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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1931

Page

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Fiend Killers Begin Serving Prison Terms

Five young men linked to a deadly drive of murder and arson near Ann Arbor start life terms in Jackson prison. Catherine Keller, 25, held as a suspect, admitted being with the group but says she left before the holdup and killings.

Ann Arbor Mich Jackson Prison Here Jackson Institution Catherine Keller Ypsilanti Fred Smith Jackson Smith David Blackstone Frank Oliver

Eyed by Rita von Sternberg Dietrich sued for damages

Mrs Rita von Sternberg files suit for 500000 dollars against Marlene Dietrich alleging alienation of her husband affections. Josef von Sternberg sues Dietrich for 100000 dollars claiming libel from articles in German and Austrian papers.

Rita von Sternberg Marlene Dietrich Josef von Sternberg Marlene On Sternberg Miss Dietrich

East Texas oil operators push for martial law plan

A mass meeting in Tyler with 2,000 attendees urged Governor Sterling to declare martial law in East Texas to enforce crude oil proration and conservation measures. Leaders defended the move amid shortages while Sterling rested after a long session.

Tyler Tex East Texas Fair Park Ross Sterling J. F. Lucey Dallas W. Dewey Lawrence Tyler Houston A. Guiberson California Texas Childerson Conservation Association Gery Ross Sterling Houson

Clark Details Killing Scene In Self Defense

David H. Clark former deputy district attorney faced cross examination as he testifies about killing Herbert Spencer and Charles Crawford in self defense. He describes Crawford prompting the plan to frame Police Chief Steckel and says he shot Crawford after a struggle then shot Spencer as Spencer moved toward his belt.

Los Angeles U.P David H. Clark Herbert Spencer Charles Crawford Joseph Ford Clark Spencer Crawford Roy Steckel Herb W. S. Gilbert

Amarillo Invited to Akron Flight Itinerary in Helium Plan

Mayor Ernest O Thompson extends Amarillo invitation to host Akron on maiden trip citing local helium supply. Letter to Rear Admiral Moffett notes Amarillo's pivotal role in airship development and asks to place the city on Akron itinerary.

Akron Amarillo Ernest O. Thompson W. A. Moffett C. E. Rosendahl Thompson Moffet Bureau of Aeronautics Navy Department Aharillo

National Grain Firm Buys Oklahoma Wheat Pool

The Farmers' National Grain Corporation, a government sponsored co op, bought the common stock of the Oklahoma Wheat Pool Elevator and Terminal Corporations, subsidiaries of the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association. It will market handle or store grain for producer members. The Oklahoma firm operates 192 country elevators in OK and TX, and the Enid terminal runs a 1 500 000 bushel elevator.

Chicago Farmers’ National Grain Corporation Oklahoma Wheat Pool Elevator Corporation Oklahoma Wheat Pool Terminal Corporation Oklahoma Wheat Grower's Association Oklahoma Wheat Grower’s Association Oklahoma Corporation Oklahoma Texas The Terminal Corporation Enid

Rail official dies in London notches loss for Burlington

Burlington railroad officials announced the death of Conrad E. Spens executive vice president in London after he traveled to Europe for his health His home was listed as Chicago The brief item notes his passing and his high position with the railway network

Kansas City U.P Burlington Railroad London Conrad E. Spens Spens Europe Chicago

Lindberghs Plan Global Dash From Alaska Today

Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh plan to depart Safety Bay Alaska at about 1 PM CST for Siberia en route to Tokyo. They refueled and checked the plane for a 1000 mile flight to Karagin Island where a fuel cache lies, with a world circumnavigation now envisioned across Asia Europe and the Atlantic.

Nome Alaska Charles A. Lindbergh Safety Bay Siberia Tokyo Lindbergh Karagin Island Orient Asia Europe Atlantic Bering Sea

Three Pistols and Ammunition Found at Folsom Prison

Prison authorities at Folsom Cal found three revolvers and sixty six pounds of ammunition hidden in a keg of nails. The discovery is linked to a planned prison break said to rival the 1927 Thanksgiving Day massacre. A trusted informer alerted guards and the keeper’s identity was kept secret to prevent retaliation.

Folsom State Prison Cal

Bank Robbery At Quinton Presses Oklahoma Bank Robbery

The Farmers State Bank of Quinton, about 30 miles northeast of McAlester, was robbed at noon by an unmasked man who ordered assistant cashier J. F. Wilcox to hand over all currency in sight. Loss estimated at under $1,500.

