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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
2
A Texas writer notes Grover Hill's return from Washington wearing a new wide brim hat, claiming the stiff Stetson drew stares and slight mockery. He discusses government job offers, Amarillo life, and local anecdotes about hats, optimism, and regional characters at the Fat Stock Show and nearby scenes.
The speaker notes tax collections near McLean should exceed eighty eight percent. He shares anecdotes from Lillard about wild ducks freezing during a cold spell and praises local generosity from Mayor Rogers and others who donated beef sheep and gifts to Stew Kitchens. Interwoven are rural humor and memories from Claude and Brownsville.
A reader asks Tack to help place a female dog of about 15 months old, described as half bulldog and half German police, with a family ready to provide a good home.
The president urges immediate action to end banking strangulation and restore business activity. He predicts gains in trust and a new bank people relationship once legislation passes. Wall Street reacts with encouragement as banks plan a quick resumption of normal activity, possibly by Monday.
Madrid officials favor the expected appointment of Claude Bowers, a New York newspaperman, as ambassador to Madrid. The move, viewed today in Madrid, signals broad support for Bowers in the run up to the posting.
Speeches praise young exhibitors as veterans challenge them to prove grit in the Baby Beef contest. Ainsworth wins a silver cup from the Panhandle Hereford Breeders Association. Col. Fred Reppert auctions stock. The four day exposition includes auto displays, livestock shows, a queen coronation, and 4-H pig club sales with top prices. Approximately 1,200 attendees watched the horse show and judged classes led by Norwood West and Miss Margaret McGolphin.
After Hitler's Sunday victory plans were announced to include Nazi representation in Bavaria's coalition. Bavarian populists warned of force against any federal commissioner. Meanwhile thousands of Berlin school children joined in celebrations praising the nation’s awakening, many in Nazi uniforms, excused from classes to march and sing attacks on Jews and Communists.
In Vienna on March 9 the fast growing Nazi faction backed by Hitler pressed to bring the union with Germany closer. The Socialist party warned of civil war while the National Socialists mocked Dollfuss attempts to suppress demonstrations.
The German government expressed regret to the United States for Nazi attacks on Americans in Berlin. Ambassador Frederick Sackett reported the development to the State Department.
An evangelistic campaign begins Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church 218 Van Buren Street. Services span 10 days led by Rev. J H Washington of Waxahachie, a renowned Negro preacher. W B Wrenn is pastor of the church.
Poem urges daily kindness amid widespread want and hardship. Emphasizes looking after others, sharing resources, and serving those near at hand as a duty in tough times. Copyright 1933.
The financial world debates a central office to regulate foreign exchange operations during the present emergency. Many bankers expect Wall Street to accept a powerful czar figure, though officials avoid the term. The idea, linked to Will Hays style influence, was widely discussed yesterday.
Former Gov James E Ferguson editor of the Ferguson Forum calls for a four billion dollar currency issuance to pay soldiers. He blames the crisis on lack of cash money coin and currency and urges following the President’s leadership to provide more money quickly.
The text describes a plan where banks reopen only if solvent, with others required to reorganize by writing down assets to true values. Reopening would rely on a federal license symbolizing liquidity, and member banks would likely resume first as their condition is known to federal authorities.
Dallas report notes two infants caused eye scratches to their parents as they played. Company C Petty and Mrs E W Anderson suffered scratched eyes from infants’ fingers, prompting emergency treatment at area hospitals.
Amarillo police rushed from their headquarters after a tear gas bomb exploded in a officer’s hands. Firemen wearing gas masks opened windows and ran electric fans to clear the gas as officers stood outside with red eyes.
New York March 9 Rockefeller interests line up against Morgans in a bid to end the bank crisis. Winthrop W. Aldrich of Chase National proposes a drastic reform to sever commercial and investment banking, force public disclosures, and curb bankers in corporate control. The plan mirrors and expands Glass with tighter director limits and a breakup of bank and securities affiliations.
R J Jones 77 a retired stock farmer died at his home 2214 Rule Avenue Amarillo after five years in the city Funeral services set for 4 pm at Tabernacle Baptist Church Rev J C Sisemore to officiate Survivors include widow three daughters two sons and three sisters with the body remaining at Boxwell Funeral Chapel until services.
Health unit officials in Amarillo protest a Texas House bill to lift restrictions on selling farm produce. The measure by Parkhouse Hughes Combes and Reed of Dallas would allow farmers to sell produce unless proven insanitary or unhealthy. Copies were sent to Amarillo by Dr. John W. Brown who invited opinions. City Manager H R Smith says it would override city food regulations.
Rangers held three suspects for investigation in the Grandview First National Bank robbery. About 12000 dollars and unspecified jewelry were stolen. Suspects were arrested at Crystal City by Captain J M Robbins Gib Abernathy Rangers and W E Anglin Sheriff of Zavalla County. A gang of four to five men seized the night watchman B C Hibbitt and cafe operator Earl Brockette as prisoners.
