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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1929

Page

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Billion and Half Utilities Program Announced

In Washington on November 27, Hoover was briefed that public utility companies plan to spend about 1.5 billion dollars in 1930 for new construction and expansion. The estimate came from a New York City meeting of utilities representatives and covered electric light and power, gas, and electric railways.

Associated Press Washington Hoover New York City White House Electric Light and Power Group Matthew S. Sloan National Electric Light Association

Deputy Sheriff Ousted in Wheeler County

An injunction orders the removal of Tom C. Johnson as deputy sheriff in Wheeler County. District Judge Wing granted the ouster on petition by County Attorney R. S. Allred. Johnson was convicted of criminal assault on a young girl in Gray County and faces a Wheeler County liquor law indictment. He received a 10 year sentence for the assault.

The Globe Wheeler Tom C. Johnson Wheeler County Wing R. S. Allred Johnson Gray County

Await Judge In Robbery Arrest In Stinnett Bank Case

Stinnett Texas awaits Judge E B Pickens return from Canada to decide if a special grand jury will be convened over the robbery of the Stinnett State Bank. Terrence Popejoy is to be considered, while Reuben Franks assistant cashier W R K Smith and J W Adams are already indicted.

Associated Press Stinnett Tex EB. J. Pickens Terrence Popejoy Stinnett State Bank Reuben Franks W. R K. Smith J. W. Adams Popejoy

Public power and a carrier ship linked to Seattle's light

Arthur Brisbane notes drought threatens hydro electric power for Seattle and Tacoma. He argues connecting the navy carrier Lexington to the cities' lighting would supply needed power, urging prompt action by the president despite bureaucratic obstacles. He recalls Taft's decisive public service during fires and predicts Hoover will justify keeping relief ready. Clemenceau’s death is noted as a loss to public life.

Seattle Tacoma Navy Lexington Puget Sound Taft Army

Radio Schedule Highlights Tonight Across NBC CBS Networks

Air features list extensive evening programming with concerts orchestras and operas across multiple stations. Notable names include Ernc Rapee Phil Spitalny Amos andy and Chauncey Parsons with numerous affiliate stations such as WABC WEAF KDKA KYW WGN WLW and WTMJ.

WEAF New York NBC Chain Ernc Rapee Concert Orchestra WWJ WSAI KSD WOW WDAP WFIC WTAM KOA KVOO WFAA KPRC WOAI WKY Happy Bakers Phil Dewey WGY WWI WSAL WPRIC KSTP WTMI WMC WLS Old Counsel WHK WGHP KMOX WFBM WMAQ KMBC KOIL WGL WSPD Wowo WCCO WISN WKRC WBRC WLAC WADC WDOD WREC WKBN KFI WJZ Amos ‘N’ Andy Lim KDKA WIR KYW KWK WDAF WREN WTMJ KSL Alute WHAS WSM WSB WSMB Kv0o KOAL KFAB WCKY Harry Kogen Chauncey R. Parsons WLW WEBC Foresters KWK Wren Orchestre KWH KTHS WAPI WBAP Kil

See John About Building

John Maynard Lumber Co at 800 West Fifth offers building services and can be contacted by phone 5285 for project estimates.

John Maynard Lbr, Co

Air bandits abandon plane and escape at Hatbox Field

Two criminal pilots stole a plane in Kansas City, gagged an attendant, and flew to Hatbox Field in Muskogee Oklahoma. They planned to sleep then return the next morning. Kansas City police issued warrants as officers searched the town for the red headed duo. Bart Stevenson, owner, was en route to reclaim the aircraft.

United Press Muskogee Okla Hatbox Field Kansas City Bart Stevenson

Hodges Freed On Bond After Second Hearing

Jim Hodges, held with Sam Jones for the slaying of District Attorney John A. Holmes, was released on 7500 bond after a second habeas corpus hearing before Special Judge Perr y at Stinnett. Two bondsmen qualified for 91000, and Sheriff C O Moore was ordered to accept the bond. Hodges also posted 1500 for a liquor violation. Jones seeks similar bonds.

Pearson C. O. Moore Moore Hodges Jones

Attorney General Opens Anti Trust Probes into Fox Warner

New York November 27 Attorney General William Mitchell began two anti trust proceedings against Fox and Warner Brothers and other film interests charging violation of the Clayton act.

Associated Press New York William Mitchell Fox Warner Brothers

Four St Lawrence Students Die in Train Crossing Crash

Four young men believed to be St. Lawrence University students returning home for Thanksgiving were killed when their automobile was struck by a New York Central train at a crossing near Canton New York.

