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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1934
Page
15
President Roosevelt plans a broad social legislation package to help laborers, including unemployment insurance, old age pensions, and a permanent relief system. He may appoint a joint congressional committee to study the proposal, with detailed discussion expected after its disclosure.
Mrs. Margaret Kiersey Woodruff presents Katharyn Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Orley Miller at 8 tonight in a voice recital at the Amarillo Conservatory of Musical Arts 1800 Harrison Street Miss Miller a talented pupil will be assisted by Bobby Langford readouts by the young reader from 2111 Van Buren Street Amarillo
Deputy U S Marshal Bill Lampe spent Thursday in Shamrock summoning witnesses for federal court trials next week. He returned last night.
The article critiques creationist views, noting belief in biblical miracles, the whale swallowing Jonah, and angels. It highlights figures like Mr Bryan and comments on democracy of the heart and wealth, plus concerns about bootlegging, crime, and education funding for all children including the subnormal.
Copenhagen reports Crown Prince Frederik at 35 remains unmarried and models a life as a musician and court figure. He leads an orchestra in the Royal Guards band and has composed wedding music while pondering a future household at Charlottenlund Castle if funds permit.
The United States acts on two fronts to end the Bolivia Paraguay war dispute. State Department backs joint action with Argentina Brazil Chile and Peru to halt bloodshed in the jungle area. President Roosevelt drafts an arms embargo bill urging Congress to grant authority, joining 16 nations in a global halt on war supplies.
Fort Worth manufacturers protested to Governor Ferguson against Texas Relief Commission contracts for nearly 5000 denim garments going to a Windsor Georgia firm. Dickson-Jenkins Manufacturing drafted the protest while Do Crain explained federal funds paid and that the lowest bidder won.
ERIF Pennsylvania May 18. The Eric school board bans hiring married teachers provoking debate over whether a married woman separated from her husband but not divorced is eligible for a contract. Superintendent Diehl says those not living with their husbands may be eligible, while several directors fear potential fraud. Board President McDonald calls for a legal opinion.
The Federal Parole Board reviews Otis Seligman an son of former New Mexico governor Arthur Seligman for parole. He received a five year sentence for violation of national banking laws and began serving in September 1932 at Santa Fe.
Treasury data shows May 16 receipts of 110.91 million and expenditures of 90.81 million, leaving a balance of 2.13 billion. Fiscal year receipts total 2.46 billion with 6.16 billion in expenditures, including 3.43 billion in emergency spending. Gold assets stand at 7.75 billion. Brussels merchants voice concern over global trade barriers.
Property owners who paid poll tax may vote in Amarillo's special election on a $147,000 PWA loan. Absentee ballots available from May 25 for those out of town. ballots require for or against water revenue bonds and mortgage of the water works. Secretary Harold Ickes and the PWA authorized the loan.
In Butler Pennsylvania Mrs. Margaret M. Admas faced four break ins while at church. After the first three she calmly restored-order and said nothing. On the fourth break in she reported the crimes to police. Also noted: thirty thousand Jamaicans living in Caribbean regions are being repatriated to Jamaica.
The Most Reverend Robert Emmett Lucey was welcomed as the new Bishop of the Amarillo Catholic diocese at a geniş Amarillo Country Club gathering. Attendees from multiple faiths praised his appointment as diverse speakers from church and civic groups spoke. Governor Miriam A Ferguson and others extended congratulations while musical selections accompanied the event.
Los Angeles reports that George L. Brune, after 42 hours, was found guilty of taking part in a $50,000 ransom kidnapping involving FE L Caress, a Tijuana horse race bookmaker, his wife, and a Japanese chauffeur. Bruneeman was the last of six men tried. the other five are in Ban Quentin prison. Bruneeman awaits sentencing.
The naval dirigible Macon arrived at its Sunnyvale home port after completing a third transcontinental journey, this time from Miami where it joined the fleet's Caribbean maneuvers.
In Madrid on May 18 the 13 American college girls from Smith College and Barnard College of Columbia University won entry visas after the French consul had demanded character certificates. The consul capitulated saying visas are ready, while reserving future rights to request good character assurances. An American investigation was started as the girls decide whether to travel or return home.
Earle P. Adams of the Texas Relief Commission warned at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention that without action by the relief commission or the legislature about 17 million of the 20 million dollar bond issue could be spent by January 1 leaving only 3 million for January to August 26, 1935. He urged toning down the relief administration to avoid a circus parade image.
The administration’s oil production control bill is introduced in the House by Rep. Disney and backed by Sen. Thomas. It aims to give Secretary Ickes near total authority over U S petroleum output. Proponents plan to push the Thomas bill through the Senate and then merge it with Disney’s measure as a partly completed package.
Gen Ma Chan Shan, famed for the 1931 Nanni River battle, visited London amid remarks on looming large administrative costs and salaries that could create a permanent dole system and bureaucracy.
The administration plans more stringent rules than Disney proposals and may push committee changes to the Thomas bill to gain conformity. A key provision would let Ickes set production quotas for states and individual pools or wells, granting broad authority over domestic output and imports.
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