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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1934
Page
2
In Lubbock a fevered Amarillo press claims a thrilling Thanksgiving victory over the Harvesters. Morris White shines yet shuns Amarillo’s full embrace, while local fans recount betting sprees and praise the visiting line and blocking.
Frederick L Maytag, famed washing machine manufacturer, spoke at the Amarillo Hotel to about 125 Panhandle dealers. He reported Texas business up 125 percent this year and noted 60 percent of Texas sales are gasoline powered machines. Maytag, 77, remains active as chairman and planned to depart for Chicago after a Texas tour.
A Globe reporter interviews Bennie Bernie though no Ben Bernie is present. Bernie defends his act and pricing saying they deliver the mesta of the besta with a swell show at the Nat dance hall, inviting the journalist to enjoy the performance.
Floyd Burton Am erila taxi driver was released on 2000 bond on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property tied to the robbery of Oscar White Roswell New Mexico cattleman last week Burton waived preliminary hearing and awaits grand jury action Justice Bob Clark presiding Also charged is Mary Frieda Mas held on theft from person White reports he lost 280 dollars during the Knickerbocker Buffet incident on Polk Street last Wednesday night
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker aimed for a New York to Miami dawn to dusk record. He landed at Jacksonville’s Municipal Airport at noon after a late refueling stop, then departed for Miami at 12 25, missing a 10 40 expected arrival.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced plans to place seven regional offices in New York Boston Chicago Denver San Francisco Fort Worth and Atlanta. These field branches will supervise the nation’s stock exchanges and securities dealings with a control board based in Washington and Kansas City oversight from Fort Worth.
A premature explosion of 7,500 pounds of blasting powder on Santa Catalina Island's rock quarry killed seven men. They were transferring powder from 25 pound containers to canvas sacks. The victims are Peter Hanson 56 Marion Hall married Kenneth E. Smith 23 Mermand Bermudes 30 Angel Hernandez 28 Russell Landers 49 Manuel Flores 20.
A trash fire started near a building at 1209 Arthur Street early this morning, burning two rooms of a three room frame house that had just been built. The alarm came in at 5:15.
A Sunday version of the Metal Products Company Act contained a misprint claiming "5 points you get with Monel Meal" instead of the intended "Monel Metal" in the quoted line.
Deputy U. S. Marshal Bill Lampe departed this morning for an official visit to several South Plains towns and is expected to return to his office here about Friday.
A young man at Amarillo College of Music writes about his anxiety to continue studies and expresses concern over access to TACK LETTERS Page 1.
Vernon Blackie McDaniels faces trial in 47th District Court for alleged attempted criminal assault of minor Juanita Ruth Sharp. Judge Henry Bishop ordered a noon recess after jury was completed. McDaniels acts as his own attorney with Bob Underwood prosecuting. Juanita is daughter of H L Sharp of 403 North Grant Street. McDaniels previously convicted in August for assaulting Juanita’s sister Gracie Marie Sharp, with a nine year sentence.
Julius Grodjeski of Mission Jewelry and Loan Company is severed from co defendant Max O'Brien in indictments for receiving and concealing stolen property. Grodjeski will be tried before O'Brien, with next Monday set for trial if special assistant DA Clem Calhoun is ready. State ADA Bob Underwood doubts readiness.
The forecast notes moisture moving from the Southwest toward the Northern Panhandle with no cold spell in sight. Unsettled conditions expected this afternoon and tonight, then fair Wednesday. Snow flurries and lower temps hit the Eastern Seaboard with colder conditions and possible gale winds along the coast.
Amarillo attorney W S Birge indicted on one charge of attempting to bribe Potter County grand jury members. Trial set by District Judge Henry O Bishop for December 10 in 47th District Court. Birge faces two indictments. E A Simpson named special prosecutor by DA Grady Hazlewood. Attorneys H H Cooper and Lee Pearson appeared for Birge.
Los Angeles police announced that Russell Griffin alias George Johnson, a 19 year old Black youth, confessed to killing 30 year old medical student Lawrence Leonard Lyons, claiming self defense after an argument. Evidence suggested Griffin and William Smith abducted Lyons to Little Harlem to rob him, and Lyons was slain when he resisted.
Fifty interisland steamships were tied up as about 1,000 sailors rejected a tentative wage settlement and walked out. They had struck on November 2 demanding 20 percent pay rise and standardized pay. a 15 percent offer was accepted by 50 officers but rejected by the sailors.
Extradition hearings opened today to bring H. J. Hatch back from Taloga Oklahoma after his arrest on a driving while intoxicated charge. Hatch refuses to return without papers. Sheriff Bill Adams remains in Taloga awaiting extradition documents after traveling there yesterday.
District Judge Henry 8 Bishop appointed Charlie Martin and A C Gownes as bailiffs for the first half of the court term. R A McCartney and W N Martin were named for the second half. The grand jury was empaneled yesterday and began its investigation today.
The S. S. Washington advised Mackay Radio that it picked up an SOS from the steamer Bois Rose ten miles south of Cape Spear needing immediate assistance.
New York Nov 13 MacKay Radio reported an SOS from the steam trawler Boss Rose intercepted by the liner Washington. The message said the vessel sent the alarm in distress. Authorities have not released further details about location or condition of crew.
Registrations for the API meet surpassed 1500 and others not yet registered boosted the total toward 3000. The institute focused on officers' addresses while a few technical committee meetings occurred as Oklahoma City reports. Rep Wesley Disney Tulsa told a Congressional committee that interstate oil production control pacts are impracticable asking who would be the policeman. He co sponsored the administration oil legislation last Congress and testified first before the Cole committee, which will shape a federal stance toward oil for January.
Potter County constable announces a plan this week to curb drunk and reckless driving. A county motorcycle will be used, granted by the county commissioners' court. The bike was ridden by former traffic officer Charlie Pavalard who resigned weeks ago. Bob Morris will take over traffic duties from probation, with no new officer named yet. The court also accepted Judge R W Hall's resignation from the Potter County Library board. no successor named.
Gordon E. Robinson operator in charge of the U S Airways radio station will be the principal speaker at the regular meeting of the Texas A and M Club tomorrow noon at the Capitol Hotel.
Nearly 400 of more than 900 fisher men reported missing after a severe northeast Korea storm a week ago remain unreported. Crews from 53 fishing boats are involved with many feared drowned as ships sought shelter.
Herbert A. Trask 62 longtime associate managing editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch died in his sleep at his home after a period of asthma and heart ailment treatment. He had been at his desk yesterday.
The Belgian foreign office announced the appointment of Count Robert Vander Straeten Ponthez as ambassador to the United States.
Roy Crane draws Wash Tubbs for the Amarillo Community Chest Campaign urging support. The message asks if readers can spare a dime and give it to the community chest.
The plan details four adult education tracks Plan 1 for illiteracy Plan 2 for vocational training Plan 3 for physically handicapped workers and Plan 4 for broader adult education for workers and citizens. It promotes scientific inquiry, free discussion, and a focus on economic issues and responsibility. An application for a nursery school was noted and details are available via Supt. McIntosh.
Cotton markets opened steady to higher with December around 12.41 and March May at 12.63 before softening. Prices eased into morning trading as stocks drifted lower. December fell to 12.38 and near positions weakened further. October touched 12.19, then drifted, while futures faced liquidation pressure and some gains capped by stock-market softness.
Governor Moyer declares mobilization Arizona’s final stand on the Colorado River dispute over water diverted to the Southern California project. Mrs Bush, noted lawyer and Parker property owner, is a state senator elect and feminist leader nicknamed Commander.
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