for distinguished service in science for 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
W.A
Robert A. Millikan
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Tuesday with possible local showers for Amarillo and West Texas Panhandle. Generally fair Tuesday in New Mexico with little temperature change. Yesterday's temperatures ranged from 58 to 67 degrees with 0.18 inches of precipitation in the 24 hours ending 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
Xtreme
New Mexico
Quake Shakes Coast Region From Klamath to San Francisco
A strong earthquake rattled the coast from Klamath Falls Oregon to San Francisco early today. One woman died, three people injured, and numerous buildings damaged as shacks toppled and chimneys crashed. Klamath Falls reported very strong shaking. San Francisco felt the quake, and gas leaks prompted a fire department warning to avoid open flames until lines were checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
Klamath Falls
Ore
San Francisco
Arcata
Walter Mccutcheon
Here
Redding
House Passes Dies Bill to Exclude Reds
Washington June 6. The Dies bill for exclusion and expulsion of alien Communists passed the House and was sent to the Senate. Rep. Dies of Texas explained the bill covers those who advocate overthrow of government by force and violence, assaulting officials, destroying property, sabotage, and establishing a system with common ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dies
House
Senate
Tex
Eight flood victims confirmed as Tarkington family member found
Oklahoma City reports eight dead from last week flood with the recovery of 14 year old T. W. Tarkington Jr the son of a transient who also drowned. Separate United Press dispatch notes William Farnum veteran actor and Mrs Isabelle Lands Majoor will marry in Santa Barbara next Wednesday per license filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
T. W. Tarkington, Jr
Los Angeles
U.P
William Farnum
Isabelle Lands Majoor
Santa Barbara
Rain Expected as Panhandle Clears After Storm
Amarillo and vicinity face more rain, with a 48 hour period ending after midnight Monday bringing one half to four inches of precipitation. Roads reopened as skies cleared, with all dirt highways now passable. unsettled weather and possible local showers are forecast for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
U. S. Weather Bureau
Panhandle
Death penalty favored for interstate kidnapping bill in House
Washington reports the House Rules Committee unanimously backed the Cochran bill imposing the death penalty for kidnappers who cross state lines. In Houston, Roger Q. Evans of San Antonio applied for a Democratic gubernatorial ticket spot, age 40, listed as electrical contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
House Rules Committee
Houston
Roger Q. Evans
San Antonio
W. O. Huggins
Democratic Executive Committee
Evans
Dawes Resigns as R F C Leader After Turning Point Noted
General Charles G Dawes resigns as president of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation amid claims the national budget balance confirms a turning point toward prosperity Hoover accepts the resignation noting Dawes long service and reports on the corp s work. Dawes originally drafted for job after London ambassadorship and return to private life was persuaded to head the R F C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hoover
Dawes
Job
London
Virginia
Congress
Reconstruction Finance
Plainview Murder Case Is Continued
The murder trial of Joe Hawkins was postponed until October 3 because he remains in Floydada hospital for injuries from an automobile crash. He is charged with killing his father in law S. M. Walker in Crosby County on October 28, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Joe Hawkins
Floydada Hospital
8S. M. Walker
Crosby County
Houston Candidate Withdraws in Railroad Race
H O Johnson of Houston withdrew from the railroad commission race after opposing Ernest Thompson for Pat Neff’s seat and announced support for Gregory Hatcher. Johnson had filed his candidacy but shifted to back Hatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
H. O. Johnson
Ernest Thompson
Pat Neff
Railroad Commission
Johnson
Gregory Hatcher
Bonus Army Discharges Leader Sees New Commander
In Washington the four thousand strong Bonus Army ousted George Alman as commander-in-chief after his brief tenure and named W. C. Cox as chief with A. F. Taylor as vice commander. The move follows conflicts over immediate payment demands and reshuffles within the leadership amid marchers’ encampments and planned parade preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Legislative Committee
