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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1933
Page
2
A columnist admits to a harsh remark about his mother in law and publicly apologizes. He stresses the family’s mutual care, the mother in law’s welcome in their home, and vows not to repeat the gaffe. He urges readers to forget the incident.
Premier Albert Sarraut told Parliament France must readjust all economic activity under a general plan inspired by Roosevelt. He called for a codified industry and a national economy charter while warning of defensive measures amid a troubled global financial moment. He lamented the failed London conference but hinted at future efforts to resolve world economic difficulties.
At Broadway a Fusion rally clashed with Tammany supporters as police intervened near Times Square. Protesters booed and jeered while a police detail and mounted officers cleared the platform amid shouting and instrument bands. About 140 gross of green and red flares were burned.
Havana date line reports Carlos Mendieta and his followers urging President Ramon Grau San Martin to resign. Mendieta says the issue is Grau's lack of public support to govern Cuba and notes his name has been proposed by revolutionary sectors for a provisional presidency.
A 70 pound six ounce baby girl named Jean Charlotte Austin was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Austin in Charlotte. The singer said the name honors him and the city. Mrs. Austin was reported doing nicely at a local hospital.
A string of light humor from a Scottish setting includes a child’s arithmetic joke thrift two and a hiring inquiry by a country girl. A movie actress declines a cigarette endorsement unless paid thirty thousand dollars in cash.
A reader requests a kind, able middle aged woman to work for a country home. The writer asks Tack to publish offers for a home helper. See Tack Letters Page 3 for details.
In Shreveport Louisiana a coroner jury found pastor Rev FE L Thompson died from a fractured skull and a bullet wound. Two 19 year olds Wayne Ross and Alto Keen are charged with murder. Thompson’s body was found in his parked car near Pleasant Hill October 16 after a four day disappearance. He faced federal charges for allegedly mailing obscene material. Ross was subpoenaed as a government witness.
Potter County Tax Collector Jewell Davidson reports half price on farm license plates effective now after a 1934 special session law. Trucks under 8000 pounds may haul own livestock poultry dairy and farm products to market without full plates though no plates issued in November and December. A receipted half fee is valid on person until new plates issued after January.
Potter County commissioners and the Potter County Relief Committee conferred behind closed doors to initiate work relief projects. Commissioner Frank Buckingham said only highway construction on State Highways No. 5 and 33 is active, with plans to start right of way work for No. 5, while noting this is state highway work not under relief supervision.
The Plainview Bar Association plans a joint session inviting Seventh Supreme Judicial District lawyers for a professional and social meeting on December 8. State bar director H. C. Pipkin of Amarillo helped sponsor the event.
Public Works Administrator Ickes announced 13 578 855 dollars allotted to 41 non federal projects across 15 states yielding about 61 690 man months of work. Some grants cover 30 percent of labor and materials with 26 loans and grants combined. A $600 grant was assigned to Van Zant County Texas for a school. Funds also allocated to restore a 30 foot channel from Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi Texas to address shoaling since 1931.
Rome reports Benito Mussolini plans a broad cabinet shakeup and to assume key posts. He aims to dissolve parliament and overhaul the legislative system. Also notes large boulders scattered across the country are remnants of glacial floods, once linked to Bibica flood.
Harry G. Hatch, registered pharmacist, appointed acting superintendent to fill the vacancy created by Miss Jessie Wilson’s resignation effective the first of the month. Hatch will also continue as credit manager, with no other personnel changes planned. Board president Dr. R. L. Vineyard and other members announced the appointment. Wilson plans to move to Wichita, Kansas for vacation.
Democratic leaders in Washington react to a Republican National Committee pamphlet urging workers in 1934. Speaker Rainey and Rep Burns call the document destitute criticism and say the party should offer alternatives rather than attacks. They defend the recovery legislation enacted in the special session.
Final rites for James N. Ivy aged 76 were conducted at Vega Methodist Church by Rev. W. B. Swimm. Interment followed at Vega Cemetery under N. S. Griggs & Sons Amarillo. Ivy was among Oldham County’s oldest residents and had relocated to Texas from Tennessee in youth.
J. P. O Connor aged 74 a pioneer Southwest railroad builder and former city alderman was struck by a train while crossing railroad tracks in El Paso today and died of injuries.
A tropical disturbance of slight intensity was moving slowly northward, the Weather Bureau reported today. The system was located in the central region and advancing toward the north.
The defense rested in the disbarment case against Julien C. Hyer as five judges and several prominent attorneys testified to his good reputation for honesty and integrity. The Fort Worth Bar Association alleged misconduct and the prosecution planned rebuttal witnesses to conclude its case.
Kansas City livestock quotes show 8,000 head traded with top hogs at 4.00 and cattle prices steady to firm. New Orleans cotton edged higher on hopeful gold and Liverpool cues, while New York stocks drifted with mixed gains in grains and firm oils. rail and sugar trends mixed as holiday demand looms.
Amarillo College of Music performers Harold Ensinger Miss Helen M Strite and Mrs Vivian Doherty present a Sunday morning program for the T Newton Hill Bible Class at the Texas Theater Miss Doris Shaw leads the singing with Judge W Gee and Dr Roy C Snodgrass teaching the lesson The meeting begins at 9 40 o clock Also noted is a statistic that 35 000 John Smiths exist in the United States
Weather across Texas shows warm spells brief with partial cloudiness in East Texas and rainy, cooler conditions in the west southeast. Amassed rainfall totals reach nearly two inches in the Panhandle and Pampa area, with notable lows from Corsicana to Longview and a cold wave dropping Fort Worth to 45 degrees.
The transcript notes a $300 job sale divided as $100 for Howth's trouble $100 for Mondt's license and $100 for his license. Wilson allegedly asked 10 percent of gross receipts less tax. The state collects 3 percent. Mondt left to wrestle in Shreveport during negotiations while his manager wife and her attorney met James E. Ferguson and were referred to Howth for approval on an application.
Canyon institution Baggett returns for his first season appearance in Amarillo after three successful years at Amagillo College. New coach changes have started to click with the Buffaloes scoring twice on Oklahoma City University’s Goldbugs and preparing for a major intersectional matchup at 3 o'clock with a strong crowd expected.
A woman reports eczema on her leg that resisted weeks of treatment. After using Resinol Ointment the itching and burning ceased and the skin remained clear. She requests free samples of Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap with usage instructions.
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