06 May 1935
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1935
Page
1
A House committee blamed mistreatment by some guards for self mutilation by 23 convicts at Retrieve prison farm. It cited rope strikes and abuse through dormitory floor holes as contributing factors, noting inmates did not report mistreatment to farm officials.
Senator Bronson M. Cutting of New Mexico and three others died when a TWA transport plane crashed near Atlanta Missouri in fog. Nine injured, including Hollywood figures Richard Wallace director and Paul Wing, son of Toby Wing.
The Texas legislature sent a constitutional amendment to voters proposing old age pensions of 15 dollars per month for residents over 65. The measure adjusts earlier limits and will be decided in the 1936 general election.
The Supreme Court ruled the railroad retirement act unconstitutional, invalidating it in full rather than severing its provisions. Justice Roberts stated that the act cannot be partly saved and noted its reach extended to interstate carrier employees not directly in interstate commerce. The decision affects over a million workers and cites retirement calculations and post enactment eligibility as flawed.
National League games Cincinnati at Philadelphia and St Louis at Brooklyn were postponed by rain and threat. American League Philadelphia at Detroit postponed due to rain. Chicago at New York postponed with two games scheduled tomorrow. Blatz not Beer referenced.
The play Louder Please a comedy of a press agent’s trials is presented tonight at 8 o'clock in the Municipal Auditorium by the Amarillo Little Theater. It closes the season directed by Mrs Eloise Gipson with cast including Gordon Fuqua Margaret Rollins Tol Avery George Vineyard Billy Budd and Rosalie Raymond among others. The three act farce unfolds in the publicity department of Criterion Pictures in Hollywood.
United Press reports rivers and creeks in Central Texas overflow after heavy weekend rain. The Trinity River at Dallas stood 37 feet while Buffalo Bayou rose seven and a half feet above normal. Brazos River levels were seven feet above normal at Valley Junction and 28 feet at Richmond. Cuero saw the Guadalupe River widen to over a mile and flood more than 4,000 acres.
To l edo Chevrolet plant plans a union poll this week among 2,300 workers to decide whether to accept the company settlement terms ending a strike that halted production since April 23. Edward F. McGrady, assistant U S secretary of labor, will oversee the vote following a union request, as GM operations faced outages elsewhere.
Forecast shows fair conditions and warmer trend tonight and Tuesday across Amarillo West Texas and parts of New Mexico. Temperatures reach around 40 degrees today with unsettled areas in the northwest portion and warmer later in the south and east.
Arthur Brisbane analyzes looming war dangers and alliances as Britain vows air strength equal to any foe. The Globe note cites Britain’s stance against German air power, with editorial tone warning of retaliation if provoked.
The death of Sen Bronson Cutting Republican of New Mexico in an airplane crash creates a gap in the liberal bloc in Washington. Cutting was a leading member of the progressive Senate group driving administrations toward policies conservatives denounced as radical. He rose from Southwestern journalism to politics, born into wealth in the East.
Report notes two friends face charges in the Coleman murder case as authorities pursue leads. The article mentions ongoing investigation and potential court dates without detailing the suspects' names.
Frank Davis of Frank's Auto Repair on Tyler Street had his car burst into flames near the central fire station. Firefighters used portable tanks to extinguish the blaze, remarking the incident saved the city about $50 in equipment move costs.
Two head on crashes near McLean killed Lee Harlan 29 and injured ten others. Victims included Mrs Ida Sigman of Hollywood with multiple injuries and the Smith family many members with severe head and limb trauma. Cars collided on a curve at 6 30 PM one mile west of McLean and another east of town. Mrs Barnett faces charges of intoxicated driving and auto theft as deputy sheriffs guard her at St Anthony's Hospital.
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