Oklahoma Bank Mcalester Okla Farmers’ State Bank of Quinton J. F. Wilcox

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas

Amarillo and vicinity: Fair tonight and Saturday. West Texas: generally fair with little temperature change. New Mexico: generally fair to today with temperature extremes 65 to 87. Griggs ambulance, Phone 4311.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Caravan to The First American in Albuquerque

The Panhandle Caravan aims to show New Mexico residents Amarillo and Panhandle businesses appreciation. Dr. R. P. Parcells of the Chamber of Commerce urges wide representation by wholesalers and manufacturers. Hotel and ticket reservations are handled by Mason King as the caravan departs Amarillo on Thursday morning August 20 and arrives in Albuquerque that afternoon.

City Drug Store Polk Street Fair Grounds Tri-State Pair Association Junior Welfare League Billie Dove van Meter Ansell Sycamore Bounce Ansell Eagle James Shelton KY Rex Katherine Parr Bob FE L. Roberts Lady Love Lindsay Nunn Anna Mae John T. Ward Gilmore Nunn Nancy C. M. McCullough George P. Grout Mr. Grout Major Dare Dennis Ellis Big Boy F. L. Roberts Joy Roberts Smoky Henry Fuqua Ginger Ann Howe Jeanne Howe Miss Newcastle Mason King Chamber of Commerce Amarillo Albuquerque

Three Toed Horse Fossil Found Near Clarendon

Skeleton of protohippus, a three toed horse ancestor, uncovered in a Clarendon clay bed by Panhandle Plains Historical Society expedition members William Skelton Warren Mateer and William Strain Jr. The find includes a protohippus skull fragment and an eo hippus head with a rhinosceros jaw. The fossil dates to 50 000 years ago and will be mounted at Canyon Historical Museum.

Clarendon William Skelton Panhandle Skelton Canyon E. B. Stocking Ed McAdams Historical Society Jerome Stocking E. B Clarendon Beds

Mayor Urges Early Plans for Jobless Jobs Next Winter

Mayor Ernest O. Thompson pressed early planning to ease winter unemployment in Amarillo. He urged spending on work now to boost wages and reduce charity dependence, proposing a census of the unemployed and preference for heads of families and women seeking jobs to prevent accidents and save lives.

Ernest O. Thompson Amarillo Thompson Chamber of Commerce

Southern governors oppose cotton crop destruction plan

Georgia Governor Russel and six other southern leaders voiced disapproval of the Farm Board proposal to destroy one third of the 1931 cotton crop by plowing under every third row. Texas Governor Sterling offered cooperation, while Oklahoma's Governor Murray doubted feasibility. Senator Caraway suggested the Farm Board buy 7 million bales at 8 cents or more and urge growers not to plant next year.

Atlanta Federal Farm Board Russel Georgia Gardner North Carolina Blackwood Farm Board

Body sighted near Foula sparks Cramer mystery

A floating body seen west of Foula on Sunday led to speculation whether it was Parker Cramer or radio operator Oliver Paccette from the missing flight to Copenhagen. The Sjoeglimt reported the body in flying gear, with no salvage possible amid storms. Rescue teams found no further trace of the airmen after signals were picked up by Scandinavian stations.

Haugulund Norway Shetland Islands Parker Cramer Copenhagen Sjoeglimt Foula Shetlands Cramer Oliver Pacquette Canada Greenland North Sea

Girl Is Victim of Accidental Shooting in Texarkana

In Bowie County Texas Mary Joe Jones fourteen was critically wounded when Nina Fay White seventeen, daughter of the jailer, discharged a pistol mislaid under a pillow. The weapon had been used in a prior fatal shooting.

Texarkana Tex Mary Joe Jones Bowie County Boston Nina Fay White Bob White Prad Watson Ed Smith Corley White Nina White Miss Jones

Zoning Appeal Board To Hear First Case

Amarillo's zoning appeal board will hear its first case on August 26. L G Murphy appeals a building permit denial to enlarge a non conforming room in a dwelling at 819 Forest Street. Hearing set in city hall commission chamber with Griggs ambulance contact 4311.

Amarillo Forest Street L. G. Murphy Murphy Commission Chamber

Oil meeting call seeks pact to avert future disasters

Oklahoma City hosts a plan for a September 11 gathering of state oil officials and major importers. Thurman Hill and Paul Walker confirm invitations while representatives from Kansas Texas and Oklahoma respond.

Oklahoma City U.P Thurman Hill Kansas Public Service Commission Paul Walker Oklahoma Corporation Kansas Texas Oklahoma

Start Your Own Business With Simple Beginnings

A brief invitation to inspect today’s Business Opportunity ads in The Globe News and pursue becoming your own boss. It suggests tiny initial steps can grow into a larger enterprise and encourages readers to act now.

Globe News

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