Winter wheat crop forecast shows sharp drop from drought
The 1936 winter wheat forecast by the Department of Agriculture lists 461,471,000 bushels, about 200 million below the 10 year average, with Texas Oklahoma and Kansas showing partial recovery and yields likely near the low end. May 1 condition at 70.9 percent is the lowest since 1885 aside from last year, signaling potential relief needs if drought persists.
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Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Wallace
United States
Parched Chicago Grain Markets Hit By Drought Damage
May wheat closed at 90% on Chicago exchanges as drought and heat devastate crops across the Northwest. Farmers face feed shortages as hay and grazing land suffer, with dust storms and wind eroding topsoil in the Dakotas Minnesota Illinois Nebraska Indiana Ohio.
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Onts
Dakotas
Minnesota
Lower Lake Region
Llinois
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Western Ranges
Texas
Montana
Wyoming
New Mexico
Arizona
Debtor States Likely In Default Under Johnson Act
Washington May 10 state department officials informed European debtor nations that they would be in default on their debts to the United States under the Johnson act even if they made future token payments. The United Press learned today.
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Washington
U.S
State Department
United States
United Press
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas region
Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions for Friday across Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas area south portion may see showers Friday. New Mexico generally fair. Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from 53 to 68 degrees with a 0.16 inch precipitation total in the 24 hours ending 4 PM.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Amarillo College Restores Faculty Salaries for 1933-34
Amarillo College faculty salaries are returned to 1932-33 levels an estimated seven percent rise. The 13 teachers will cost $23,470 next year while tax and tuition receipts are forecast at about $37,000. Coach Frank Kimbrough is re hired at $2,000 with $500 extra from athletic funds if profits exceed a $500 past deficit. Trustees reject local bids to print catalogs at $230.50.
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Amarillo College
George Waddill
Ophelia Wesley
Pella Phipps
Bertie Warren
Effie Shekell
Marshall Shaw
Alta Potts Turk
Lucille King
C. C. Thompson
FE. M. Boone
J. F. Mead
W. D. Parrott
James G. Lumpkin
Frank Kimbrough
Athletic Fund
Waddill
Rainfall list across Panhandle and western Oklahoma
Rain fell across Eastern Panhandle and western Oklahoma yesterday with up to three quarters of an inch in grazing lands. Ochiltree County saw 1.14 inches. Perryton 0.55 inch. Western towns like Guymon Cordell and Hobart reported showers up to 4 inches while Amarillo logged 0.16 inch. Travel stalled as Wolf Creek flooded between Perryton and Canadian.
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Panhandle
Oklahoma
Ochiltree County
Perryton
Spearman
Cheyenne
Okla
Wolf Creek
Canadian
Stratford
Boise City
Guymon
Woodward
Clinton
Hobart
Cordel
Wellington
Childress
Memphis
Estelline
Claude
Dalhart
Texline
Amarillo
Conway
Vega
Reduction of Bond Refused Keeps Ex-Magnate in Jail
A court denied a petition to reduce bail for the former magnate. The judge ordered the defendant remain jailed while the matter proceeds. The case includes allegations tied to a Greek ship and claims of abduction or misdirection.
Insull to face mail fraud charges after jail bid ends
Samuel Insull to be arraigned tomorrow on charges he defrauded investors and creditors of about 102 million dollars. His attorney Floyd E. Thompson said Insull was shanghaied from a Greek freighter and will seek status clarification before pleading. Bail discussions and rescue efforts dominated a tense scene at the county jail as legal maneuvers continued.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Floyd E. Thompson
Insull
Thompson
Samuel, Jr
Will M. Sparks
Guards Mobilized To Prevent Riots In Wichita
National guardsmen were mobilized in Wichita Kansas on Gov. Alf Landon’s orders to curb a potential repeat of yesterday’s unrest by unemployed men. About 250 guardsmen were called out and artillery from Hutchinson was ordered in as mayor Schuyler Crawford warned of renewed demonstrations this afternoon.
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Wichita
Kas
National
Alf M. Landon
Topeka
Schuyler Crawford
Milton R. McLean
Hutchinson
Tulsa Man Nabbed Here For Oklahoma Robbery
Clifford Kell a former San Rosa State Teachers College gridiron star was arrested here yesterday and will head to Tulsa today to answer charges in an Oklahoma robbery case. He allegedly held up Earl Gordon Tulsa land agent and obtained 2150 dollars in cash plus a 2500 dollar diamond ring. Kell was captured by Amarillo officers and a Swisher County deputy sheriff and turned over to a Tulsa special deputy marshal. Extradition papers bore signatures of Oklahoma and Texas governors.