George Alman
Portland
Ore
Alman
Walter W. Waters
W. C. Cox
Bonus Expeditionary Forces
A. F. Taylor
Taylor
George Kleinholtz
Communists allegedly plot to disrupt veterans parade
Brigadier General P. D. Glassford announced the uncovering of a Communist plan to interfere by force with the Veterans' parade tomorrow night. He said leaders aimed to organize 100 men into a compact fighting unit to combat the police after failing to secure army demands for bonus payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
P. D. Glassford
Glassford
Veterans Rally Grows as Capitol Tightens Guard
Pelham D Glassford ousted as police chief sparking confusion. About 4000 veterans converge on Washington with 50 trucks arriving late afternoon. Police fund shortages used to feed the crowd. Glassford to hand remaining benefit receipts to veteran leaders Thursday morning and urge self support. Envoys sent to rally support for a June 13 House floor vote with extra guards deployed to the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glassford
Capitol
Garner
Blanton
Tex
Rockefeller Jr Urges Prohibition Repeal Planks
John D. Rockefeller Jr a lifelong temperance advocate brands the eighteenth amendment a failure and urges repeal. He calls for repeal planks in both Republican and Democratic platforms to remove the issue from partisan politics. He notes his family’s long temperance fight and says drinking has increased since adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller, Jr
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Nicholas Murray Butler
Rockefeller
Columbia University
Anti-Saloon League
Slayer Loses Sanity Fight in Lubbock Murder Case
In 99th district court RE Neagle, a 36 year old Hockley County cotton picker accused of an ax murder, was found of unsound mind after a sanity hearing. The jury placed him under restraint and he said he wished to stand trial, claiming self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockley County
Lubbock
99Th District Court
RE. R. Neagle
B. F. Driggars
Neagle
Driggar
Levelland
Helium Discovered in Trinidad Sparks Supply Hope
In Port of Spain on June 6 officials report helium found on the island after oil drillers tapped a gas source last September. Initial estimates of quantity are unavailable but the find could make Trinidad an important future supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Port-Of-Spain
Reichstag elections fixed for July 31 by Hindenburg
Berlin reports that President Paul von Hindenburg set Reichstag elections for July 31 amid ongoing political maneuvering. The move concludes days of speculation as parties scramble to mobilize support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Plotter Chosen by Lot To Kill Mussolini in Ceremony
Rome June 6 Angelo Sbardellotto, arrested on a plot to assassinate Premier Mussolini, said he was chosen by lot to kill the leader during Garibaldi ceremony. He claimed linkage to Michele Schirru, executed in 1931, and described a failed bomb attempt as Mussolini neared his position. Two bombs were found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Angelo Sbardellotto
Mussolini
Italy
Michele Schirru
Schirru
Brussels
Sbardellotto
Mgr
Francesco Borgongini Duca
Vatican
Pius
Domenico Bovone
Genoa
Schirra
Bologna
Turin
Victor Emmanuel
Bovene
Margherita Blaha
Bavone
Paris
Insull resigns from key Chicago utility empire roles
Samuel Insull announced his resignation as officer and director in Commonwealth Edison People's Gas Light and Coke Public Service Company of Northern Illinois and related firms. James Simpson, chairman of Marshall Field & Company, named to succeed him. Samuel Insull Jr. remains as vice-president in the three corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Publi
Insull
Commonwealth- Edison Company
People’s Gas, Light and Coke Company
Pub Uc Service Company
Northern Illinois
James Simpson
Marshall Field & Company
Great Chicago
Samuel Insull, Jr
Groom Woman Turns Gun on Self During Visit
Mrs. Virgie Heath, 50, of Groom, shot herself through the heart at noon Sunday while visiting in the home of her brother-in-law P. J. Medford. Justice Pat Clark of Clarksville returned a verdict of death by own action. Relatives said she had been in bad health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Virgie Heath
Groom
P. J. Medford
Pat Clark
Clarksville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Independent Wing
Farmer-Labor
War
Millikan
Associated Press
Marlene Dietrich
Maria Lieber
Farnum
Pelham D. Glassford
Robert ST. John
Slayer
Reichstag
Lot
Il Duce
Globe News
Cox
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