25 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1935
Page
1
Twenty five heavily armed officers occupied rooftops around Paterson police headquarters after a telephoned warning that an underworld gang planned to rescue eight desperadoes held in jail. The eight inmates and one woman would be shown in a lineup to witnesses of recent New Jersey and New York crimes.
Millions of women in South America mourned Carlos Gardel Argentine film idol after his death in a midair crash at Olaya Herra air drome. Crowds wept at the airport and theaters observed silence as Buenos Aires canceled festivities in his honor. Gardel had toured South America to record triumphs in film and song.
Rumors say Ford tests a four cylinder Diesel auto at its Edgewater New Jersey plant. Officials would not comment. The car allegedly targets a cheap upcoming Japanese model with 30 miles per gallon and a price around 300 dollars.
Catholic Church leaders travel to Amarillo for a planned golden jubilee celebration beginning tomorrow as part of a church gathering. The arrival signals a large ceremonial event with officials from the diocese expected to participate.
President Roosevelt signed the navy appropriation bill authorizing a 460 million dollar peace time fund for naval construction. The package includes 24 new warships and 555 airplanes, with 282 for replacements and 273 for growth toward 2,000 planes by 1942. Ship construction funds were reduced to 20.69 million, yet officials assured no delay in launching the vessels, cost estimated at 197.4 million. Minority report attacks Wheeler Rayburn utilities bill. Edward E. Eicher claims constitutional delegation overreach and conflict with Senate provisions. Rayburn's majority report favors passage, noting key differences between House and Senate measures.
Chairman Harrison outlines a $240.7 million tax program including inheritance and gift levies, higher top incomes, and a graduated corporation tax to extend $500 million in nuisance taxes for another year. The plan risks lapse of nuisance and excise taxes, with debates and procedural moves in both houses.
Preparations accelerate for the West Texas Legionnaires annual convention in Amarillo with crowds expected large. The Amarillo Legionnaire issue is mailing to members in the eighteenth district as publicity increases and hotels report many advance reservations.
President Roosevelt nominated Frank Murphy of Michigan to be commissioner to the Philippine Islands. He would take office with the Philippines commonwealth government at its inauguration. Roosevelt also sent Harry J. Hopkins’s nomination to head the Works Progress Administration to the Senate.
Thief broke into the Railway Express Company office in Haskell last night and stole travelers checks totaling 1100 dollars and six money orders worth 300 dollars The break in occurred while the agent was at dinner and the incident was reported to Sheriff Giles Kemp.
Meridian pilots Al and Fred Key pushed toward a new endurance flight record as they neared 295 hours aloft in the Ole Miss. They began June 4 from Meridian and aimed to stay airborne until 3 30 PM Amarillo time Thursday to officially set a new mark.
Democratic support for Sen. George W. Norris of Nebraska if he seeks a 1936 reelection was indicated today by Sen. Edward W. Burke after conferences with Democratic leaders. The report mentions screens of all kinds and an address for John Maynard Lumber Co. in Nebraska.
Gov Philip La Follette and Sen Robert La Follette receive bequests in the will of late Sen Bronson Cutting of New Mexico. Principal beneficiaries are two sisters Mrs Justine Ward and Mrs Olivia James and a niece Iris Origo. Office staff also provided for in the will. A separate report from Nevada notes 16 year old Jack Sullivan detained at New Mexico authorities’ request in a disappearance case involving four Chicago area residents. Authorities await confirmation and potential transfer.
Paris reports Germany agreed to abolish unrestricted submarine warfare and to comply with London Naval Treaty rules. In Rome Eden and Suvich hold talks with Mussolini ahead of possible Ethiopia discussions. Ethiopia rejects Italian charges over Jimma province status in a note to Italy.
Nanking reports Alfred Sze, present minister to Washington, named the first Chinese ambassador to the United States. The U S recently elevated its Nanking legation to an embassy. Sze previously served as Chinese minister to Washington from 1921 to 1929 and again in 1933.
A 14 year old William R. Klingensmith Jr. cites an American Medical Association May 1935 article to argue black widow bites are not necessarily fatal. He notes Fresno County General Hospital treated 52 victims without a fatal case and recalls reading of nonlethal bites in Amarillo High School chemistry. The youth says authorities agree illness from a bite need not be fatal and recalls a doctor who was bitten felt only mild symptoms.
Charles A. Van Gilder, 45, died after a 30 foot jump from the D&I theater building on Taylor Street. He had shown notes and earlier attempted self harm, and a gun purchase was mentioned to friends before the inquest verdict of death by own action.
Muirfield Scotland June 25 two Britons tied for scoring honors in the British Open qualifying with 36-hole totals of 141. Henry Cotton and Richard Burton led about 100 players after final tests on Gullane and Muirfield courses as the 72-hole championship began. MacDonald Smith and Jack Busson trailed by one stroke at 142 after a 66 and 76.
The Texas Board of Education approved plans to establish the College of Kilgore after a petition signed by more than 200 Kilgore property owners was presented. An election will decide creating a college district and a supporting tax.
Arthur Brisbane warns that proposed pension plans for the elderly are advancing, with plans to fund broad social support drawing both interest and debate. He weighs how such reforms may reshape wealth and obligations among society’s rich and powerful.
Col Lawrence Westbrook of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration plans to present a Senate report addressing alleged mismanagement of the Matanuska Valley Alaska rehabilitation project. A telegram from project manager Don Irwin from Palmer Alaska denies an epidemic threat and slow construction, saying doctors report no serious issues.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures across West Texas and the Panhandle. New Mexico remains generally fair with little temperature change. highs around 72 degrees and lows near 18 for the period.
Tacoma labor leaders considered a general strike after Governor Martin sent National Guard troops to reopen six of Tacoma’s thirteen lumber mills amid clashes with strike sympathizers. Longshoremen were ordered not to work until militia withdrew as guards set machine guns and tear gas stockpiles.
Amarilloans view the Dalhart wind erosion project in Duaham County on a Wednesday business tour. The tour begins 9 30 from the Dalhart Chamber of Commerce office with Hots Tined divertor of the Dalhart project in charge and highlights developments from the past two years. Several carloads of Amarillo business men will travel to observe the federal demonstration.
Minneapolis June 25 A scientist explains bound water in living tissue as solid water or hot ice. Dr. R A Gortner of the University of Minnesota describes how equilibrium between bound water and environment might unlock eternal life, with Ponce de Leon's spring cited as a remark.
A brief page item highlights affection for dogs despite mixed opinions. Readers are reminded of pet ownership and community interest in canine companionship. The note references local sentiment without detailing events or names.
In New York at Yankee Stadium the 15 round heavyweight bout features Primo Carnera weighing 260 pounds and Joe Louis 196 pounds. Carnera holds a 63 1 2 pound gap as both boxers prepare for the evening showdown.
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