30 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
1
The school board set tax collections for the marino schools at 0.943 and Junior College at 0.53, totaling 657,632 for the college and 143,674 more than last year. Property valuations rose to 65,731,051, while school delinquent status begins January 31.
Paris reports Marshal Joffre remains alive though in a grave condition. Doctors note a calm night, nourishment taken, but lungs fill and respiration irregular as coma lingered. Dawes visits bedside praising his fighting courage while Bascom Slemp attends American exposition activities.
Arthur Brisbane surveys political shifts as Washington expects the Wickersham commission to report on beer states. He notes a potential compromise on beer and reflects on Russia’s slow tractor production, Allied with American expertise, and Peter the Great’s reforms. He warns against abandoning our principles.
County Judge Sam B Motlow warns Potter County car owners not to drive out of county to buy 1931 license plates. He notes the law requires tags to be purchased where the owner resides and the vehicle is driven. Reports say residents travel to Canyon or Panhandle to avoid local office rush. The tax collector’s office reports a crowded day despite plates on sale since December.
Plans for Mayor Ernest C. Thompson loyalty drive in Amarillo include a 9:30 to 10:30 p m New Year feature on WDAG. The broadcast lists a signature song, mayoral address, music by Dick Roberts and Jimmie Farwell, Chamber of Commerce and Federated Women's Clubs reps, news briefs, and remarks by Central Labor Union's C P Fischer plus closing remarks.
A year end forecast from business leaders and economists nationwide expects improvement in 1931 after 1930s downturn. They caution the recovery will be slow and uneven with many avoiding precise timing on a low point, while noting past depressions ended with renewed optimism.
A frightened college town teacher Jess ie Griffith 24 and her sister Jexia 35 were killed on an Oklahoma highway after leaving their parents home in Norman. Police traced a Missouri suspect while witnesses recalled Jess ie’s dread days before the slayings.
Dec 30 in Topeka Major Charles A Shepard army medical corps officer at Denver convicted by jury of poisoning his second wife at Fort Riley in June 1929 Motions for new trial and arrest of judgment filed with Federal District Court would be heard Feb 2 by Judge Richard J Hopkins The jury sentenced to life imprisonment in Kansas City after a prolonged trial Shepard remains free on $20 000 bond Seventeen grounds cited to set aside verdict or grant new trial and claim insufficient evidence to sustain guilt
By a 14 to 1 margin, Amarillo voters approved extending city limits in a special election. Final unofficial returns showed 392 in favor and 28 against, with precinct tallies detailing support across locations such as court court, central fire station, North Buchanan Street school, and East See.
Washington naval aide Lieutenant Bruce Settle died suddenly in his Washington Navy Yard office. A Navy board of inquest investigating his death plans to close hearings soon. Findings go to Rear Admiral Sellers for review before approval by Secretary Admirals Upham and Admans. Body to be sent to Gainesboro Tennessee for funeral. family informed by brother Charles Settle.
A Champlin Refining Company filing will submit twelve watchers reports showing six weeks of daily checks on 100 wells in Oklahoma City reveal continuous proration violations. Attorney H G McKeever said the reports would be compared with Otto Bradford’s findings. If substantiated, citations would be issued for over production up to 74 percent.
Unsettled conditions with light snow possible tonight. Wednesday fair. In West Texas, unsettled with local rains in the south and rain or snow in the north tonight and Wednesday. New Mexico to be fair tonight and Wednesday with little temp change. Temperature extremes today 86 and 26. Sunrise 7 55 am, sunset 5 45 pm.
President Hoover announced a plan to consolidate eastern railroads into four independent systems the Pennsylvania New York Central Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate with the Wabash Seaboard abandoned under ICC terms The plan aims to protect workers and communities and to boost employment during the depression while stabilizing the railroads with one arbitration issue remaining
United States district attorney Alex Mood of Fort Worth spends holidays with family in Amarillo. Mood notes Amarillo as his legal home while office remains in Fort Worth. Mood Jr., a Texas University student, also joins in Amarillo holiday visit.
A stray dog led rescuers to an abandoned mine in Pittsburghs south hills where five boys ages 14 to 17 were found dead from gas after entering the mine to gather coal for their families. A dog’s barking and the boys candles accompanied their expedition. The Vogick family faced tragedy as white crepe symbols replaced holly wreaths at their home.
New York reports estimate New Year’s Eve spending on Broadway ranges from 20 cents to $2,000 per person. Details cover subway rides, hats, horns, theater tickets, hotel meals, taxis, drinks, and potential celebrity guests at Ritz, Pierre, and other venues amid playful, period tone.
J. D. Sweeney age 80, longtime Santa Fe railroad official in Texas, died at Santa Fe hospital Topeka Kan at 8:15 AM after a 52-year railroading career. Survived by a daughter and two sons. body to Amarillo for burial. Born 1869 near Steubenville Ohio. began railroad service in 1878 at Burlington Kansas.
WABC plans extend overseas rebroadcasts beyond London with Dr Miklas from Vienna and Canada Prime Minister Bennett delivering New Year greetings via the network. The Rose Parade tilt will be cut to end at 6 p.m. CST on WIZ and eastern stations will carry the game.
About 200 sophomore students march up Broadway and storm the Riveli theater on 40th Street. Forty seven were jailed as chaos erupts in the lobby and auditorium. Chemical bomb and ammonia thrown, police restore order by opening doors and turning on lights while ambulances respond.
Amarillo's marathon dance was halted at 2 40 this morning after 437 hours with 14 dancers remaining due to official opposition and financial strain. Participants and staff, including 45 discharged workers, were ordered to stay at Polk Street hall for 24 hours under nurse supervision. Prize money will be shared among those still in the race, per manager Inking Brady.
Amarillo city hall reports more than 200 permit applications to operate barber shops beauty parlors and dairies due before year end annual permits expire December 31 health certificates required six months validity cost one dollar no fee for permits inspector Jack Wyatt says applications must be filed at city hall unit headquarters this year with permits issued under Amarillo County health unit
Veterans Administrator Hines estimates 425 million dollars could be borrowed by veterans on adjusted compensation certificates in 1941 and says the bureau is ready to lend 20 million to about 306 thousand veterans in January. He notes 3.295 million certificates with a 3.42 billion maturity value, about 725 million of which have already been borrowed.
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