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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1932
Page
2
A sprawling reminiscence covers the Lindbergh kidnapping era, Texas fortunes including Governor Ross Sterling’s fall from wealth after the 1929 crash, Amarillo’s dwindling millionaire ranks, and a broad sweep of political and social observations. It details Sterling’s rise, crash, and bid for a second term while noting shifts in economy and culture across Texas and the Southwest.
Funeral services were held at Buchanan Street Methodist Church for J. M. Killian 5 who died from injuries after being struck on the North highway by a car driven by J E Anderson. Interment followed at Llano Cemetery. He leaves parents two brothers and three sisters.
Paris reports Minister of Defense Andre Francois Pietri was aboard a seaplane that crashed into the Mediterranean while en route to Corsica. The destroyer Gueydon picked him up after the aircraft drifted in the river. Pietri survived the rescue.
Austin reports charter grants for Campbell Realty Corporation of Abilene and Realty Development Inc with C. S. Campbell and Alice J. Campbell listed, and H R Oil Corporation of Corpus Christi along with Mineral Development Inc led by Pat R. Rutherford and Thomas J. Heard.
Letters page comment from Amarillo News offers reassurance about fear of death. The writer urges Tack to stay productive and notes death should not hinder usefulness, framing the topic as a personal and supportive exchange.
In a speech Capper urged Congress to enact drastic government spending cuts first, pass a tax bill to inform taxpayers where they stand, then approve emergency relief to ease distress and revive industry. He backed passing the Goldsborough bill to stabilize the dollar and urged adjournment after action. He defended Hoover's messages as justified and said the nation backs real economy.
The House rules committee heard two hours of testimony from Patman Rankin and Hastings urging a rule for a new cash bonus plan rejected by Ways and Means. The chair noted the unusual move as a discharge petition was argued amid veteran presence and protest.
Governor Moore believes ransom motives drive kidnaping amid economic strain. Dr. John Condon’s Bronx contacts and Norfolk intermediaries support the theory. Col. Henry Breckenridge, Lindbergh representative, testifies before the Bronx County grand jury on the $50,000 ransom case.
A goodwill booster event for the U S 66 Highway Convention will be held in Shamrock with Amarillo sponsors Khiva Shrine Chamber of Commerce and Jobbers Manufacturers Association. The Rock Island line will carry travelers at $2 round trip and speakers include Victor F. Barnett. Various carnival activities and sporting events are planned ahead of Amarillo’s bid for the 1933 convention.
Harold Bromley may attempt a third non stop flight from Seattle to Japan if Dallas tests of a Diesel-engined plane prove favorable. Backers announced the plan as tests proceed in Dallas ahead of any transcontinental and transpacific run.
Governor Ross S Sterling urged Texans to claw out of low mood at the Texas Pharmaceutical Association convention in Austin on May 17 promising better government and order. Attorney General James V Allred echoed the hope for reforms as E B Oliver of Longview prepared to speak along with Gore Hinzie Wilson W Brown and EB Foley at the four day meeting.
The speech rails at government as a financier system exploiting soldiers and mothers during war. It argues silver versus gold, criticizes wartime taxes and Sen. Couzens then questions income tax fairness, urging reforms to tax untaxed fortunes. It denounces gold hoarding and calls for policy shifts in Michigan.
Funeral services for J. M. Joe Proctor a 49 year old Amarillo tailor were to be held at 5 pm from the First Christian Church with Dr Roy C Snodgrass officiating Burial was set for Memorial Park Cemetery with the local IOOF lodge in charge Pallbearers included L W Larsen Herbert Little J E Funder O K Chamberlain and Charles Riddlespedder Mr Proctor operated a tailor shop at 605 Jackson Street He was fatally ill while at lunch yesterday at his home 2107 Pierce Street Survivors include his widow a daughter Mrs R D Spann a son Joseph Hill Proctor two grandchildren and three sisters.
Benson Nally was sentenced to two years suspended in 47th District Court yesterday on burglary charges. Earlier, Joe Gonzalez, identified as Mexican, faced trial today on hijacking Maximino Ortiz of Happy.
Homer Holden of Oklahoma was fined $50 and sentenced to 30 days in jail in county court at law for aggravated assault on a 10-year-old girl near the Santa Fe depot earlier this month.
North Texas headquarters for Miriam A. Ferguson's gubernatorial campaign opened at the Adolphus Hotel with Joe K. Morriss in charge. Morriss ran the 1930 Ferguson campaign in North Texas and announced a large delegation would travel to Waco for Saturday's kickoff.
Local grain and produce houses report May 17 quotations. Hogs and cattle show mixed receipts and prices across Kansas City Chicago and Denver markets, with hogs at 3.20 top in Kansas City and about 8.50 to 3.66 range in Chicago. cattle and calves varied by weight, with steers often near 6.47 to 7.75 and vealers around 8.50 to 6.50. sheep and lamb bids reflect steady to strong demand, with spring lambs around 7.75 and 5.25 for lighter lots. Grain quotes include No 1 hard saev ace caseless wheat at 1.34 18 2 Kansas City.
In a 1932 tribute Edgar A. Guest recalls Henry Leland at eighty nine who, though frail, longs to stay in the fighting line and help carry the world’s burdens for ten more years. He reflects on Leland’s past rises and falls and his plea to keep working despite illness.
The market opened weak but improved through the morning with October slipping to 5.89 and July to 5.78 before rallying on stock strength. Oil stocks and rail shares firmed as Washington tax prospects and oil company actions influenced sentiment, with Union Pacific and Santa Fe rebounding and Standard of New Jersey California and Royal Dutch nudging higher.
Part of a 450 dollar haul stolen from J. Wells' Memphis store a week earlier was recovered by police in Amarillo. Three suspects Jim Riley Bleve Harper and Bam Brown were arrested in Amarillo and brought to Memphis with store owner deputy sheriff L E Mill. Neckwear socks shirts and other apparel were recovered across Amarillo. Riley admitted guarding the burglary and Harper and Brown gave varying statements about the clothing. Wells identified Brown's clothing as stolen.
A. V. Nelson and Claude preside as Theis voices concern over foreign control and investor exit. The piece notes 35 million bushels of government wheat returned to exporters and 5 million bushels sold to Kansas City elevator interests, with emphasis on strong hands preventing market dumping.
The board cut Supt. W. A. McIntosh salary from 6900 to 5000 and approved a maximum budget of 492850 for next year. A formal budget awaits state per capita apportionment with a deadline of August 20, and a 100 dollar monthly payment for 12 months was noted as part of the plan.
In Atlantic City, the Methodist Board of Temperance and Public Morals launched a campaign against any party endorsing a wet platform or nominating a candidate who attacks dry law. Dr Clarence True Wilson urged voters to back a Christian republic and a prohibition nation. In Topeka, Joe Burke Humphreys, 70, of Marfa Texas died after limbs were severed when he fell under a freight train while attempting to board. Mississippi reports 61 957 miles of public roads with 6091 in the state system.
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