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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1932
Page
2
A reader warns war involvement would trigger a revolution in the United States while arguing Japan could be deterred. The letter contests motives behind panic, questions landings on the American coast, and criticizes American bankers and foreign policy in Asia.
The Senate waived its rules to speed confirmations of three directors Charles G. Dawes Harvey C Couch and Jesse Jonesto. The commissions were sent to the White House as Wilson McCarthy of Salt Lake City faced early confirmation. The chamber also approved a 125 million dollar appropriation to increase capitalization of the federal land banks.
Amarillo police praise brake testing ordinance results with just one arrest for running a string of stop lights and an untested brake, as over 20 000 inspection certificates have been delivered and more stickers prepared for windshields.
The Potter County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual all day business meeting Tuesday at Mrs. J. W. Sanders home, 2400 Hughes Street, starting at 10 o'clock. Presidents and delegates from federated clubs should attend for an important session. all members invited. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon.
A. B. Finley and W. D. Sims pleaded guilty in criminal district court to burglary. Both men of Amarillo received two year suspended sentences in the state penitentiary after admitting to stealing a small amount of gasoline from a railroad tank car last December. They said they believed the fuel was waste gasoline in an empty car.
A readerVoice argues against Hoover impeachment and predicts no war with Japan. The letterdownplays risk, notes possible diplomatic break but no public panic, and invites rides home for two young men seeking help to California or Illinois with contact numbers.
Washington recalls past crisis as 32 years ago U S forces were dispatched to China to protect nationals during the Boxer uprising. President Hoover and wife endured siege in Tientsin, Peking, while Lieut Summerall and Marine Maj Gen Smedley Butler earned fame in breaking the siege and securing open gates for relief.
International police in Hang Kow have ordered a curfew and closure of Shell Nanking area. No settlement police may appear on the streets from 6 P.M. Monday to 5 A.M. Tuesday.
President Hoover held a late night White House conference with top defense officials and military leaders to consider an urgent appeal from Shanghai for more forces to protect 6,000 American civilians amid rising tensions. Attendees included Stimson, Adams, Hurley, Pratt, MacArthur, Castle and Hornbeck.
Martial law took effect in the international settlement at 10 o clock. American marines and foreign troops patrolled the streets while workers erected barbed wire barriers along the borders of foreign areas. Passes with photos were required to move outside main streets as thousands stayed indoors.
London dispatch reports that in addition to the second battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, No. 1 mountain battery at Hong Kong and the Singapore brigade of royal artillery have been sent to Shanghai from Hong Kong.
In Manchuria near Harbin Japanese and Chinese forces clashed at Saichakow as Japan advances. Japanese reports list 30 dead and 500 Chinese killed in the exchanges.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce marks the WDAG studio dedication in the Amarillo hotel lobby from 8 to 8:30. Speakers include Manager O V Vernon Mayor E O Thompson and Dr R P Parcells praising progress and future service as spectators observe the modern station. The ceremony continues today and tonight.
A one day yard improvement course will be held at Mrs Gus Blessens home January 16. Potter County agent Miss Mary Sitton will lead the program with Miss Inez Derryberry from A and M College providing demonstrations and special information assisted by local nurseryman D N Redburn in yard planting tasks.
Mothers of the Bushland community organize a health club with Mrs. Scott Brooks as president. Miss Mildred Garrett, city county nurse for the Amarillo Potter County Health Unit, directs the effort. Mrs. Gus Blessen serves as secretary. The unit offers cooperation to any Potter County community forming health clubs.
N. A. Mayhall, 39, a turkey farmer of Turkey, died at a local hospital at 6 30 this morning after a short illness. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Mayhall of Hornbeck Tennessee and a sister Mrs. W B Lynch of Albuquerque New Mexico. The body is being held at N S Griggs and Sons Funeral Home pending arrangements.
George Neal a 59 year old rancher was found dead in his San Antonio home with a back wound. His wife Vivian Neal returned and discovered the body noting Neal had $100 on him and a pocket turned out suggesting robbery as a possible motive.
Ama tilleans contribute shoes and cash to Globe News Shoe Headquarters to aid local citizens unable to afford warm footwear. The shop will dispense shoes the rest of the week as funds are still required. donations may be arranged by calling 8052. Recent cash gifts came from Mrs. Billie Lew, Mrs. K. B. Patterson, and Mrs. Lon Sellers.
