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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
2
A reader covers a Texas Panhandle winter, noting sandstorms, cow herd conditions, and grazing challenges. He discusses government pensions, possible federal aid, and Roosevelt era fiscal fears while musing on aging and celebrity spouses.
Highlights from Roosevelt's message to Congress call for economic security through unemployment compensation, old age benefits, aid to dependent children, and public health support. The plan urges rapid federal action to avoid discrediting social insurance and estimates about one hundred million dollars needed for current programs.
Justice of the Peace C W Carder set bonds for Mrs. Hazel Gann and Jimmie Woods at $750. They were returned from Clovis New Mexico on theft charges and waived examining trial to be bound over to await the next Potter County grand jury.
Amarillo residents are asked to watch for stolen printed checks from the Lubbock Poultry & Egg Company. Police say many checks were taken and authorities expect thieves will attempt to cash them.
Lieut Dean F Alexander of Canadian artillery reserve was ordered to active duty with the Civilian Conservation Corps effective today. Maj George A Corbin, U S Army contact officer here, announced. Hospital notes report Mrs J Levy improved but still in critical condition at St Anthony's Hospital. A white gold frame glasses found Saturday near Broome Optical Company may belong to a child. call Room 224 Paramount Building. Weather forecasters predict clouds with a chance of rain or snow in coming days. Sheriff Bill Adams remains silent on the Hamlin case as reporters pursue leads. Local football hopes rise for next fall with plans for a strong Sandies team and possible district placement. An old country boy faced hardship in town and lost his lodging, prompting a remark about his landlord. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hawk have been Floraian residents for a month.
A reader asks Tack for help locating a blue leather purse lost Wednesday morning between the airport and Forest Hill school on the Panhandle highway. The note notes contents but not specified.
John Hardy aged 72 died at 9 oclock this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital after an extended illness. He had no surviving relatives and was never married. Funeral services set for Friday at 11 from Roxwell Brothers Chapel with Rev. F. B. Fincher officiating. Pallbearers listed as Elliott Parker Brewer Timmons Wilde Barnes. Burial in Liano Cemetery.
Postmortem testimony disputed cause of death as experts described the skull fracture and possible external violence. Morgan Company witnesses testified money was moved to Bartow’s home and kept accessible, while Hauptmann’s former counsel discussed possible life sentence in a confession.
Amarillo residents with January 3 birthdays will be guests at the President's Birthday Ball in the city on January 30 evening. Five balls fund crippled children’s work. call C. Gibson at 6961 to attend as a guest of the Birthday Ball committee.
The president endorses a three tier pension proposal comprising non-contributory old age pensions for the elderly, compulsory contributory annuities to reach self sufficiency, and voluntary contributory annuities. He calls the plan a preventive measure and a humane step toward national economic security.
Washington experts support a theory that Sheriff Arthur was killed before entering the cell during the escape of Startup and Brown. Stalcup and Brown, captured last October, await trial February 4 in Lubbock after a venue change from Dickens County. Stalcup also faces a federal auto theft charge.
Rev. W. E. Hamilton of Lubbock serves as conference executive secretary at today's gathering. The event is part of a state wide series with yesterday's session at Vernon and tomorrow's planned meeting in Sweetwater.
The Chapman family recounts a $14 fine after a car tag issue amid a wider pattern of fines blamed on Amarillo officers. The article cites neighbors and other drivers with missing plates, and describes community anger and calls for action against perceived legal extortion in the trade territory.
Mrs. Alsay Wood aged 79 dies at her Merion ranch after making girths for cowboys from San Angelo to Montana She began with Buffalo hair and later Mohair Her McCulloch County home was burned by Comanche Indians with loss of money and horses Survivors include three daughters and a son Funeral services set for Friday afternoon
Federal agents led by J Edgar Hoover intensified the crackdown on the Barker gang and allied outlaws. They captured and killed key figures including Dillinger Pretty Boy Floyd and Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow and others, signaling a turning tide against the underworld.
After noon debate highlighted 10 bills from the new governor as 167 have been introduced. Speaker Coke Stevenson aims to finalize House committees soon while proposals include a 20 percent luxury tax on gum and candy and a 10 percent tax on cosmetics and drinks to fund schools, plus a five member elective highway commission and a state criminal identification bureau.
Officials called yesterday's prison breakout the most serious yet as they probed claims a convict paid a guard $1000 to aid gun deliveries. Investigators raided Warden Holohan's home where the board of prison terms and paroles was having lunch. Holohan was struck, suffering a fractured skull and deep facial lacerations.
New Orleans cotton opens steady and firmer on early bids with May at 12.62 and July at 12.49 as traders react to Bankhead allotment cut to 11.2 million bales for next year. Prices swing with gains of 6 to 7 points then retreat before a late rally with Oct near 12.50 and May at 12.58. Kansas City hogs and cattle also trade, with general market activity described as active for the morning.
Bruce Fowler remains in critical condition at St. Anthony's Hospital after a late Monday night car crash that fractured his spine. Fowler is a linotype operator at the Slobe News.
The proposed plan outlines two payroll taxes to fund pensions and unemployment insurance. Old age benefits would be financed by a rising payroll tax starting at 1 percent in 1937 and reaching 5 percent by 1957, shared equally by workers and employers. Unemployment insurance would provide up to 15 dollars weekly, with state discretion on benefit amounts.
The article extols liquid laxatives for home use and promotes gradual dose reduction. It highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin containing senna and cascara as a non habit forming option suitable for children, emphasizing regulated dosing for constipation relief.
Maj James W Shaddix of Shamrock is summoned by the war department to face a board of examining officers for a capacity certificate for lieutenant colonel. Carl C Turner of Lubbock is also summoned for examination on his application for a second lieutenant commission in the infantry reserve. Only the females of the mosquito family suck blood.
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