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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1932

Page

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Boat Builder Returns From Two Day Trip

A boat builder returns from a two day trip in connection with the Lindbergh case, offering details about the voyage and any new information that may relate to the high profile disappearance.

Norfolk Intervenors Move Toward Lindbergh Meeting

Three Norfolk intervenors seeking the return of the Lindbergh baby will meet Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh tomorrow, as John Hughes Curtis reports progress but declines to detail talks. Curtis, a Norfolk boat builder, says negotiations are in a semi final stage and cautions against publicity to avoid hindering work.

Norfolk Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh John Hughes Curtis Mr. Curtis Curtis

Prison guard blinded as Bandhart escapes in St Joseph jail

Basil Banghart, a Detroit Purple Gang gunman and fugitive from Atlanta prison, wounded a guard and blinded another with red pepper then escaped the St Joseph County jail in South Bend. He seized a submachine gun after smashing a gun rack as Jailer Klosinski began roll call.

South Bend Ind Basil BanGhart Detroit PurPle St. Joseph County Harry Fleischer Lindbergh Bankhart Atlanta Stanley Klosinski Edward Wroblewski Wroblewski Banghart Klasinski Fleischer

Movie chiefs to visit Amarillo for Paramount opening

Dallas reports say prominent New York and Southwestern theater executives will attend Amarillo’s Paramount Theater opening on April 21. A special car will bring the guests, with branch managers from Dallas and San Antonio signing on. The group departs Dallas April 20 and stays through April 21, with a separate El Paso delegation joining.

Amarillo Paramount Dallas San Antonio Will R. Winch el Paso Amarillo Paramount

Gas Rate Hearing Set For April 11

Perryton officials announce a state hearing on the city gas rate dispute timed for April 1 as the Public Service Corporation blocks a new 25 percent rate. Mayor Dave Shanks reports the case proceeds before the State Railroad Commission in Perryton.

Perryton State Railroad Commission Dave Shanks Public Service Corporation

House Seeks New Revenue Sources as Tax Plan Fails

In Washington on March 27 the House labors to find substitutes after the defeated 600 million dollar sales tax plan. Speaker Garner's allies push him to lead tax bill writing while dissidents vow to cooperate on a targeted excise tax program balancing the budget.

House Washington Ways and Means Representative Ragan Dem. Ark Garner Texas Democrat Doughton Rankin Miss Crisp

Fire loss at Manor estimated $75 000

Two rows of buildings fronting the main highway through Manor were destroyed by fire last night. Loss estimated at $75,000 by Mayor W. H. Wentland. Austin Fire Department aided the blaze. Buildings were brick and frame.

Austin Manor W. H. Wentland Travis County Austin Fire Department

Inventor of Safety Razor Otton Kampfe Dies at 76

Otton Kampfe, 76, who his widow says invented the safety razor, died at his North Bellmore home after a six month illness with heart disease.

North Bellmore N. Y Otton Kampfe

Rabbi Chaim Sonnenfeld Dies at 85 Leader of Agudath Israel

Jerusalem reports the death of Rabbi Chaim Sonnenfeld a renowned leader of the extreme Orthodox group Agudath Israel at age 85. The veteran figure passed away in the city today March 27.

Jerusalem Chaim Sonnenfeld Agudath Israel

Plains farmer lost in storm near Texhoma

Sophus Branwick a 65 year old Texas and Oklahoma farmer vanished after a late night trip near Coldwater Creek 23 miles southeast of Texhoma Search teams from Texhoma Goodwell Guymon and Gro ver Texas comb eight sections of rugged terrain as snow and cold raise worries for his health A ranchman saw him enter the canyon around 7 pm his wife reported him missing and two sons await news

Texhoma Okla Coldwater Creek Here Sophus Branwick Hansford County Texas Goodwell Guymon Grover Branwick Robert Alexander

Mrs George St Bryant In Critical Condition At Home

Mrs Bell Bryant wife of Rev George H Bryant pastor of the Tenth Street Methodist Church is critically ill at her home 1010 Roberts Street in Amarillo. She became ill about 9 am Saturday and was found collapsed by her husband who had just returned from a neighborhood store Her condition improved slightly by Sunday afternoon but she remains in a semi coma.

Bell Bryant George H. Bryant Tenth Street Methodist Church Roberts Street Bryant Amarilio Panhandle

Murray for President Speech Plans in Mississippi

George Henshaw, manager of Murray for President, says the Mississippi Legislature has declined to permit Governor Murray to address it next Tuesday. He believes lawmakers may add the speech to their calendar, while Murray will still speak in Jackson next Tuesday.

Oklahoma City George Henshaw Mississippi Murray Henshaw Jackson

Fred Stone to Bring Smiling Faces to Amarillo Dates

Fred Stone stars in the musical comedy Smiling Faces in Amarillo on April 16 with his daughter Paula and the Rasch Dancers and a 75 member company. The event is arranged by Wilbur C. Hawk and the Shuberts to benefit the Tacknoe Fund with matinee and evening performances. Tickets go on sale at The News Globe office with mail orders via Mr. Hawk. Matinee prices range from 50 cents to 2.50 and evening seats from 1 to 3 dollars.

