03 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
1
Japanese troops pushed west along the Shanghai Woosung front as Chinese forces retreated. They occupied Woosung forts after a month of resistance and moved toward Nanziang, about 10 miles west of Shanghai, while signs of a halt faded.
The Tri-State Fair Grounds hosted the final sale of 158 baby beeves closing the Amarillo Fat Stock Show and Panhandle Livestock Association convention. Col Earl Gartin led bidding for prized calves including John Garner shown by Jim Farley of Groom, with likely strong offers from Amarillo firms. Bivins bulls dominated the sale with Murdock fetching $650 and Superior 2nd $500, as buyers from Lovington Canadian and Amarillo placed top bids.
Washington reacts with shock and resolve after the Lindbergh infant is kidnapped. President Hoover and Attorney General Mitchell convene at the White House as federal detectives and prohibition agents coordinate with state authorities. Bills to make kidnapping across state lines punishable by death gain traction led by Senator Patterson and Representative Cochran.
Japan’s cabinet faced opposition to a 22 million yen bond for the Shanghai campaign. The Privy Council investigation committee rejected the plan and urged a 16 million yen expenditure. It called for a special Diet session if the cabinet held to 7.04 million yen. Officials warned no Shanghai compromise was expected.
Officials reported Japanese forces would press westward until a formal ceasefire is arranged. Chinese lines in Chapei and the Kiangnan sector were breached, yet fighting persisted near Shanghai with Japanese artillery pounding the northern outskirts and the retreating forces.
Stocks surged in a strong afternoon rally led by industrials and rails. American Telephone rose over $6 to exceed $133, United States Steel reached $50 with a $3.25 gain, and American Can American Tobacco Santa Fe and Union Pacific added $3 to $4. Auburn climbed above $98, up more than $7. Market closed on a buoyant note.
In Austin Judge W R Ely chairman of the commission said the state cannot abandon county participation in road building. He cited Oldham County bond issues and urged counties to proceed with elections while noting proposed refunds for county bonds may come later. He expects state control of road building and gas tax use to retire bonds, but currently counties must contribute.
The Norris constitutional amendment to abolish the lame duck session passed the Senate 73 to three and heads to the states for ratification within seven years. It ends the December start and creates indeterminate January sessions, shifting duties to January 3 and moving the presidential term start to January 20.
Nebraskans backing Texas Democrat John N. Garner filed petitions with 2,285 signatures across five congressional districts, meeting the 100-name per district requirement. If the speaker of the House approves, Garner’s name will appear on the Democratic ballot in the April 12 primary.
Jolson’s historic restoration as The Wonder Bar opens at the Shubert in Kansas City. Amarillo adds a single March 10 performance with top seats at 3 dollars and lower prices listed. Globe-News sells tickets 1.50 to 3 dollars and accepts mail orders via Wilbur C. Hawk with a self addressed stamped envelope.
Nationwide updates follow the Lindbergh infant kidnapping near Hopewell New Jersey. The baby suffered a cold at the time of seizure and ransom reportedly at 50000 dollars. Authorities, including President Hoover and Senator Patterson, push for federal action and stricter interstate kidnapping laws. Police mobilize 200 detectives, search planes are offered, and various leads including a possible baby doll bundle are investigated.
Leo Childs, 27, is described as a Black man who menaced a group with a knife at a South Lincoln Street home Sunday. He was wounded in the arm by a police strike, later adjudged mentally ill in probate court. Medical officers ordered observation at the Amarillo health unit before state hospital transfer. Officer Frank Gamblin was injured but not seriously.
The New York Assembly adopted concurrent resolutions urging Congress to grant states the right to act on prohibition and to amend the Volstead law to permit sale of four per cent beer and ale.
The House Indian affairs committee adopted unanimously a resolution urging immediate Interior and Agricultural Department action to supply relief and livestock feed to about 125,000 Indians in ten states.
The House Ways and Means committee reached an agreement to raise the estate tax and levy a gift tax. The decision was announced in Washington on March 2.
Partly cloudy Thursday in Amarillo and generally fair conditions in New Mexico. Temperatures expected to rise through the day with a high around 60 and a low near 45. Winds light to moderate with no significant precipitation.
Mrs Lindbergh issues a direct plea to the kidnapper from Hopewell New Jersey detailing the child diet she believes will aid recovery and asking the thief to feed the baby with specified foods and vitamins as a sign of humanity.
The Lindberghs told police the 20 month old son was kidnapped. Colonel Lindbergh remained calm while Mrs. Lindbergh showed controlled emotion, with officers describing their conduct at the home in Hopewell New Jersey. The baby’s ladder location and lack of noise were noted as investigators pressed for clues beyond the couple’s denials of motive or suspect.
At the Ala mo Refinery north of Borger a caustic gas released from a concrete dump pit killed Jim Little a 36 year old pump fixer and caused four others to be gassed. Two men were hospitalized at Pantex Hospital Phillips Camp. two others were released. A wagon driver nearby collapsed as the trap door opened with fumes near the tank. The dead man leaves a widow and a brother in Phillips.
The Lindberghs and authorities mobilize nationwide effort to recover the kidnapped 20 month old child after a ransom note appeared. Mrs Lindbergh appeals to abductors and details the infant's diet while Col Lindbergh asks reporters off his New Jersey estate as search efforts continue.
Chicago March 2 Capone in his county jail cell offers a 10000 dollar reward for information leading to the recovery of the Lindbergh baby and the capture of kidnapers He says he would help if free and has friends nationwide to aid the pursuit He calls the idea outrageous but expresses sympathy with the Lindbergh family.
Relatives and investigators pursue clues across New Jersey as the Lindberghs' crisis draws in military veterans, local police, and volunteers. Separate search groups fly, drive, and patrol roads and rail lines while crowds and reporters observe the tense effort.
Col. Robert Isham Randolph, head of Chicago's Secret Six, argues ransom payment is the only safe option in the Lindbergh kidnapping under present circumstances. He questions organized gangs, suggests an insane or amateur kidnapper, and believes authorities will capture the perpetrators soon. The Secret Six offers to help if needed.
The Senate public lands committee reported favorably on the Bratton bill to grant 76 667 acres of public land to Eastern New Mexico Normal School at Portales and on the Bratton Cutting Sheppard Connally bill giving New Mexico title to lands adjudged inside the state by the Supreme Court in settling the Texas New Mexico boundary dispute.
Couples seek cheap lodgings offering a neat cozy suite with kitchenette and willing to pay cash in advance. A well written ad brings the quickest results and is essential for successful renting.
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