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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1932
Page
2
Old Tack returns with weather talk and local anecdotes from Amarillo. He muses on a stubborn spring, giant moths, and signs of drought while recounting friendly reunions, debts, and a true eye comeback story from Fred Kreiger of Grover. He also notes a dog search and a caller sharing spelling quirks and community notices.
Premier Andre Tardieu plans to quit Tuesday after a decisive parliamentary loss. An official cabinet statement says the resignation will be presented once a new president of the chamber is chosen and the government will not remain in office until the new deputies convene in June. Edouard Herriot is favored to succeed.
A one day extension allows travel to Lubbock on Wednesday via the Shrine-Rotary Good-Will special train. Tickets from Fred Galle Arch Hunsley and J. A. Kirkman at the Khiva Temple, noon Tuesday. Round trip 2.50. 125 reservations required to run the train. Open to all interested. will depart Amarillo Wednesday morning to reach Lubbock for the Rotary Juvencheon and return Wednesday night.
Chester Franklin Berner, 32, merchant, died at Big Street Sunday night. He had lived in Amarillo only months after coming from Spearman. Survived by widow and two sons Wallace 3 and John Frank. Parents listed. body to Spearman this morning for funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives.
George W. Armstrong Sr., president of the Texas Steel Company, announces his gubernatorial candidacy in Fort Worth. He outlines eight planks including a state currency backed by a central bank, moratorium on bond debt, a new constitution, abolition of ad valorem tax, and a graduated income tax. He supports governor appointments of the highway commission and repeal of the truck law while urging strict government economies and opposing liberal forgiving powers.
The American consulate at Nagasaki was bombed at 11 40 A M. The blast started a fire but staff quickly doused it with a garden hose causing only slight damage. The consul said no political significance was attached to the act.
The weather bureau reports a significant storm between Porto Rico and Bermuda moving slowly toward the north northeast. Center noted this morning at about 28 N 67 W, indicating a substantial disturbance with potential impacts on the region.
A reader laments Congress’s conduct, comparing it to drunken sailors and warning that the United States may not survive another session. The letter calls for a clean sweep of Congress and a new group to avert a dire national plight.
A fragment notes readers’ letters about henology and rain prediction. The item references a TACK LETTERS page 3 and invites readers to continue with more on weather and science column.
John Snider and his publicity team will journey to Washington D C to promote Amarillo and the Panhandle's barbecue in the capital on May 21. The tour will visit about 150 cities with pictures and news stories to boost beef prices and support the campaign.
The article notes an ordinary dirt road with a rock base awaiting funds, delaying completion of a straight east west route across New Mexico. Tourists near Santa Rosa and Raton may choose between scenic Las Vegas Santa Fe paths or direct routes to Albuquerque and further to Chicago via Federal 66. Amarillo and Panhandle towns expect profit from the new all weather link. Local delegation leaders Griggs Wilson Ballew Bills Lampe met in Albuquerque.
The report notes sentences for several defendants with suspended terms and brief jail time. Amarillo man Robert O. Crump faces counts of liquor violation with 30 days jail for sale possession and transportation. The federal petit jury was selected with W C Starr as foreman and Judge James C Wilson presiding.
Plainview selected as meeting site for the Eighteenth District American Legion and Auxiliary. G Ward Moody of Perryton elected district chairman with G O Spear of Childress as assistant. Delegates named Van W Stewart of Perryton as national convention delegate and Dr R A Webbs of Pampa as alternate. Amarillo won the Whiteaker Attendance Cup. W Earl Earp of Sweetwater endorsed for national commander Carl Nesbit of Mineola for state commander. Delegates oppose proposed congressional cuts to veteran benefits.
Norfolk Va May 9 A new turn in negotiations for the recovery of Charles A Lindbergh Jr was hinted as activities ceased aboard the sea going yacht Marcon and the negotiators planned a weekend plane trip.
A. L. Bud Turner, prominent land owner near Channing, showed considerable improvement today at St Anthony's Hospital, with attendants noting his condition is now better. Turner is a well known figure in Amarillo and the Panhandle. Physicists have acknowledged light's velocity as a fundamental constant of nature.
The piece surveys the Paris murder of Paul Gorguloff and its misreadings as Bolshevik, noting he is a White Russian seeking the czarist restoration. It shifts to U.S. politics with Hoover rebukes, Roosevelt prospects, Mussolini remarks, and the Goldsborough bill’s inflationary aims, ending with questions about gold reserves and currency policy.
