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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1932
Page
11
Former Governor Dan Moody, in Dallas, says Ferguson and Fergusonism face strong opposition in the Texas run-off. He cites active women committees, large anti Ferguson vote margins, and vigorous volunteer campaigning, warning of past tactics and alleged vote irregularities.
Maury Maverick in a radio address accuses James E. Ferguson of lacking firm political beliefs and links his conduct to the rise of prohibition in Texas. He cites Ferguson’s acceptance of 150 500 dollars from breweries as a key factor and argues that good government requires responsible, honestly administered leadership, not liquor promises.
Fort Worth publisher Amon G. Carter spoke in Lufkin urging the renomination of Gov. R. S. Sterling. The appearance at Ferguson’s featured Carter highlighting Sterling's record and leadership.
Carter reviewed Sterling and James E. Ferguson records to highlight alleged tax issues. He emphasized potential county savings under Sterling’s plan for state assumption of highway bonds and urged good government.
Wilbur C. Hawk of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce outlined a budgeting program by the tax league that could save 15 to 18 million dollars in taxes nationwide, with Amarillo projecting about 450 000 dollars in annual savings for city, county and school expenditures to cover interest on bonded debt. The estimate drew on figures from 25 of 130 counties and was presented to District No 1 directors and tax league committeemen.
The text notes that Sterling would be assured by reelection and praises Texas newspapers for supporting the governor. Carter arrived by airplane.
Panhandle counties sent delegates to a Thursday session where proposed Texas constitution amendments were reviewed. Delegates were urged to study the proposals and volunteer changes. An all Texas chamber meeting is planned for September 8 in Fort Worth to discuss statewide economics and potential administration changes.
Former Amarillo High School students Raymond Hardy and Marshal Ratliff face six charges. The pair, associated with the school’s athletics program, are implicated in a case under investigation by local authorities.
The 47th district criminal court schedules charges for next Monday including Hardy on robbery and multiple defendants Hardy Ratliff facing burglary and theft of property over 50 dollars. Haskell Allard is set for trial September 6 for robbery. Bail bond of 1000 dollars for Mrs C E Vandiver.
An Englishman planned to sell $1,000 in gold at a London jeweler but feared theft. He marked the tin box with a sign claiming it contained dangerous germs for experimental work. No one stole it.
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