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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1933
Page
2
A writer lauds Franklin D Roosevelt for halting reckless spending, restoring bank confidence, and ending gold hoarding. He contrasts Roosevelt's practical approach with Hoover era delays, urges citizens to trust the new administration, and notes a shift away from the gold standard while highlighting public sentiment, patriotism, and the role of ordinary savers.
Franklin D. Roosevelt declares urgent measures to cut government expenditures and reform pensions and veteran benefits. He urges Congress to grant executive flexibility, revise civil and military salaries, and act now to stabilize finances and secure national recovery.
The United States will open preliminary discussions with other governments to prepare for the world economic conference as soon as the banking crisis is resolved, officials said at the state department today.
A woman jokes she will not propose this Leap Year, and two cousins debate waking early as one favors five o'clock starts. Amarillo resident P. J. Camerell returns from Topeka Santa Fe hospital after losing an eye in a locomotive explosion. he is warmly welcomed and in good spirits.
Dear Tack I seek a sewing machine in exchange for a tailor made light tan spring coat with a brown fur flare collar. The coat is in good condition and I need a machine badly. See TACK LETTERS Page.
In the Amarillo chapter of Eastern Star presented the three act comedy Oh Professor with Dave Davis in the title but Gene Gal le disguises as a Spanish dancing girl. The show drew a large audience and featured more than 50 cast members directed by Miss Elizabeth Graham from Atlanta. Song and dance numbers were included and the performance aims to defray expenses for a state convention to be held in October.
A detailed report notes fliers from a second company borrowing large sums from the first, with as many as three firms in some transactions, all claimed not to benefit policy holders. The committee plans to file its report with the Speaker of the House and the Travis County grand jury before the legislature's closing 30 days.
Austin reports the introduction of a gas utility measure to create a state public utility commission. The act limits insurance relief to firms with executive pay under 750 a month and allows suspension of premium payments with governor approval. Effectiveness extends to August 31 1933. The Senate sends back a gasoline tax enforcement bill with minor amendments and approves absentee voting for invalids.
Japan presses to withdraw Chinese forces from Kupiekow as Chang resigns and Chiang Kai-Shek assumes command. Fresh troops dispatched toward Kupiekow 65 miles from Peiping after reports of heavy fighting near the pass. Tokyo notes a failed effort at negotiations to avert a larger invasion in North China.
In Dallas on March 10 a federal hearing considered Borton Drilling Company’s bid for a temporary injunction to stop the state railroad commission from enforcing proration against its East Texas wells. The company argued the order is discriminatory since marginal wells in the field were allowed higher daily output.
Four year old George Busby of Burleson choked after tasting a metal catch found in his home. Rushed to surgeons in Fort Worth, the object was removed from his windpipe by bronchoscope. Also noted Korean rice planters seek 350000 Korean workers via Japan to ease population pressures. Dr Henry Hastings, 86, lifelong dentist and geologist, retires in Holyoke after 66 years of practice.
The banking bill delays reopening of sound banks as White House and Treasury withhold approval. Senator Carter Glass says banks will reopen soon, but Secretary Woodin announces no reopenings before Saturday March 11. Huey Long pushes for broader access while Glass defends the bill. final tally 70 to 7 with a mix of Republican and minor party votes.
Banks across Texas resume limited operations under the emergency bill after President Roosevelt’s decree extends the national holiday. Access to safety boxes and payroll withdrawals are allowed. some cities report restricted reopenings while gold hoarding prompts a shift back to reserve vaults. In Childress, local scrip issued for the Index staff offers $1 $2.50 and $5 denominations usable with advertisers.
Berlin reports that interior minister Wilhelm Frick and another Nazi cabinet member proposed hard labor camps for thousands of Communist prisoners and pledged legal safety for Jews. Frick said Communists would be barred from political life until they become useful to the nation. In Austria, troops occupied Neunkirchen after hunger march rumors. Bavarian authorities ordered arrests of Communist officials and Reichs-Banner leaders in Munich.
United States Steel Corp reports unfilled orders fell in February by 44,444 tons to 1,854,200 tons, a record low since the figures began. January also saw a drop of 69,496 tons.
A poem in which the speaker contrasts quiet adult life with lively family days. He recalls visiting a grand house without children and longs for the joyful chaos of home where children romp at break of day and pets beg for scraps. The piece ends with a preference for home where friendly disorder returns.
Zangara's victim Tony Cermak is honored in Chicago with a high regard funeral in the Chicago Stadium. The 19 days of pain end with his burial at Bohemian National Cemetery eight miles northwest, where Mayor Cermak will lie beside his wife. A large procession forms with motorcycle and mounted police, Gen Roy D Keehn, the Chicago Federation of Musicians band, and thousands of citizens.
Mrs. Joe 4H. Gill of Miami gravely wounded in Giuseppi Zangara's gun attack on Franklin D. Roosevelt shows steady improvement at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Doctors say full recovery appears virtually assured.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson granted a conditional pardon to George Lewis of Grimes County who was sentenced in 1931 to several years for criminal assault. A general parole was also granted to Frank Handley from Washington and Lee counties, sentenced in 1931 to three years for forgery.
Roosevelt proposes a broad budget cut and reform package to trim federal outlays by hundreds of millions. He aims to cut veterans costs, reorganize bureaus, and reduce salaries while expanding beer revenue to balance the budget. Legislative leaders discuss a special budget committee and employment programs as banking and farming bills move through Congress.
March 10 shoppers paying with gold received a 10 percent bonus at several stores in Dallas to aid the government effort to mobilize gold from private holdings.
Charges of murder were filed against W. M. Burgess after he surrendered to police following the Tuesday night shooting death of Hamilton Prison inmate 18 behind a suburban drug store near Port Arthur.
Dr. Ethel Lyon Heard, 56, a renowned obstetrics and gynecology specialist, was found dead in her Houston home. Death was attributed to natural causes.
In Austin on March 10 appeal was filed in the court of criminal appeals in the habeas corpus case of Joe T Degrazier held at Dallas allegedly for Illinois authorities.
Markets report cattle and calf prices with steady to higher trends. Cattle totals include 1,000 head and calves 400 head with good and choice $4.50 to $8.75, cows $2.50 to $8.25, vealers $6.00 to $8.00, feeders $4.50 to $6.00, lambs and sheep listed with varying weights and prices.
The Federal Reserve system saw its gold reserves drop by 109 million dollars in a holiday week, following a 226 million decline in the prior week. Reserve notes in circulation rose sharply while the system maintained a reserve ratio of 45.6 percent as debate grows over the purpose and adequacy of the 40 percent minimum. Senator Glass questions the usefulness of a gold reserve that cannot be used in emergencies amid talk of emergency provisions enabling lower ratios.
Ira E. Brown urged Amarillo and Panhandle Masons to tune in to station WFAA Dallas at 6 45 Saturday evening for an address by Wallace Hughston the most worshipful grand master. Brown called it an important message to Masons of Texas and all listeners with vital subject matter.
Houston dairy dispute ends with higher prices for home delivered milk. One cent per quart increase set after conference between state agricultural commissioner J E McDonald and South Texas Producers Association officials. Prices take effect Sunday in Houston and surrounding areas.
Ed Mims was held by police on an aggravated incident charge after alleged hammer attack on his sister-in-law Ethel Hoops at 1609 North Adams Street. Police summoned the city physician for treatment and arranged transfer to county authorities.
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