21 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane writes a column in The Globe critiquing politics and current affairs. The piece reflects his personal opinions rather than The Globe's editorial stance. Copyright 1932 King Features Syndicate.
The piece surveys a seaport walk near South Street and James Slip Gospel Mission, noting bootleggers, sailors, gambling, and poverty along the East and North Rivers. It highlights white cotton caps, a craving for commodities, and a provocative satirical view of urban excess and the idea of America’s abundance without brains.
London reports Dino Grandi, long serving as foreign minister and a key traveling representative of Italy, likely to become Italy's ambassador to Great Britain. The move would place Grandi in a principal diplomatic role between Rome and London.
In Austin on Saturday the Ferguson family plans to vote as the Texas Democratic primary heats up. Gov. Ross Sterling campaigns with a focus on the State Highway Department audit while former governors Ferguson prepare to cast ballots in the Austin area.
Berlin reports Franz Von Papen’s cabinet tightens control as the Junkers return to power. Police seize Communist printing and arrests rise while clashes flare in Berlin and Ruhr districts. Communists organize underground, officials oust socialist officials, aims to outlaw Communists.
Partly cloudy with possible scattered showers tonight and Friday. In Amarillo area highs reach up to 89 with a 70 degree low by 1 PM. Southeast and north portions of the region may see activity as well.
In San Antonio on July 21 Bexar County Colored Voters League filed in district court for a mandatory injunction to force election officials to admit Black voters to Saturday’s Democratic primary. Plaintiff C A Booker, with attorney Carl Wright Johnson, sought relief with a hearing set for 3 pm before District Judge Glee. Ousting Nebraska? The state party’s rule excluding Negroes from primaries remains in effect per W O Huggins.
Sixty Khiva Shrine Temple members led by the Patrol depart Amarillo Friday night on the Rock Island to attend the Imperial Council meeting in San Francisco. They travel in three Pullmans to Phoenix, then join a special train to reach San Francisco Sunday afternoon. The group spends three days there, returns to Los Angeles July 30 for two days at the Olympic games, then back to Amarillo August 2.
President Hoover approved a two month duck and goose open season after Secretary Hyde recommended extension. The lengthened period covers October 1 to November 20 in earliest states, with state variations: Oklahoma October 16 to December 15, Texas ranges November 1 to January 15 depending on region.
Japanese troops move toward the Jehol Manchurian border as hostilities with Chinese forces loom over Manchuria. Tokyo refuses troop destinations while Chinese resist Japanese influence and fear a Manchukuo like independent state. Reports claim a Japanese liaison officer was killed, prompting punitive threats.
Washington officials in July 21 reports show concern over new Japanese Chinese military maneuvers in Jehol province with the state department withholding comment while the Chinese legation accuses Japan of worsening tensions.
James A. Farley, Democratic National Committee chair, urged party unity at the New Jersey state committee meeting. He denounced the Republican platform as empty and said Roosevelt’s nomination received broad party support with leaders ready to back the ticket despite earlier fights. Farley dismissed reports of deals and said Hague would still be a future president.
La Paz officials announce a state of siege across Bolivia amid anti Paraguay demonstrations tied to the border dispute. Protests intensify as tensions over the Paraguay Bolivia boundary dispute persist.
Douglas Fairbanks on a cattle country tour for a new motion picture location. Mayor Ross D. Rogers invited him to Amarillo on behalf of the city and Panhandle interests. Fairbanks, Johnnie Mack Brown, and Chuck Lewis flew from Los Angeles via Albuquerque to begin the Texas Panhandle leg. Mary Pickford and Countess de Frasé accompanied them, bound for New York, with Pickford planning a new play and potential production.
Roy W. Robertson leader of the death watch says 500 veterans will begin a political barnstorming tour within 48 hours to press for bonus legislation. Police evacuate Camp Glassford site housing about 1500 veterans and order arrests of unlicensed vendors aiding finance of the march.
Clem Calhoun will end his campaign for attorney general with two radio talks in down state cities. He will address Amarillo friends and speak in San Antonio tonight from 10 to 11, then broadcast from Station WFAA in Dallas tomorrow from 8 to 9. He shifted from a planned rally to radio final addresses, saying prospects look brighter every hour.
The Rev. Frank M. Neal will address listeners at 3 30 tomorrow on KGRS under the W C T U. Local notice states the campaign topics and Mrs J W Sanders will sing at the event.
The Globe-News moves its election party from The Globe-News building to the city auditorium. Returns for local district and state offices will be megaphoned and shown on screen as gathered, beginning at 7 oclock. Attendees urged to go early for good seats and remain through the night.
Three Indiana National Guards companies were ordered to the Hoosier coal mine area near Dugger after 20 non union workers refused to leave. A riot risk loomed as more than a thousand union sympathizers rallied around the shaft while officials said the move aimed to protect miners who had been underground over 20 hours without food.
President Hoover weighs a stance on prohibition to appease supporters while avoiding direct control over constitutional amendments. He would state that amendments are decided by Congress and voters, not the President, aligning with a potential party re test and contrasting Roosevelt’s repeal stance.
In Atlanta the former public enemy No 1 Al Capone tells fellow inmates that rackets lead only to prison. A recently released inmate, H W Bradshaw, says Capone trains as a shoemaker, coaches an indoor baseball team, and fears impressions of weakness outside.
Prime Minister R. B. Bennett urged a wider imperial trade pact offering increased British preferences for Canadian imports in exchange for better access for British goods. He said the plan would affect US trade and urged dominions to decide and act, favoring internal barrier lowering over raising barriers against others.
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