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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1934
Page
2
A stern editorial warns about guns and alcohol fueling violence, urging stricter carry laws and jail for armed violators while praising President Roosevelt's efforts. It also covers cotton market issues, Rhodes grass trials, and a weather outlook, ending with a local bicycle theft tip and reward.
A reader thanks for a mountain lion gift story and reports a blue enamel marked bicycle owned by M. T. Johnson Jr missing from his doorstep. The piece also covers ongoing Devore Levy well activity near Amarillo, with progress estimates and community support, plus notices about papers bearing the name Eugene E. Turner found and handed to adjutant O. W. Dawkins at the post office.
More than 14,000 persons receive benefits through the Potter County relief commission with about 9,000 getting direct CWA federal pay checks and the rest on direct relief. Weekly payrolls total around 25,000, plus direct relief disbursements, lifting the weekly total to about 40,000. Additional aid supports Panhandle farmers and cattlemen via farm commodities and cannery meat purchases. Cannery workers are paid after 30 hours, administration staff on Saturdays, and highway workers on Mondays.
Flooding at Orbey in Colmar area after a broken sluice releases water from an artificial lake serving a Vosges power plant. Nine people die or are reported dead as the village is submerged and rescue operations begin in the Vosges region.
A reader seeks a ride to Chicago or any northern city sharing expenses with a friend and offers to work for pay. Another letter asks help locating a short brown and yellow tweed coat with brown fur capes, lost after a club event, with a call for information after 4 pm.
An independent cattleman attacks relief propaganda and proposes a plan to curb calf crops by capping bulls to government agents for a year. He argues debt-free farming and prudent spending would prevent the need for federal aid while accusing others of greed and excessive expansion. The letter, printed on Tack Page, criticizes the cattlemen's stance.
A report discusses English breeders who invest years to perfect a dog, noting patience and enjoyment in the process. It mentions a scouting expedition returning with dogs valued in the thousands and comments that the dog market remains relatively steady and improving despite broader downturns. England still leads in quality and market resilience.
Weather kept sales steady and wholesale activity opened the year with broad demand in wearing apparel and staples. Retailers revising budgets upward by 15 to 20 percent and placing orders with the looseness seen before 1929.
J A Gerner 79 died this morning at daughter Mrs H E Smiths home 216 North Fillmore Amarillo He had lived in Amarillo four years Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at Griges Funeral Chapel with Llano Cemetery burial Survived by widow Amelia four sons L B Gerner Dallas E H A W and J C Gerner all of Lelia Lake and another daughter Mrs J C Smith Amarillo
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of December 30. Texas Banking Commissioner E C Brand issued a separate call for state banks to report their condition as of December 30.
Roy H. Smith, Republican post master of Tucumcari New Mexico and president of the U S Highway 66 Association, visited Amarillo today. He traveled 120 miles by train noting rain could hinder crossing Oldham County Texas where the transcontinental highway remains to be paved.
Evelyn Frost, an American aviatrix, was burned to death when her plane crashed in fog in Nevers France. She was piloting the aircraft bound for Egypt and collided with high tension wires.
Crutchfield, armed, shot Captain Burnam after a room dispute at a hotel in West Virginia. Police chased, arrested Crutchfield, who faced murder charges. witnesses questioned, coalfield connections noted as investigators gather statements with Sheriff Adams presenting the complaint.
Judge Rutherford will be heard on WDAG at 10 Sunday morning with the topic The True God. This is the first in a series of five Sunday lectures following a recent national hook-up and popular demand for repetition.
A Randall County jury in 47th District Court found Clyde Johnn not guilty of possession of liquor. He was arrested by Sheriff Bob Barnett last July after an August grand jury indictment. Four indictments by the grand jury, all liquor related, were returned this week. O M Olson and John W Terrell, arrested in a December 8 raid near the C C C camps at Palo Duro Canyon, were scheduled for trial.
Washington January 5 A measure to establish federal unemployment insurance was introduced by Rep Cannon Democrat of Wisconsin. The plan would be financed by a graduated surtax on incomes of 1000 dollars or more annually.
James H. Clark 52, vice president of Stanolind Oil & Gas, died in Fort Worth after heart trouble. He helped develop the Panhandle field, led the proration movement, and was long a notable figure in Amarillo, Ranger, and Fort Worth oil circles. Funeral Rites Pending. He is survived by his wife and three brothers.
Editorials reflect varied political and economic beliefs as the New Deal becomes a campaign issue. Foreign commentary admires Roosevelt's courage, while Republican leaders Snell and Wadsworth condemn the spending and warn of credit dangers. Democrats defend the deficit as prudent investments with expected repayment.
Crutchfield, living on his father's Carson County ranch near White Deer, escaped a gunfight with officers after an indictment with Johnnie Gore for stealing 10 barrels of motor oil from Phillips Petroleum in Pampa on July 13, 1933. Most oil was recovered the next day. neither Crutchfield nor Gore were arrested on the theft charge.
H C Donnell announces a contest for Golden Light Coffee with prizes of ten dollars and a month’s supply. Residents of the Panhandle can win if they submit a fitting slogan, attach the label, and mail or deliver to 700 Washington Street.
Washington January 5 Rear Admiral Ernest J King head of naval aeronautics announced that naval aviation will be expanded to the full 1000 plane limit set by Congress during the 1935 fiscal year. The plan calls for an extensive construction program to bring the fleet to the authorized ceiling.
The United States legation in Peiping demanded full protection for American lives and property in Fukien Province. This response followed a Chinese request to withdraw Americans to Nantai and Kulangsu for safety.
Kansas City livestock markets show hogs 2,000 head uneven but near higher, top 2.45, good and choice 2.75. Cattle about 500 head steady, yearlings plain, steers 3.50 to 6.00, veal and feeder prices mixed. Sheep 2,000 head, ewes and yearlings higher. top fed lambs 7.60, sheep 9.45 to 16.00 range. Cotton, New Orleans cotton futures drifted. stock market subdued with mixed movements and Treasury borrow plans dominating sentiment.
The T. Newton Hill Bible Class presents a 9:40 Sunday program at the Texas Theater featuring Piro dram Whitbangers Uncle Dudley and Stuttering Elmer. H. A. Shaw leads singing with Doris Shaw on piano, while Dr. Roy Snodgrass and Judge W. E. Gee direct the lesson.
Washington January 5 The administration plans to use war debt payments, now in default, as a lever to secure broader export advantages for American goods. President Roosevelt will likely outline reciprocal trade authority and Senate relief, while Senator Borah pushes a Senate review of debt totals and defaults to pressure action.
Crowley pleads self defense in a courtroom battle over the tabernacle pastorate. Shook and others testified hearing MacMurdo threaten Crowley during the clergy dispute between Crowley and Rev. Joe Jeffers. MacMurdo served as janitor and guard for Jeffers faction which held the tabernacle until a court order recognizing Crowley as legal pastor preceded the shooting. The 94 year old minister and his wife, with their two children, attended the hearing.
A special committee heard 31 objectors and excused 15 from drill. Sixteen were denied exemption and 12 of these chose to leave the school rather than undertake military training. The 15 exempted students must take courses in political science and physical education.
The condition of H. K. Stanfield, state representative, after an appendicitis operation last Saturday is said to be as well as could be expected. Attendants at St. Anthony's Hospital reported this morning.
Ford Motor Company officials announced production schedules have been stepped up ten times since December 2. The program for January has been set at 57000 cars and trucks, according to an official.
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