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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1934
Page
2
Amid widespread outrage over a Tucson kidnapping, editors urge drastic measures and public fear, while detailing ransom sums and the alleged rise of kidnaping as a nationwide threat. The piece cites the Robles case, calls for police involvement, and notes related radio and boxing broadcasts in Amarillo and nationwide.
Charles F. Smith of New York assistant director of education for the Boy Scouts of America outlined the gradual Cub Scouting program for 9 to 11 year olds. He will speak tonight at Fellowship Hall Central Presbyterian Church and tomorrow at the High School Auditorium to parents and leaders.
Oil Administrator Harold L. Ickes rejects claims that the federal oil bill would invade state rights or intervene in state affairs. He says accusations by Texas officials are based on unsound analysis and notes the bill would strengthen the oil code without depriving any state of its rights.
Delegates at the Texas Federation of Labor convention vote on new officers after protests against long serving leaders. Nominations include T. J. Bressler Berger backed by the Oil Field Workers' Union and Henry Winkler of Houston opposed. Dallas president J. W. Parks declined renomination.
Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Bosley age 4 were held at Boxwell Brothers Chapel at 3 PM conducted by Rev E R Foster pastor of the Church of God Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery She died yesterday morning in a local hospital the second Bosley child to die of pneumonia in two weeks She is survived by parents Mr and Mrs C E Bosley of 1520 North Garfield Street four brothers and a sister
A reader asks why Eddie Cantor and other radio and Hollywood figures are not noted for their salaries while executives of banks and industries receive public scrutiny. The inquiry seeks transparency on compensation in entertainment versus finance and industry.
Dear Tack recounts a theft incident after a glass door was pried from a car while at a wrestling match. The 12 pound dark brindle dog named Smokey Joe with white chest and foot spots is missing and described as ill. The note cites Prohibition enforcement cost as 79 enforcers and 175 private citizens.
In Fort Worth on May 16 the Rev Clyde Barrow of Guthrie Kentucky appeared at the Southern Baptist Convention causing a stir at the housing office. The housing director Billy Williams was told to find him a room, unsure whether the Texas desperado would arrive in disguise. The visitor explained he was Clyde Barrow, a minister, speaking for Guthrie.
King Le vinsky the vanishing heavyweight was located in Jackson Park Hospital after a nationwide search. His sister and manager Mrs Lena Levy attributed his absence to a nervous breakdown and said he will return to California to proceed with the scheduled bout against Art Lasky of Minneapolis once he recovers.
AUSTIN May 16 Que R Miller former tax collector of Foard County was denied new trials by the Court of Criminal Appeals on two convictions of misapplication of public funds. Miller received three years on each count. He was charged with converting 2989.99 dollars to his own use on May 9 1931 and 733 dollars on September 15 1931.
Dallas May 16 R D Parker supervisor of the states drive against hot oil and chief administrator for the railroad commissions oil and gas division denied reports he will resign Parker was here to confer with Commissioner Lon A Smith on oil regulation and said no action had been taken to curtail his powers.
Harold G Hoff man, the young state motor vehicle commissioner, secured the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nomination by a decisive margin to roll up a plurality in 18 of 21 counties, overcoming three opponents.
The Macon will fly over the Gulf of Mexico and likely pass El Paso Van Horn Tex Tucson Ariz and San Diego Calif the Navy Department announced. Commander A H Diesel may alter the path for weather. The Ohio flag appeared first at the Buffalo Pan American Exposition in 1901.
Dempster McMurphy of the Chicago Daily News warned Texans to withdraw from Washington influence as West Texans push for self support and independence from federal aid. Dr. Herman G James of the University of South Dakota warned against government regulation of business and urged maintaining survival of the strong with limits on the weak. He warned of global unrest and democracy’s challenge while urging public judgment and intelligent discourse.
Elmer Green pleaded guilty in Weatherford district court to robbing a Transcontinental Bus on April 13. He had signed a confession, initially pled not guilty, then changed to guilty after a conference with his attorney. The crime occurred near Weatherford leaving passengers robbed of 500 dollars. Green was captured in Oklahoma City after the night holdup. an alleged confederate was killed by officers during the capture.
Reed and Robinson led opposition arguments accusing the Carnegie Foundation of financing an internationalist drive. He named Elihu Root Joseph Choate and James Brown Scott as funders and warned the U S. against joining a world court, recalling Andrew Carnegie’s controversial history.
Investigators traced the kidnapper trail from a desert hole to a nearby cabin used daily and offering a view over miles of countryside. June testified only three visits by men while a note led to Chicago for recovery directions, with at least one accomplice remaining in Tucson.
In court Gettle, Kerrigan and Williams pleaded guilty to their indictment. Gettle testified briefly about his misadventure as Judge Fricke read the sentence. Williams said the crime teaches a lesson, while Kerrigan and Gettle remained silent.
Survivors describe the sudden crash as the Olympic struck and split the lightship in half. Captain Braithwaite and Mosher recount being knocked overboard and the ship sinking within a minute as lifebelts were deployed and engines reversed. Four crewmen remain missing.
Officers praised the celerity of lifeboat deployment as the Olympic was struck. The first lifeboat went into the water three minutes after the collision, another followed almost immediately, and a motor boat searched the fog for the missing boats. Two hours later the boats returned and resuscitation began as the Olympic steered toward New York.
A 5 PM Catholic Committee of Texas Centennial meeting precedes a civic banquet and reception for Bishop Lucey at the Amarillo Country Club. The California born bishop, 41, replaces Gerken as Amarillo’s prelate and has led Catholic Welfare efforts in California. Attendees include senior church officials from across the United States, with many clerics listed as arriving from the West Coast for installation ceremonies.
Cantwell bishop of Los Angeles Most Rev Msgr A J Schuler bishop of El Paso Very Rev Msgr Francis J Canory Reverends James McLaughlin Patrick Concan non Noel Dillon Joseph Truxan Edwin Kellar Richard J Hennessey John Devlin Leo Murphy William Mullane Patrick Healey Joseph Howard Porter Hanrahan J Le hene James Buckley Francis Ott Patrick Shear Leroy Callahan E O Flaherty H Gross of California Sisters Angela Clare Eloise and Robin Graham agent of the Southern Pacific Railway Miss May Lucey a sister of the Bishop was also a member of the special party.
Kansas City hogs and cattle receipts show varied pricing with hogs at 180 to 190 pounds bringing about 3.90, cattle steady to lower on calves and vealers, steers and cows mixed. New Orleans cotton opens quiet with minor gains and subsequent fluctuations as weather maps influence trading, while New York stock letters reflect thin trading and mixed bonds in a subdued session.
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