05 Apr 1933
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1933
Page
1
President Roosevelt orders the return to the federal reserve of all gold over $100 held by individuals before May 1 and permits the treasury secretary to issue licenses allowing gold in essential domestic and foreign trade. The measure aligns with broader actions on economic control during the period.
Borger voters elected the Citizens' party slate, unseating four incumbent commissioners. Longtime mayor and city founder John R. Miller was defeated. The new city commissionersare J A Robinson Frank Caudill B R Anderson Harry Willis and B M Clayton.
In Dallas on April 5 federal authorities prepared charges against four men believed connected to a seizure of bonded liquor valued at 10,000. Police allege the contraband was seized from their possession or operation.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson authorized seven full pardons and eight general paroles for inmates at the Texas penitentiary today.
Four of six candidates for two city commission seats advance to a runoff after Tuesday's vote. Mayor Ross Rogers leads, with Lon Marrs trailing, as Twaddell and Jenkins contest Commissioner No. 1 and Smith and Winters contest Commissioner No. 2. Runoff likely next Tuesday. charter requires 10 to 20 days. Rogers to begin first full two year term amid cost cuts.
In Austin on April 5 a bill to transfer oil and gas conservation powers from the Texas Railroad Commission failed of engrossment by one vote 68 ayes 69 noes but was kept alive by a successful reconsideration vote 70 in favor 69 against. The measure faced another engrossment decision when the House recessed.
A mass meeting of Amarillo residents interested in home building decor and furnishing has been organized through the chamber of commerce for 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Amarillo Hotel in observance of Better Homes Week.
Texans showed reluctance to change horses in midstream as they cast ballots in the runoff election, signaling preference for continuity over upheaval amid the political contest.
Forecast shows fair conditions across Amarillo and West Texas with temperatures dipping near freezing tonight and rising Thursday. West Texas expects frost in southern areas and freezing north with warmer conditions in west and north. New Mexico will see fair conditions tonight and Thursday with frost tonight and warmer east portion. Extreme readings reach 32 to 42 degrees by 1 PM.
LAKEHURST N J April 5 Tight lipped men at the naval air station kept silent as the Akron disaster loomed. Plans awaited developments in the search for the 71 unrecovered bodies of the men lost with the airship. The hangar lights glowed as if to beckon the sky queen home.
President Roosevelt expressed hope that Prime Minister MacDonald would visit Washington to confer on world economic and arms questions. France and Great Britain planned to send top officials for a three-nation parley to lay groundwork for the London world economic conference, with Norman H. Davis arranging the talks.
About 400 delegates gather at San Jacinto Baptist Church for the Baptist district convention led by T C Garner of Dallas state secretary of Baptist Training Service. Sessions run Tuesday to Thursday with reports from divisions of youth work and performances by church groups and musicians.
Sir Esmond Ovey, recalled British ambassador to Moscow, warns of a morbid hysteria in the Soviet state over a world conspiracy. He denounces Moscow for how it handles six Metropolitan-VickersBritish employees charged with espionage and facing possible death.
The House Naval Affairs Committee moved to a thorough probe of the Akron crash with emphasis on the dirigible’s history and sabotage rumors. Subcommittee plans to meet in Lakehurst or Washington as officials weigh causes and potential bans on large airships following the 73 of 76 fatalities.
The Pittsburgh Pirates refused to play the Chicago White Sox in Amarillo as it was too cold and windy. Manager George Gibson cited health concerns. Lew Fonseca’s Sox prepared to play, while thousands had gathered and tickets were sold.
Amarillo escaped a light snow morning with flakes drifting from the north and a 32 degree chill after Tuesday dust storms. The forecast called for fair skies and near freezing, with warmer weather to follow. Denver and Santa Fe lines reported light snow in a few towns, while Amarillo saw intermittent flakes and a noon high around 42.
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