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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
2
An old time weather note weighs the chances of a prolonged rainy spell across the Panhandle with moisture from Wyoming. It warns of possible milder winter if rain persists, or a harsh season if a late October clear spells into snow.
Potter County Commissioners Court will meet soon to fill the vacancy created by Oscar Randal Ama rillo druggist resigning from the Relief Board after October service. Randal cited policy differences with Relief Administrator Gaines D Whitsitt and said his resignation is to ensure efficient operation and maximum relief.
Stanton and three accomplices burst from a Texas jail after smashing two doors, wounding Deputy Sheriff Bedford Carpenter, and seizing weapons. They rounded up Walter Posey and Campbell Elkins as hostages, forced an escape via Elkins’ car, and fled toward Big Spring before evading pursuers.
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts an officer entrusted with 3 million in gold moved to South Africa. A storm near Haiti supposedly wrecked the ship, yet some gold was saved and buried, with a claim it remains hidden awaiting funds to recover. The piece also recalls sharp but humorous anecdotes about appearances and honesty in men.
A letter seeks employment citing extensive, varied work history through depression and service in smelter steel mill service station and as chauffeur. The writer asks Tack for guidance and notes willingness to perform any kind of hard labor.
Brooklyn waterfront gang tale centers on ex policeman McCarthy who burst into a station in 1928 during a gang murder inquiry and accused framing his ally Vannie. Police traced ownership of a push cart hiding a sub machine gun used in the robbery.
Sanders appeals House majority leader Burns from Baton Rouge telegraph describing September 11 primary as inconceivable under a subservient legislature. He cites Long influence in St Bernard and Jefferson parishes and urges an unofficial committee visit to Louisiana to witness conditions firsthand.
A dialogue centers on Huey Long and Louisiana politics with talk of deleting lottery influence, accusations of dictatorial control, and plans for recalls and elections. Long deflects questions about Walton and Walmsley while asserting potential further legislative moves and a special session.
The senator and the state Democratic leader were asked about congressional moves this year. Both replied they had no plans and urged the other to take care of himself.
Highway officials say opening of the new road serving Highways 136 66 and 33 is hindered as an oil shipment needed to treat the caliche base has not arrived. About half a mile was opened this morning with the rest to follow once the oil arrives. Labor was provided from relief rolls while supervision and materials came from the highway department.
Yesterday they lunched alone at Pickfair and last night they drove to Mary Schenck and Darryl Zanuck’s Beverly Hills home where plans for new pictures were discussed with United Artists chief. Doug Pickford stays there temporarily while rumors linger about reconciliation efforts.
A cooperative search uncovered the girl’s body in a cornfield with throat slashed and strangled after a ride with Taylor. Cain admitted following Miss New and both men questioned over motive and alibis. Taylor confessed to rough treatment and drinking, seeking to explain the fatal events.
In a mid campaign swing through Dallas and Waco Hunter asserts tax relief for real property owners while slamming Allred as Fergusonism driven. Witt backs Hunter citing a strong program, and Woodward accuses McCraw of lobbying for Safeway while urging an independent attorney general.
Labor completed a statement believed to offer an alternative to the textile strike and seeks approval from other government officials before public release. The Aluminum Company of America's rejection of peace proposals is called a challenge to authority vested in Congress. The National Council of Aluminum Workers denies a plan to end the strike involves a closed shop.
Trial advisor denies reports of a bitter clash with Hugh S. Johnson over NRA changes. Upon returning to the White House the President plans to lead the recovery effort and set out clear principles for reorganization.
Local officials invite public attendance Saturday night to hear an official report on progress against alleged violators of the law prohibiting ownership and leasing of land by aliens. The prior deadline for Japanese farmers to leave had been set for Saturday night.
Rainfall spanned Amarillo to Clovis and beyond with totals from a quarter inch to over three inches. Areas around Clarendon and Memphis reported significant rain as storm systems drenched the region and cooled temperatures across the Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma.
Cattle on ranges are in better shape due to the government buyout and lighter stocking. Ranchers expect fair grazing in two weeks, with conditions improving as frost nears. Rainfall boosts light feed crop prospects, though winter wheat sowing will start once fields clear. Weather remains unsettled with nightly rains forecast for a week to 10 days.
New Orleans cotton opened slightly weaker amid rain-driven selling, with October at 18.11 and December 18.29, then drifting near unchanged. By mid-morning trading steadied as shorts covered and trade buying supported gains, October reaching 18.17 and December 13.44, while overall activity remained light and market quiet.
Maj. F. A. Byrne of Denver commanding officer of the U S Army recruiting service for the Denver district made his first inspection of the Amarillo recruiting station yesterday. He succeeds Capt. O H Prizer who resigned. Sgt R E Forsythe said the major was highly complimentary of Amarillo's beauty and apparent good business.
This ad promotes B. C. a pharmacist made remedy claimed to ease headaches in three minutes. It also touts use for muscular pains colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drug stores.
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