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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1934

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Sheriff rules no coroner inquest in Borger shooting

County attorney announced there would be no coroner inquest into the fatal shooting of Carol McDonald 17 and Earl Brakebill Jr 16 whose bodies were found near a canyon northeast of Borger. Perry White repair shop owner was detained. he claimed he fired three shots at two prowlers trying to break into an out house at his home.

Burger Carol (Burch) McDonald Earl Brakebill, Jr Borger McDonald Brakebill Perry White Dan Hardee White Xte J. D. Ely Phillips Camp Ely Patton W. R. McDowell Bill” Adams R. C. Shores Dreamland Camp Seventh Avenue Fillmore Street Thompson Polk Street Seventh Eighth Avenues North Fillmore Street Roosevelt White House Air Corps Robinson Arkansas Army Navy Swanson

187 Men Brought Safe to Port as Flames Destroy Fulton

Hong Kong reports 187 crew from the U S gunboat Fulton rescued after a blaze broke out in the engine room during a heavy storm 50 miles northeast of Hong Kong. Three sailors were injured while rescuers from HMS Wishart and the Tsinan saved survivors amid raging seas.

U.S Fulton China Hong Kong United States H. M. S. Wishart Tsinan Todd Wishart Foochow Cape Hatteras Harry McHenry Far East Foochew Fukien Province Whitshed U. S. S. Isabel Frank B. Upham Manila

Dallas Attorney Appeals Forty Year Murder Sentence

Noah Roark of Dallas filed an appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeals challenging a forty year sentence for the murder of Justin Stein, manager of an office building. The homicide occurred in Dallas on February 10, 1933.

Austin Noah Roark Dallas Court of Criminal Appeals Justin Stein

Senate rejects St. Lawrence Seaway pact 42 to 46

The Senate defeated the Roosevelt backed St. Lawrence seaway treaty with Canada by 42 votes to 46. Roosevelt pledged to resubmit when possible, exploring guarantees of U S sovereignty over Lake Michigan or a Canada power pact. Senator Copeland signaled openness to a power treaty if offered. Continued on page 15. Column 2.

Washington Senate St. Lawrence Seaway Roosevelt New York Canada United States Lake Michigan Copeland

Kidnap threat case leads to arrests in New Orleans

The justice department announced the arrest of Manuel C. Lopez and the confession to sending extortion letters threatening to kidnap Louis Hagers 3 year old son. Also detained were Andrew Haime and sought George Cubano. Handwriting matched Lopez. Separately the government prepared large scale actions against false income tax returns with 200 to 300 cases pending and Roosevelt briefing reporters.

Washington Manuel C. Lopez Louis Hager St. Louis Justice Department Lopez New Orleans Andrew Haime Haime George Cubano Cubano Hager The C. Hager and Sons Hi Roosevelt

Port of La Libertad Blasts Causes Mass Casualties

A massive dynamite explosion at the La Libertad docks in San Salvador wiped out four city blocks including the city hall and a church. About 150 people were killed with many injured as flames engulfed large parts of the city. authorities suspect a spark from a locomotive caused the blast and customs officials were among the dead.

San Salvador el Salvador la Libertad

Cernoch's Slaying Case Goes to Jury

Louis Cernoch stands trial for the murder of Henry J. Lindsey Granger city marshal with the main issue of sanity. The jury retired for the night after an hour of deliberation with no progress report.

Georgetown Louis Cernoch Henry J. Lindsey Granger Cernoch

No-bill in Slaying of Patton by Potter County Grand Jury

Police Captain W. D. McNeills and Officer S. D. Moore were no-billed after fatally shooting George Louis Patton on March 5 during an attempted arrest. The grand jury cleared the officers without comment following a night of robberies and a flight from town.

George Louis Patton Potter County Grand Jury W. D. McNeills S. D. Moore Grand Patton R. M. Brown Brown Tom Roberson Roberson San Jacinto

Man Confessed Arrested Filipino Lopez Nabbed

Department of Justice operatives announce the arrest of Manuel C. Lopez a Filipino in New Orleans on March 14. The confession and details follow the arrest as investigators pursue charges and documentation.

New Orleans Department of Justice Manuel C. Lopez

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Tax Returns Due Tonight to Avoid Penalty

Taxpayers must file income tax returns by midnight tonight to avoid a 25 percent penalty. The Revenue Office in the Federal Building stays open until midnight with two deputies helping fill forms. Returns postmarked March 15 are usually accepted if received by the collector on that date. Citizens have been flocking to the revenue office for two weeks.

