30 Jul 1934
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1934
Page
1
Pat Hurley secretary of war in Hoover era returns to Oklahoma with a glowing hometown welcome. Governor Murray jokes that Hurley can have anything in Oklahoma except her votes. Roosevelt faces decision on new presidential pets after Winks death.
Vienna reports a fascist monarchist cabinet taking power as Nazi resistance wanes. Otto Planetta confesses killing Chancellor Dollfuss, claiming personal revenge after a discharge from the army. Germany and allies face demands for four guarantees including independence recognition and end to Austrian Nazi activity.
U S District Judge Thomas M Kennerly in Houston ruled the sour gas statute constitutional and permitted stripping of gasoline content from natural gas. The decision sustained dismissals of six federal suits seeking to halt gas waste in the Panhandle. An appeal to the Fifth Circuit may follow.
Lewis Cornock the death convict in the H. L. Lindsey Grange murder has appealed to the Court of Criminal Appeals. Other appeals listed include Benton Layman Somervell County robbery with firearms life imprisonment Ed Evans Tom Green County murder two years and A R Benson Upshur County robbery fifteen years.
Congressman Marvin Jones came back this weekend from a two week trip to New Mexico. His offices reopened on the second floor of the federal building.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday across Amarillo and West Texas. New Mexico sees fair skies with little temperature change. Today’s temperatures range from 70 to 95 by 1 o clock.
Nine white convicts escaped from the Harlem State prison farm near Richmond at 2 am after cutting a hole in the trusty building. A large posse with bloodhounds pursued through river bottom lands as authorities in Huntsville and Fort Bend County coordinated the manhunt. Escaped inmates include Robert Thompson from Eastland County and Lewis Carter from Dallas County among others.
From three quarters of a million votes counted Alfred Allred holds a 45,000 vote edge over Tom F. Hunter in the Texas Democratic gubernatorial race. Alfred, age served attorney general, plans to campaign again before the August 25 runoff.
Boston July 30 United States District Court refused Charles Ponzi’s bid to overturn immigration authorities deportation order to Italy. Ponzi endured over 11 years in jails for his scheme promising 50 percent returns in 45 days.
Marquis Guglelmo Mai demonstrates a wireless radio lighthouse system at Santa Margherita Ligure Italy. The setup includes an ultra short wave station, two buoy light houses with reflectors, and a yacht receiving station with red green indicators and a loudspeaker to guide vessels into port.
The longshoremen's strike on the Pacific Coast ends as twelve thousand dock workers vote to return to work at ports from Bellingham to San Diego. Marine workers have not announced plans but are believed to follow tomorrow. National guardsmen had been on duty in several cities amid related unrest.
The report notes Mussolini's expressions amid tensions with Russia and England. Russia accuses Britain of falsehoods while England pursues updated neutrality policies.
The Globe notes Arthur Brisbane's opinions on current events. It cites Mussolini and Hitler in Venice and Hitler's remark on Dollfuss's assassination as “from afar,” with Pope Pius praising Dollfuss while seeking peace for Catholic Austria.
Federal Relief Administration telegrams to Congressman Marvin Jones indicate more funds are available for Texas growth areas if the Panhandle relief body submits the required application. Delegations travel to Austin to press for Panhandle needs, with a relief committee led by John F. Hill and a highway group led by Wade Brymer seeking intact Panhandle funds for paving gaps on main highways and local projects.
A joint inquiry by the crew and National Geographic Society representatives, backed by the army, closed in Kearney Nebraska with no findings released. The investigation examined the failure of the Explorer stratosphere balloon.
The piece recalls July 30 1914 as the day Austrian artillery began shelling Belgrade and Germany warned Russia as mobilization accelerated. It marks the moment the world entered four deadly years of global conflict with no realistic hope of avoiding a general war.
Journal report from Austin and Washington shows former Gov. Ferguson conceding uncertainty in governor race runoff and critics opposing fuel oil price increases. Consumers press for lower costs. Navy and industry warn higher prices hinder operations and recovery.
Burglars used nitro glycerin to blow open the Hub Clothiers safe at 604 Polk Street and fled with 500 dollars in cash. Amarillo police reported three arrests. Checks worth about 1250 dollars remained in the safe and were not taken. The thieves may have copied blank and canceled checks with the manager’s signature. A similar roof entry was used at the Monogram Store on Fifth Avenue and Taylor Street.
Dr. John R. Brinkley plans to leave by air for Kansas City to campaign for the Kansas Republican gubernatorial nomination. The goat gland specialist and two time failed candidate arrived in Washington from Portland, Maine.
Dallas reports from the Texas Election Bureau show Saturday results for the Democratic primary. Governor totals include Allred 240,797 Hughes 40,095 Hunter 199,975 McDonald 169,162 Russell 3,602 Small 101,997. Railroad commissioner results list Hatcher 149,848 McNees 59,019 Johnson 104,645 Pandt 171,678 Smith 207,580.
The article recounts the 1914 Texas political contest where James Allred and Lloyd D. Hunter led as rivals. Ferguson’s veteran support and Charles McDonald’s weak showing are noted, with quotes from Hunter about home county backing. Allred’s reform platform targeted monopolies and lobby reform while supporting prohibition.
Box seats for the Tri-State Horse Show on August 6 and 7 are selling fast at 50 cents each. More than 100 boxes, each holding six to eight people, have sold. reservations can be made with Miss Eva Lewis or in person at the Tri-State Fair Grounds. General admission goes on sale a week from today and fair offices will stay open evenings until 7.
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