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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1934

Page

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Dr Wynekoop Convicted In Operating Table Murder

Chicago March 7 Dr Alice Wynekoop calmly faced a jury verdict sentencing her to 25 years in the penitentiary for slaying her daughter in law Rheta on an operating table The trial ended with her wheelchair bound and her children told to sleep at home as she awaited appeals while prosecutors had pressed for death in the electric chair two jurors backed the death penalty in an 11 to 1 initial vote and the case moves to possible new trial arguments and a Supreme Court appeal

Chicago Alice Wynekoop Rheta Walker Catherine Wynekoop State Supreme Court Wynekoop Charles S. Dougherty

Rumors of Coup in Havana Shake City

In Havana on March 7 machine guns topped the palace, guards were doubled, and rumors linked rebels with followers of Ramon Grau San Martin. Soldiers, sailors, and civilians were searched as authorities pledged stringent measures. Seven men were arrested in Marianao for conspiring against President Carlos Mendieta and the Cabinet met through the night to approve new security laws.

Havana Ramon Grau San Martin Marianao Carlos Mendieta Mendieta Carmen Camaguey Santa Clara

Amid Amarillo Fet Stock Show Auctions and Dances

Visitors are feted with dances as the Amarillo Fet Stock Show auctions high quality champions. 285 pound grand champion pig owned by Roy Burrow of Tulsa sold to E R Duke at 19 cents per pound, reserve champion pig bought by John M Gilat for 10 cents a pound. Grand champion sheep sold for 50 dollars to Ernest Andrews. reserve to C W Smith who donated the sheep to Amarillo Junior Welfare League. TV Flent’s Blue Ribbon ham bought for 55 cents a pound by Col Fred Reppert who will donate a 15 pound ham to Amarillo Rotary Club. Hereford sale features 47 head of bulls with consignments for car lot sales. Baby Beef Club Show auction at 9 am Thursday. About 120 calves to the highest bidders. Three dances planned for cattlemen tonight with Will R Winch hosting 4 H Club boys. STOCK SHOW Page

Amarillo Roy Burrow Tulsa Swisher County E. R. Duke Hartley County John M. Gilat Odessa J. T. McDaniels Kreas C. G. Armstrong Standardized Oklo Ernest Andrews Elk City Okla Andrews Boy C. W. Smith Marathon Oil Company Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association Reppert Tri-State Phillips (66) Petroleum Company Will R. Winch Paramount Theater

Johnson to Propose 10 Percent Cut in Working Hours Tonight

President Roosevelt administration reveals plan to reduce industry working hours by ten percent with exemptions for noncompliant sectors. Johnson, addressing NRA leaders, argues against broad fiat and stresses selective code changes. Speech planned for 4:30 p.m. Washington time, broadcasts contemplated as cabinet debates wage and debt issues.

Washington NRA Hugh 8 Johnson George Bloan Cotton Textile Code Authority Ukase Fiat White House Anne- Ville Congress Congressional War Department House Senate Connecticut Treasury Roosevelt

Court Affirms Stanton Death In Swisher County

Austin March 7 The Court of Criminal Appeals refused Ed Stanton a new trial for the slaying of Sheriff John Moseley at Tulsa on January 23 1933 Stanton was captured in New Mexico and brought to Swisher County where he was sentenced to death Complaints over the trial judge charge juror acceptance and Stanton's prior record were denied Lee Stanton Page

Austin U.P Ed Stanton New Mexico Swisher County John Moseley Tulsa Court of Criminal Appeals Stanton

Cold air and possible precipitation forecast tonight

A brisk dry norther lowered temperatures to 32 degrees this morning and may bring rain or snow tonight in Amarillo and surrounding areas. Partly cloudy skies are expected tomorrow with colder conditions likely.

Amarillo

Meyer Named Port Worth Coach at TCU

March 7 Meyer Leo Dutch Meyer was named head football and basketball coach at TCU this afternoon. Ray mond Bear Wolff was elected athletic director and varsity baseball coach and named line instructor.

Port Worth Leo (Dutch) Meyer Raymond Bear) Wolff

LaGuardia Opens War on New York Slum Conditions

New York March 7 Mayor Fiorello H LaGuardia launches a drive to wipe out 67000 tenements blamed for human misery filth and deadly fires The first vacate orders were posted by Tenement Commissioner Langdon W Post as thousands more will follow once relocation procedures are in place Fire victims total 27 since January 1 with 11 in the last 10 days Owners fear restoration costs leaving 650000 families homeless while LaGuardia demands fixes or shut ups.

New York Lower East Side Fiorello H. LaGuardia Langdon W. Post

Plane Crash Blamed on Ice at Petersburg

A St. Louis to Chicago airliner struck by a blizzard and ice glazed wings crashed in a deep drift near Petersburg Illinois killing four. Victims named include Hugh Sexton aviation editor of the Chicago Tribune and Walter Hallgren veteran pilot, with G H Waetjen and W N Bell also among the dead. Hallgren reportedly cut his switch to prevent a fire as the plane went down.

