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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1934

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First Major Move To Launch Soviet Trade Financing

New York March 23 The Federal Export-Import Bank led a conference of Wall Street bankers and industrialists to outline financing sales to the Soviet Union J C Rovensky of Chase National Bank will head a nationwide banking committee The group will report to Charles E Stuart of the Export-Import Bank and plan how banks can participate in Soviet trade financing programs

Associated Press New York Federal Export-Import Bank Wall Street Federal Bank Soviet Union J. C. Rovensky Chase National Bank America

Auto War Peage Pact Predicted In White House Talks

Industrial administrator Hugh S S Johnson voiced confidence that a settlement in the automobile dispute would come tomorrow after two hours of talks with President Roosevelt. Labor leaders and manufacturers reported progress as the White House negotiations moved toward final stages under the administration’s effort to end the wage dispute and address union recognition.

Washington Hugh S.S. Johnson Roosevelt Johnson White House Joseph Bailey William Collins Walter Chrysler Automobile Manufacturers William Green American Federation of Labor Green Michigan Joseph E Eastman Eastman National Automobile Chamber of Commerce

Amarillo Attorney Indicted in Drunken Driving Murder Case

Grand jury indicts Joe V. Moore on drunken driving and murder without malice in connection with the death of Shirley Pauline Palmateer and injuries to two siblings. Mrs. Burt Daniels faces drunken driving charges. Moore held in county jail with no bond set. Funeral for Shirley Pauline at Boxwell Brothers chapel with burial at Llano Cemetery.

Joe V. Moore Amarillo St. Anthony’s Hospital Moore Burt Daniels

Jim Ferguson Ready to Take Demo Office

Governor Jim Ferguson signals willingness to assume executive committee leadership as Houston awaits formal confirmation.

Jim Ferguso

Brain Trust tactics probe Roosevelt role in revolution

In Houston and Washington reports, former Texas governor James E. Ferguson seeks the Democratic national committeeman post as his party weighs candidates. A letter abroad claims Roosevelt advisers aim to block recovery and push toward Communism under a staged leadership change.

Houston James E. Ferguson Texas National Party

Witness Mrs Cates Links Crutchfield To Taxi Help After Sheriff Testimony

Mrs. Frank Cates testified Crutchfield fled after Police Captain Barnum was shot and that she aided him by arranging a taxi ride. She said Crutchfield admitted the shooting and that she had known him about two years. The defense then presented insanity evidence from Potter County.

Frank Cates Fannin Street Frank Crutchfield White Deer Preston Barnum Potter County Crutchfield Bivins Addition New Mexico Frank Western Hote Law

Texas Relief Commission to Meet in Austin

Governor Miriam A. Ferguson called a Texas Relief Commission session to discuss a federal matching agreement for relief funds. Adam Johnson said the meeting would align details, with $4,000,000 in state bonds due for April 15 and a requested $1,000,000 federal advance to sustain relief activities.

Austin Texas Relief Commissions Miriam A. Ferguson Adam Johnson Commission Johnson

Light Rain Falls Midnight Across Panhandle Region

Light rain formed from mist and spread to Waynoka Oklahoma. Temperatures across the Panhandle dropped to near freezing with readings from 29 to 32 degrees. A strong north wind accompanied the light precipitation during the late night hours.

Panhandle Waynoka Okla

Shoffitt Indicted in Shooting Case

Gale Shoffitt is indicted for attempted murder after a Dec. 31 gun battle with peace officers in Clarendon. Deputy Wright lost his right eye. Sheriff Pierce and other deputy were not hurt. Trial expected to be set next week.

Clarendon G. W. Shoffitt Guy Pierce Guy Wright Shoffitt Wright

Amarillo Area Weekend Forecast Highlights Snow Likely

Forecast for Amarillo and surrounding areas calls for light snow Saturday with cloudy skies in West Texas and the Panhandle. North livestock warnings and colder southeast portions advised. New Mexico unsettled with probable snow in the northwest and colder eastern areas. Temperature data appears partial.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Car Crash Victim Buried at Hedley

Funeral services for Claude Hill a 55 year old county resident killed in a car accident near Shamrock were held at Hedley. Clarence Hill his son was severely injured but attended. Survivors include wife two sons a daughter two sisters and three brothers.

