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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1935
Page
2
Weather hints of half to three quarters of an inch of rain, with slow fall after dark, as Amarillo editors gather for their annual meeting. The piece praises editors, notes dust conditions, water, and a push for rain through air blasting, with local humor and community updates.
Boston May 30 report thefts in Jamaica Plain where Miss Virginia Tobin’s stolen car was recovered a year ago with a prayer book left on the seat missing. police later found Tobin’s prayer book in the recovered vehicle and returned it to Mrs Virginia McGurk of Malden formerly Miss Tobin.
Dear Tack. Sun hats and sunbonnets are ta boo this year with most of us in the winds west. for why should we go to the trouble o- expense of buy-. See TACK LETTERS Page 9.
Miami on May 3 Ed Howe birthday marked by plans to travel to Baltimore for cataract removal and resume writing. The Atchison editor discusses Final Conclusions a possible single piece or series and reflects on life, work, and mortality with his enduring belief that people are to blame for everything.
Electra Waggoner Bowman, granddaughter of Texas cattle baron W T Waggoner, sues Arthur Gordon Bowman of New York for divorce on cruelty grounds. She claims life with Bowman is miserable and health threatens if the marriage continues. They reportedly settled property rights after marriage on June 14, 1933 in New York.
Three men entered the City National Bank in Fort Smith Arkansas just before opening, tied up employees and escaped with an undetermined amount of cash. No injuries reported. Bank officials began a check to determine the loot. The bank sits on Garrison Avenue near Sixth in the business district.
Richberg former NRA general counsel led the defense after Solicitor General Reed argued. The Schechter Poultry case drew a full audience as justices weighed alleged violations, with A. L. Schechter facing potential fines and broader NRA implications depending on the decision.
The Frazier bill to refinance farm mortgages at 11.5 percent was approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee. It would refinance all existing farm mortgages on an amortization plan with 11.5 percent interest and 11.5 percent on principal. A showdown looms in the Senate over the Harrison Bonus compromise amid Patman Vinson camp rivalry as Chairman Harrison seeks a vote to substitute the Vinson bill for his plan.
The match in New York ended with Vic Webber defeating Trig Nenoff while gunfire erupted. Buckingham claimed self defense as Nenoff and others fled the ropes. witnesses say Buckham fired and was tackled to the floor before being escorted home. Hendershot and Newofft hurried to the dressing rooms amid alarm.
Mrs. R. O. Custer of Elk City Oklahoma remained in critical condition at St. Anthony's Hospital after a bullet wound to the abdomen. She was injured yesterday morning while seated in a parked car on Pierce Street with her husband, her young son, and her sister when a pistol in her pocket discharged.
Governor Marland orders discharge of about 1000 state workers including 500 highway employees to balance the budget. Aimed at removing those not loyal to federal and state policies, the move follows a full survey of all appointive departments. Hundreds of jobseekers crowded capital offices as heads review personnel to determine release candidates.
In Texas Panhandle the dust storm persisted as ex explosives expert Thornton prepared to resume rain making with TNT bombs. He had abandoned attempts after yesterday’s unsuccessful blasts churned clouds, while observers and new club members watched from Dalhart and surrounding towns.
Bloody outbreaks left at least 49 dead across Laguna Bulacan and Laguna provinces. Sakdalistas oppose President Quezon seeking immediate independence while a May 14 plebiscite for the constitution approaches. Police report three towns briefly controlled by Sakdalistas and 8,000 guards with 800 stationed in Manila area.
Davis, a longtime Amarillo National Bank employee born April 2, 1883 in Tennessee, died at home after moving from Fort Worth. He leaves a wife and sister in Wellington and was active in the Methodist Church. The family home is 706 Maryland Street.
Mr. Hines and Gibb Gilchrist outline Texas highway plans and a 500000 copy pictorial for the centennial showing scenic spots and a map. They discuss road paving progress, with about 14000 miles paved of 19600 and 3000 awaiting surfacing, plus Panhandle mileage. The $8900000 federal road funds’ location remains unknown.
Dun and Bradstreet reports in its weekly trade review that operating gains appear across several sectors. It cites expanding mining and building activity, stronger consumer demand, and a prolonged spring buying season with April deferred purchases released in May. Forward buying boosts employment and supports higher April sales 4 to 12 percent above last year. In wholesale markets buyers push to freshen stocks for ongoing promotions while steel output declines continue and cotton goods shrinkage eases as other manufacturing lines stay solid.
A Polish woman Frau Drazga married her German partner in January 1934 while jailed to gain citizenship. The 20-year-old peasant girl reunites with her husband after a prison marriage the night before trial in Warsaw. Sosnowski faces hiding, unseen by friends and even his parents, staying near Warsaw until truth and safety permit public appearance.
The News-Globe staff plans a satire show featuring T. E. Johnson Higley Wilkinson Wood DeGrassi Zelley and others with Ben Carlton Mead Verlon Twaddel Wes Izzard George Ray and Dr. R. P. Parcels. Admission covers a post show dance. Reservations requested by 5 pm. The piece promises originality and a light hearted, good clean program set to amuse Panhandle readers.
Prices show steady to higher bids across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Hogs 140-350 lb range 8.00 to 8.75. sows 275-500 lb 7.00 to 9.15. Cattle calves 300 head killing classes steady steers 9.25 to 14.25 per cwt heifers 8.60 to 11.25. cows 7.00 to 8.60. vealers 5.50 to 8.50. Sheep 1,000 head spring lambs 7.60 to 8.25. good lambs 6.76 to 7.60. yearling wethers 4.50 to 5.60. ewes 2.76 to 3.75. Quotations based on ewes and wethers.
Paris reports that the Chamber of Deputies led by Xavier Vallat is drafting a decree to expel desirable foreigners on financial grounds. Experience shows expulsions fail as foreigners move and hide for months or years, with no funds to enforce deportation. An Italian cited has served nine years and eight months in jail at a cost of $1,638 versus a $3.78 rail fare to the frontier.
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