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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1932
Page
2
A reader laments sparse war reporting while detailing the brutal Chinese Japanese clash and village burning. The piece muses on the Lindbergh kidnapping saga, evolving ransom demands, and speculation on the kidnapped baby’s fate. It covers March weather moisture forecasts and a critique of traveling bureaus amid hard times.
Mr and Mrs T L Wyatt of Childress have relatives in Amarillo and nearby areas, indicating family links spanning two Texas towns.
Two Ama rillo burglaries last night yielded $40 in cash and stamps and $20 in merchandise. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co and Camel Candy Factory were hit by breaking rear doors. Loot from the candy factory included boxes of candy valued at $20 with prior similar break-ins noted.
The nation, focused on the Lindbergh child case, witnesses a wave of relief as ransom plots collapse and kidnapers face uncertain safety. Public sentiment shifts from fear to cautious optimism while dangers of intermediaries and betrayal loom.
James C. Rowe aged 47 a Fort Worth and Denver switchman died at 7 25 this morning at St Anthony s Hospital from injuries suffered on February 18 while on duty He was pinned between a switch engine and a car driven by Willis Hill at the Buchanan Street crossing His home was 202 Aldredge Street Surviving are his widow two daughters two brothers and a sister N 8 Griggs and Sons were in charge of the body pending arrangements.
A Bonita Chapter initiation at the Masonic Temple will feature visiting state officers. Present are Mrs. Charles Burnett of Miami as associate grand matron of Texas, Mrs. Robbie Dyer of Amarillo as grand deputy, and Mrs. Maude Ripley of Electra on the grand executive board.
Services were to be held at 3 PM in Estelline for Miss Opal Mae Simms 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Simms of 501 Monroe Street who died Sunday in a Hobbs New Mexico hospital. The body was sent last night over the Fort Worth and Denver to burial. A social meeting will be held at the American Legion home tonight for Hanson Post and Legion Auxiliary members and wives with no charge. Circle No 2 of the West Amarillo Christian Church meets Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs J B McClure 1204 Bowie Street all members urged to attend.
Readers react to 8. B. A.'s letter in the Tack Letters column. The correspondent expresses appreciation for the views presented and references seeing the notes on Page 3.
Health unit inspectors arrested a milk bootlegger in Amarillo last night. The dairyman paid a $10 fine in corporation court at city hall for selling milk without a license from uninspected dairies.
The Lindberghs confront a state police listening post at the Hopewell exchange, with Colonel Lindbergh demanding no police intrusion at his home. Gov Moore and troopers back him, while reports of a ransom note and secret underworld contacts surface amid ongoing child disappearance investigations.
Tony Messo a 43 year old New Haven contractor was jailed on 25000 bond as state police pursue a new angle in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping inquiry. Authorities said the lead centers the Colchester area and they declined to discuss specifics. Messo was arraigned in city court and the case was continued to Thursday for further investigation.
The Amarillo school board plans an April 2 election for four expiring terms under a new three year length. Members discussed a reduced 1932-33 budget, tax collection push, cuts in tax office and faculty, and paying three months of salaries over six months. Delinquent 1930 taxes total 110106.12 across 3572 taxpayers.
Amarillo buys road bonds issued in 1929 through Dunne bond house for about 82 cents on the dollar, part of a sinking fund strategy. The issue totals 1.4 million, bearing 4.34 percent interest and maturing over 40 years, refunding warrants at 6 percent.
No trace has been found of 12 year old Fred Brakeshoulder who vanished last Wednesday while at Chilocco Military School in Chilocco Oklahoma. His mother Mrs J C Hembree of 807 Florida Street appealed to Amarillo police for help in the search.
Weather observers warned of snow covering the northern half of the state tonight with sleet and rain elsewhere. Snow reported in Amarillo Pampa Lubbock and other Panhandle points as damaging frosts hit fruit and grain crops. cattle and sheep were sheltered amid frigid readings across cities from Lubbock to Dallas.
The Amarillo trial centers on Murry charged with the fatal shooting of Gus Elston. Witnesses from Panhandle describe the dance hall confrontation, Murry handling a pistol, and the moments after the shooting as Elston dies three days later.
Mayor Thompson departs tonight for Fort Worth for a Democratic executive committee meeting. He aims to influence candidate placement and, with O. V. Vernon of the Chamber of Commerce, seeks to secure the State convention for Amarillo.
New York stocks showed a fresh advance led by petroleum shares amid midday strength while chemicals and tobaccos stayed firm. Gains in U S Steel American Can and Southern Pacific followed a tax bill report and Phillips Petroleum posted a large loss. Sterling surged on global buying and London funds moved in as speculation of stabilization swirled in market chatter.
A reflection on aging and time as the speaker laments that time cannot restore lost years. He wishes for not wasting a single day and celebrates the enduring value of memories and lived days. The piece, dated 1931, is attributed to Edgar A. Guest.
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