Chester M. Wright of the American Federation of Labor argues in the January Review of Reviews for a shorter work week. He outlines economic and social reasons and discusses potential impacts on labor, productivity, and leisure.
Paving on South Polk Taylor and Harrison Streets between Thirty fourth and Forty first Avenues was being repaired today. Members of the patching crew employed by the citys engineering department have been busy for the last several days repairing breaks in pavement. Other workmen employed by the city have completed the base for the Madison Street leave out between Sixteenth and Seventeenth Avenues and the surfacing has been
Two scarlet fever cards were taken down by officials on Monday in Amarillo. With the release of the cases, five Amarillo homes remain pla carded for scarlet fever while one home is under quarantine for smallpox. The smallpox case came from Fort Worth, said Dr. Benjamin M. Primer, director of the Amarillo Potter County Health Unit.
City officials announced a Tuesday night meeting of the city commission with only routine business scheduled. City manager Bill Durham confirmed the session after no meeting was held last week.
Amarillo taxpayers rushed payments totaling nearly 45000 dollars in cash with thousands more sent by mail before the delinquency penalty began at midnight Saturday. The penalty starts at one percent and climbs monthly to ten percent in November. a one dollar charge and six percent interest are added.
About $360000 of the $600500 school tax roll was collected Sunday night in the courthouse offices. Mail with further payments will be opened through the day. Tax collector George M. Waddill could not estimate the total this morning. The January collection reached $152000 under a heavy campaign drive. About $110000 will go to the local maintenance fund to ease the district’s financial strain. The 96 cent levy allocates 70 cents local maintenance 20 cents sinking fund and six cents Amarillo College. Penalties and interest return to all school taxes today.
Dallas reports the largest voting strength in state history as Texans rush to pay poll taxes before the deadline. Tax collectors counted receipts, with totals not yet final due to mailed payments and exemptions. offices stayed open to allow citizens to qualify as voters.
Horatio Hopgood arrested December 15 by Amarillo police was sentenced to two years in the U S penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas for transporting a stolen automobile. The sentence was pronounced at Fort Worth and relayed to Amarillo from the Department of Justice in Washington. He has prior terms in Leavenworth Jackson Michigan and the Ontario Canada reformatory. Hopgood had been jailed for forgery and car theft but released to Fort Worth authorities. He said I want to go to the federal prison.
The Globe in Amarillo runs a weekly Tuesday and Thursday contest titled You'd Be Surprised for school children through February 23. Cash prizes amount to 20 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 1 dollar for the next five. entries go to the Troy Contest Editor, care Globe News.
J C Penney head of the company with 1 469 stores said business has improved since December during a regional sales convention for Penney managers of seven southwestern states. He noted a change in business tone and confidence replacing fear, with bankers and businessmen in New York also showing optimism.
Judge and Mrs. F. P. Works of 1918 Tyler Street express little concern for daughter Mrs. Joe J. Mickle Jr. who is in Japan. The Mickles and their two children have lived there nine years. Mr. Mickle serves as bursar at the University of Kwansei Gakuin in Nishinomiya, Shiga, Japan.
A verse expressing weariness from ongoing troubles and losses. The speaker vows to stop grumbling and bear hardships, noting others share woes and promising a brighter outlook despite fatigue and bruises.
New York stocks advanced on solid gains across sectors led by United Aircraft Douglas Aircraft and Eastman. Railway wage reductions and Standard Oil of New Jersey extra dividend underpinned optimism while Far East war boom chatter boosted aircraft and chemical shares amid mixed commodity trends. Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets showed higher hogs and varied cattle moves with price shifts across regions.
The writer quotes General William Mitchell criticizing U S aviation readiness from Selfridge Field. He condemns outdated aircraft, undertrained personnel, and lavish hangars while urging a national defense department and congressional action to modernize air, land, and sea forces.
Fragmentary OCR text shows percentages and company names likely from a financial list. Entities include Texas Corp and Tide Water Assd, but data is garbled with missing context and figures. The readable items suggest a corporate holdings or ownership table with percentages and identifiers.
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