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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane surveys the Washington riots and related topics. A note explains the columnist’s views reflect his own opinions and not The Globe’s editorial stance.
An explosion in the Ritz Tower hotel sub basement killed four firemen and injured many others as a blaze raged in the paint shop. Gemsworth jeweler Kirkpatrick items valued in the tens of thousands were scattered in the debris on 56th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues.
Sixty thousand spectators watched Babe Didrikson of Dallas set a world record with a 143 feet 4 inches javelin throw in the opening women's event. She beat German champion Ellen Braumüller but missed a longer mark due to a slipped hand, citing practice throws near 150 feet. The 19 year old multi sport athlete, from Beaumont, Texas, also competes in high jump and hurdles.
The piece argues the need to preserve government power while condemning force used against World War I veterans in Washington. It recalls Joe Angelo’s aid to Major Patton and warns that army coercion could set dangerous precedents, alongside notes on women's courage and a daring grandmother ride.
Joe Gray, run off candidate for county commissioner in precinct 3, moved from 84 to 111 votes in the primary canvass according to county Democratic headquarters. Carl Hill led that precinct with 150 votes in the tally.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with local thundershowers likely. West Texas should see partly cloudy conditions with possible thunderstorms in extreme west areas and the Panhandle tonight and Tuesday, with temperatures ranging from a high near 70 to a low around 4.
In New York a blackmail scheme targeting two U.S. Senators is tied to a double homicide. A platinum blonde and her suspected killer Robert L. Conroy are found with counterfeiting gear and 186 fake five dollar bills. Police recover a record book listing prominent names including the senators.
New England leaders pressed plans to expand five day work weeks and spread employment during a conference with cabinet members. They met at the commerce and labor departments with Secretary Lamont and Secretary Doak while President Hoover prepared to return to Washington for a 9 PM meeting to discuss reducing unemployment by shortening hours.
Fred Langley and Fred Cody, two men wanted for the $1 500 First National Bank of Elkhart robbery on July 14, were arrested near Coffeyville Kansas. A posse of 18 officers from Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado caught them sleeping at A P Jackson's farm home, 20 miles southeast of here.
R. E. Thompson about 60 took his life with a pistol in a room at the Herring Hotel Sunday night. His body found about 8 this morning by a hotel maid. Despondency and hotel financial troubles, letters to the Amarillo Lumber Co and his son Leon suggest, led to the act. Coroner’s verdict: death by own action due to despondency. Body held by N. B. Griggs and Sons pending relatives’ word.
Stocks continued to gain after a tentative morning as August opened with further advances of one to two dollars a share in major names. U S Steel American Telephone Radio American Tobacco National Biscuit Coca Cola Consolidated Gas North American Allied Chemical Santa Fe led gains while rails lagged.
Oklahoma City August 1 Two suits several shirts and a necktie left in a Montreal hotel form the bulk of Charles Courtney Julians wealth He told the federal court referee he is penniless and in debt three million fifty seven thousand four hundred thirty six dollars He also cited twenty five thousand borrowed against twenty five thousand in life insurance policies as potential assets and requested September 9 to allow examination of those policies
Fort Worth August 1 Governor Sterling led a statewide rally to mobilize support for the Democratic nomination run off. Maj. Gen. Wolters and Myron Blaylock Marshall joined the campaign for Sterling who predicts strong North Texas backing and a large share of the first primary vote.
Communists and the Catholic party held the balance of power in the Reichstag as 37 million voters boosted Hitler’s Nazis but failed to deliver a working majority. Ex-Chancellor Bruening’s Catholic party would influence the chamber, enabling Franz von Papen’s cabinet to rule, possibly extend powers amid ongoing street clashes leaving a high death toll and hundreds wounded.
Amarillo hosts its first Living Music Day as shoppers back Globe News and local groups for a day of free music. Tonight at 7:30 at Jack Hall's Ranch a dance and rally will raise funds for the Thrift Room, with Gov. Ross Sterling and Miriam Ferguson campaign speakers. Admission is 25 cents per person for the dance.
Oil production in the East Texas field was reduced to 44 barrels per well daily by order of the state railroad commission. The field had been allowed 46 barrels during the last half of July to keep within a daily cap of 325000 barrels. The commission estimated about 7300 producers would remain in the field by August 15.
Police attributed 18 weekend deaths to a cheap drink called Smoke on the Side waterfront. Chemical tests on seven men found Saturday confirmed wood alcohol presence.
Albany August report says Governor Roosevelt renewed talks on rail road issues and met Daniel H. Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad who often represents railroads in labor negotiations. The governor previously spoke with other top railroad figures including Carl Gray and Averill Harriman.
Four Olympic records and one world mark fell on opening day at the Olympic Stadium. Babe Didrikson of Texas set the first women’s javelin Olympic record, with 143 ft 4 in, while Leo Sexton, Eddie Tolan, Tisdall, Hardin, and Musocinski added further marks for the United States.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 1 7 the mayor warned Communists they cannot address the bonus expeditionary force in Central Park as authorities ready to stop a potential confrontation. General Waters announced land donations to the marchers camp and plans for a self sustaining encampment near Laurel Maryland. The Red Cross said it will not provide food to the veterans camp.
New York publisher James R. Quirk died today at Hollywood Hospital after an illness. The death was reported from Los Angeles where he had been hospitalized following a long publishing career.
Asuncion August 1 A government order calls general mobilization after Paraguayan troops abandoned Fort Boqueron in the Gran Chaco under Bolivian bombardment.
Amarillo officers, early today, continued long questioning John I. Black of Fort Wy, accused of murder in a Wallington youth slaying. Sheriff Cle and local authorities pursue a link as investigators reveal scant details while the suspect is held in custody.
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