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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1932
Page
2
A final campaign communication from Marrs supporters thanks contributors and Henry Ansley. They pledge loyalty to Ross D. Rogers and Lon D. Marrs, praise Marrs's past tenure as mayor guiding Amarillo through crises, and express confidence in Marrs returning to lead the city through current troubles.
An 18 year old who gave his name Ural Buck Smith robbed a Plainview filling station, forced two employees to drive him to Olton. Officers surprised him, a pistol discharged when he tried to pocket it, injuring him critically. He claimed his father is M A Smith of Billings Montana.
The author muses on election day in Amarillo, noting joys and heartaches for victors and losers, and predicts Rogers may win by 500 votes. He recalls Will Rogers’ quip about newspapers during campaigns, critiques editor influence over time, and shares personal plans to retire from his column after a decade.
Voters weigh which candidate can best manage Amarillo city affairs to avert disaster and sustain progress. The message argues Lon D. Marrs is the stronger choice, acknowledging campaign tensions and praising voter involvement as decisive.
Angelus Temple elders discharged Roy A. Watkins an investigator and reaffirmed confidence in David Hutton. The move clarifies rumors of a rift over Myrtle St Pierre’s $5,000 breach of promise verdict against Hutton’s husband, with Watkins listed as a trial information collector and witness buyer attempts.
Clem Calhoun of Amarillo running for attorney general said he will not seek the ouster of oil companies if they are convicted of violating the state antitrust act. He spoke in Austin and would drop the ouster portion of Allred's $17,850,000 penalty petition if he takes leadership.
In Edmond Oklahoma a Santa Fe passenger train struck an automobile at a crossing. Charles Kyle aged 60 a retired painter and John Smith aged 75 head janitor at Central State Teachers College were killed instantly.
A clash between striking miners and National Guardsmen erupted near Chauncey Ohio with 18 year old Ray Freeman killed. Freeman was the second fatality in 48 hours as rioting, incendiarism and dynamiting had sparked the confrontation.
Clifford B. Jones of Spur, chairman of the Tech directorate, said over the telephone that a permanent president to succeed the late Dr. Paul W. Horn is expected within two weeks. The statement came as Texas Technological College in Lubbock prepares for the leadership change.
L. F. Cobb aged 75 who ran a grain business in Plainview for 25 years died today. He arrived in Plainview in 1907 when the Santa Fe line from Amarillo was completed. Funeral services were planned for tomorrow afternoon.
A humorous mix of plains chatter about horse meat in sausage a coal seller and farm talk. Jokes on jackrabbits cake knives hats and a tale of inheritance wait wild twists and a lost cat offer involving Miss Ann Venable.
A reflective piece on childhood and safety in city streets. The speaker urges balancing protection with allowing children to play freely, noting adults bear responsibility for cautious behavior and that youth will continue chasing games despite risks. Copyright 1932.
Miss Venable offers five dollars for the return of her dark brindle Persian male cat with a white chest and feet. The cat strayed about two weeks ago, three miles northwest of Amarillo while she was away. Call her at number 21674 if found.
Bust of Thelma Gentry sues West Texas Gas Company in federal court seeking $40,000 in actual and exemplary damages. She formerly lived in Hereford now resides at the Blackstone Hotel and claims gas cut off caused tuberculosis from the cold. A separate case notes J R Thompson seeking workmen compensation of $15 58 weekly for 401 weeks after a November 15 1930 Moore County injury while with Benson and Henderson pipe crew against Zurich General Accident and Liability Company.
Nine persons were charged with use of the mails to defraud in five indictments revealed by the federal district attorney. A grand jury returned the charges in Fort Worth on Saturday. The case involves a fraudulent gold mining promotion in Mexico tied to Tracy Richardson B W Jarman Samuel Moore Pelican Gold Mining Company and Samuel Moore Limited.
City Manager Bill Durham announced a brief session would be held late this afternoon to approve bills and handle routine business. The regular weekly meeting scheduled for tonight will not be held.
Universal Studios buys talkie rights to the old thrillers The Perils of Pauline and The Exploits of Elaine. Pearl White helped inspire early cinema fame as these serials return as sound films with vocal action and dialogue.
Oscar D. Deveny 42 Ardmore banker sportsman and clubman was found shot to death five miles northwest of Ardmore. An inquest returned a verdict that he was killed by gunshot wounds accidentally inflicted.
W O Huggins chairman of the state Democratic executive committee urged a distinguished attorney to defend in federal court in San Antonio the party rule that only white persons may vote in primaries. He did not say what the committee would do if no volunteer appeared. The suit to invalidate the exclusion of negroes from the primaries had been filed in San Antonio and Huggins received official notice.
Cooling soothing blue Star Ointment melts at body heat and penetrates pores to deliver medicines that kill stubborn itch. Ends rashes tetter ringworm foot itch eczema in two to three times quicker than ordinary remedies. Money back if it fails. Sold by all drug stores. Ady.
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