Petersburg Ill Hugh Sexton Chicago Tribune G. H. Waetjen East 41St Street New York Walter Hallgren W.N. Bell Chicago Columbus Jeffrey Manufacturing Company

Women Spectators Dominate Court Martial Of Maj. Ocker

Fort Sam Houston Tex March 7 Women filled 30 of 35 spectators at the court martial of Maj. William C Ocker charged with making derogatory remarks about Lieut Col Henry B Clagett The defense sought testimony on Ocker physical fitness but the judge sustained objections as Major Simpson testified he twice examined Ocker finding no senility and piloting ability better than many in his class

Fort Sam Houston Tex U.P William C. Ocker Henry B. Clagett Charles Anderson Maj R. K. Simpson Randolph Field Medical Corps Major Simpson H. E. Schneider Kelly Field David N. Grant Randolph Field Major Ocker Ocker Colonel Clagett Charles A. Howland

Texas Prison Break Frustrated by Guard

At Huntsville a bold nighttime escape attempt by five convicts was halted after guards opened fire. Three attackers were wounded and two were forced back. wounded inmates included Charley Frazier Pete Finch and Edward McArthur. Two others remained in solitary confinement for their roles.

State Penitentiary Charley Frazier Red River Houston Pete Finch Taylor Ellis McLennan San Jacinto Edward McArthur

Amarillo Area Weather Outlook Tonight and Thursday

Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity unsettled with possible light rain and colder tonight. Thursday partly cloudy. West Texas north areas expect cloudy with rain and snow, colder 22 to 26 degrees. Panhandle south portion partly cloudy and colder with livestock warning north portion. New Mexico fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Today’s temperature extremes up to 32 to 36 degrees by 1 PM.

Amarillo West Texas 100Th Meridian Penhandle New Mexico

Primo Carera Fights Loughran in Heavyweight Clash

In a Thursday night bout Italian heavyweight Primo Carera defended his title against Irish challenger Tommy Loughran from Philadelphia, yielding a narrow defeat. The Globe notes Arthur Brisbane’s commentary as part of contemporary debate, while a stray ad mentions a 1934 Studebaker sedan promotion in Amarillo.

Arthur Brisbane America Globe Primo Carera Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Carnera Crete Greece Rome

Missouri River Flood Hits Kansas Farms Hard

Atchison Kansas reports muddy Missouri River floodwaters lapping at rural homes for 45 miles from 15 miles north of St Joseph to 10 miles south of Atchison. Farmers, wives, and children fled with few possessions spending nights in stores or homes as thousands of tobacco, wheat and corn bottoms flood. Livestock losses include a farmer losing over 100 hogs.

Atchison, Kas Missouri St. Joseph Atchison

U S First Lady Visits Islands on Ocean Trip

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt began an ocean journey from Miami to San Juan Puerto Rico on the American Clipper with Rexford Tugwell aboard to study Puerto Rican conditions. The flight marked the first over ocean trip by a president’s wife and included scenic sea views and a stop in San Juan before continuing to St Thomas.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Puerto Rico Santo Domingo Associated Press San Juan West Indies Lindbergh Haiti San Pedro de Macoris Miami

Desirable Houses in Growing Demand in News Globe Rentals

Renters seek large and small houses, furnished or unfurnished, in brisk demand as listings are grabbed quickly. Ads report 30 to 40 calls. duplexes apartments and rooms sell fast. Landlords urged to supply rental property. Bargain plan listings cost about 17 cents daily. Call Jean Harper now.

News-Globe Jean Harper

Hazing Leads to Dismissals at Texas A&M

College Station March 7 Texas A M College dismissed ten sophomore students after a disciplinary hearing found hazing freshmen. President T O Walton stated the action reflects the college policy against hazing and warned others that dismissal is the consequence. He declined to reveal names.

College Station Texas A. & M. College T. O. Walton Walton

Dr Boaz knife trial jurors still out in Amarillo

The jury in the assault with intent to murder case against Dr. E. H. Boaz had not reached a verdict by 1 a.m. The case concerns a butcher knife stabbing of James McCaulley of Wichita Falls. Boaz had earlier been found guilty in the 47th District Court of a similar stabbing of M. L. May of Memphis. the May case carried a $200 fine.

E. H. Boaz Boaz James McCaulley Wichita Falls 47Th District M. L. May Memephis Amarillo

Banks Reopen 63 National Banks in February

Washington March 7 63 national banks reopened during February the comptroller of the currency J F T O'Connor announced.

Washington J. F. T. O'Connor

War Ace Sees Setback in Air Mail Pact Cancellation

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker told the New York World Telegram that permanent cancellation of private air mail contracts would set back U S aviation by a decade. He faulted President Roosevelt for acting without full facts and said advisers misled him. Rickenbacker noted bitter disputes with Postmaster General Walter Brown, denied collusion, and cited past moves like the 5 to 8 cent postage increase as harming operators’ finances and plans.

New York United States Eddie Rickenbacker New York World-Telegram Roosevelt Rickenbacker United States Army North American Aviation Corporation Walter F. Brown Brown Mr. Brown Hoover

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Wynekoop San Martin Slayer OF Lee Stanton Page Meyer LaGuardia Texas Huntsville Loughran The King Feature Syndicate, Inc U.S Tugwell Mrs. Roosevelt Prexy DR. Boaz
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