Texas Senate approves changes to deficiency judgments bill
Austin April 20 The Senate gave final sanction to a bill regulating deficiency judgments in mortgage foreclosure suits. By 21 to 4 vote the conference report was adopted. House approval pending. The bill allows defenses based on sale value. it would not remove deficiency judgments. Senate also approved measures for Rail Commission to adjust train service. Governor urged cooperation with federal Reconstruction Finance Corp funds. Page 7 FORECLOSURE
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Markets surge as dollar leaves gold standard
An AP report notes a fresh buying frenzy lifts stock and commodity values while the dollar slides after the decision to sever gold backing. The movement reflects expectations of altered purchasing power as markets react to monetary shift and currency relations.
Texas Storm Damage Kills Young Girl in Northeast Dallas Area
A severe night windstorm across scattered Texas towns killed Edna Ferguson, 18, and seriously injured her parents as their home near Den ton collapsed. Two other houses and two barns fell, with roofs ripped from homes in Tenaha and Timpson. Tenaha Compress building damaged. Plate glass shattered in stores. trees uprooted east of Henderson. Estimated losses reached tens of thousands of dollars near Wellington and at the China Grove area.
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Associated Press
Texas
Edna Ferguson
Denton
Tenaha
Timpson
Shelby County
Louisiana Line
John M. Corder
Henderson
Wellington Inte
China Groves
Canyon Camp Details Soon In Palo Duro Canyon
Announcement says two of as many as 42 Texas sites will be in Palo Duro, part of Roosevelt reforestation program to employ 250000 idle men. Road building and other work will help convert the canyon area into a state park. Details urged forthcoming, with further note on CAMPS Page 7.
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Roosevelt
Texas
Panhandle
Palo Duro
Scenic Canyon
Strawberry Delicacy Is Cookery Class Subject
Miss Christeen Chitwood leads the Globe-News Cooking School third session with dishes like Butterscotch pie and Sardine Surprise salad. About 1,200 women attended despite a storm, seeing a Christmas Tree cake that boosted Chitwood’s national reputation. Daily prizes total around 50, including 12 grocery baskets, with gifts from Amarillo merchants. The final class is Friday at 2 pm, before the annual baking contest results.
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Globe-News
Christeen Chitwood
Miss Chitwood
Amarillo
Great West Mill and Elevator Company
Ban on reckless life insurance borrowing urged
Arthur Brisbane reports that Massachusetts insurance officials call for a protective statute to curb borrowing against life insurance policies. They warn that during panic, policyholders overborrow, undermining policy purpose and risking widows and children after death. The commissioner stresses legislative action to prevent future lament.
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Insurance Commissioner
Massachusetts
Lindberghs Reach West on Rainy Transcontinental Flight
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A Lindbergh landed at a rain soaked field after a transcontinental inspection flight from Baltimore, arriving in Washington on April 20. The couple continued their review of coastal defences and aviation facilities as part of their nationwide tour.
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Washington
Charlies A. Lindbergh
Baltimore
Ruin to U S Missions Told in Peiping
A U P report says Japanese bombing damaged American property and endangered lives near Peiping as Missionary details reach the U S legation. Dc J Spiker prepares formal representations while Chinese urban areas fear a wider Japanese advance amid disorganization and panic near Peiping and Tientsin.
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Dc. J. Spiker
China
Tientsin
Japan
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Summary
Forecast calls for fair conditions in Amarillo and surrounding areas tonight and Friday with possible light frost tonight. West Texas is generally fair with frost likely in the west and north portions. Friday remains fair. In New Mexico, fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change. note freezing in northern portions. Daytime highs today range from 34 to 55 degrees.
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100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Judge weighs Judd sanity as death nears trial
Florence Arizona April 20 Dr Witzinger United States Army medical officer testifies Winnie Ruth Judd aware of prison death sentence for Agnes Leroi murder. He notes she answered some questions and showed recognition of his name and medical peers but may lack consciousness of present situation. He believes she has sufficient intelligence to inform attorneys and that she may be sane.
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Ariz
O.ef. Uttzinger
Ray, Ariz
Pinal
United States Army
Winnie Ruth Judd
Witzinger
Judd
Agnes Anne Leroi
Uttinger
Johns Hopkins
Charles Reed
Uttzinger
Market surges as stocks and metals rise in hectic session
The dollar market and major exchanges rallied sharply. Stocks jumped up to $9 a share while metal prices soared with copper at 6 cents a pound and silver futures climbing. Wheat, cotton, wool and other staples also gained, though profit-taking trimmed some gains.
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New York
Amarillo to Exhibit at Chicago Century of Progress
Mayor Ross D. Rogers said Amarillo will have an exhibit at Chicago's Century of Progress. The city was offered space in the aviation building by the Cord Corporation and invited all American Airways cities to contribute. Exhibits will be air transported to the world's fair under planned arrangements.
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Amarillo
Chicago
Ross D. Rogers
Cord Corporation
American Airways
Rogers
Globe-News to Sponsor Trips to World Fair
Globe-News announces special train trips to Chicago World Fair this summer. Wilbur C. Hawk confirms one or two excursions, with June and late summer sailings. Planned routes include Kansas City, St Louis, Milwaukee and other cities. Weeklong trips depart Amarillo Saturdays and return the following weekend.
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Globe-News
Wilbur C. Hawk
Chicago
Amarillo
United States Drops Gold Standard for First Time Since 1879
New York April 20 The United States moves off the gold standard for the first time since specie payments resumed in 1879. The shift aims to lower dollar purchasing power and raise prices to rebalance the economy, with gold exports restricted and the dollar left to find its level by supply and demand.
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New York
United States
Woman Admits Crime in Gruesome Farm Slaying
In La Grange Texas on April 20 a 36 year old farm woman Mrs Anton Dach allegedly confessed to Sheriff Will Loessin that she shot Henry Stoever 58 a farm hand and burned his body in a pit after he attacked her last December She reportedly rolled the body poured kerosene over logs and kept fueling the fire as investigators unearthed the remains from the Dach farm The case followed suspicious disappearance letters said to be from Stoever claiming he sold notes to Dach for 650 but the letters appeared forged
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Tex
Henry Stoever
Anton Dach
Will Loessin
Loessin
Broever
Stoever
Roosevelt seeks rapid inflation plan to lift prices
In Washington on April 20 President Roosevelt and allies advance a plan for controlled inflation to boost business and raise commodity and real estate values. Senator Thomas of Oklahoma forecasts the proposal will raise prices and ease money problems, while Treasury and Federal Reserve officials study reopening 4,000 closed banks and the impact of a gold embargo. Page 7.
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Oklahoma
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Nevada
Highes
South Carolina
Raymond Moley
The White Cockatoo starts today in Amarillo Globe
The White Cockatoo UE Tally centers on a bold heroine confronting unprincipled foes with courage. She seeks aid from Jim Sundean, then joins forces with him in a life and love risking struggle. A gripping story on the editorial page.
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Jim Sundean
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Dramatic Prisoner Exchange Sets Jeff Meets Free
Amarillo bridge players prepare for the World Olympic tournament on May Day with thousands of players and 350 prizes. Nations from Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean will be represented, with Japan and American troops in China joining the same hands via international play.
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