Governor R. S. Sterling announced plans to attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Sweetwater on Thursday. The event gathers business leaders from Midland and surrounding areas for discussions on regional development.
The Malolo sailed for San Francisco with Lieut Massie and his mother in law Granville Fortescue among the convicted defendants. Their prison terms were reduced to one hour of custody while awaiting possible full pardons. Prosecution pressed for a retrial of the Ala Moana case, but massed efforts failed to serve Mrs. Massie, leading to a shipboard pursuit by detectives at Pearl Harbor.
The Chronicle reports Ida confessed to a nine man group that he helped kidnap and beat Mrs Massie in Honolulu on December 12. He implicates Kahahawaii in the related manslaughter trial of Lieut Massie and Granville Fortescue. The piece notes plans for a retrial may be dropped as Massie leaves Honolulu.
The 35th annual Texas State Federation of Labor convention opens in Fort Worth with demand for a uniform state wage scale and a minimum wage for women. President J W Parks of Dallas will outline an economic reform program, with uncertain scope. Officials attending include Henry Winkler Mrs Leatha Southworth W B Arnold E E Sepaugh and W W Finch.
Wynona Henson a 15 year old Hot Springs New Mexico student died after being pinned under a wrecked automobile. Her brother could not help as she suffered severe burns and died at a Hot Springs hospital. Schoolmates served as pallbearers at her funeral on Sunday.
Only seven fishing licenses were granted at County Clerk Ted Blackburn's office by Saturday while Amarillo tackle shops buzzed with buyers. Officials note the current list is smaller than the corresponding period last year.
A fragment poem reflecting fear and longing for courage and faith amid danger. It recalls searching childhood memories for brightness, welcoming a friend, and hoping for strength and divine aid before it is too late.
Grain markets show wheat oats and barley priced by futures with hog and cattle movements reported. Kansas City livestock data note hogs at 3.40 top for 180-220 lb, cattle at 5.50 to 7.25 for 600-1500 lb steers, and lambs steady with spring lambs around 6.25 to 8.00. New Orleans cotton trends weaker early then partial bounce, and New York stocks ease then recover slightly amid varied sector performance.
In Galveston on May 9 a false Lindbergh baby scare led to the detention of Jerry Moss parents Will and Mrs Moss of Virginia Point for suspected kidnapping. The Mosses, held for five hours, were released after Justice Randolph Pierson consulted the Liberty physician who attended Jerry at birth.
Akron crew and off duty passengers enjoyed a shirtsleeve day as the airship Akron ascended to altitude at Lakehurst. Commander C. E. Rosendahl stated the ship functioned perfectly while two airplanes on the hull swung out and were returned inside after ascent.
Mrs. W. A. Davis, 72, mother of 26 year old W. A. Davis Jr., was seriously hurt in a Panhandle traffic crash that killed her son. She has three broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Her husband, 74, was severely bruised and in shock. The accident occurred at highways 117 and 33 near Panhandle. Funeral plans await word from Davis's sisters.
Potter County commissioners met at 1 o clock as a board of equalization to revise annual property lists. They are assisted by H E Pete Kinkaid and H G Frosty Hamrick. The task may take several days with valuations likely reduced this year, based on a 40 percent basis instead of 33 1 3 percent to raise funds without increasing the rate.
Elmo Sowell, a black man, is hospitalized with a bullet wound in the left lung at Northwest Texas Hospital. Lula Sowell, his wife, is in Randall County custody after a late Sunday afternoon shooting on the Canyon Highway. Constable J. C. Dysart arrested Velma Thompson, who rode with Sowell. Dysart said Lula Sowell fired from another car.
Newark New Jersey May 9 Long distance speed flier Lou Reichers plans a trans Atlantic flight starting Tuesday night aiming to halve Lindbergh’s record. He will fly a low wing monoplane via Harbor Grace Newfoundland and Ireland with stops in both countries.
Robbers broke into a San Antonio drug store early today, opened the safe, and escaped with about $500 in cash. Police searched the area, no arrests reported as of this morning.
St Regis Paper, Swift & Co, United Founders, United Gas Corp, United Lt and Pow, and Woolworth Ltd are listed together in a compact notice likely signaling a corporate group or joint listing. The fragmentary items suggest a commercial or stock trading context. The notice is terse and lacks dates or actions.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers an accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for 24 months and up to 1000 dollars for deaths at a cost of about a cent per day. It requires no medical exam and is available to ages 10 to 70. send name age and beneficiary to receive a free inspection policy in about 10 days.
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