Amarillo Fred Stone Fternoon Paula Albertina Rasch Amarillo and the Panhandle Wilbur C. Hawk Messrs

President and First Lady Lead Easter Services at Arlington

President and Mrs. Hoover led sunrise Easter services at Arlington National Cemetery amid rain. Thousands attended in the marble amphitheater for a moment of resurrection reflection as rain dampened the national observance and the couple planned an Easter rolling fête for children at the White House lawn.

Arlington John F. Chester Associated Press Washington Hoover Arlington National Cemetery James E. Freeman Walter Newton White House

Special Easter Music Observances in Amarillo Churches

Four Eastern students were escorted from Pineville after interviewing County Attorney Walter B. Smith about Bell County mine problems. Eleanor Curtis Henderson, Margaret Bailey, Willard Spence, and Herbert Ellis sought explanations for local mine issues amid citizen-led discussion led by Pineville attorney Cleon K. Calvert.

Pineville Walter B. Smith Bell County Cleon K. Calvert Eleanor Curtis Henderson Eleanor Curtis Columbia University Margaret Bailey New York University Willard Spence Union Theological Seminary New York Herbert Ellis Harvard Knoxville Tenn Smith

Easter observances fill Amarillo churches in sunshine

Easter services across Amarillo churches drew large crowds thanks to pleasant weather after a windy Saturday. Central Presbyterian held a sunrise service while Sacred Heart Cathedral offered multiple Masses and a solemn pontifical celebration led by Archbishop Gerken with a full ceremonial program.

Amarillo Central Presbyterian Church Knights Templar R. Thomson

China greets League group amid Sino Japanese dispute

Nanking greets the League of Nations commission led by Lord Lytton and Italian envoy Aldrovandi Marescotti as China suspends defense build up and awaits a ruling on the Sino Japanese conflict. Japan reportedly refuses to present its case to the league, signaling possible withdrawal. The delegation includes McCoy Claudel and Schnee with representatives from Britain Italy France Germany.

Tokyo Japan League of Nations League James P. Howe Associated Press Nanking China League of Nation’s Commission Lord Lytton Britain Luigi Aldrovandi Marescotti Italy Shanghai Frank R. McCoy Claudel Heinrich Schnee

Miss Floy Boyd Resting After Operation

Miss Floy Boyd an office employee of the Tri State Fair Association is reported resting fairly well at North West Texas Hospital late last night following an operation she was stricken Sunday afternoon

Floy Boyd Tri-State Fair Association Northwest Texas Hospital

Train bandits flee with $800 in cash and jewelry

Two masked gunmen robbed a southbound Southern Pacific train near San Francisco station. They collected wallets and jewelry from 30 passengers in five minutes then fled in an automobile with help from an accomplice on the highway. A passenger, Mrs Frances J McEnery of Los Angeles, described one assailant as possibly a woman with altered eyebrows and a fake sideburns disguise.

Ban Francisco San Francisco Bay Area Southern Pacific San Francisco J. W. Horsman Frances J. McEnery Los Angeles

Autogyro Without Wings Invented in London

Juan De La Cierva, the Spanish inventor, has perfected a wingless heavier-than-air flying machine and made several flights at Hamble Airdrome in England. Described as bullet fast with rapid takeoffs and very short landings, it descends safely like a parachute.

London Juan de la Cierva Hamble Airdrome England

500 Ask Membership In Taxpayers League

Amarillo residents plan to form the Amarillo Taxpayers League in a district courtroom gathering at 7 30 PM. About 500 signatures bind new members as officers are chosen and by laws adopted. Leaders include Weymouth Bush Wells Ames and Olver in a non political group to study taxes and public spending.

Amarillo Chansler Weymouth Jim Bush L. A. Wells Bob Ames A. N. Olver

Tornado Toll Rises Across Alabama and Georgia

A sequence of tornadoes across central Alabama into western Georgia left seven people dead in Alabama towns including Lawley and Pleasant Grove, with additional injuries and extensive property damage. Communications were disrupted as crews assessed the toll across affected counties and cities.

Alabama Georgia South Montgomery Ala Tennessee Lawley Cartersville Terry Hicks Walker Laurence Austin Laurence Jane Green Pleasant Grove G. M. Tubbs Pate Newnan

Zeppelin Homeward Flight Near Canary Islands Report

Graf Zeppelin, on its return from Pernambuco Brazil, was sighted about 400 miles west of the Canary Islands at 4 P.M. E.T. today. The dirgible left Pernambuco at 12:58 A.M. Saturday on its first regular Brazil trip this year, Radiomarine Corp. reported.

New York Pernambuco Brazil Canary Islands Radiomarine Corporation Dirigible

Small Ads that Pack Big Results

Local advertisers promote compact ads claiming strong visibility for low cost. Businesses highlight quick placement and targeted reach, urging readers to reserve space before deadlines.

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John H. Curtis Hopewell Purple Gang Rabbi Sonnenfeld North Panhandle George St. Bryant Gandels Murray James Shera Montgomery Zebarney T. Phillips Senate Bishop Freeman Marine Band Dolly Gann Sacred Heart Cathedral Josephine Probst St. Hedwig Christ R. A. Gerken D. D A. F. Amirault Andrew Quante James Daly Charles Barron B. O'Brien A. EB. Robinson Joseph Wolters Thomas Gavin Church of Christ Miss Floy Boyd California Lieved Woman Taxpayers’ League Harvey Lewis Buchanan Corinth Zeppelin
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