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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
The three fold McNary farm relief bill was referred back to the agriculture committee by the Senate on a 38 to 28 vote. Leaders saw sending it back as killing its legislation for this session due to opposition to the allotment plan and its price fixing aspects.
A New Jersey led secret meeting of delegates from several states to explore nominating Calvin Coolidge for president. Participants acted as individuals seeking an influential ally to sway the convention and voiced discontent with President Hoover’s record and prohibition stance. One organizer named Murray Coggeshall, a New York and New Jersey banker, is described as a hard repealist and district delegate from New Jersey.
Milton L Phillips 72 longtime Amarillo stockman and cattle breeder died of a heart attack yesterday at 3 45 p m while riding with Mrs Johnnie Vines of Plainview on Fifth Avenue and Tyler Street A tire blowout preceded the fatal episode He had lived in the Panhandle many years and conducted real estate and loan businesses He was a Methodist and survived by his widow a son a daughter two grandchildren a half brother and a half sister The body is at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel awaiting arrangements
Two masked men robbed Farmers State Bank of Canton Kansas, taking 2000 dollars in cash before fleeing. The incident occurred today in Wichita Kansas. Police investigations are underway.
Fair conditions prevail across Amarillo and vicinity with continued warm temperatures. West Texas and New Mexico are forecast to stay generally fair Thursday with mild to warm daytime highs and dry skies.
A measure authorizing home loan banking related to domiciles received approval. The bill outlines procedures, oversight, and funding mechanisms to support mortgage lending and residential financing. Legislators emphasize stability, access, and consumer protections in the new framework.
The House passed a bill to create a system of 8 to 12 home loan banks with at least 5 million dollars each, backed by up to 125 million dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The measure aims to liberalize credit to boost home construction as Senate approval looms. conferees clash over economy and relief measures amid ongoing postwar policy maneuvering.
W. E. Terry aged 42, father of nine, was shot five times by A. A. Winfrey 54, who surrendered with an interpreter. Police say Winfrey fired after Mrs. Winfrey 38 claimed Terry attempted to attack her. Terry died from abdominal wounds on the Winfrey rooming house porch.
Special to The News Petersburg reports the season's first wheat arrival, delivered by E. B. Shankle and purchased by Heard and Club Grain Company. A premium of six cents per bushel raised the price to 35 cents. The crop yields about 15 bushels per acre with a 59 test.
In Lausanne Switzerland 600 delegates from thirteen nations gathered for a debts and reparations conference. The opening session the next day would seek a path to world economic recovery through discussions on canceling war debts.
Chairman Raskob issued a call for a Democratic National Committee gathering in Chicago on June 24 to organize before the party’s convention. The notice was released on June 15.
The House approved issuing 2.4 billion in new currency to fund veterans bonus certificates by 209 to 176. Texas lawmakers split, with Blanton and others for, Lanham and Sumners against. Senate debate continued as Smoot pledged prompt action while Hoover warned of a veto if sent to the White House.
The Texas delegation apologized to Arkansas delegates after Charles G. Dawes declined the vice presidential nomination. J. F. Lucey of Dallas said Dawes would have accepted if extended. R. B. Creager faced a sleepless day amid Dawes talks and the Dawes movement. Eugene Nolte of Seguin was named to Texas on the permanent organization committee. A Texas parade roared as Bertram Snell named Herbert Hoover during the session.
Rebel delegates unwilling to renominate Vice President Curtis pause after Dawes disavows candidacy and search for a younger, more magnetic figure. They aim to channel restiveness behind a prominent contender while Curtis remains the preferred option among delegates.
Gaston B. Means, former Justice agent, was sentenced to ten years for larceny of $100,000 paid by Mrs. Evalyn Walsh McLean to ransom the Lindbergh baby and an additional five years for larceny of $4,000 expense money. Justice Proctor condemned his plan and noted an appeal is planned to the DC Court of Appeals with bail possible. Means was sent to the District of Columbia jail pending bail decision.
Yesterday in Amarillo the temperature rose to a new high for the year at 92 degrees. The previous high of 90 degrees had been reached several times in the past month and the low was 64. Weather remained fair and warm with continued sunshine forecast and roads reported in good condition by the Panhandle Auto Club.
The Texas Railroad Commission cut the East Texas oil field per well allowance from 54 barrels daily to 51. The new order takes effect at 7 A M tomorrow and applies in the field.
The dirigible Akron completed a test flight to the Pacific coast and back and berthed in her hangar at Lakehurst New Jersey after departing Parris Island South Carolina this morning on the final leg of the journey.
James E. Ferguson and Miriam A. Ferguson arrive in Amarillo to open a Panhandle wide rally at the Municipal Auditorium at 8 pm in support of Ma Ferguson s candidacy for governor Interdelegation turnout includes leaders from Panhandle counties and a 1400 member Ferguson Club plus 200 women s club members with loudspeakers and a public address system planned amply for expected overflow The reception at the Capitol Hotel follows at 2 30 pm with 50 plus women serving on the reception committee Bonnie Lassies Orchestra will entertain at both events
Carson County taxpayers plan a Friday night meeting at 8 to discuss forming a permanent tax league. Invited speakers include H C Pipkin and Howard Paul of Amarillo and District Judge E J Pickens. Countywide gathering invites residents from Panhandle White Deer Groom Conway and all Carson County areas.
Gunmen reportedly raided the county jail in Ottawa Illinois releasing two fugitives held on the May Union National Bank holdup which netted about 50000 dollars.
At Chicago Stadium the Republican convention faces a heated showdown over repeal. Administration backers push a plank for a vote on modification while a militant minority demands a flat repeal. The crowd swells as state delegates caucus and momentum builds for a drama rivals 1920 San Francisco clashes.
The Republican resolutions committee adopted a plank to submit a new agreement to state conventions calling for federal control of liquor as a substitute for the 18th amendment. Senator Bingham of Connecticut proposed a repeal plank, which was rejected. The submission proposal passed by viva voce vote. Bingham planned to offer an on floor amendment tonight.
Chicago June 15 The administration sponsored prohibition plank approved by the resolutions committee rejects a voluntary submission limited to retention or repeal It calls for people in state conventions to vote on an amendment preserving federal jurisdiction over liquor and protects dry states while outlawing the saloon.
The Democratic platform rejects submitting the 18th Amendment for retention or repeal and seeks a substitute to be sent to the states. Wet and dry groups react as the party weighs a proposed amendment process while session times shift and officials brief reporters.
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