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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
1
Report on the Chicago Democratic convention notes exhausted delegates after long parades at the stadium. Veterans and first time marchers endured heat and crowds with commentary on the crowds and the weight of a marathon style display.
The Globe reports on Democratic platform critique of Republicans postwar policy, the Roosevelt candidacy rumor, and bootlegging as a live issue. It recalls a prohibition pamphlet claiming crime drop and prosperity, while a Chicago shooting involving George Brooks and his wife Dolly highlights crime under prohibition. Also covered are House action releasing wheat and cotton, home loan banks, and other 1932 Hoover era measures.
Harold L Menjou, 20, adopted son of actor Adolphe Menjou, faces superior court on charges of second degree murder and drunken driving after a July crash in Los Angeles that killed his fiancée Marjorie Gauthier, 16, when the car overturned at high speed.
Local thundershowers tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures tonight. West Texas remains cloudy with scattered showers tonight and Saturday. north portion cooler tonight. Highs around 69 and 68 plus regional notes on conditions.
The government ended the fiscal year with a deficit of 2.885 billion dollars, up from 903 million in 1931. Receipts total 2.121 billion, down 1.126 billion, while expenditures reach 5.006 billion, up 786 million. Debt rose 2.686 billion as retirements affected ordinary receipts.
Fargo July 1 Senator Gerald P Nye captured a overwhelming Republican renomination victory in the North Dakota primary. With two thirds of returns in Nye led Gov George F Shafer two to one by about 100005 to 49737.
D M Thompson aged 49 a Plainview farmer died from burns after a gasolene line he was pouring on ant beds exploded igniting his clothing. Thompson formerly served on Plainview city commission and was superintendent of a large local farm active in business circles.
A Chicago convention report says a secret meeting urged prohibition forces to unite behind Senator William E. Borah as presidential candidate for a dry third party. The aim is a sustained anti liquor campaign amid 18th Amendment support.
Washington July 1 A M demonstration at the Capitol to protest Congress adjournment before veterans relief is granted was ordered by Walter W Waters commander in chief of the bonus marchers He instructed crowds to move to the Capitol plaza by twos and threes at 9 A M about 20000 expected and to remain orderly no military formations A parade on Pennsylvania Avenue was also ordered for July 4
June school tax collections exceeded expectations by over $7,000, totaling more than $52,000. Tax Collector George M. Waddill notes more receipts expected today and the school board will convene tonight to discuss the teacher payroll due. Seventy seven percent of 1931 taxes are paid, with last month’s state appropriation around $10,000 and per capita payments reaching $12 of $17.50.
Threatening weather persisted over the Panhandle Plains after light showers to heavy downpours yesterday and last night. Amarillo measured 0.03 inches in the past 12 hours, with forecasts calling for more thunder showers tonight and Saturday.
The article previews the third ballot roll call by states and outlines how the rankings stood after two ballots. It signals forthcoming details on page 12 with the full roll call and state tallies.
The Potter County executive committee of the Taxpayers League recommends a 25 percent salary reduction for officials and employees. The letter to the commissioners also opposes ex officio salaries and argues statute maximums are too high. It credits the county’s finances as in good shape and praises the commissioners for administration.
Roosevelt led the field with votes on the first ballot in all but 12 states and territories including California and New Jersey, while Alfred E. Smith won votes in 9 states mainly in the East. Garner carried California and Texas with help from Oklahoma and Illinois, and Ritchie showed strength in Maryland.
A Texas California caucus backs John N Garner for president with 90 votes on early rolls. Garner gains to 10 1 4 on the third ballot as figures from Oklahoma Illinois and others shift. The session features rival speeches and a tense push for party leadership.
Hindu Muslim clashes rage in Bombay over 48 hours with 10 killed and 200 wounded. Police fire on mobs six times today before they dispersed amid ongoing turmoil.
The Texas Highway Commission received bids totaling over 500000 dollars for road projects across 15 counties including Culberson Pecos Crockett Runnels Coleman Bailey Lamb Crosby Karnes Wheeler DeWitt Wilbarger Andrews Jefferson and Orange. Awards planned for about 175 miles of improvements mainly maintenance with additional contracts previously signed for 1559714 dollars.
Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam flew from Newark to Los Angeles and took off from Port Columbus at 12:42 PM after a refueling stop. Accompanied by husband George Putnam and his son David, she faced heavy rain delaying arrival at 10:43 AM with no set schedule, planning a leisurely pace and occasional stops if weather eased.
Marion Talley, former Metropolitan Opera soprano, married Michael Raucheisan, a German pianist, in White Plains New York yesterday. The ceremony followed Talley's career rise with Kansas City ties noted in the report.
Debhard C. Bohn of St. Paul said he is willing to pay 25 000 dollars for the return of his 20 year old son Haskell Bohn who was kidnapped from his home garage. Police believe the act was planned by local gangsters who enlisted two outsiders for the abduction.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of June 30. In Austin the State Banking Commissioner issued a similar call for state banks, also as of June 30.
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