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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1932

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Roosevelt wins North Dakota primary in Democratic landslide

Franklin D Roosevelt carries North Dakota Democratic presidential preference with about two to one margin over William H Murray as 52 000 Democratic ballots set an all time primary record. Republican John France leads over Coxey with 18 428 to 12 482 with delegate splits possible in a tight race. A gasoline tax rise and moving the capitol were defeated.

Associated Press Fargo N. D Franklin D. Roosevelt North Dakota Associated Press Election Bureau Roosevelt William H. Murray Oklahoma Murray Farmer J. I. France Maryland Jacob S. Coxey Massillon Ohio France Coxey Bismark Jamestown Apparaey

Indicted for arson in Eastland two men named

Grand jury returned two indictments for arson against Frank Bida and Sam Baskin in Eastland for the Saturday morning blaze that damaged Bida's auto top shop and a vacant house. Baskin, Bida's employee, gave a full statement to officers. Bida made no statement.

Eastland Frank Bida Sam Baskin Bida Baskin

Weather forecast for Amarillo and vicinity

Partly cloudy Thursday for Amarillo and surrounding area with cooler morning low around 47 and daytime highs near 68. West Texas generally fair Thursday and New Mexico fair to partly clear with readings in the 50s to near 60s.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico Yescei Yi Scveeeorbo

Amarillo Women Lead In Lubbock Inter-City Bridge Contest

In Lubbock on March 16 Amarillo’s women’s bridge team of Mrs. Harry Meyers and Mrs. Gordon Inman led two local opponents by 1500 points after 13 of 24 rubbers in the second 100-rubber contract tournament. The event, at the McWhorter home, follows last week’s Amarillo contest won by Lubbock women, 1470 up.

Lubbock Amarillo Harry Meyers Gordon Inman McWhorter Old Tack

Governors Find No Cases of Starvation

Washington March 16 telegrams from 40 governors asserted that they know of no starvation in their states, with only Pennsylvania’s Gov Gifford Pinchot agreeing that people are starving. Pinchot blasted lawmakers for relief in a fiery message. Gov Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland denied widespread starvation and resented the question. Bingham estimated 6,000,000 unemployed nationwide and opposed the emergency highway bill.

Washington Senate Bingham Conn Pennsylvania Gifford Pinchot Pinchot Albert C. Ritchie Maryland

Plane crash at Eagle Pass injures two men

March 16 two men were injured when a Challenger biplane wrecked after taking off from the Municipal Airport. The craft, bearing the number NC25M, plunged, and both occupants were unconscious with head injuries and broken legs. A pilot's license in the cockpit was issued to W A Mulkey of Dallas.

Eagle Pass W. A. Mulkey Dallas

City may lose Downen meet to Ft Worth

Fort Worth bids for the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention as Amarillo fights to host. Fort Worth leaders like banker W E Connell and Mayor Ernest Thompson push hardest while Amarillo delegates arrive. Senator Clint Small praised by landowners as they seek to counter a court ruling on mineral rights theories. If East Texas delegates vote solidly, Fort Worth could secure next year’s meeting.

EL Paso Fort Worth Amarillo Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association W. E. Connell Wilbur Hawk Ernest Thompson Clint Small West Texas Landowners Association Small Austin Supreme Court Mr. Hawk Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association East Texas Panhandle J. M. West Houston Rosss. Sterling Tex

Amarillo Style Show Attracts Big Downtown Crowds

The seventh annual News-Globe Spring Style Show drew thousands to Polk and Taylor Street last night. Shoppers wandered roped lanes to view window displays featuring furnishings jewelry silverware and garden and sports gear. Merchants promoted their best values with prices lower than last year and a broad array of styles for the pre Easter season.

Amarillo

Amarillo youths linked to two-state auto theft ring

Amarillo police report arresting Lewis Cromer 24 and two associates amid a Texas Colorado auto theft syndicate with cars found in Amarillo and Denver. Aubrey Cromer 22 and Herman Dees 21 are jailed as investigations reveal 13 thefts, nine in Denver and four in Amarillo.

