30 Jul 1935
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1935
Page
1
A collage from Orangeburg to Washington reports a 90th birthday in Orangeburg and past medical denials, a San Diego banjo entertainer aided by a mayoral letter, Oklahoma fishermen boasting an alligator gar, Roosevelt coin musings with square mill and copper half cent designs, and a fishing tally twist with 13 turning lucky. Plus a Santa Barbara jail reappearance, a humor column, and a local lumber ad ending.
Ernest C. Thompson chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission told a legislative committee that oil unrest stemmed from rumors of a New York price cut. He claimed Texas now effectively controls its oil industry, contrasting with Wall Street domination and predatory practices of the past.
The Texas state board of education debated gymnasiums and auditoriums for districts led by J O Galerie. Supporters praised local control and exercise value while opponents warned of cost and practicality.
President signs the Conchas Dam project and Army engineers will start within 30 days. The $9 million effort, approved by the Roosevelt allotment board, seeks 4,000 workers and aims to provide flood control, irrigation, water supply to Amarillo, and recreation in the Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico. Sid Stinnett helped unite regional demands for the floodwater project.
Washington July 30 U P one day after a new legal assault by food processors on the agricultural adjustment administration the administration moved to authorize a 150000 investigation of food processing. The move is seen as an anti cartel push to defend the processing tax funding farm benefits. Swift and Company Armour and Company and fifteen other firms filed federal injunctions in Chicago to block tax collection and challenge AAA constitutionality.
Arthur Brisbane discusses gold reserves in London amid Ethiopian war concerns. A financial expert notes Japan and Italy may face gold shortages affecting war financing. The column reflects Brisbane’s views, not The Globe’s editorial stance.
Assistant State's Attorney Dougherty says Evelyn Smith a former burlesque dancer confessed she killed Ervin Lang cut off his legs and with her husband Harry Jung disposed of the body in a Hammond swamp after an eight hour interview. Blanche Dunkel allegedly urged the crime and confronted Smith during questioning.
In Peoria Illinois crowds clashed outside the courthouse as Gerald Thompson 26 faced charges he killed Mildred Hallmark 19. Defense witnesses described him as insane due to sexual obsessions and nude pictures while spectators stirred skyward with kisses during testimony.
A Tucson family of seven perished when their car left a canyon road near Fredonia Arizona. Only three year old Robert Bischoff survived. his parents Raeburn and wife, three daughters, a granddaughter, and a woman relative died. The group was returning from Utah when the vehicle plunged over rocks.
Port Isabel celebrates restoration as an active Gulf shipping port with government financed facilities dedicated by Governor James V. Allred. The historic town, once a thriving port, marks its revival with a formal ceremony and new infrastructure.
The severest typhoon in years battered Formosa and Foochow on July 30. Communications were disrupted and damage was extensive though early reports indicated no deaths. The central Formosan area suffered the worst destruction from the winds and flooding.
Tokyo dispatch reports 4 Manchoukuo bandits railed the Hsinking Tumen express about 50 miles east of Hsinking in Manchoukuo. They killed 11 or 12 passengers including one Russian and four Manchoukuans, choosing Japanese targets.
The Amarillo yard and garden contest by the Garden Club and Old Tack awards two large and two small yard prizes plus a second prize for the best garden. Entries close August 17 with judging by club appointees and results announced at the Flower Show in early September. Contact Mrs. P J Wooldridge or other coordinators by phone to enter.
Burglars cracked the First State Bank at Goodlet Quanah Texas but could not open the safe. They took 53.83 in postal money orders and escaped after torch work. a night watchman saw a car flee, no fingerprints found, Bertillon experts from Hollis examined the scene, marking the bank’s third robbery.
In Dallas on July 30 C K Bullard attorney for the Texas Cotton Growers Gin Company said cooperative gins would seek exemption from government threats to withhold cotton ginning tags to break a deadlock tying up about three quarters of Texas cotton crop.
Berlin dispatch reports seven Jews and six Gentile women arrested in Halle for violation of racial principles. Local officials, including Nurnberg’s burgomaster, overstep limits, while Cardinal Betram orders prayers for peace and freedom. Nazi communique targets feeble minded and epileptic boys home with charges of immoral practices. High authorities appear to curb ultra radical actions as policy aims to remove Jews and suppress political Catholicism.
Copenhagen reports George Mink and Nicholas Sherman were given 18 months in prison for espionage against Denmark. They and six others were arrested in March on false passport charges. In Kansas City a pair died in a hotel room in a murder suicide case after the discovery of two bodies: Iva Mae Stull and Frank B hatch.
Forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday across West Texas and New Mexico. Temperature extremes reach 70 to 91 degrees today with unsettled pockets in the north portion tonight and Wednesday.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a $275 million tax bill. Democrats backed the measure 17 to 7 as Republicans opposed it. The bill, tied to Roosevelt’s June 19 wealth distribution plan, imposes new taxes on inheritance gifts estate and corporate net incomes with graduated levies.
The German government filed a formal protest with the United States over alleged flag indignities by three Communists aboard the liner Bremen in New York harbor last week. Dr. Rudolf Leitner delivered the note to the state department in German for translation.
Texas farmers attend the annual Farmers Short Course at A and M College in College Station. The session began with group meetings and expert discussions. H G Lucas presided over the cooperative institute and Prof J Wheeler Bargar was elected president. Speakers included Dr Ward W Festrow of Washington with the Farm Credit Administration and John B Jones of the Houston bank for cooperatives.
The first challenge to the federal corn processing tax was launched when U S District Judge Charles G Briggle barred tax collection from A E Staley Co of Decatur Illinois. In San Angelo Texas Mack Shipley a Reagan County deputy sheriff was charged with murder for killing 2 year old Woodrow Willingham after an argument at a roadside resort.
Washington July 30 1944 Associated Gas and Electric spent about 791000 to oppose the Utility Holding Company bill including a 25000 fee to Patrick J Hurley former secretary of war The figure raised by Senator Schwellenbach and witnesses as comparison to earlier 700000 tally Borger reports Henry Bungenstock 42 an oil company employee was found shot dead in his car near Borger Texas with a rifle beside him
News page summary notes air bases coverage and related military developments. It highlights ongoing bases evaluations and strategic postings, with emphasis on security improvements and defense posture during the period.
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