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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane discusses women's suffrage, politics, and social issues noting women have shifted political influence and urging vigilance on prohibition. He cites a Cleveland party masked robbers and a New York official praising wages as anti radicalism, then critiques League of Nations debates over Jerusalem and a kidnapping extortion scheme.
A $250000 company formed by former Pueblo and Denver packing officials plans to operate a packing plant in Amarillo within a week. The Pinkney Packing Company acquired the Western Packing property, with Raymond R. Pinkney as manager, and will relocate more staff from Denver and Pueblo. The venture cites Amarillo’s large trade area and favorable conditions for a regional packing industry.
The International Institute of Agriculture announced Rome on August 29 that world wheat production in 1930 will total 712 million hundredweight, up from 677 million last year. The rise is 21 million hundredweight above the five year average of 691 million.
A moonshining raid ends with two officers killed and two wounded. Ray Sutherland, 67, is pursued as investigators trap the Sutherland home. Oscar Duley and Joe Saunders die. Baude Sutherland, 20, is arrested. The ambush began during a liquor delivery to the Sutherland residence.
definite plans for a full time health unit in Potter county were scheduled for completion at a county commissioners meeting Friday at 2 pm. a tentative merger of the city and county health departments into one unit would receive 5000 annually from the state health department with budget details to follow. hospital officials say the unit will reduce duplication and boost efficiency despite cutting their pay from public funds.
Time magazine dramatizes the Payne cane with a short four to five minute skit broadcast at 10 o clock on KGRS and more than 70 stations nationwide. Principal roles include A. D. Payne and Verona Thompson with actors in New York City and associates from The Kansas City Star and Amarilla News Globe.
Potter county voters approving a 420000 bond would trigger courthouse construction by October 16, with bids advertised for 30 days. The design places the building on the east side of the square facing west, flush to Fillmore Street, overlooking a 220 foot park toward Taylor Street, and emphasizes centralized placement over sale of grounds.
Military and political unrest spread across Brazil Argentina Cuba and Peru as Rio Grande do Sul rebels confine federal troops Havana weighs martial law as arrests mount in Cruces Buenos Aires tightens around Yrigoyen and three destroyers bolster government forces Peru’s military regime consolidates with Sanchez Cerro sworn in and Ortega as Lima governor
London Aug 20 Nearly forty deaths have occurred in Great Britain during the ongoing heat wave as the thermometer climbs from early morning 83 degrees to 88 and then to 93 by afternoon. Hundreds seek hospital treatment for prostration while a separate incident notes an observer’s death linked to the heat and a trainer killed by heat maddened bears in Hastings. Hackney residents move bedding to marshes for cooler sleep as the capital endures record heat.
Vernon August 20 four prisoners escaped Wilbarger County jail by cutting a hole through a brick wall. Engineered by Ernest Oglesby of Eastland the group included George Allen Marion Sanders and Mon Coffer all Wilbarger County residents. Oglesby faced a 90 year total sentence while Allen had a four year burglary sentence and Sanders and Coffer awaited trial on similar charges.
Wichita Falls reports an emergency appeal to the American Red Cross for funds to aid 40 drouth stricken Texas counties. The Texas drouth committee heard residents describe the dire situation as drought conditions loom. Griggs ambulance, Phone 431%.
A Potter County grand jury returned a nine page indictment charging Amarillo attorney A. D. Payne with murdering his wife by planting a bomb under her car seat last June 27. The panel voted after a weeklong session and the case will go to arraignment early in the week. Payne, held in the Potter County jail, faces two days notice before arraignment under law.
Reports to State Agricultural Commissioner George B Terrell indicate a demand for 25 000 cotton pickers in Central Texas. The notice cites United Press dispatches and outlines the staffing need for harvest work across the region reporting Aug 20.
Police chase leads from Bantam automobile sales to identify the killer of Margerine Appel, a year old girl found slain after being lured Wednesday night in South Bend. Investigators seek attacker by narrowing suspects from Bantam buyers while regional agencies join the hunt.
Fire damages aircraft at the city airport as flames consume multiple planes. No injuries reported. fire crews extinguished the blaze, investigation underway to determine cause amidst lingering smoke and airport disruption.
A city editor urges Amarillo voters to approve a $420,000 courthouse bond issue after outlining the old building’s dilapidated state and the economic benefits of immediate construction. The piece argues bonds won’t raise taxes, promises local labor and materials, and forecasts 200 plus jobs and long term suitability.
At Chicago Aug 29 large ships tested speed and payload in two main events the Detroit News Air Transport trophy for civil single motor ships with 1000 pounds payload and the Aviation Town and Country Club trophy race. Lindberghs and Col and Mrs Lindbergh watched as Capt Von Gronau and others arrived for the week of races.
Report from SHANGHAI says 20,000 communists near Changsha and Wu Chang threaten Hunan capital. 6,000 provincial garrison evacuates as 10,000 reds encamp east of the city with battalions joining continually. US gunboat Palo remains on the Siang River as morale and defense plans crumble amid alleged governor dismissal.
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