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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1934
Page
2
A readers’ column urges Amarillo to embrace its Western cow town heritage, voting for a city-wide effort to promote cattle industry and tourism. The piece cites local pride, calls for stronger branding, and critiques Bermuda grass plans while praising coccus and blue grasses.
In Denver 2147 a white haired grandmother, Mrs. Laura Hall aged 60, shielded her granddaughter Mrs. Marjorie Holloway 23 by leaping between them and a pistol. Holloway, 25, shot seven times, exchanged fire with officers, and then killed himself.
Letter from T D Sumball requests a second hand piano for a Gospel Mission on the east side with Sunday services at 3 pm and a three week revival. He asks for donations, or a low price sale or rental, and provides contact as 8957 or 900 Jackson Street.
Eight soloists performed on grand pianos under T Duncan Stewart in the Municipal Auditorium. The program opened with Schubert and closed with Chabrier Espana, interspersed with violin and vocal readings. Notables included Eloise Gipson, Enid Mayer, Caroline Pestor, Ruth Cooper, Helen Osgood, Inez Hough, Rosalie Coffee, Ruby Ford, Marjorie Warren, and guest violinists Mrs John Josey, Mrs H P Garrett, Kermit Dyche. audience of 500 with gifts and acknowledgments to sponsors and supporters.
The Crutchfield murder trial features clashes between defense and State's Prosecutor over juror questioning and judge limits. Juror selection drags on with two days already spent, as the defense argues insanity and the State seeks the death penalty for the killing of a veteran officer. Family members attend daily amid tense courtroom exchanges.
Mme Couyoumjoglou, wife of a Baghdad date merchant and ally of the Insulls, faces perjury charges in Athens over her statements about Samuel Insull’s secret Greek escape. The public prosecutor said action follows police guidance, while Chicago officials seek clues to Insull’s finances amid pension incomes and rumored large cash shipments and a $10,000 ship charter.
Secretary Perkins urged employers to pay in advance for the costs of workers dismissed. Francis J. Gorman warned union leaders may back a strike to end employer exploitation if the Wagner bill fails. Senate Finance Committee backed a capital stock tax of 0.1 percent, effective July 1, 1935, projected to raise $95 million. Cotton spinning ran at 101.5 percent capacity in February, up from 98.5 percent in January and 95.0 percent in February 1933.
Breckenridge Texas March 21 Hugh Aiken 19 surrendered to Sheriff Morrow after fatally wounding his father Fred Aiken 50 with an automatic pistol at the home of his former wife 10 miles southwest of Breckenridge. He said his father threatened him and reached toward his pocket as he entered the house.
A staged prop document promising bearer $1000 with 6 percent interest is pasted as part of a performance using gold curtains and imitation coins. A participant notes it is valuable and to keep it safe, with a gold mine share tribute and Samuel Insull’s autograph featured prominently. In Houston, Mrs Max Nathan is reelected president of the Texas State Conference of the National Council of Jewish Women.
Actress Constance Jordan shares a beauty routine that centers on outdoor exercise and a glass of fruit juice after indoor workouts to maintain a fresh look for the evening.
Livestock quotes show cattle and calves steady to higher with mix of grain and meat prices. Sheep market varied as spring lambs near 10.25 dollars, wethers and ewes quoted in the modest range. stock market and commodities edge lower amid labor concerns and policy talks in New York.
A girl aboard the Sulaima had only GIRLbread to eat during a long voyage. Water existed in the lifeboat but nothing else. She was spotted peering at Halifax before docking, leading to her rescue near Halifax Harbor. She collapsed as she was carried ashore.
The AFL announced in Detroit that 50 union delegates voted unanimously to postpone. If no satisfactory deal comes from the Washington conference, they may proceed with a strike amid bitter statements from both sides.
A newspaper note advises that fretful sleep in children often stems from digestion or constipation. It recommends giving two teaspoonfuls of California Syrup of Figs, a tasty laxative from a druggist, to ease the bowel by morning.
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