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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

8

Labor chiefs urge workers to fight cuts

The American Federation of Labor executive council urges workers to resist wage reductions to prevent permanent unemployment. It cites an alleged attempt by banking interests and employers to lower wages, arguing such cuts violate prior understandings with industrialists and contradict ethical and economic grounds.

Washington American Federation of Labor Executive Council Hoover White House Labor Council

Man Guilty Of Murder In Holdup Killing In Texas

San Antonio reports that 24 year old Robert Lockett pleaded guilty to murder and robbery with firearms in the holdup killing of Paul Kardow, a local butcher. He received two concurrent 99 year sentences and will be eligible for parole after 25 years.

San Antonio Texas Robert Lockett Paul Kardow

Amarillo man completes Coyne School TV course

Dick Ford known as Little Katy returns from Chicago where he finished a Coyne Electrical School course in radio television and sound picture study. He is enthusiastic about the work and foresees a bright future in television development.

Dick Ford Little Katy Chicago Coyne Electrical School Mr. Ford

Trio Indicted for Kidnapping in Corsicana Case

In Corsicana Texas Doyle and Jimmie Nash Charles Hassell Currie Caldwell and another suspect were indicted for kidnapping and conspiracy in the case of Robert Cerf 28 son of banker I N Cerf. Cerf was abducted last December and freed after a 15000 ransom. Indictments followed a Navarro County grand jury session with suspects held in Waxahachie Groesbeck Hillsboro and Corsicana. Caldwell admitted taking part in the kidnapping.

Corsicana Texas Doyle Jimmie Nash Charles Hassell Currie Caldwell Robert Cerf I. N. Cerf Young Cerf Navarro County Sessi Caldwell Waxahachie Hassell Groesbeck Doyle Nash Hillsboro Will Ss. Knight Cleo Miller

Ten Men Killed In Cairo Strike

Cairo report says ten workers were killed and 86 injured when railway shop workers clashed with police. Two British engineers were among the injured as riots spread. unofficial counts above forty may be accurate but could not be verified. The government weighed using troops.

Cairo Egypt

Jap Ocean Flier Lands on Shimushiru Island

SHANA Japan May 14 Seiji Yoshihara trans Pacific flier who left here for Muroton in the Kurile Islands on a leg toward the United States encountered a fog bank and landed at Shimushiru Island this evening. Yoshihara left Tokyo May 4 and has met with delay due to bad weather.

Shana Japan Seiji Yoshihara trans-Pacific Muroton Kurile Islands United States Shimushiru Island Yoshihara Tokyo

Montana Woman Loses 17 Pounds In Four Weeks Letter

A 1929 letter from Mrs. Fred Barringer of Lewistown Montana touts Kruschen Salts as a safe easy weight loss method. She reports dropping from 256 to 239 pounds in four weeks and urges others to try the remedy while noting dietary cautions and a money back guarantee.

Montana Fred Barringer Lewistown America Bette Fox Drug Co City Drug Stores Post Office Drug Co

Sugar enhancement in meat dishes advised by Sugar Institute

The Sugar Institute recommends adding a dash of sugar to salt or equal parts in meat cookery to heighten flavor. They suggest using the idea in stews, meat loaves, pot roasts, braised dishes, and even vegetables, asserting that most foods become more delicious and nourishing with sugar.

The Sugar Institute

Sunday Movie Bill Signed In Texas For Aug 23

Governor Ross Sterling signed a Sunday movie bill allowing showings on August 23 for the first time since 1871. The law takes effect 90 days after May 22 adjournment, and municipalities may still ban or limit hours by ordinance. Sterling also signed cotton truck limits and tax payment extension measures.

Austin U.P Texas Ross Sterling Sterling

District Clerk To Face Forgery Case

Gilmer Texas May 14 Ranger Lone Wolf Gonzaulus arrested Claud Ray eight year district clerk on forgery and padding bills. Ray was taken to a jail in another county pending investigation of the charges.

Gilmer Tex U.P State Comptroller's Department Ranger “Lone Wolf Gonzaulus Claud Ray Ray

Polk Street Methodist Church reports at quarterly conference

Reports from all organizations of Polk Street Methodist Church were given at the second quarterly conference held Wednesday evening in the chapel. Dr. L. N. Lipscomb presided over the meeting.

Polk Street Methodist Church L. N. Lipscomb

Slayers Sought by Kilgore Officers

Kilgore Texas May 14 officers sought two men who entered a barber shop last night and fatally wounded H. H. Greene 25 Cleveland Oklahoma a trucking company employee Witnesses said the two armed men walked in and one snapped his gun twice before firing Greene grappled with his attacker while in a dying condition He died en route to a hospital

Kilgore Texas H. H. Greene Cleveland Oklo Greene

Former Amarilloan Attends U S Court

Tom Barnes, a former Amarillo resident now Gray County tax collector in Pampa, attended federal court in Amarillo to handle several tax matters before the court. He lived in Amarillo for 22 years and has many local business acquaintances.

Tom Barnes

Bandits Executed After Durango Resort Raid

Two alleged members of a bandit gang accused of raiding a Raymondo Durango summer resort Monday and killing three people were executed by troops near Torreon yesterday.

Torreon Mexico Raymondo Durango

Freeman acquits on swindling charge for portrait contracts

William L. Call was acquitted in Justice Court of swindling related to portrait contracts. He admitted the sales and agreed to refund seven dollars, with three already repaid. He claimed innocence as an agent of a picture company and asked for mercy to return the remaining four dollars. In Johnstown Pennsylvania two Bethlehem Steel Franklin Coke Plant foremen celebrated a year with no lost time accidents at a banquet.

William L. Call Justice Call Picture Company Johnstown U.P Franklin Coke Plant Bethlehem Steel Corporation

Clouse Named Full Time Pastor at Lamar Street Church

Rev J H Clouse was unanimously chosen as full time pastor at Lamar Street Baptist Church in Lamar Street and Northwest Third Avenue. He will continue revival services there with growing interest and attendance, with services nightly at 8 o clock.

J. H. Clouse Lamar Street Baptist Church Lamar Street Northwest Third Avenue Baptist Church of Summerfield Lamar Street Church Clouse

TEST DAIRY HERD POSSIBLY ADDED TO TUBERCULOSIS LIST

Test results from Waseca Minnesota indicate dairy herds in Waseca County showed tuberculosis. If confirmed, the county may be listed on the tubercular fire list.

Waseca Minn Waseca County County

Racine Woman Seeks Help to Stop Lake Dump Threat

A Racine resident pleads for action to halt a garbage dumping plan feared to endanger thousands of seagulls starving on local waters. Authorities warn the issue could threaten wildlife and local ecosystems if not addressed promptly.

Racine Wis Permissi

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