Adulteration Debate Tops House Bill
The House rejected a proposal for a $4 a gallon tax on distilled spirits as the administration planned measures to cut liquor prices and reduce adulteration. Representatives O Connor Dirksen McKeown Rogers and Doughton weighed in with varied views on rates, with the committee backing $2 per gallon as reasonable. The liquor tax bill aims to raise about $300 million.
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Witness Testimony in Arkansas Pastor Murder Trial
In Piggott Arkansas on January 5 a defense witness Lloyd Shook testified in the murder trial of Reverend Dale Crowley. He recalled an earlier night October 6 when J W MacMurdo fired a .38 pistol and Shook fired his revolver once, the gun snapping multiple times. He quoted MacMurdo saying he would not depend on it and noted the pistol was later found near MacMurdo after the fatally wounded janitor at Jonesboro Baptist Tabernacle.
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Dogs on the up in the United States expert says
New York Jan 5 Percy Roberts a famed English born dog expert says there is room for more good dogs in the east and across the country while California shows strong interest in breeding. He notes small breeds dominate with wirehaired fox terrier Scottie Cairn and Welsh terrier popular and Sealyham well liked but high maintenance.
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Pres Burnam Shot Down In Line Of Duty
Amarillo police captain Preston Burnam aged 62 was killed in the line of duty early today near the Western Hotel. Frank Crutchfield 27 of White Deer was arrested within hours after the shooting as a suspect in the murder. The incident followed a disturbance call and a chase ending in Burnam’s fatal four bullet wounds. Crutchfield denied talking as officers questioned him and tore up a prepared statement. The case sparked a citywide manhunt and witnesses described a reign of terror at the hotel.
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Gun Victim Is Old Time Law Officer
The Amarillo police captain Pres Burnam was slain in the line of duty this morning. Daughter Jane Bolton notes he had been a peace officer as long as she can remember. Burnam, born June 2, 1872 in Bastrop County, had held multiple posts including first sheriff of Castro County at Dimmitt, known as efficient and quick on the draw but never flamboyant. He had lived with his daughter at 010 West Seventh Avenue for several years.
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Roosevelt To Confer On New Budget Plan
President Roosevelt will outline budget details this afternoon to Representative Buchanan and subcommittee chairmen. At the White House the plan mirrors the recent press briefing with the farm leader John A. Simpson to follow, then talks with Secretary Wallace and other agriculture officials.
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Roosevelt budget message stirs global interest in Congress
United Press reports Roosevelt's $10 billion budget message to Congress drew worldwide attention as a pivotal moment in the administration battle to lift spirits. Republicans voiced alarm and were shocked, while Democrats took the plan calmly. Observers noted concerns over the cost ahead.
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Pawnshop scandal threatens French premier and cabinet
Paris reports that Premier Camille Chautemps faces a possible fall as parliament debates a 40 million dollar Stavisky pawnshop scandal. The government aims to curb Stavisky, linked to bogus bonds and high officials, amid police probes and new charges.
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for fair tonight and Saturday with partly cloudy skies. West Texas and New Mexico expect partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change, today up to 33 to 46 degrees at 1 o'clock.
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Profit Seen in Inventory Amid Optimistic Trade Review
The Dun and Bradstreet Weekly Trade Review reports renewed cheer over retail and wholesale expectations for Q1. It notes large retail sales totals last month dispelling uncertainty in consumer buying power and many houses showing favorable balances as recovery begins.
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Dun and Bradstreet Weekly Trade Review
Muscle Shoals Plant Starts Power Output Under New Deal
Washington January 5 The Muscle Shoals hydro electric plant began to hum today as a major part of President Roosevelt's plan to deliver low cost electricity to Tennessee Valley households. Contracts signed with TVA and power companies in Tennessee Alabama and Mississippi secure a market for all the plant's output for five years or until Norris Dam is finished.
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National Bank Insurance Guarantee Talks in 1933
Arthur Brisbane notes federal reserve protection for bank deposits up to 2500 dollars and government backing to recover funds. He comments on F D R telling Congress and the nation what he has been doing since March and the new year ahead.
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Students Defy Drill Ruling at Ohio State University
Five Ohio State University students were expelled by President George W. Rightmire for refusing to register for military training. The disciplined students include Edward Lepen of Cleveland Richard Baumgardner of Cambridge David Telfair of Sabina Donald Leach and Carl Sutley of Columbus. Widespread protests from ministers and church groups accompanied the action as cases for seven others remained pending.
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Carl Sutley
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Hopkins Reports $176 Million Paid for Civil Works Jobs
Washington January 5 In complete reports to Civil Works Administrator Hopkins indicate that 176000000 has been paid in wages to formerly unemployed workers who have been given jobs on civil works New grants of federal unemployment relief funds were made to New Jersey Connecticut Texas Michigan Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama New Jersey received 750000 for Civil Works Service Connecticut 100000 for Civil Works Service Texas 500000 for Civil Works Service Michigan 400000 for clothing Mississippi 750000 for relief in January Louisiana 100000 for relief in January and Alabama 964888 for January relief
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Pres Burnam Cowboy Friend of Will Rogers Dies
Pres Burnam longtime Amarillo police officer, early life with Southern Pacific in Tucumcari, N M, and Hollywood visits with Will Rogers, died after a career spanning Amarillo since 1926. Survived by daughter Mrs Bolton, sister Mrs J M Wise, brothers Al of Tucumcari and Bill of Dimmitt. funeral plans pending. Body to lie in state at N B Griggs & Sons Chapel. burial in Dimmitt.
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U S Bares Rum Racketeering Ties in Midwest
Secret Washington orders triggered a tri state probe by internal revenue agents into reports that Capone era gangs flood the Midwest with cheap bootleg liquor. Several million gallons of bootleg and cut whisky fed into legitimate channels. Arrests expected. a former Chicago official and Assistant U S District Attorney Eugene A Tappy linked to the case. Prohibition era distributors active in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin. repeal era liquor moves continue.
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Byrd Flagship Poised to Move Amid Antarctic Storm
The flagship of Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd's second Antarctic expedition, trapped by a fierce snow storm, prepared to move today if conditions deteriorated. The ship hove to near an open-water area where Byrd made a dramatic flight to latitude 69.57 South, longitude 116.33 West.
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Rangers Probe Oil Field Theft Ring in Fastland
In Fastland Texas on January 5 the Rangers under Captain Odneal continued an inquiry into an oil field supplies theft ring. Dozens of witnesses, mainly truckers and supply dealers, testified at the office of Grady Owne the district attorney.
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Suspect Crutchfield Identified in Early Morning Killing
Frank Crutchfield, charged with murder in the shooting of Police Captain Pres Burnam, has a long criminal history. He first drew attention in 1926 with a White Deer bank robbery and a later insanity finding, followed by hospital confinement and eventual escape. His father J J Crutchfield is a prominent rancher. Crutchfield and his wife and two children live in Wagon Mound New Mexico. See CRUTCHFIELD Page 2.
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Hereford
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Ramor Dam Blast Toll Estimated in Coast Disaster
Los Angeles January 5 An unverified report of a dynamited check dam above Montrose prompting the New Year’s Day disaster that killed at least 39 and caused over 5 million dollars in damage was reviewed by the sheriff. Coroner Frank Nance plans a wide inquiry with an expert jury to assess negligence and prevention. Captain Norris Stensland said two men are under surveillance as investigators inspect ripped pipe sections. An army of 6,500 men continued searching for bodies and clearing debris from Montrose La Crescenta La Canada and Venice.
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