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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
2
The article notes a $600,000 Brinkley suit against The News- Globe where a plea of privilege was filed in the Del Rio district court to move the case to Potter County. No response from Dr. Brinkley or his attorneys has been filed yet, leaving the matter in suspended status.
Rep. Carl G. Bachmann of West Virginia was chosen as Republican whip to succeed the late Rep. Albert H. Vestal of Indiana. The 42 year old former prosecuting attorney from Wheeling was elevated from first assistant whip and will serve fourth term, ranking next to Snell in party leadership.
Column gathers small town happenings from Amarillo including a boastful forecast of a swift recovery, a ferret return story, a public performance by Allen Early at the High School Auditorium, praise for J. R. Hitchcock of the Santa Fe, a dog sale listing, and a college games tournament benefiting new equipment.
Machine guns are reported at a strategic position as Gold Standard Crisis sparks bank runs and street protests. A new cabinet led by radical Victor Robles is sworn in after parliament approves martial law authorization. Thomas Gordon of Grand Rapids scores a perfect 102 on physical and traffic law tests.
Dear Tack explains the common misperception that the World War bonus is merely a free handout. The author argues the bonus compensates veterans for service and sacrifice, clarifying its purpose and eligibility.
An unidentified man, about 6 feet tall and 250 pounds, fled from a reservation patrolman near the Niagara River and slipped over the falls after dropping a hat from a Cleveland store. Patrolman Joseph M. Theriault attempted to restrain him but could not retain the suspect.
The article highlights Howard Hill of Alabama and Glenn Curtiss praising bow and arrow shooting, with Hill holding a 410 yard long distance record and using a 120 pound bow. It notes railroads like New Jersey Central and Pennsylvania offering frequent seaside excursions that dramatically boost passenger numbers, arguing it is better to move many at low fare than few at a higher price.
The 12 foot high Goodyear tire weighing about 2000 pounds traveled from Dallas to Amarillo en route to Fort Worth as part of the Red Ranger Essex Pace-Maker endurance car tour. Local officials greeted the display at Toney Chisum and Adkisson Gunn in Amarillo before continuing to Oklahoma City and a schedule including Fort Worth San Antonio Houston and Dallas.
Members of the Eighth District Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers meet for a two day Panhandle session. They will be asked this afternoon to hold the 1933 convention in Amarillo on invitation of the Amarillo Council of Parents and Teachers. W A McIntosh and Bill Day will speak. the Panhandle session closes tonight.
Former U S Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W Mellon arrived in London to begin duties as ambassador and was welcomed with an ovation at the railway station. Representatives of Prime Minister MacDonald and Sir John Simon met him along with embassy staff and Consul General Waletean.
Legal motions delay trial of Claude Smithers former county jailer and seven trustees charged with aggravated assault stemming from an alleged beating of Harry Snodgrass. Defense seeks separate trial for Frank Barrett a separate murder defendant awaiting verdict.
Two firms discuss price moves with Humble in East Texas. After a prolonged silence from the Roeser wire the going price is interpreted as 83 cents through March, rising to 90 cents from April 1 to 6, with current rate again 83 cents.
A meeting of producers royalty owners and business men of East Texas is planned for next Tuesday in Tyler to protest Humble Oil and Refining Company's 83 cent per barrel crude price. Local organizers Carl L. Estes and W. E. McKinney urged vigorous action against price slashing.
Special one show night featuring Tarzan with Johnny Weismuller in the title role. Blackburn Brothers sponsor a B V D bathing beauty revue before the 8 30 p m Tarzan screening. Gloria Swanson Tonight or Never plays first at 6 p m with tickets for Tarzan and the parade sold afterward.
Oklahoma City April 8 Two contracts under which Pickwick Greyhound Lines Inc transfer passenger permits to operate between Oklahoma City and the Texas line received approval from the corporation commission. R W Lee of Clinton will run daily through and local schedules under one contract while North Plains Coach Co will operate a daily schedule on US 66. Transfers effective pending completion of a Texas highway between the Oklahoma line and Amarillo.
Venetian scenes painted on green moire cover side walls of the Para mount Theater at Polk Street and Ninth Avenue. Several large panels already in place, painted under the direction of Miss Ursula Suerth assistant director of decorations for Publix who designed the scheme and controls about 75 percent of the decor. Ohio lake fishing report notes a catch of 20 000 000 pounds this year with fishing houses mentioned.
Police traced a severed finger sent to financier and sportsman John Wilberding with an extortion note to a northern Ohio medical school. The note demanded 3000 dollars in small bills and threatened death if unpaid, with an ambush timed at Wilberding’s home last night. the finger came from a dead man and was stolen from the school.
Major Gus C. Dittmar of Houston opposes passage of the Patman Bill granting 2 billion in veterans bonuses. He argues the government owes only disabled veterans and cautions inflation and wide impact on 20 million others.
More than 50 Majestic dealers from the Panhandle gathered at the Herring Hotel for Harbour-Longmire Company with W F Peterson of Oklahoma City presiding. The meeting covered coming year sales plans and featured new Majestic models as Grisby Grunow products bolster merchandising and market prospects.
The wholesale bakery permit at 1500 West Tenth Avenue has expired after initial issuance to the C. J. Patterson Corporation of Kansas City for a $40,000 building for Jimmy Grant of Tulsa. Renewal was questioned as zoning hearings preceded approval and construction has not begun within six months.
Five men robbed five business houses and the post office in Waukomis Oklahoma after holding watchman Carl Radke captive in the depot for about two hours. The crew escaped with an estimated sum likely not exceeding 125 dollars before Radke alerted residents and the Garfield County sheriff began an investigation.
Kansas City and Chicago livestock quotes show steady to higher weights with hogs and cattle firming, while New Orleans cotton opens quiet then eases on stock declines. Prices for lambs and sheep edge lower. cotton futures swing on day’s liquidity and stock market cues.
Poem reflects on humanity’s urge to leave lasting records in stone through myths, monuments, and monuments to battles and deeds. It considers the cost in wealth and pain to honor past peoples and their curious gods.
The New York stock market extended a streak of declines as price averages sank to new multi year lows for the eighth straight session. Major names such as U S Steel American Telephone and General Motors faced losses while traders awaited a rebound despite modest recoveries in some issues.
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