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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1934
Page
2
The News-Globe warns against salacious performances at Paree and Foot Wight Parade at Paramount while praising two films A Lady For a Day and Alice In Wonderland. Readers urged to support wholesome entertainment and fund high school band uniforms amid dry conditions and cattlemen talks.
The Open Forum sponsors a voters program at the Municipal Auditorium with a dance at the Roseland Ballroom in Panhandle after the meeting. Invitations extend to first time voters from Canyon Panhandle Pampa Borger Claude Hereford and nearby cities.
A reader criticizes a newspaper for portraying a proposed girl show as provocative. The letter questions the suitability of featuring scantily clad performers and worries about its influence on older male audiences and the behavior of attendees. The writer argues the girls are unfortunate due to circumstances and would not attend if it involved their daughters.
Oil broker Lou Stogner is in serious condition at St Anthony's Hospital after being admitted Sunday. Hospital attendants had earlier said he was resting nicely this morning.
The Amarillo Civic Chorus and Orchestra begin rehearsals for Rossini’s Stabat Mater Tuesday at 8 pm in Amarillo College of Music auditorium. All singers are invited to participate in the cantata.
Federal and state officers tightened the net after the Barrow Hamilton and Bonnie Parker ambush on a Trinity River frontier near Weldon Texas. Guards Crowson Bozeman and others were wounded as pursuit escalated with reports the trio headed toward Dallas while federal agents coordinated a statewide manhunt.
In Cuba the government seized the concern's plants after Sunday strife by strikers. Hevia emphasized that recognition is a key objective and that no property can be confiscated without prior compensation under provisional government statutes.
Reported movements suggest Foochow area forces may be retreating along the Min River Valley toward Amoy as the Nineteenth Army pushes southward. Public interest grows as observers ask why such events unfold and what they mean for the region.
Twenty four unemployed Amarillo teachers will join adult education classes funded by the federal government. Sixteen are already employed, with the rest to be chosen by tomorrow evening. Courses come from enrollment desires and open to anyone over 16. Enrollees should report to the high school building at 4 p.m.
The report details captures and trials linked to the Urschel kidnapping and the Kansas City jail escape. Bailey Underhill and associates, including Verne C. Miller and Machine Gun Kelly, face prison or death sentences, with sightings from Shawnee to Leavenworth and arrests in Paradise, Memphis, Denver, and Amarillo.
Voters registration books were seized from Huey P Long political workers as Registrar G S Barnes was jailed and deputies placed in charge of records. A civil district judge ordered his removal from office amid a federal probe into campaign finance tracing shortcomings.
At Holbrook Arizona motel owner Joe Gerwitz says Greta Garbo identified herself with dark glasses when staying there with director Ma Mulian on a visit to the Grand Canyon. Gerwitz reported they occupied rooms 12 and 17 and would say nothing of the trip until departure.
Funeral services for Frank P. Turner 41 who died suddenly yesterday morning were set for 2 30 pm at Griggs Chapel Elgin pallbearers named Griggs Chapel mourners include his widow his mother Mrs J Turner sister Mrs Robert Tadlock and two brothers Will and Charley Turner all of Fort Worth Turner moved to Amarillo in 1925 and resided at the Herring Hotel the body will be sent to Fort Worth tonight for burial Wednesday
A county chairman for the Potter County Young Democrats will be elected at the club meeting tonight in the courthouse at 7 30. The Lubbock convention where Maury Hughes, state Democratic executive committee chairman, speaks will be discussed. All members are invited.
The passage describes modern car interiors with indicators for oil pressure and level, gasoline gauges, radios, clocks, and spare tires tucked in duck-backs. Gas tank caps are hidden in fenders and interiors resemble hunting lodges, supported by futuristic steel tubing for seats.
Congress considers an amendment to the independent offices appropriation bill. The House moves to pass the bill guaranteeing federal farm mortgage ref refinancing bonds as RFC extension legislation goes to the White House. The Interior Department request seeks about 31.0 million dollars for the new year versus over 50.0 million in the current year.
A chronology of 1933 crimes includes parole related killings in Atoka Oklahoma on August 16 and Dallas Deputy Sheriff Malcolm Davis on January 7, with events across New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas and Louisiana. Notable incidents involve robberies with firearms, kidnappings including sheriffs and marshals, and multiple murders and assaults. Bonnie Parker is referenced in a fleeing car collision near Wellington Texas.
The report shows mixed gold and currency moves with the dollar at 5.11 pounds in London 5.09 in New York and Paris quotes near 6.38 cents per dollar. The dollar’s Paris and London parity shifts reflect rough 60 to 61.97 percent of standard value based on a $34.45 per ounce gold price.
A Texan speaker declares prohibition far worse than bootleggers and speakeasies, praising 13 years of effort while condemning two small liquor groups that profit from tax evasion and distribution. He calls prosperity for the few a living hell for many victims.
Amarillo High School band needs about 400 dollars more toward a 1500 dollar goal for new uniforms. Mrs H G Hamrick notes the drive must finish this week for timely delivery before the Spring Music Festival. Donations can be left with Mrs Hamrick or Mrs C H Nash who chairs the effort.
Kansas City stockyards show 4 000 hogs steady to firm with top at 3.40 for 180 270 lb or 70-180 lb. Calves: 6 000 with slow to steady gains in steers 550-1500 lbs from 3.60 to 6.75, cows to 3.50, stockers 3.50 0 5.75. Sheep 6 000 natives and lambs firmer, best fed above 8.00, yearlings 4.75 6.25. New Orleans cotton declines from yesterday with March at 11.26, May 11.48, July 11.56. other commodity listings follow.
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