Clarendon Claude Hill Shamrock Hedley Here Clarence Hill Claude Clarence Omel Edith

Philippines Independence Bill Ready for Roosevelt Signature

The Philippine independence bill was signed by the presiding officers of both chambers and forwarded to President Roosevelt for his signature late today in Washington. The measure would grant independence to the Philippines.

Washington House Roosevelt Stalin Kerensky James Henry Rand, Jr Committee For the Nation House Commerce Committee Willam A. Wirt Gary Ind Senate

F D R Keeps Hands Off Local and State Politics

The White House announced President Roosevelt will not involve himself in local party contests or state political matters. A memorandum affirmed the hands off policy amid reports of a possible clash with Tammany Hall in New York. Senator Connally echoed the President’s stance and said Texans should judge Bailey on his own merits.

Washington White House Roosevelt Farley John F. Curry Tammany Hall New York Bailey Texas Connally Senate

Readheimer pardon shocks Fort Worth as governor frees father

Texas Governor Miriam A. Ferguson grants a full pardon to 60 year old J R Readhimer who was sentenced to two years in prison for the murder of Stokes Campbell. Ferguson argues punishment serves little as the offender is old and the crime harms his daughter’s reputation and family. She cites deterence to young debauchers while urging a broader view of justice.

Virginia Pine George Raft Chicago FE. J. Lehmann, Jr Raft State Democratic Executive Committee Jed C. Adams Dallas Jim Ferguson State Senate Austin Texas Miriam A. Ferguson Ferguson J. R. Readhimer Stokes Campbell Campbell Floydada Readhimer Amarillo Bybee Fastham Clyde Barrow Raymond Hamilton Ward

Two Plead Guilty on Robbery Charge

Willie Duncan of McKinley Texas and Leonard Stokes of Stonewall Oklahoma pleaded guilty to robbery with firearms at arraignment before Peace Justice S W Hill in Ada Oklahoma. They are held awaiting district court sentencing for the March 12 robbery of Joe Salee of Stonewall for $55 and are wanted in Comanche and Catron counties for questioning in eight robberies including two car thefts.

Ada Okla Willie Duncan McKinley Tex Leonard Stokes Stonewall S. W. Hill Joe Salee Comanche Catton

Northwest Texas educators confront failing facilities at first regional conference

More than 1500 community leaders attend the Northwest Texas Educational Conference in Canyon to review Texas school facilities, discuss curriculum changes proposed by state education authorities, and hear speeches by leaders from Texas and Oklahoma. Speakers cite funding, governance, and efficiency needs as education faces rapid modernization.

Canyon Northwest Texas Texas State Department of Education State Teachers’ Association Courty Parent-Teacher Association Civic and Women Club Fred Ayer University of Texas W. B. Tizzell University of Oklahoma Doak Campbell Peabody College Nashville Tern Bizzell

Ely Opposes Highway Holiday for West Texas Roads

W R Ely of the State Highway Commission told the West Texas Judges and Commissioners Association in Sweetwater that a highway construction holiday should not be declared. He urged West Texas be connected and supported funding from the gasoline tax to avoid siphoning funds from the general fund or schools.

Sweetwater W. RR. Ely State Highway, Commission West Texas

Robinson Predicts Cotton Bill Favor in Senate

Senator Robinson the Democratic leader told newspapermen the Senate would approve the Bankhead cotton control bill despite opposition. The Senate recessed without action on the House passed measure, but leaders hope to take up the bill tomorrow.

Washington Robinson Senate House

Jean Harper Keeps Want Ads Busy at Sunday News-Globe

Jean Harper helps advertisers craft effective Want Ads with no extra charge. Call 62-62 before 6 30 this evening to place a rental, sale, or swap listing as Sunday deadlines approach at the Want Ad Headquarters.

Want Ad News-Globe Jean Harper Miss Harper

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