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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1931

Page

2

Texas House approves child welfare division creation

May 7 in Austin the House passed the key child welfare measure, creating a state division under the State Board of Control for delinquent and dependent children. Parents receive 30 days to provide for their child before state custody. similar time granted to move children out of state institutions.

Austin URI House of the Texas Ross Sterling Wiliam Strauss Houston American Legion and Welfare Organizations Senate State Board of Control

Bookkeeper Saves Gems From Thugs

New York May 7 A bookkeeper warned with a signal alarm when three hold up men entered the eleventh floor offices of Samuel Lenkowsky diamond importer The bookkeeper Samuel Siegel alerted police by triggering the alarm saving gems valued at four hundred fifty thousand dollars from the robbery.

New York Samuel Lenkowsky

Sterling Trio to Broadcast Old Time Melodies on WDAG

The Sterling Trio Miss Florence Snodgrass Miss Frances Snodgrass and Miss Doris Shaw will perform old time melodies on WDAG from 9 to 9 30 pm under the Veterans of Foreign Wars post. W L Ottinger regular announcer for the programs helped select the group name from over 200 suggestions. Mrs Lena Dilli of Clarendon proposed Sterling Trio.

Editorial Rebuttal and Editorial Pressures Discussed

The letter discusses conflicts over publication choices and advertiser influence in newspapers. It cites New York bankers and advertising contracts as factors shaping editorial decisions. The author rejects conceding to others and mentions tensions around political outcomes and safety.

MR. Keeling New York Metropolis Advertiser Glenn Frank

Dodge Marathon car to visit Amarillo tonight

The Dodge 8 Mileage Marathon car arrives in Amarillo at 9 30 tonight after a cross country trek begun July 1 in Detroit with Harry Reynolds at the wheel and an A A A official aboard. It will be on display at Cullum Motor Company Seventh Avenue and Tyler Street and later continues to Wichita Falls Ardmore and beyond.

Amarillo Detroit Harry Reynolds Cullum Motor Company Seventh Avenue Tyler Street Brownwood Wichita Falls Ardmore Oklo

Judge Martin Defends Prohibition At Peace Officers Meet

District Judge A P Martin of Wichita Falls told peace officers that organized crime is not worse than in the past and that enforcement has improved. He called prohibition a grand success but noted penalties are sometimes unjust. The remarks came during the eighth annual convention in the Crystal room of the Herring Hotel. He cited juveniles, family government, and scapegoats for crime waves, urging stricter enforcement and parental authority.

Conatser Herring Hotel Martin Wichita Falls Texas Oklahoma Boy Scouts Girl Scouts

Hel ter skelter America praised amid calls for action

A reader voice declares preference for chaotic American life over Russia or Italy and vows to use every influence and energy to help correct See TACK LETTERS, Page 15.

America Russia Italy

State police quell Harlan County unrest with troop deployment

Governor Sampson labelled the Evarts crisis a state of lawlessness and terror. Troops moved in with military police, infantry, cavalry and medical units to restore order amid unemployment, mine disputes and evictions. Reds and Communists were blamed by officials.

Harlan Evarts Harlan County Red Cross Sampson

Waco Honors Baylor Leader Dr. Brooks In Final Hours

Waco pays tribute to Baylor University president Dr. Brooks who led the college through poverty and denominational debate since 1902. The Texas Legislature sent a sympathy resolution as the city reflects on his long career and quiet leadership.

Pat M. Neff Carl B. Collins Dallas Earl B. Smyth Alumni Association Waco Texas Austin Dr. Brooks Baylor Yale University Brooks Texas Baptist

Trio missing as ship sinks after collision in Long Island Sound

The motor dredge Trimont sank after colliding with the coastwise steamer New York one mile west of Rock Island. Five crew were rescued. three missing. Coast guard vessels searched for bodies. the New York proceeded to Boston.

New York U.P Trimont Long Island Sound Eastern Steamship Lines Coast Guard Boston Rock Island

Criminal Court To Convene Tomorrow In Potter County

The criminal district court will convene tomorrow morning with Judge Henry 8 Bishop presiding. The Potter County grand jury has returned 13 indictments for the term and remains active as more indictments are expected later today.

Criminal District Court Henry Bishop Potter County Grand Jury

Ohio State students plan strike over military training

Ohio State University students vote to strike against compulsory military training with a mass campus meeting and a proposed opt out. The protest follows a parade review and scuffles as supporters and taunting factions collide near President Emeritus W. O. Thompson.

Columbus Ohio State University W. O. Thompson

Monarchist Reports Denied by Marquis in Madrid

On May 7 the Marquis Luca Detenta denied reports that former King Alfonso of Spain asked him to persuade Jose Sanchez Guerra to head a monarchist ticket in upcoming parliamentary elections. He stated the king has given no order and wishes monarchists to aid the republican government where patriotism requires.

Detenta Alfonso Madrid Luca Detenta Alfonso of Spain Jose Sanchez Guerra

Burroughs Refuses to Answer Testimony Before Nye Committee

Miss Burroughs declines to testify as Chairman Nye questions her about Bishop Cannon and related reports. She repeatedly answers I decline to answer, cites self prepared statement, and acknowledges possible legal consequences. The panel resumes with election reform discussion after recalling her.

Nye Miss Burroughs Bishop Cannon Senator Dill Washington Dale Dill C. B. Stevens Charlottesville Merriam Chicago University

Carriers Seek Lower Tariff Rates in Federal Court

The nation's carriers filed actions to join the establishment of lower tariffs in the United States District Court, aiming to reduce shipping costs and adjust regulatory terms amid ongoing industry litigation.

United States District Court

Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Rallies On Weather News

New Orleans cotton prices opened fairly steady with early losses but soon rallied as unfavourable belt weather and a private fertilizer tag report boosted sentiment. July jumped toward 9.98 and October to 10.84 before fading, with later gains trimmed by weaker stock levels.

New Orleans Liverpool

Road Conditions From Amarillo To Major Cities

Panhandle Auto Club reports road conditions from Amarillo to Fort Worth via Wichita Falls and U S routes 66 370 and 66 8. Roads are good to Oklahoma City Roswell Tucumcari Higgins Clayton Borger and Lubbock with portions paved on Oilfield Highway and U S 385. Headquartered in the Chamber of Commerce.

Amarillo Fort Worth Wichita Falls Oklahoma City U. 5 Roswell Tucumcari Higgins Clayton N. M U. S Borger Lubbock the Panhandle Auto Club, Inc Chamber of Commerce

Grain rate plea heard by three judges in Chicago

Three judges sitting en banc heard railroad counsel argue that the Interstate Commerce Commission overstepped legal bounds by directing publication June 1 of reduced grain rates. The hearing involved western railroads and 80 parties in Chicago.

Chicago Western Railroads Interstate Commerce Commission

Doctor’s Syrup Pepsin Promoted for Colds and Bowels

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative aiding bowels during colds. It claims non gripeing thorough action, uses mild laxative herbs and pure pepsin, and suits both adults and children for cold related constipation and digestive discomfort.

I ought to shoot in seventy three

A poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1931 about a golfer forever haunted by a seventy three score. He recalls that perfect round but laments perpetual flaws and near misses, insisting he should still shoot seventy three despite years of poor rounds and bad days.

Ironized Yeast promises rapid flesh gain and improved health

Advert claims ironized yeast combines weight building dried brewer's yeast with iron to quickly enrich blood, bolster nerves, and enhance skin. It highlights double testing, hospital use, no fillers, pleasant tablets, and a money back guarantee if results are not seen.

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