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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1933
Page
2
Mr Hawk highlighted how the West Texas Chamber of Commerce distributed 2.85 million dollars of R F C funds within the region without distaste costs. He noted the organization saved more than 15 million for county city and school budgets by creating 117 public expenditure committees across 132 counties.
Amarillo district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South announces the spring conference will convene in Canadian in April 1934. Berger was the other candidate for the host city. Amarillo delegates to the Clarendon meeting in November include Mrs. W. N. Howse Mrs. R. T. Graves E. H. Quattlebaum and Otis Trulove.
Fragmentary note claims a wisdom tooth cannot appear in the lower jaw and cites skepticism about human dental anatomy. The writer notes searches through records and zoos to support claims, implying confusion or error in common dental lore.
President Roosevelt plans to send to Congress a measure suspending the anti trust act for railroads and creating a Federal co ordinator to cut duplications and consolidate terminals. The plan includes advisory committees for regional rail systems and appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Governor Ferguson signed the marginal well bill redefining marginal oil wells and reducing daily allowances. Senate action on the House bill to create a new oil commission was set for 4 p m and hearings continued past midnight.
The Buchanan Street school's 29 piece orchestra directed by Miss Gertrude Elliker will perform for the T. Newton Hill Sunday School Class Sunday morning at the Texas Theater. Miss Doris Shaw and Cecil Eaton will lead the singing. Judge W. E. Gee and Dr. Roy Snodgrass will teach the lesson.
The Texas Senate approved a constitutional amendment to legalize beer and the House passed an income tax bill for individuals and corporations. House amendments to an elective five member highway commission were likely veto-risk, while a $20 million unemployment relief bond plan moved in committee.
A reflective 1933 poem urges readers to stop blame and complaining. It calls for moving forward with duty and resolve, facing present realities, and rebuilding hope despite loss.
The Senate rewrote the House beer regulatory bill and amended the resolution for submitting constitutional amendments to a popular vote. Minor changes were made to both measures in Austin. The Texas rehabilitation and relief commission bill passed the House 106 to 7, heads to the Senate for a 21 vote yes, with gubernatorial signature required for immediate effect.
A mass meeting of Spanish Americans in Albuquerque on April 28 demanded dismissal of Prof. R. M. Page of the University of New Mexico and the university board of regents for alleged insults to Spanish speakers. The protests stem from a questionnaire Page and George I. Sanchez prepared for the Rockefeller Foundation to gauge Anglo high school students attitudes toward Spanish speaking classmates. Sanchez accepted responsibility for the affair.
Amarillo Lions Club executive committee endorses the American Legion plan for an Amarillo Community Council. George E. Broome leads the community service committee as temporary chairman. A May 12 meeting in the Red Room of the Amarillo Hotel will convene club delegates to the council.
Potter County grand jurors return five indictments Thursday. Three felonies and two misdemeanors named, with suspects mostly in county jail by Friday morning. A. M. Morrison and W. C. Knox face two misdemeanor theft charges and two burglary charges each in district court.
W. F. Burke a 39 year old oil company employee was stabbed under the left arm and in the left side and died in a hospital after the incident in Fort Worth on April 28.
The high pressure methods of coercion used by the oil lobby against several lawmakers are described. One member says he would not want the House to act on his personal behalf, reflecting tensions in the legislative clash.
A mob seized Judge Bradley during hearings on Becker and Primgher cases in Kingsley Iowa. He was repeatedly beaten and placed on a rope but refused to swear an oath. After prayers and a tense standoff masked men fled in a vehicle leaving Bradley with a minister to safety in Le Mats.
Attorney notes Harriman case first reported to the department in a December 27 1932 letter from the comptroller of currency. Dr. Thomas Mitchell testifies before the federal commission on alleged efforts by Cities Service Securities Company to uphold its stock price during the 1929 crash, which the company formally denies as rigging the market.
Borger, April 28. A. P. Borger founder of the city and ex bank president received a two year prison sentence after a jury convicted him of taking deposits while the Borger State Bank was known to be failing. The bank closed January 11 and depositors have received nothing. Phil Berger, son of the former president, has also been indicted.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Weatherley of 4039 Chonico Street died at 10 o'clock Thursday night at home. Surviving are the parents two sisters aged 13 and nine and a brother 11. The body is in the care of N. B. Griggs & Sons pending funeral arrangements.
Rev Joseph Hatley, pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, has been called to the Chapel Baptist Church, colored, of Amarillo. J E Anderson, chairman of the board of deacons, confirms the transfer. The church sits in North Heights Addition.
County Judge J M Simpson and county officers investigated a 15 year old boy arrested Friday morning for injuring N W Finch a switchman at 1511 Lincoln Street Santa Fe with a rock in the yards. The case likely goes to juvenile court Friday.
Kansas City livestock quotes show steady to strong demand with calves and steers firm, sheep steady, lambs 5.00 to 6.50. New Orleans cotton opened slightly easier with losses early, recovering some later but ending weaker than yesterday. Chicago grain and Wall Street stock letters note varied moves, with rails weak and many big names down on earnings and inflation measures.
Senator Borah questioned relying on gold reserves and demanded security for citizens who turn in gold. He urged confidence in the government and pressed for a bank deposit guaranty. Senator Norris warned a future guaranty law may be needed to restore depositors’ confidence in banks.
Legion men of the eighteenth district prepare for the Dalhart spring convention Saturday and Sunday with a smoker, picture show, and dance. Sunday features include a post commanders breakfast, officers’ school, joint luncheon, open meeting, and business session. The American Legion Auxiliary offers bridge and 42, with a Sunday meeting. Hanson Post of Amarillo expects 35 to 40 delegates. Lewis Fields of Amarillo proposes a resolution on veterans bureau offices. Fort Worth and Denver will offer rail rates. Sunday noon barbecue for guests. Notable speakers include Mrs. E H Roach and several division and district officers.
Henry E. Burnam 46 of 1320 East Fifteenth Avenue died at 8:30 Friday morning in an Amarillo hospital. He worked in Rock Island's car department and was a Woodmen of the World member. Survived by widow, son Jack, daughters Edith and Rowena, all of Amarillo, plus parents W. H. Burnam of Clarendon, sister M. Gibson of El Paso, Edith Burnam of Clarendon, brothers L. E. Burnam of Clarendon, Dr. Scott Burnam of Oklahoma City, George Burnam of San Francisco. Funeral by N. S. Griggs & Sons.
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