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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1932
Page
1
The Texas Legislature enacted a remission of penalties and interest for delinquent taxpayers. State officials may implement the compromise action as deemed fit, with Austin as the focal point.
The bill to waive penalties and interest on delinquent taxes paid by December 31 was approved with Governor Sterling expected to sign. The Senate approved unanimously and the House passed 106 to 8. Cities may opt to adopt the plan while counties and schools face the funding plan.
Federal agents join a wide search for Col. Raymond Robins, a noted prohibitionist who disappeared while en route to Washington for a Hoover meeting. Attorney General Mitchell orders 185 Prohibition Bureau agents after suspected kidnaping by bootleggers, though no evidence supports the claim.
John P. Curry told the Democratic state committee in Albany that New York Democrats will give active and royal support to Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner. Albany chosen for the state convention on October 3 and 4, with Buffalo hosting the Republican gathering.
Government officials touring Abaco Island learn that eleven people were killed and many injured by a storm and tidal wave early this week. Six settlements on small cays were struck, most buildings wrecked, one shelter roof blown off. A relief team led by Dr. H. A. Quackenbush heads to the island to provide food water and medical supplies.
American railroads moved to slash base pay by 20 percent with a plan to push the cut through conferences, mediation, and arbitration. The nine railroad leaders proposed a 12 month reduction aiming to reset wages February next to 10 percent below prior levels. W. F. Thiehoff of the Chicago Burling and Quincy railroad led the wage committee.
Hubert L. Jenkins, an electrical engineer, was named guardian of his son Hubert Jr., 10, and his estate in county court. Lawton petitioned, with Jenkins present and L. W. Mahaffey acting as a guard aid, as Jenkins sought custody after moving the boy from Dallas to Louisville.
Saturday brings fair and cooler weather for Amarillo and surrounding areas with partly cloudy skies and isolated showers in the southeast. West Texas expected fair conditions in the other areas with cooler temperatures noted. New Mexico also forecast fair weather Saturday. Temperature readings show cooler lows in the northern zones and mild highs across the region.
In New Orleans on Sept 9 cotton rose from losses of over 5 a bale to gains of 0.90 to 1.05, aided by buying and covering amid a government crop estimate of 11,310,000 bales. October and December futures advanced while spot cotton rose above 8 cents.
Two men robbed the Home Savings Bank in Davenport Iowa of 20000 dollars today. Police launched an investigation and sought suspects described as armed and hooded. Local authorities urged residents to report any information to the Davenport Police Department.
Bitter debate marks Texas special session as the House votes 62 to 62 to table a nine member inquiry panel into alleged illegal voting and misconduct by state officials. Supporters vs opponents clash over the probe amid partisan tensions and calls of a “Little Chicago” in elections.
In Austin on September 9 the Texas Legislature ended further investigation into the Democratic gubernatorial run off primaries. The move blocks any additional inquiry into campaign activities. No new inquiries will proceed under the current session.
Exoduses of capitol politicians and delegates to the State Democratic convention in Lubbock began tonight. Former Governors Ferguson and Ferguson left for the convention with Travis County delegates while Governor Sterling remained undecided about his departure. The Texas Supreme Court considered Mrs. Ferguson’s writ to compel certification of the party nominee as a close-fought effort to control the convention.
The Department of Agriculture issued forecasts showing total US corn output at 2.854 billion bushels, up from last month, with wheat production at 714.538 million bushels, down from last year's 804.204 million and below prior month estimates. Winter wheat at 441.188 million, spring wheat at 272.75 million, durum at 44.779 million, and oats at 1.245 billion bushels are also projected.
The Examiner reports from sources close to Jean Harlow that Paul Bern’s death by his own hand followed a furious outburst in which he threatened to kill Harlow if she left him to visit her mother. The note hinted last night was “only a comedy” as Bern killed himself in the canyon home hours after the threat.
A New York East River ferry observed as the Observer exploded killing 38 and wounding at least 70. Up to 60 may be dead or missing as divers search floodlit waters. Captain Alexander Forsythe and pilot George Forsythe were among the injured and dead amid three investigations.
President Hoover said departments should speed up federal construction by nearly 200 million dollars under the 1932 relief and construction act. He noted funds can now be used and that total federal construction for the year will exceed 750 million dollars, largely in river and harbor, flood control and public buildings projects.
George A. Davidson of Richmond California survived a transport plane crash in the Guadalupe Mountains after stumbles and burns. He crawled two miles to build a fire, was found at 8 PM, and brought to a El Paso hospital by ambulance after rescue efforts recovered the wrecked ship that burned on impact. The crash killed pilot Bryant Robbins co pilot Briggs and passenger Victor Ellman.
Texas Supreme Court hears a dispute over certifying the Democratic nomination in the Sterling Ferguson contest. Former governor Miriam A. Ferguson presents a mandamus bid to compel party managers to certify the result if determined.
Fire in Carr Fork town damaged 150 frame houses and part of the Utah Delaware mine. Thirty five people were burned while saving belongings, three were hospitalized. About 300 residents were left homeless. The blaze, started in an abandoned garage, caused an estimated 350000 dollars damage.
In La Grange on September 9 Charles Guenther a Schulenburg barber allegedly attacked L. J. Sulak a recent Congressional candidate with a pipe Sulak fought back with his fists Guenther later pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace charge
Col. Andrew Jackson Houston son of Gen. Sam Houston remained in a critical condition at St. Joseph's Infirmary in Houston as of September 9.
Hochi Shimbun reports a Japan America Good Will Flight sponsored in Tokyo. Three filers will depart next Saturday for Samushiro on the first leg, awaiting weather to cross the North Pacific toward San Francisco.
Rufus A. Underwood former Tulsa attorney and now resident of Longview Texas pleaded guilty in district court to forgery and two counts of embezzlement. He was sentenced to 18 months on each charge to run concurrently. The forgery stemmed from signing County Judge John Boyd’s name to guardianship papers to defraud A A Cummings of Tulsa of 1500 dollars.
W. E. Sharp, 23, died in Houston from a bullet wound to the stomach suffered during a rooming house quarrel last Sunday. The death occurred today. Police continue to investigate circumstances surrounding the incident.
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