Hog sales totaled 6 000 head with prices 15 to 20 cents lower and top at 33 60 for 170 to 230 pound hogs. Cattle counted 2 560 head with calves steady. steers good to choice 650 to 1500 pounds around 4.00 to 6.75, cows 2.50 to 2.85, feeders 4.00 to 5.75. Sheep bid around 26 cents lower, fed lambs 16 dollars, ewes good to choice 90 to 150 pounds around 1.50 to 2.60. Note notes KC market closed Friday and Saturday due to national financial restrictions. public announcement to follow on Monday.
The Amarillo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star stages Oh Professor a three act comedy with over 50 cast members at McKinley School. Tickets cost 25 and 40 cents and benefit the state convention fund. dress rehearsal was held and Elizabeth Graham from Atlanta directed. Principal roles include Harold Bennett Gene Vineyard Gene Gallo Fred Young J B Crossett E M Merick Margaret Talbott Dorothy East Mrs W A Combs and Dorothy Louise Latham.
Congressional leaders push swift action on a bill to extend emergency powers. The measure would sustain the gold embargo and authorize broad Federal Reserve powers, including direct loans to firms and individuals on government bonds and expanded bank liquidity.
The trial of one of two African American defendants is set to begin Friday in the 47th District Court, with Frank Stringer charged in a Palo Duro Furniture Store burglary and R C Westley charged with assault with intent to murder James Jones. The Potter County Grand Jury met on Thursday.
In Chicago on March 4 wholesale fresh pork prices fell sharply erasing nearly all gains from earlier in the week. Choice 10 to 12 pound loins sold for 10 to 12 cents a pound down from 13 to 16 cents. Live hog prices weakened as liberal 20,000 head receipts eased fears of a shortage. Buyers offered around 3.75 per hundred for choice hogs while sellers asked about 4.
British navy estimates for 1933 show total outlay of 53,570,000 dollars 183,745,100 in the current year up 3,093,700 dollars 10,611,391 from last year. Of the increase 2,355,360 dollars 8,? is for accelerating new construction.
The interview records Zangara claiming he would kill any king or president and expressing anger at capitalists. He says he feels he has the right to kill Roosevelt and would shoot Hoover if he could, insisting he is not mad but driven by politics and personal grievance. He mentions past attempts and indicates no remorse for other victims.
Chicago bids farewell to Anton Joseph Cermak as 500000 residents file past the catafalque in city and county buildings. Funeral rites follow at Chicago stadium and burial at Bohemian National Cemetery among fellow Bohemians.
Lake Ashland Wis March 9 More than twenty Madeline Island fishermen were rescued from drifting ice near the bay as a blizzard drove a large floe toward open water Two men George La Rocque and Ollie Sandstorm were carried 50 miles across the bay before being saved and landed at Little Girl Point Mich Three dogs on the floe died after slipping into cracks as ice broke up along about 100 miles of shoreline prompting coastal residents to watch for others endangered by the break up of the ice
In Tyler Texas on March 9 two pipelines and a well were dynamited near Kilgore causing oil loss from a gate valve on the Gulf No 7 Spear Mary Van Winkle Survey in Gregg County. Atlas pipe line blown near a creek crossing a country club golf course. Railroad Commission says Gulf well brought in around 1 A M with no production complaints. A gate valve on Atlas in Lagrone survey blew three days earlier.
A Burlington Rock Island motor train struck a coupe in Corsicana injuring seven people. A woman identified as Mrs. Fitz Kenner suffered serious injuries and possible internal damage while six others sustained lesser hurts. All are Powell residents.
Intensive preparations complete for a South Texas drive to raise 10,000 dollars as part of Texas quota of 125,000 for World’s Fair participation in Chicago. The drive will begin Monday.
Potter County courthouse fee offices slowed as the national bank moratorium dampened activity. County attorney, constable and justices of the peace handled mainly minor criminal matters and family squabbles during the quiet period.
An advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment quickly melts in to kill germs causing itch rash eczema and ringworm. It offers a money back guarantee if it fails. Ad by Ady.
Governors nationwide issue simultaneous proclamations calling for national unity behind President Roosevelt and American institutions. The effort, chaired by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, includes leaders from AFL, Chamber of Commerce, National Grange, Farm Bureau, and other major organizations.
Kansas City March 9 The Kansas City Livestock Exchange will close at 2 P M for the rest of the day due to a weekend lull in market movement. The board cited inability to transfer reserve funds from Chicago banks to Kansas City for transactions. E W Elliott president said efforts would resume Monday with a firm reopening date to be announced after Saturday board meeting.
Three men tried to cut into the Leonard National Bank vault with an acetylene torch at dawn. City marshal J. M. Blackwell, returning from a fire, found a broken window and discovered bound and gagged nightwatchman J. N. Sanders and farmer's son J. D. Hyde in the bank rear room as the bandits fled.
Mrs J G Malcolm of Pittsburg Texas was fatally injured and her two sons were injured when the car returning from Texarkana left the highway near Omaha Texas yesterday autotransport.
Speakeasy owners launch a pay roll credit system permitting those on the payroll to drink on credit while those not on the payroll must pay cash. The move reflects cash strapped operations and freeing up patrons with payroll tied tabs.
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