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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
1
A court ruling upholds the right to pass upon codes within trade agreements. The decision reinforces regulatory latitude for enforcing standards in cross border or intercompany deals and clarifies compliance expectations for participating firms.
The House approved a revised NRAA with 264 votes to 121, refusing to strip the President of powers to suspend anti trust laws for voluntary codes. Roosevelt asserted enforcement of the laws and demanded compliance of all voluntary agreements. The bill also extends a skeleton NRA for nine and a half months, allowing continued voluntary business accords.
St Louis reports the Missouri River rising toward its 1903 high while floods sweep Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. Officials estimate losses unofficially near 41 million dollars as they await comprehensive damage tallies. Floodwaters cover a five mile basin, then fall in western Missouri as the river remains inundated at the outlet.
Oklahoma City judge and U. S. Attorney W C Lewis said Shannon would be brought from Leavenworth to testify against Ben B Laska and James C Mathers in a trial starting Monday over charges that they took part of a $200000 Charles F Urschel ransom as defense counsel fees. Shannon, a Paradise Texas farmer once convicted in the kidnapping, is serving a life term. George Kelley and Albert Bates are serving life terms in Alcatraz.
President Roosevelt stated the administration aims to increase security and happiness for a larger number of people in all occupations and in all parts of the country. This June 7 message outlines social objectives as part of his administration’s policy goals.
Kirkland reports a dramatic oil gusher as Alma Oil No. 1 Law wildcat spouts 75 feet high during swabbing at about 5,000 feet. Hole 5,653 feet deep, with test to be completed by swabbing. Traders foresee possible new field as leases and royalties hover near last week peak despite recent slump.
Washington June 7. The administration began work on old age pension legislation using part of its 4 billion work relief fund. The Census Bureau asked for 2 million to create an alphabetical index by geographic units of every person and family in the country. War Navy State and Agriculture requested 34 projects totaling 28.28 million.
Washington June 7 Don ald Richberg and the New Deal parted as President Roosevelt accepted Richbergs resignation dated nine days earlier The President expressed affectionate regard and urged Richberg to stay beyond June 16 to help the new agency A railroad lawyer and former general counsel for NRA Richberg helped shape the agency and later opposed Johnson in early 1934 before NRA dissolved into successor structures
ENID Okla June 7 Dr Guy FE Brewer Garber physician pled guilty to six manslaughter charges linked to illegal operations on women and was sentenced to four years in prison on each charge to run concurrently. The plea followed changes from murder to second degree manslaughter as officials quietly brought him to court.
London June 7 Ramsay MacDonald steps down as prime minister and Stanley Baldwin becomes prime minister anew. The cabinet is reorganized with four minutes between MacDonald presenting his portfolio to King George and Baldwin’s formal accession. Five new faces join the ministerial lineup and Hil ton Young is raised to the peerage.
New York police search the East River for five year old John F Kaul as distraught mother Mrs John F Kaul and her husband, a World War veteran, fear an abduction by a woman without children. They doubt police belief the boy wandered into the river while playing near Sutton Place. The boy vanished early last night.
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Amarillo and West Texas near the 100th meridian with unsettled weather in New Mexico. The report notes hourly temperature readings yesterday and precipitation at 1 pm, with a high around 46 to 49 degrees and a trace to 0.9 inches reported for the period.
The Young Democrats of Texas opened their third annual state convention with a long afternoon session that delayed routine business as debate stretched on. Elliott Roosevelt was the lone speaker scheduled for Friday afternoon, while the University Club group from Austin bolstered the student attendance and influence at the meeting.
Raymond Buck, state chairman, says the University of Texas Young Democratic clubs are not radical. He finds them constructive in convention organization and loyal to President Roosevelt. John L. McCarty, state president, agrees that press mentions calling them radicals reflect news reports, not opinions from leaders.
Teachers College at Canyon and Texas Technological College at Lubbock led a radical youth bloc at the state convention though lacking a majority. Strategy Party whips and Dallas and Lubbock delegates displayed strong parliamentary knowledge, earning undisputed recognition and future influence. Led by Chris Dixie, Herman Wright, C O Cochran, and G L Stanley, they were backed by Phil Over.
Rep. Rayburn of Texas proposed a special nine man commission to draft railroad retirement legislation. He argued the Supreme Court decision invalidating the pension act rests on disputed facts not fully investigated. The proposal aims to study and recommend legal reform.
Defense testimony in the Lamb County conspiracy trial began in United States District Court. Judge James C. Wilson ruled no defendant could be convicted for acts before three years prior to indictment. Several counts were dismissed or acquitted. 22 residents remain on trial on the conspiracy count with acts limited to after April 20, 1932. Sheriff Len Irvin testified denying shielding any Lamb County bootlegger and will be cross examined.
President Roosevelt asks Congress to establish a federal transportation commission with comprehensive powers over all traffic and to unite land air and sea traffic under one federal agency via expansion of the Interstate Commerce Commission. He also urges a one year extension of the emergency railroad act and Railroad Coordinator Eastman’s office.
Governor James V. Allred headlined the two day event in Pampa, urging continued building as old forbearers did. Miss DeAnn Heiskell of Pampa was crowned queen at the pre centennial ball after reunions, parades, square dancing and a yarn swapping bee with over 800 old timers in attendance.
East St. Louis June 7 Three more forged travelers checks issued to George M Lorus East St. Louis missing in Texas with his wife and Mr and Mrs Albert Herber of Duquoin were received today. Checks appeared at American Express offices and increased friends’ worry as the four have not been heard from since May 21 postcards from Albuquerque New Mexico. Justice agents declined to discuss the case but relatives said a former Texas convict was being hunted.
Senator Ellison Smith of South Carolina announced on the New York Cotton Exchange floor that the Bankhead cotton act will be extended through the 1936 37 season. The statement frames policy changes amid ongoing debate over cotton support measures and farm relief programs.
Elliott Roosevelt son of the president and Texas Governor James Allred sparred over states rights and constitutional amendments at the Young Democratic Clubs of Texas third annual convention. Allred urged constitutional change and local self government as Roosevelt defended states rights in a spirited exchange.
John Snider known as the barbecue baron yells come and get it at a noon barbecue feed for Young Democrats. Delegates with badges enter free while others pay 50 cents. The event is at the Tri-State Fair grounds.
Elliott Roosevelt defends his father the President during a Texas gathering. He criticizes Governor Allred and asserts the President's beliefs align with the administration. The exchange follows remarks by Governor Allred and Clyde Tingley of New Mexico.
A letter from Hollywood comments on global politics from June 7. It suggests France hesitates over a premiership, England shifts power, Italy mobilizes, Japan studies maps, and Russia remains quiet. The writer laments the difficulty of any government running a country amid such global volatility.
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