Denver Amarillo Panhandle Colorado Houston Lewis Cromer Alabama Street Cromer Abilene Aubrey Cromer Lewis Aubrey Herman Dees W. R. McDowell

Harsh terms for kidnapers headline

Five kidnapers were given severe penalties across the United States. Dowell Hargraves received life imprisonment in Warren County for kidnapping 12-year-old James DeJute Jr. Samuel Leffer was sentenced to 50 years in New York City for kidnapping a Brooklyn butcher and demanding 50 000 ransom. In Los Angeles Ralph Sheldon Louis Franks and Jesse Orsatti received 10 years to life for kidnapping an Agua Caliente race track official and his wife. Police Chief Herbert Wildey of Allendale New Jersey, head of the state's Chiefs of Police association, denounced underworld involvement in recovering the Lindbergh baby.

United Press United States Dowell Hargraves James DeJute, Jr Warren, C New York City Samuel Leffer Brooklyn Los Angeles Ralph Sheldon Louis Frank Jesse Orsatti Agua Caliente Herbert C. Wildey Allendale N. J Association of Chiefs of Police

Seven Golden Weddings at Aged Ministers Chapel

Seven couples at a minister colony near Green Cove Springs Florida celebrated their combined 350 years of marriage in a small chapel. Mendelssohn’s Wedding March set the mood as guests sang songs of earlier days and brides from 50 years ago received souvenirs. Included was the Rev. and Mrs. F. P. McNeely of Texas.

Green Cove Springs Fia Mendelssohn F. P. McNeely Texas

Lindbergh Baby Search Pressed Amid Vaguer Clues

A nationwide hunt for the Lindbergh heir continues with vaguer clues and anonymous letters. Investigators traced leads to Highland Park New Jersey where a suspect maid and butler departed the day after the abduction. A chisel and rough wood were found in a later discovery.

Robert J. Cavafnaro Associated Press Hopewell N. J France Adirondacks Lindbergh Highland Park Leandro Lightfoot

Globe-News Want Ads Promote Action and Value

The ad advocates for Globe-News want ads, stressing reader reach and proven effectiveness. It highlights 3 day and weekly rates with 35,000 daily readers, urging businesses to place their ad now by calling 6262.

Manchuria Capital Renamed Sinking New Capital

Changchun, capital of the Manchurian federated state, will be renamed Sinking New Capital. A planning commission is to build a presidential palace and government offices. The regime plans to appoint foreigners to official positions, mainly Japanese and white Russians, with Americans and Europeans also eligible.

Changchun Manchuria Henry Pu-¥i

Chavez Bill Favored by House Indian Committee

The House Indian committee reported favorably Rep Chavez's bill to raise awards for Indians and white settlers in New Mexico Pueblo lands cases. The measure was advanced today in Washington with Chavez of New Mexico leading the effort.

Washington House Indian Committee Today Chavez N. M New Mexico Pueblo

Milk War Inquiry Delayed by Missing Judge in Houston

A special Harris County court of inquiry into the Houston milk war was postponed when Assistant Attorney General H D Bishop could not locate a judge to preside. Bishop said the court was ordered to uncover the milk business and that investigators have been active, with prosecutions likely after conclusions.

Houston Harris County H. D. Bishop Bishop

Explosion wrecks three buildings in Panhandle town

March 16 Panhandle town hit by a gas explosion in a grocery building. W. H. Rogers grocer, Roscoe Vance delivery boy, and J. O. Raines butcher injured. two neighboring structures damaged and glass shattered across town. Esco Baker and Ed Baker escape with minor injuries. Burned Vance rushed to St Anthonys Hospital Amarillo in serious condition. Insurance claims under review.

News Panhandle W. H. Rogers Roscoe Vance Main Street J. O. Raines Rogers Mark & Mark Hardware Ed Baker Baker Cleaners Establishment Esco Baker Vance St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo Raines D. C. Stone

Regular term of 69th district court to close this week

Vega reports the 69th district court term in Vega closes this week with Judge Reese Tatum set to convene the regular two weeks March term at Dumas starting Monday. The article notes the schedule and location for the proceedings.

VEGA 69Th District Court Reese Tatum Dumas

Citizens Decide on Fred Stone Show in Panhandle

Citizens may decide whether Fred Stone the musical comedy star will appear with 85 performers in the Panhandle on April 16. Wilbur C. Hawk must guarantee $5,000 for matinee and evening shows. Ticket prices range from $1 to $3. Mail coupon to News- Globe for first reservation chance. no money needed now.

Fred Stone Wilbur C. Hawk Hawk the Panhandle Page 5 News- Globe

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