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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1929

Page

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Lockheed Air Fleet Visits En Route to Detroit Display

Six trim cigar-shaped Lockheed Vega monoplanes colorfully painted touched down at Hiins field at 10:30 am from El Paso, refueled, then departed for Dallas. The fleet, from Los Angeles, flies to Detroit for the National Aeronautical show with executives Ben S. Hunter and W. C. Collins aboard the Flying Office. An Air Express replica of Captain Hawks coast to coast record is among the fleet, piloted by Vance Breese with Mrs. Breese and A. M. Anderman aboard.

el Paso Dallas Lockheed Detroit Los Angeles Ben S. Hunter Lockheed Aircraft Colny W. C. Collins Air Express Hawks Vance Breese Pacific Coast Breese A. M. Anderman The Detroit Times

Amarillo Campaign Pushes municipally run junior college plan

A citizens committee led by Jim Guleke launched a drive for a municipally owned Amarillo junior college to be run by the school board funded by taxes. The plan would offer two years of college work at no new buildings, using space at the senior high school. Petitions are circulating to meet a 5 percent taxpayer signup under a new state law.

Amarillo Jim Guleke Lekie Yeateray Dan Moody State Board of Education Globe News Gulekie Real Estate Board State Board Gulerie

Air Features Tonight on WEAF and WJZ Chains

Radio schedule lists 8:00 Troubadors Orchestra with an extended set across WEAF stations including WGY WTAM WWJ WGN KSD and others. At 8:30 Olive Palmer and Reveleram performs with similar station coverage. 9:30 Gold Orchestra heads the lineup with broad WJZ network reach and many listed affiliates. See AIR FEATURES Page 16.

Weaf Chain New York Troubadors Orchestra WGY Wtam WWJ WGN Ksspd WOC WOW WDAF KSTP WTMJ WHAS WSM WMC WSB WBAP Woalkwoo KPRC KOA Olive Palmer Reveleram KSD WIMS WSR KWOO KPO KGO KOMO KGW KFL KHQ KSL WRAA Gold Orchestra WFAA WOAT KPRG WKY KYW KFI KHQ K&d WJZ Chain

Brisbane Says Nations Boom and Borrow at Varying Rates

Arthur Brisbane comments on finance policy and global markets noting Germany’s stock boom, Britain’s gold reserves growth, and France’s high gold holdings. He cites high interest in prosperous America and critiques U S monetary control. He mentions Glass on National City Bank and a bone dry congressman case. He also weighs British politics, unemployment, prohibition, and evolving female wealth power.

Ber Germany France Britain America

Amarillo Delegation Joins Plainview Dairy Exhibit Day

About 200 Amarillo residents arrive by special train to Plainview for the Texas Panhandle Plains Daily Show. Mayor-elect Ernest O Thompson of Amarillo is welcomed after the high school band parade. Neal Ainsworth and J E Biggs speak as 10 000 visitors fill Jersey Department judging area.

Henry A. Ansley Plainview Amarillo Bill Gouldy

Rebels Start Naco Assault in Sonora

Rebels launched an assault on the federal garrison at Naco Sonora at 9 10 a m as insurgent cavalry approached entrenchments amid heavy rifle and machine gun fire. Bright bombs were dropped on the federal entrenchments during the battle.

United Press Naco Sonora Mex Associated Press

Mayer Sees Oil Fight Victory

Ed R Mayer, president of Johnson Ranch Tabulation of proxies, reported results showing him with 361253 votes against 87588 for Dr Bates and 134967 for E K Whitehead in a proxy count for control of the Royalty company. About 27000 votes were held by others. final totals awaited.

Ed R. Mayer Johnson Ranch Ed. R. Mayer Mr. Mayer Dr. Bates E. K. Whitehead

Dollar Day Promises Biggest Amarillo Bargains Thursday

Amarillo merchants announced a city-wide Dollar Day set for Thursday April 4 with plans for triple and quadruple value for shoppers. firms across the city cooperated with The News and Globe to promote the event and urged buyers, including out-of-town visitors, to prepare lists and visit town for peak bargains.

News and Globe Amarillo Adams Dry Goods Co Marizon, White & Kirk Regent's H. H. Hall Amarillo Dress Shop E. E. Finklea Williams Hardware Company Meyer & Meyer the Favorite Shop the Hub City Drug Store J. C. Penney Company Junkin’s Piggly-Wiggly Amarillo Greenhouse Associated Variety Store Bill Adams Beck Brothers Amarillo Electric Company Moore-Poston Palais Royal Levine’s Jarett’s Morton’s Allen-A Levy’s Killough & Davies Greer’s Department Store Warner’s Inc Leader Department Store la Mode, Inc Wilmar’s Dress Shop Riggs Clothiers Amarillo Pleating Warner’s Shoe Department the Auto Store Martha Washington Candy Shop the Oriental Shop Hunsley’s Frieze Bakery Tolzien Music Store Montgomery-Ward & Co Mayo Dental Clinic Amarillo Hardware Co Jackman’s Blackburn Brothers

Amarillo Elects Entire New City Commission in Record Vote

In the largest municipal tally, Amarillo voters chose an all new city commission. Col. Ernest O. Thompson won the mayoral race by a wide margin and will join J. N. Vernon and Lester Stone as commissioners. Vernon and Stone also led their respective races amid a four‑way contest for Commissioner No. 2. Harris withdrew after Stone led. Thompson said the vote endorses progressive growth and pledged effective service.

