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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1932
Page
7
Madrid reports General Jose Sanjurjo, the ranking Spanish rebel, en route to El Dueso prison in Santander after a death sentence for rebellion. Authorities hinted at a secret transfer to avert unrest as protests flare nationwide and politicians weigh a cabinet shakeup.
Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson predicted a total of 550 000 votes of 950 000 in a telegram to the San Antonio Light from Denton. She pledged a “house cleaning” in the Ranger force if elected after an alleged attack on a Ferguson supporter by Texas Ranger Otto Humphries. A charge of simple assault was filed against Humphries regarding the incident at Sterling campaign meeting Wednesday night.
The Cunningham Floral Company secures the first Merchants Building booth for the Tri-State Fair run September 19 to 24. Crews lay caliche floors in the Agricultural Building and redecorate the entire structure as grounds crews work daily to finish by Labor Day on September 5.
An unnamed Mexican was held in jail in San Antonio after the shooting of Dave Trevino, 30, who died from a shotgun wound to the back while walking in the Mexican section. Two companions fled unharmed.
Berlin Aug 26 reports say the government may nationalize key industries and tax German capital to fund a large labor creation program. Industrialists including Krupp, Bosch, Siemens and Kastl urged Chancellor Von Papen to outline his economic policy, amid rumors of a 3 percent capital tax or a 3 percent loan to finance the scheme. The plan aims to spur industry with new money while arguing it would curb inflation. Reichsbank head Luther and other business leaders reportedly oppose or scrutinize the proposal.
Bernt Balchen, the pilot who flew with Admiral Richard E. Byrd at the South Pole, visited the city to receive international recognition for his feats in aviation.
Lee P. Pierson campaign manager for Miriam A. Ferguson will close the radio drive at 3 30 Saturday morning in Texas. It marks the first political address at that hour and is expected to reach listeners statewide via KGRS Amarillo. Pierson also will speak Friday night from 9 to 9 30 on KGRS, with I M Fischer on WDAG at 8 30 Friday night for Ferguson.
The text notes industrialists opposing the plan and doubting profitability while their stance remains undisclosed. It also mentions a shift in political interest from the Reuben death sentences against five fascist killers to the government's economic program.
We thank friends for deeds of kindness sympathy and flowers during the illness and death of our husband and brother May God bless each and every one of you G B Cunningham C W Cunningham Earle Cunningham and family
A statement from a county clerk candidate requests voters’ support for re election. The candidate cites absentee voting duties and asks Potter County voters to support them on Saturday August 27 promising a fair courteous and business like administration and continued improvements in efficiency.
Recognition for his aviation contributions came as Balchen, en route from Los Angeles to New York City, passed through Amarillo. He declined to state his business. Balchen joined the Transcontinental and Western Air plane on routine service, had led scientific expeditions, and flown with Byrd to the North Pole. His career emphasized exploration over speed records.
A long roster of individuals linked to towns such as Shamrock Pampa Dalhart Borger Canyon Miami and Borger is presented with initials and surnames only. The compilation likely reflects a community or professional directory from a Texas area newspaper.
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