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Clifford Kell
San Rosa
Tulsa
Warner
Amarillo
William H Murray
Oklahoma
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Kell
Earl Gordon
Tulia
Clark Cain
Wait Orders On Road Work In Panhandle Region
Funds for Amarillo and Potter County road relief were expected to be announced within a day or two after federal release. Relief administrator Gaines Whitsitt said work would start at least a week to 10 days later. About 300 men were laid off due to funding gaps. three relief projects remain active with more funds expected.
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Gaines Whitsitt
Harry L. Hopkins
Whitsitt
Panhandle
Hur
Division
W. J. van London
Dorenfield Appeal Filed Over Texas Relief Commission
An appeal by Julius Dorenfield Jr of Amarillo will be filed in the Third Court of Civil Appeals in Austin tomorrow, contesting a Travis County district court decision that ruled him ineligible for Texas Relief Commission membership. The suit, brought by Attorney General James Allred to resolve claims by Dorenfield and R L Holliday of El Paso, followed Speaker Coke Stevenson’s appointment and Holliday’s removal as commission member. A motion to certify for early Supreme Court review was anticipated.
Abduction of William Gettle Prompts Ransom Offer and Vigil
At his Arcadia estate William F. Gettle was kidnapped after a gay midnight party. Three family friends waited for a ransom signal while the Gettle family, through attorney Ernest Noon, offered to pay any reasonable amount. An anonymous note offering help as a negotiator appeared, and investigators pursued a suspected Midwest snatch gang amid limited clues.
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Arcadia
Calif
William F. Gettle
Walter Girten
A. E. Fox
Wiliam J. Drewes
Los Angeles
Department of Justice
F. Lark
Gettle
Beverly Hills
Ernest EF. Noon
Gettie
Albert Hitchen
Charge trio with robbery at First National Bank Levelland
Three Lubbock men were charged with robbery with firearms in the April 25 Holdup of the First National Bank at Levelland. Doyle Morse 25 waived preliminary hearing and bond set at 15000. George W Churchill 35 and R C Darden 40 to have examinations Friday. None of the loot recovered. They were arrested in Lubbock Wednesday.
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Levelland
Lubbock
First National Bank
Doyle Morse
George WY. Churchill
R. C. Darden
Roosevelt Signs Tax Measure Increasing Revenue
President Roosevelt signed a law to cut taxes on small incomes, close loopholes, and raise about $417 million to balance the budget. The reform creates a flat four percent rate, retains exemptions, boosts estate and surtaxes, and partial public income tax returns. details show a 5 to 59 percent surtax range and an estimated net revenue gain. The new rates take effect soon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Park Officials Attend Cornerstone Laying at Palo Duro
State and national park leaders join Panhandle boosters for the cornerstone ceremony at Palo Duro State Park 25 miles southeast of Amarillo. David Colp will level the stone in a pivotal event marking park development and public access to the lodge site near the canyon rim.
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National Park
Panhandle Park
Palo Duro State Park
Amarillo
Palo Duro Park
David FE. Colp
Texas Park Board
George Nason
Austin
National Park Service
Cuthrie
Halson
U. S. Army
Herbert Maier
Oklahoma City
BE. C. W
Robles Pleads for Safe Return of Kidnapped Daughter
Fernando Robles, father of six year old June Robles, appeals to captors for new instructions to contact them. He says no assurances exist that his daughter will be returned safely and notes only $10,000 of the $15,000 ransom is raised. Authorities say negotiations will not be interfered with as the case continues after a family meeting with officials.
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Tucson
Ariz
Anserting
Fernando Robles
June Robles
United States
Anfe
Civen
Robles
Kidpapers
Waggoner Improves After Critical Illness in Fort Worth
Physicians reported late today that W. T. Waggoner, capitalist, has shown improvement after seven days of critical illness from an acute heart attack in Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
W. T. Waggoner
Fire at Diego Rivera Home in Mexico City
Gunfire struck the window of renowned artist Diego Rivera in Mexico City as two men fired shots at his residence. No injuries reported, investigation underway.
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Mexico City
Diego Rivera
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