Amarillo Col Ernest O. Thompson Thompson J. N. Vernon Lester Stone Len. D. Marrs J. R. Gant M. I. Huddleston Marrs Mr. Vernon W. H. Brymer J. H. Harris M. N. Twaddell I. G. Fowler Harris Mr. Harris Mr. Stone Colonel Thompson

Wisconsin wets lead in Milwaukee vote on prohibition repeal and beer

In Milwaukee and across Wisconsin voters approved repeal of state prohibition and legalization of 2.75 percent beer. In 1,810 of 2,771 precincts, 211,126 favored repeal and 125,742 opposed. 1,357 precincts produced 198,342 for beer and 116,342 against. The legislature must act on the popular mandate.

United Press Milwaukee Wisconsin

Lubbock Man Burns to Death After Stranding Hankings

A. C. Howell 37 of Lubbock was stranded on a highway 16 miles from town. He built a roadside fire to keep warm and a passing driver offered help. While siphoning gasoline from a tank his clothing ignited in the wind and he died later at a Lubbock hospital.

United Press Lubbock, Tex A. C. Howell Lubbock Howell

Charges for raid slaying tied to Aurora home

In Geneva Illinois based on a coroner's jury finding, Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith is charged with murder in the Aurora home raid that killed Mrs Lillian DeKing. Eugene Fairchild faces possible perjury charges for an affidavit used to obtain the warrant. The warrant was issued as Smith recovers from a wound inflicted by Gerald DeKing, the victim's 12 year old son.

United Preas Geneva Lillian DeKing Aurora Roy Smith Eugene Boyd Fairchild DeKing Herman J. Vierke Smith Elgin Gerald DeKing

Archie Tyler Delivers Globe on Special Train for Canyon Amarilloans

Archie Tyler manager of North Plains Coaches cooperates with The Globe. Copies of the afternoon paper will be delivered to Canyon by bus this afternoon and distributed to Amarilloans on board the special train returning from the daily show at Plainview.

Archie Tyler North Plains Coaches, Inc The Globe Canyon

Cantrell Ends Life at Panhandle Farm Home

J W Cantrell 64 former Potter county farm manager was found shot dead in his barn six miles south of Amarillo A note to relatives indicated suicide Justice Landis ruled death from gunshot wounds He had health problems and eyesight loss survived by one son three daughters and five siblings Funeral plans unclear with body at Griggs Sons.

J. W. Cantrell Potter County Amarillo C. G. Landis Cantrell

One More Day To Get Tickets For Fair Show

Only one day remains to buy tickets for A Pair of Sixes a comedy drama at the city auditorium Thursday night. Tickets are on sale at City Drug store and priced 50 75 and 1 dollars including reserved seats sponsored by the Tri State Fair association.

City Auditorium City Drug Store Tri-State Fair Association

Charge Dismissed After Police Siren Collision

The charge of disregarding a police siren against W B Huddleston of LeFors was dismissed in police court after Curtis Crays Amarillo motorcycle officer crashed into Huddleston’s car. Judge Ridings cited Huddleston had a green light and cautioned motorists to yield to sirens, fire, and ambulances. Crays suffered a broken foot and minor injuries. his motorcycle was destroyed in the Fourth Avenue and Taylor Street crash.

W. B. Huddleston LeFors Lee Miller Curtis Crays Amarillo Huddleston D. Ridings Ridings Crays Fourth Avenue Taylor Street Cleveland Street Chrysler O. C. Gars Pampa Taylor

Hyde Urges McNary Bill From Special Session

Secretary Arthur M. Hyde told the Senate agriculture committee that immediate aid to agriculture requires passing the McNary bill during the special session.

Associated Press Washington Arthur M. Hyde Senate Agriculture Committee McNary

Congressman's Wife Charged With Liquor

United States Attorney said a customs inspector claimed Congressman William Morgan of Ohio stated Mrs. Morgan had four bottles of liquor and sought free entry after returning from Panama. A separate Dallas fire damaged two Rogers Lumber buildings causing about 100000 dollars in losses. fireman Walter J. D. Moore was injured.

Associated Press New York United States Charles H. Tuttle William Morgan Ohio Panama Dallas BA Cievnan Rogers Lumber and Manufacturing Company Walter J. D. Moore

Judge considers new trial in O. B. Jackson case

A motion for a new trial and two juror affidavits were heard by Judge Henry 8 Bishop in district court. The affidavits allege irregularities in the jury room including ethnic slurs and pillow-throwing toward juror Camarata who faced pressures for a harsher sentence despite the law’s five year maximum in a liquor case.

O. B. Jackson Henry Bishop District Criminal Court Lee P. Pierson Jackson

Seaman Gets Ten Years in Slaying

John B. Fikes, a 26 year old seaman from Tampa Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to voluntary manslaughter and received a ten year prison sentence.

Seaman United Press Houston John B. Fikes Tampa Fia

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