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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1932
Page
2
In Amarillo and the Panhandle a local reader rails at sensational press coverage of the Lindbergh case and a fierce early winter storm. He condemns postal hoaxes and letter-to-the-editor fatigue while blaming revenue needs for limiting community notices and sharing harsh views on social mores and divorce trends.
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee backed a 1.096 billion dollar tax bill as essential to balance the budget and protect U S credit. It defends the 595 million dollar annual manufacturers sales tax and rebuts claims it harms the poor, noting only slight consumer impact and no avoidance for the wealthy.
Amarillo College received city approval for free use of quarters at Municipal Auditorium after the Chamber of Commerce stopped paying rent. The city commission, however, required the college to cover gas, electricity, water and repair costs. The Chamber halted payments when its headquarters moved to city hall. the college had continued paying rent before.
City commission rejects petition to install a culvert and widen Aldredge Street at North East Eighth Avenue. Costs presented by city engineer E N Stanley deemed prohibitive, following a week of owner-initiated requests.
Port Arthur Texas election returns show a landslide for a new city charter creating a full time city manager and seven non-salaried commissioners. Unofficial results from nine of ten boxes: 7 466 for the new charter versus 1 893 to retain the old government, signaling the end of J P Pink Logan’s mayorship.
Seattle voters chose John F. Dore, a 50 year old criminal lawyer, over incumbent Robert H. Harlin by 72 448 to 41 212 in yesterday’s election. Dore swept into office with the largest majority in the city’s history.
Eamon De Valera elected president by 81 to 68 as the new Dail convened in Dublin Irish Free State.
The speaker condemns trends of changing marriage norms and argues for lasting traditional marriage. They promote lifelong commitment, enduring love after the early months, and the stability of a stable family life despite modern doubts. The tone defends traditional values and resists cynicism about marriage.
Skeet Ford, who delivers The Globe on the route north of the city, may log more miles than many other carriers. See Tack Letters Page 8.
Amarillo Tex 23 year old Jack Bryant was found sitting on a Hongkong pier writing a letter home while police searched the city for him. He said he had been bumming around Hongkong and failed to find the lure of the Orient. Relatives could not be located and Amarillo High records show no student of that name.
Changchun March 9 Henry Pu Yi the former Manchu emperor was installed as dictator of Manchukuo in the new presidential palace. The 25 minute ceremony drew 30 Chinese including Manchus and Mongols and 15 Japanese. He called for peace and relief for the suffering people.
The piece notes a Calcutta bookshop killing sparked by depictions of Mohammed and a Mohammedan sentence, Briand's death, and shifting power dynamics in Europe. It covers Japan's military aims, League of Nations cautions, and Russia massing troops near Japan as tensions rise globally.
Proceedings in the court of criminal appeals affirmed several Harris Harrison Hale and Limestone defendants and reversed and remanded a list of appellants from Jack Jefferson Limestone and Tom Green counties. Two perfect bridge hands, 13 spades and 13 diamonds, were dealt at an Indianapolis card club that evening.
Fort Worth hosts Texas Democratic leaders as the state executive committee selects a host city for the May 24 convention. Amarillo Lubbock Austin San Antonio Houston Dallas Fort Worth vie for the bid with Mayor Ernest Thompson and Chamber manager O V Vernon coordinating efforts. The committee aims to fill a 31 member slate, and may elect a successor to Frank B. Guinn of Rusk.
Ballistics expert Ponce says fatal slug ricocheted before striking Elston and was copper coated. Amarillo city chemist Wyatt confirms coppered variety and dirt removal from slug. Five officers testify Marr used white lead powder shells and gun found fully loaded.Witnesses describe hearing shot and Elston fleeing but not seeing the shooting.
A national bomb plot aimed at Italian-Americans was said cleared with the arrest of Colombo Boeri, 47, an anarchist fugitive. Murray W. Garsson linked Boeri to a December Easton Pa bombing that killed two postal clerks and an explosives expert. Two accomplices are sought as a raid on Boeri’s home found large quantities of explosives including an intercepted Chicago charge.
The White House issued a swift reply to House attacks on President Hoover over claiming credit for any economies in the planned reorganization of the federal government. Chairman Burns of the Appropriations Committee was accused of a misapprehension in criticizing Hoover.
Following a reception for Ted Fiorito and his orchestra at the Nat, the Tri-State Fair Association booked Jimmie Joy and his band for another dance at the Nat on Tuesday night, March 15. Joy is a nationally known performer who has appeared in Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis and other cities and played at the Baker Hotel in Dallas last fall. Avery Rush, secretary of the Fair Association, will announce further engagement details.
Funeral services for Elva Marie Handley 18 wife of W E Handley of the Amarillo Bus Company will be held at 10 am tomorrow at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Rt Rev Msgr A F Amirault officiating. She died Tuesday afternoon after a month's illness. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers directing. Pallbearers listed. Survivors include husband son James William and her parents Mr and Mrs J M Murray and siblings Verla Fern Weldon Madine Mary Jean and Jo Anne. 302 North Lincoln Street, Amarillo.
Official statements report no definite developments in the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry. Police say progress refers to the investigation, while no new location for the child is known and officials deny statements about further trips or arrests.
Reporters gathered at the Morrow home in Englewood after rumors of mid morning action in the Lindbergh kidnap case. A police officer hinted at expected developments at 10 am but nothing occurred. Charles Springer, secretary to the late Senator Dwight W. Morrow, stated no known developments were anticipated, though he warned plans could change.
Thomas M. Farley, recently ousted as sheriff, was acquitted by directed verdict in a case accusing him of diverting litigated funds. Judge John J. Freschi ruled the state failed to prove charges. In separate item from Leipzig, mills gain as China boycotts Japanese goods boosts orders.
A 1931 Edgar A. Guest poem expresses that need and true friendship outshine style and pomp. It contrasts plain meals with hunger making stew the royal dish, and asserts loyal friendship matters more than outward display in hardships.
Hogs numbers around 16 000 in Chicago with gains to 10 cents. cattle and calves show strength in killing classes with bulls and cows higher. Kansas City also reports higher hogs and steady cattle values, with lambs steady to higher and eggsish prices in the cattle market. New Orleans cotton opens steady then slips on hedge selling as weather and sterling outlook loom. NY stock market holds firmer tone with mixed moves across sectors and anticipation of auto production news.
Jolson headlines an Evening of Laughs at the Municipal auditorium offering improvisational songs from Mammy to Sonny Boy and stories. Claire Windsor appears with top tap dancers and Jolson teases the audience with humor while promising a vibrant show with strong supporting talent. Ohio farmers use more fertilizer than other corn belt states.
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