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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
2
An Amarillo figure boasts a weather knack predicting rain in Panhandle within a week with a shower confirming it. He jokes about gas company service and public utilities, laments alimony widows and divorce norms, fears rising anti family trends, and notes Li Tao-Hsuan as a Chinese Communist facing deportation to China.
A columnist defends rights of Communists to live openly in Amarillo and to seek travel to Russia, arguing against persecution. The piece predicts Hoover’s defeat, cites fears of riots, and notes a local Communist leader named Smith. The author also offers rewards for lost clothing and shell-rimmed glasses and seeks an interview with the local Communist.
Thirteen indictments were returned by the Potter County grand jury this morning, bringing the term total to 48. The panel adjourned until next Tuesday. Trials set include Robert Cornelius and Earl Cutter for attempted robbery in the Vaden Brothers filling station case in San Jacinto. Judge Henry B Bishop presided as several prisoners were arraigned.
Veterans of Foreign Wars will formulate Memorial Day plans at an 8 pm meeting at the Legion Home in Municipal Auditorium. Commander Zane E. Smith calls for full attendance to arrange a proper program for the annual observance.
A reader in a letters column discusses frustration with published letters and hints at affection for the Tack editor. The missive recalls a country breakfast and asserts a preference for long, thoughtful letters that present a basis of reason.
Federal prisoners convicted last week were escorted to Leavenworth Kansas and Chillicothe Ohio to serve terms imposed by Judge James C Wilson. The group included Harold Gibbs two years for impersonation Hollis Whittington and Neal Cobb each 18 months for liquor violations George Cockrell two years for Dyer act Charlie Salas 20 months for white slavery M A Thomas 18 months for mobile transportation act Albert Sizemore two years and Fred Langsford two years for Dyer act. Harold Rotschild with 14 months for embezzlement will go to Leavenworth June 1. The Borger Texas postoffice theft preceded the transfers.
Senator Thomas G. Pollard of Tyler criticized Governor Sterling’s plan to convene a special Texas legislature to pass conservation laws funded by Humble Oil and others. He said a special session would cost about 250000 dollars and should be used only for urgent statutes. He urged investigation into alleged antitrust violations by oil firms, crude oil pricing, and distribution of refined products.
A state corporation commission meeting will tackle a proposed zoning plan for the Oklahoma City field. North end operators oppose pooled zoning and seek production limits tied to Wilcox sand wells and Lime zone wells. The plan would raise total field allowable flow from 160,387 to 181,193 barrels daily.
The United States district court remains occupied in the Armstrong-Byrd ranch suit against Skelly Oil near Stinnett, alleging insufficient development of leases. The federal grand jury resumes an liquor ring probe under Norman J. Morrison, with many witnesses summoned. no charges will be presented at this term.
The Writers' Short Course opens Monday at 10 in St. Andrew's Parish House Amarillo. Blanche Young McNeal from Denver University of Colorado Extension directs. Laura V. Hamner and Mrs. R. H. Stiteler oversee enrollment. Several out of town attendees are expected and local Pen Women will provide a light noon lunch.
The article notes two men attempting a high altitude balloon voyage to study cosmic rays and atomic processes. They reach 46,000 feet over Lake Constance, begin descent over Bavaria, with parachutes as backup and a goal of 10 miles. Previous records and related fatalities are cited.
Proceedings today in the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed or reversed multiple defendants across numerous counties. The list includes E A McDonough Hale Comeaux J E Canteras Maverick Early Jackson Carson Smith Hutchinson and others with judgments reformed reversed or dismissed and numerous motions and submissions noted for both sides.
Rain totaling .10 of an inch fell in Amarillo Tuesday afternoon and again last night per the weather bureau. The Santa Fe railroad logged an inch at Dumas and Etter. Panhandle towns including Channing Conway Tasco and nearby North Plains centers reported light showers with unsettled weather forecast tonight.
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Johnny Miller piloting his autogiro left English Field at 5:30 this morning for the West Coast with planned stops at Clovis New Mexico and El Paso. He was hindered by headwinds near Amarillo and slowed to 60 miles per hour, forcing a return to English Field. Weather improved today as he continued with an added gasoline tank increasing cruising range.
In his last Baylor commencement, the pen paused on 428 diplomas as Dr. Brooks’ words on facing eternity were read by Dean Allen. Oklahoma University president Dr. W B Bizzell gave the address, and Dr. Albert S. Venting received an honorary Doctor of Divinity for religious philosophy at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The Sheik's Niece musical comedy, praised in Amarillo as a Shrine pre ceremonial attraction, may move to Dallas under Hella Temple plans. It was written and produced by Potentate Rue P Parcells and Mike Hollander. Dallas Shrine, Mossah Shrine Fort Worth linked, could feature it in upcoming ceremonies.
John Lewis Donley five years old son of Lewis and Ley Donley of 909 North Houston Street is reported improving after a Tuesday afternoon accident on Third Avenue near Fillmore Street. He suffered a fractured hip when he ran into the street under a car driven by sixteen year old M. M. Thompson Jr. of Logan New Mexico. Witnesses said the collision was unavoidable.
City Commission approves opening an alley across lots 7 to 9 in the C. D. Murphy Addition west of Parker and Lipscomb Streets. The order, issued Tuesday night, follows a recommendation by city engineer E. N. Stanley. The alley will aid garbage collection and utility access.
In Oklahoma City on May 27 an independent chain offered white gasoline at 9 cents per gallon including the 5 cent state tax while other stations held at 10 cents.
Edgar A. Guest rhymes about a slowsome ahead on the course and players who wait as youth longs for fame. The poem, dated 1931, reflects on aging and the inevitability of becoming the one slowed by others.
USDA revises Texas cotton crop down to 4,038,000 bales citing 23 percent drouth loss the worst in a decade except 1925. US production placed at 13,932,000 bales with four percent lost to boll weevils. New Orleans market opened steady then fluctuated as prices for July to December futures moved from gains to declines. Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets reported mixed hog and cattle prices with modest shifts in parity and demand. Fort Worth digest notes subdued hog and cattle trade with light gains in select fat cattle and steady sheep sales.
The Farm Board outlined a campaign to cut winter wheat sowing 20 to 25 percent next fall and reduce spring wheat by 12 to 14 percent this year to bolster prices. Samuel R. McKelvie, a board member and London delegate, urged acreage reduction as a solution to overproduction and will report before retiring. Chairman Stone plans no immediate tour of the wheat states.
A Today office piece praises Whitman and Whistler with a note on MacMonnies busts in New York. It also discusses President Hoover consulting Brown on economy and suggests cutting post office waste and limiting congressmen's free postage to save funds.
Renewed selling in the rails halts an early advance in New York trading. Gains in American Can American Tobacco Woolworth Case and peers fade. Major stocks like U S Steel and Union Pacific slide after small rises. Call money at 1 4 5 percent.
Mineral Wells and Galveston emerged as favored candidates to host the 1922 convention of the Associated Retail Credit Men of Texas as the 31st annual meeting in Lubbock concluded. W. H. Bailey of Fort Worth was elected president, with J. R. Clark and J. D. Hassell Jr. named first and second vice presidents respectively. Directors include Francis Ansley and E. G. Parker along with G. A. Marbach for terms. The secretaries school will be held in Temple in October.
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