11 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1933
Page
1
Winter moved across the country with widespread snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast and Pacific Northwest flooding causing damage and fatalities. The weather blanketed sections from New England to the Ohio River Valley as storms spread.
An intimate portrait outlines the influence of the president's mother, detailing her active public role and family background. The feature elicits comments on her guidance and public service, highlighting personal anecdotes and observed character traits.
Wichita dispatch reports Governor Landon prepared to call out the national guard to protect officials amid mob-threat fears over Wichita merchant Harry Pritchard murder case. Jack Wisdom linked to killings. Oklahoma guards mobilized. body found near El Reno. inquiry pending. Blatz ad ends the piece.
Yesterday's record high reached 80 degrees while this morning's low dropped to 32 degrees, marking the hottest December day on record and a frigid start to today. The forecast calls for light rain or snow tonight and a warming trend Tuesday with temperatures near freezing tonight. Weather Bureau official H. T. Collman notes the drop may pause near freezing.
A two inch snowstorm and cloudy skies forecast more snow in the New York area. In the Pacific Northwest heavy property damage followed flood waters from the Puyallup and Vis ually rivers. Eleven deaths were attributed last week to a preceding term, with two deaths indirectly linked to the floods. The lower Ta section reported extensive damage.
The CWA work relief and payroll for Potter County for the week ending last Thursday totaled 19 559 99. Of this, 2422 83 was paid in ash Saturday and 17137 17 was paid in federal checks today. Disbursement officer IM T ONeill warned merchants to verify signatures and ink endorsements exactly as on the checks. Gaines D Whitsitt said elder ly men laid off recently are being rehired as soon as possible as several minor projects await work.
Farle Wynekoop was freed on an accessory before the fact charge in the murder of his wife Rheta after the case was nolle pressed at the request of the state's attorney. The development came in Chicago on December 11 according to WP dispatches.
Washington dispatch describes a prank where a caller pretended to be a government figure, prompting Miss Perkins and her assistant to verify the caller’s identity. The caller claimed to be with the United States and identified as the President.
Aubrey LeRoy Fox Jr. 2 died after tumbling into a tub of scalding water while his mother, busy with chores, fed him bread to quiet hunger. He died at 2:40 am and will be buried in Rochester, Texas, with Griggs Thompson Funeral Home handling arrangements. The Fox family, including professor A L Fox at Canyon High, had moved there three years ago.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with possible light rain or snow. Colder tonight, warmer Tuesday. Panhandle north cooler tonight, warmer Tuesday. New Mexico fair except northeast unsettled. east portion warmer tonight, colder Tuesday. Temperature today 32 to 35.
The Star Spangled Banner flew over Moscow for the first time in Soviet history to greet United States Ambassador William C. Bullitt on his arrival. Bullitt, his daughter Anne, and a small delegation were welcomed by Russian officials as a crowd of about 50 gathered at the National Hotel.
Fire at Paradise Dance Hall in Hampden ends a marathon dancing event. Three men die, others injured, frost bite noted as survivors flee into subzero conditions amid a blizzard. Cause undetermined. chimney suspected by some, heating plant blamed by others.
Washington December 11 Republicans fault treasury and other department experts for missing a joint Congressional hearing on liquor tax legislation. The absence triggers a charge of dilatory methods by the administration. W. O. W. Elects Officers notice announces Woodmen of the World annual officer election December 12 at 7 30 p m in W O W Hall with important business to follow.
Readers are urged to use Want Ads to sell items for cash rather than swapping. Ads are inexpensive and attract buyers who prefer cash transactions.
The column chronicles a 550 mile day from Hearst Ranch to Colton and back through multiple California towns to Santa Barbara. It notes a Ford eight cylinder model 1924 shown to the public during a busy preview with 340 miles already on the speedometer.
Dallas December 11 defense witness J F Godfrey brother in law of Toy G Woolley testified that Dorothy Woolley knew of telephone calls between Woolley and his first wife May Cantrell in Austin. The defense introduced October and November bills to show long distance calls charged to the Woolley number.
George Hays, 78, a familiar Amarillo figure on Polk and Taylor Streets, died at 9 am alone at his home 309 Bryan Street after years with the city lighting plant. He never married and lived in Amarillo 27 years. Body is at Griggs Funeral Chapel awaiting word from Tennessee and Hillsboro relatives.
Sen John H Overton of Louisiana denounces the Senate committee probe into his nomination and election as a local anti Long campaign using ex Senator Broussard as a dummy contestant. He rejects charges of partiality and defends his victory aided by Huey P Long.
President Roosevelt sends a message to the American Farm Bureau Federation in Chicago praising their support, noting relief from agricultural maladjustment and an improving outlook as money flows to farmers through higher prices and government aid.
In London a plane nearly struck Buckingham Palace during a royal guard ceremony as crowds watched. The craft diverted and landed in Hyde Park. occupants were uninjured. In Manaos, Brazil, Col and Mrs Lindbergh planned another leg toward home for Christmas, with Trinidad and Puerto Rico eyed next.
Bernard Shatkin of Philadelphia charged racketeering and gangsterism amid calls to relax minimum price rules at the NRA cleaners and dyers hearing in Washington. He claimed bombs and terrorism targeted his cash and carry stores as he urged restraint under a tumultuous session.
New York December 11. The oil industry’s statistical position for November shows marked improvement from August to November as government action takes effect. Petroleum engineer T. B. Hose praised Interior Secretary Ickes policies and said oil field racketeering has been largely eliminated.
Government troops stormed and captured the Vilanueva military barracks in Madrid after hours of bombardment. At least seven rebels were killed, bringing total rebel deaths to eighty five in the anarchist uprising that spread across central and northeastern Spain. Civilian defenders, led by a renegade sergeant, held off until army planes failed to arrive and a final infantry charge was ordered.
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum chairs a civil works panel to use federal funds for Texas beautification. He cites Texas as third in esthetic rank and plans planting 100000 evergreen trees, palm-lined highways, small parks, and landscaping of bridgeheads with municipal project input.
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