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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
2
A radio tale recounts tall tales about freaks in vaudeville, and a Texas political letter notes Clint Small's rise. It sketches Garner and Roosevelt anecdotes, with West Texas hopes riding on a governor's race and regional favor shaping results.
Several gubernatorial candidates have spent over half of their $10,000 expense limit with reports filed. Major items include McDonald and campaign manager Roy Sanderford $5,296, and Clint Small $4,787 with about $300 owed. Bailey and Connally in the U S Senate race show notable expenses and contributions. Also notes on attorney general and railroad commissioner spendings. Also Maharajah anecdotes and local health update. Plant explorers seek erosion control plants.
Joseph B. Trujillo a 22 year old Long Beach man died after standing up in a roller coaster car and falling 65 feet during a Fourth of July celebration. His brother Paul 20 witnessed the incident. The tragedy occurred as the brothers rode the coaster with family nearby.
A reader urges West Texas to seize the chance to elect a governor this year expressing frustration with state taxation and loss of independence. The piece casts this as a pivotal moment for regional empowerment.
A farmer-bachelor writes that he owns about 300 chickens 15 hogs cows and a garden. He asks Tack for help so he can stay at the house and manage the farm, noting he is having a terrible time.
Delegates from Nebraska Mississippi Alabama South Dakota South Carolina Iowa Texas convened for a Capitol Hotel briefing then headed to the Amarillo plant. They will learn the work on site tomorrow wearing uniforms as training proceeds.
SANE FOURTH of yesterday's fatalities, with a total of 70. Automobiles claimed 69 and for the first time since 1931 were responsible for fewer deaths than the bodies of water to which the holiday crowds flocked for relief from the heat. Other causes accounted for 34 deaths, including five burned to death in the wreckage of an air plane at St. Ansgar, Iowa, three prisoners crashed to death in the collapse of a grand stand at the Welfare Island penitentiary in New York, the death of a racing driver at York, Pa. and that of a para chute jumper at Streator, TN).
England debates whether its sports push athletes beyond humane limits. Tennis draws fire after star players retire damaged by training. A tearful match loss cited as good sport but underscores physical and mental strain. Experts claim top runners near human speed limits and record attempts demand excessive effort. Rowing also viewed as overly taxing.
Amateur scientists across Europe vie for a 5 000 francs prize offered by the French Astronomical Society for solutions to celestial transportation. Backers say the prize remains open as focus shifts to moon Mars or other bodies. The article notes humans have keen daylight vision but inferior hearing and smell compared with many animals.
At Monte Carlo on July 5 an Englishwoman wearing blue pajamas won 175000 francs after five zero spins in roulette. The piece notes a 1500000 to 1 overall chance and estimates she could have earned 3548692000 francs at 85 to 1 if allowed a double.
Maurice L. Lambert, 29, orchestra leader, living at Central Park West, is set to wed Violet, a four foot eleven inch actress joined at the hips with her twin sister. Daisy, a widower, claims an engagement to Harry Mason, a pugilist, who is in England. Deputy City Clerk Philip A. Hines to perform the ceremony. Lambert is a Western Port Maryland native, son of William J. Lambert.
The Securities and Exchange Commission met in Washington with all members except Ferdinand Pecora. No explanation given for Pecora’s absence while reports persist he disapproves of Joseph P. Kennedy’s chairmanship. Many job seekers seek positions, but personnel selection likely starts next week as duties must be divided before work begins.
On French shores bathers embrace La Queue de Poisson The Fishs Tail a hand operated propelling rudder device attached to small boats. It powers forward motion by oscillating the tiller while the double acting rudder pushes water backward with each stroke.
G K Richardson, newly named president of First National Bank, expresses pleasure returning to Amarillo and doing business with local people. Jewell Davidson, county tax collector, notes money flow is strong though sources are unclear. Western Union's John W Gilliam predicts growth in handling diverse items, including marriages as a future attraction. Ellis Robertson of Amarillo National Bank says prosperity follows when big depositors gain confidence. City Commissioner Jim Vernon links low mood to upcoming prosperity after years of experience.
Frau von Papen reports another Nazi police raid on the Berlin residence of Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen. She describes last weekend's confinement and guarded scrutiny around their home, noting persistent security and a desire for a different watch.
Hitler pushes to tighten Nazi control as district leaders gather in Flensburg for policy study. The sessions may be attended by Hitler and aim to show public reaction to last weekend purge. Reports say death toll across Germany may reach about 50, with killings in Silesia and Munich revealing names such as Dr. Friederick Beck and Fritz Gerlich.
Funeral rites for Mrs May Finley 79 wife of J C Finley of Claude will be held at 3 oclock tomorrow afternoon at her son H A Finleys Claude home. Rev J A Russell of Claude Baptist Church will officiate and burial will follow in Claude cemetery. Survivors include husband two other sons Calvin Claude and M B San Benito three daughters Mrs H B McCurdy and Mrs Lela Acker Claude and Mrs A F Chalk San Benito and three sisters.
Relatives and friends awaited word from Mayo Bros hospital in Rochester Minnesota where Amarillo attorney Porter Underwood underwent an operation this morning. He had been at Rochester for three weeks and his condition had shown improvement after a serious illness in early spring.
Jewelry valued between 50 and 60 dollars a nine dollars in cash and clothing were taken from the James Foran residence at 2508 Tyler Street last night. Burglars broke in by tearing a window screen and opening the window. neighbors saw a car in front of the house around nine o clock.
Marland leads for congressman at large amid strong showings by Johnston and Howard. Early returns from 2127 of 3352 precincts show Rogers 54072, Johnston 36428, Howard 32449 with multiple district hopefuls leading their fields. Governor Murray’s slate attracts little attention among voters.
Market totals show cattle and calf runs with 9 000 cattle and 3 000 calves. Price ranges for fat cattle include steers yearlings and heifers with cows veal milk fed and stockers noted. Sheep and lambs steady to higher amid active bidding. prices quoted per hundredweight with several weight brackets.
U S stock letters note muted Independence Day trading with modest gains. July futures rose to 12.09 while October and December advanced, then faded. overall market quiet with late declines in Liverpool weighing. Traders cite short covering and cautious buying as the main drivers.
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