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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1934

Page

2

Stock Market Control Bill Becomes Law

President Roosevelt signs the stock market control bill and sets up a five member commission to enforce it. Effective with margin rules on future trades, the plan includes reporting by listed corporations and strict prohibitions on manipulation.

Washington Roosevelt James M. Landis Stock Commission Thomas Corcoran Reconstruction Corporation Ben Cohen Public Works Ferdinand Pecora Mnsel Senate Banking Committee Landis Senate House Pecara Wall Street Commission Federal Reserve Board National Create Federal Commisson

Farm Youth Dies from Knife Wounds in Spur Texas

Coylis Witt, 22, of Kalgary, died from knife wounds after an altercation in Crosbyton. Jim Cross and his son Jim Cross Jr. were charged with assault to murder shortly after the incident. The article also notes a Braille paper quality study and a note on the tangerine variety.

Spur Tex Coylis Witt Kalgary Crosbyton Jim Cross Jim, Jr National Bureau of Standards

Belted a Bull With Suspenders in Chicago Escape

A lively bull escaped from a motor truck on a crowded Chicago street. Policeman John Corcoran looped his suspenders over the bull’s horns and steered it back to the truck, which sped away with bull and suspenders. A brass tag in the ad section touts a used car offer valuing quick cash at 125 dollars.

Chicago John Corcoran News-Globe

Centennial Agencies Open Meet To Select Officials

Two Texas agencies named to plan the 1996 centennial exposition held a joint session in Austin. Dallas businessman Cullen Thomas was elected chairman of the commission while Lowry Martin became vice chairman. Houston bid was anticipated as the leading contender, with Dallas San Antonio and Fort Worth also in the mix. The panel authorized six percent bonds and a $100,000 planning appropriation to finance activities.

Austin Texas Texas Centennial Commission Centennial Advisory Board Dallas Cullen Thomas Lowry Martin Corsicana Gus Taylor Tyler Will H. Mayes Walter D. Cline Wichita Falls John D. Middleton Greenville Cliff Caldwell Abilene H. H Pat M. Neff Baylor University Waco Houston Harris County San Antonio Fort Worth

Burial Rites Held for M. W. Robinson

Funeral services for Merida W. Robinson a 47 year old Santa Fe engineer were held at Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home with pallbearers listed. Interment followed at Liano Cemetery. He died Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. Survived by widow Ellie Robinson mother Mary Robinson sister Lelia Record two brothers Ben Robinson Jim Robinson and a son Wilson Robinson. Ramon Williams noted as a recent graduate is a step...

Merida W. Robinson Santa Fe Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home C. J. Wilson E H. Lupher C H. Ray E. P. Kile P. J. Damerall Ivy Wilkinson C. A. Cadwalder Liano Robinson Santa Fe Railway Ellie Robinson Mary Robinson Arnett Okla Lelia Record Fort Sumner N. W Ben Robinson Pampa Jim Robinson Wilson Robinson Los Angeles Ramon Williams West Texas State Teachers College

Woman Disguised as Man Leaves Home in Denver

Doris Hayhurst, 22, reported kidnapped a day ago, was found today disguised as a man. She said she enjoyed a 10 day experience, left home due to trouble with her husband, and plans to avoid returning home to seek employment and custody of her children.

Denver Doris Hayhurst

White King party planned by Queen Esther Club Bonita

Members of the Queen Esther Club Bonita Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star meet at 8 tonight at Masonic Temple for a White King party. A mission will be 25 scents with all proceeds to the club. Attendees receive soap flakes and a soap bar, plus ice cream and cake.

Queen Esther Club Bonita Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Lily Pons Engaged to German Ship's Doctor

Buenos Aires reports Lily Pons, the New York Metropolitan Opera star, is engaged to Fritz van der Becke, a German ships doctor aboard the liner Cap Arcona. Confirmation came from Pons staff.

Buenos Aires Argentina U.P Lily Pons New York Metropolitan Opera Fritz van der Becke Cap Arcona Miss Pons

Lone Star Gas rate case heads to court Monday

Trial of the Lone Star Gas Company rate case is set for Monday in Travis County district court. Judges have spent a week considering legal points, with orders based on rulings to be submitted Saturday. The dispute concerns a 20 percent gate rate reduction ordered by the State Railroad Commission affecting more than 200 cities and towns.

Austin Lone Star Gas Company Travis County District Court State Railroad Commission

Tractor Oil Price Change Noted

A notice lists tractor oil priced between 20 and 25 cents per gallon at 1900 West Third Street location.

Eight year old Robert Noah Dale dies in Amarillo hospital

Robert Noah Dale age eight of Rosebud New Mexico died at 1 PM yesterday in an Amarillo hospital after a ten day stay. He is survived by his parents Walter N Dale and his wife and three sisters Dorothy Edith Mellie and a brother Ole Bart Dale. Boxwell Brothers shipped the body to Panhandle for services expected this afternoon.

Robert Noah Dale Rosebud N. M Amarillo Robert Noah Walter N. Dale Dorothy Edith Mellie Ole Bart Dale Boxwell Brothers Panhandle

Shirley Ann Reed Buried in Llano

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Reed infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Reed 503 Alabama Street were held at 2 o'clock yesterday in Griggs chapel with Rev Ferrell Fox officiating Interment followed at Llano Cemetery The baby died Tuesday morning in an Amarillo hospital

Shirley Ann Reed A. M. Reed Alabama Street Griggs Chapel Ferrell Fox Rev. Fox West Amarillo

Pampa burglary charge for Amarillo man arrested by deputies

Charged with burglary of a Pampa store, R. W. Abbott, Amarillo negro, was taken to Pampa Tuesday night by Gray County authorities. He was arrested here Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Roy Brewer.

Pampa R. W. Abbott Amarillo

North Texas Medical Association Sets Denison for December Meet

Terrell Texas June 6 The North Texas Medical Association chose Denison to host its December meeting, announcing the selection today.

Terrell Tex U.P North Texas Medical Association Today Denison

Puff and Villain Clash Over Escape

A tense exchange unfolds as Puff demands release while a man mocks and jeers, refusing Puffy’s plea to escape amid escalating confrontation.

Puff Puffy

Germany Bans Labor-Saving Machinery in Cigar Factories

Germany forbids labor saving machinery in its cigar factories to conserve employment for cigarmakers, aiming to protect workers in the industry.

Germany

Pioneer Recovering After Heart Trouble

Special to The News Alan Reed reports 78 year old S R Loftin of Gray County is improving after a serious heart condition. Loftin, a pioneer businessman and schoolman, has left bed for the first time in weeks though remains weak and doctors say the danger has lessened.

Alan Reed S. R. Loftin Pioneer School Gray County

California Millionaire Hosts Peacock Dinner For Friends

A wealthy Californian once treated friends to a peacock feast at home, with the birds alone totaling four thousand dollars in cost. The note highlights extravagant hospitality and high spend on exotic game in a private gathering.

California

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