Internal Revenue Federal Revenue Office

Justice Department to Present Tax Evasion Cases to Grand Juries

The Justice Department nears completion on about 20 investigations. The President orders all cases to grand juries to determine whether to pursue criminal or civil action and to decide motive. New cases will be sent to district attorneys for grand jury presentation nationwide.

Justice Department

For Rent Ad Says Globe-News Reaches Tenants

Globe-News Want Ads promise wide exposure with over 30,000 daily readers. Call 6262 and ask for three time and weekly rates to place a vacancy in the For Rent columns.

Globe-News

Public’s Gaiety Means Education For Shirley Ann

Amarillo residents attend The Nat party to raise funds for Shirley Ann Grounds daughter of Officer Chester Grounds killed in the line of duty. Police Chief McDowell leads the grand march at 7 pm with Roy Diven and his Divenities to entertain. Tickets 15 cents per couple. dancing starts at 9 pm.

Roy Diven Divenities News-Globe

Congress Adopts Compromise on Veterans and Federal Pay

The House, after a day of party crossfire, adopts Taber and Vinson amendments to the independent offices bill. The Taber plan raises veterans benefits with a $90 million package, while the Vinson plan restores 6 percent then 5 percent of federal salaries, facing a Roosevelt veto threat. The Senate had earlier boosted benefits by about $116 million and backed 5 percent immediate pay restoration, with higher future increases.

Washington House Senate Roosevelt Rep Taber New York Vinson Georgia Speaker Rainey

Fort Worth Dry Cleaners Lose Blue Eagles Status

The NRA compliance board ordered removal of Blue Eagles from 13 Fort Worth Texas dry cleaners on March 14 4 with Maple Dry Cleaners agreeing to comply and possibly have one reinstated. Other affected shops include Park Place Cleaners J W Nichols McGuire Cleaners Howe Cleaners LaSalle Cleaners Lilly Dry Cleaners Ansel Greer Thame Prothers Louis Houston Bell Cleaning Saunders Cleaners and Hodge Cleaners.

Washington NRA Fort Worth Tex Maple Dry Cleaners Park Place Cleaners J. W. Nichols McGuire Dry Cleaners Howe Cleaners LaSalle Cleaners Lilly Dry Cleaners Ansel Greer Thame Prothers

Broker Held in Death Case in New York

New York March 14 Arthur W Morse Wall Street broker was held on a homicide charge in connection with the death of Mrs Emma Field Leavett 26 of Brookline Massachusetts Found unconscious in Morse s Greenwich Village apartment after a night out in village clubs She died at Bellevue Hospital after Morse posted 5000 bail on a felonious assault charge Autopsy cited cerebral compression from a head hemorrhage with multiple contusions a fractured rib Morse appeared at a police station with his attorney after detectives were unable to locate him overnight.

New York Arthur W. Morse Wall Street Emma Field Leavett Brookline Mass Leavett Morse Greenwich Village Bellevue Hospital Thomas Gonzales Joseph Cohn

Relief Jobs To Use 2,500 Men By Tuesday

Gaines Whitsitt says 2,500 relief workers will be back on the job under the direct relief administration by Tuesday after sending project lists to Austin for approval. Peak CWA relief averaged 3,163 in Potter County, dropping to 1,053 during retrenchment. future wage scale to be set by a committee of laborers, relief officials, and contractors. Special relief continues with projects including highways, sanitation surveys, farm debt work, parks, schools, and health programs.

CWA Gaines Whitsitt Potter County Austin Direct Relief Administration Whitsitt Julius Dorenfield, Jr Potter County Relief Committee East Tenth Canyon American Legion Thompson Park City Park

Federal unit for aviation plan sparks air policy debate

March 14 report says President Roosevelt orders a study of aviation to shape a new air policy. The move promises to revive the longtime controversy sparked by Brig. Gen. William Mitchell who urged centralized federal control of the military air forces.

Washington Roosevelt William Mitchell Mitchell Army Air Corps

Senate OKs Army Airmail Bill With Safety Amendment

The Senate passed the administration bill authorizing the army to carry airmail, already approved by the House. The vote was 22 to 0 with an amendment by Senator Vandenberg prohibiting use of the army for airmail without proper equipment and training.

Washington Senate House Vandenberg Republican-Michigan

Lindbergh Declines Air Mail Probe Invitation

Col Charles A Landbergh splits with the Roosevelt administration over the army air corps mail carrying plan. Lindbergh protests that using military pilots and equipment for air mail was unwarranted and harmed American aviation, declining service on a committee with Orville Wright and Clarence Chamberlin.

New York Charles A. Landbergh Roosevelt Administration Army Army Air Corps Lindbergh Dern War Department United States Orville Wright Clarence Chamberlin Farley Roosevelt

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