Associated Press Canton N. Y St. Lawrence University Here New York Central Railroad

Northwest Grain Co-operative formed in North Dakota

Fargo reports the Northwest Grain Co-operative created under federal farm board plans. It unites Farmers' Elevator Association pools and co operatives in the spring wheat area except Farmers Union Terminal Association and the North Dakota Montana wheat pool. It will deal with Farmers National Grain Corporation and the Farm Board for farmers in the region.

Associated Press Fargo N. D Northwest Grain Co-operative Farmers’ Elevator Association Spring Wheat Farmers Union Terminal Association North Dakota-Montana Wheat Pool Federal Farm Board Amalgamated Co-operative Farmers National Grain Corporation The Farm Board

Kansas City Board Submits Grain Rate Plea

The Kansas City board of trade filed a brief with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking to restore grain freight rates to pre August levels.

Associated Press Kansas City Kansas City Board of Trade Interstate Commerce Commission

Cars Crash Leaves One Dead and Many Hurt

In Casa Grande Arizona an Oklahoma girl is dead and a California man is believed dying after a collision. The report notes extensive injuries and ongoing investigations.

Associated Press Casa Grande Ariz Oklahoma California

Farm husband kills wife and two children then himself in Oklahoma

United Press reports Newalla Oklahoma where Tom M Henley 40 Cora Henley 33 Wanda June 6 Flora Bee 18 months were found slain in a farm house east of Oklahoma City. Police say the family died two weeks earlier and the husband shot himself after killing his wife and two daughters.

United Press Newalla Okla Here Tom M. Henley Cora Henley Wanda June Flora Bee Kerr Oklahoma Oklahoma City Henleys Henley Flora

Union Service for Tomorrow in Amarillo

Most of Amarillo will unite in a union Thanksgiving service at Polk Street Methodist Church at 10 30 tomorrow with Dr W M Pearce preaching and the Polk Street choir leading music. Virtually every city minister will participate and stores will close for the service. In the afternoon fans attend the Amarillo Wichita Falls game and some travel to Canyon for the Buffalo McMurry contest.

Amarillo Polk Street Methodist Church W. M. Pearce Methodist Episcopal Church South Polk Street G. L. Yates Wichita Falls Canyon Buffalo

Aspermont Doctor Killed in Car Wreck

Dr. F. W. McKnight, six year resident of Aspermont, was killed in an automobile wreck four miles east on the Stamford road last night. He formerly lived at Mineola.

United Press Aspermont Texas F. W. McKnight Here Stamford Road Mineola

Convict to Die Thanksgiving Leads Two Prison Stage

In Huntsville Texas Leroy Merriman condemned for assault on a girl faces execution by electric chair a few minutes after midnight on Thanksgiving Day while a separate prison event prepares a Thanksgiving program for other inmates. Merriman remains silent refusing to talk to officials as plans for a possible sanity hearing emerge.

United Press Huntsville Texas State Penitentiary Leroy Merriman Dallas Merriman Death Row Marshall Ratliff Eastland Ratliff F. F Harrell

Oklahoma Banks Close After Owner Death

The Oklahoma state banking department shut twelve Sapulpa area banks following the sudden death of H. A. McCauley from apoplexy. The largest is Sapulpa State with $100,000 capital and sizable deposits.

United Press Oklahoma City State Banking Department Sapulpa H. A. McCauley

Chinese Civil War Ceases Frontline Fire In Henan and Hupeh

Dispatches from Hankow report an abrupt halt to fighting between the Kuomintang and the “People’s Army” in Henan and Hupeh. Chiang Kai-shek returns to Nanking amid talk of sweeping changes and possible recognition for former foes. Evacuations and troop withdrawals are noted as Nationalist forces pull back toward Canton and other regions.

Associated Press China Henan Hupeh Hankow People’s Army Chiang Kai-Shek Nanking Kuominchun People's Army Honan Kwangtung Province Canton Shanghai

Non Inebriating Cocktail Debuts in Washington Circles

Washington hearing on a new non alcoholic beverage described as one that satisfies without inebriating was presented by Mrs. James M. Doran wife of the prohibition commissioner at a Mount Pleasant W T U meeting. She said the recipe came from a railway chef and would appear in a forthcoming book of juices. Mrs John Sipple president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs noted she had seen no intoxicated person or drink in her travels, while Miss Jessie Dell of the civil service commission said graft and politics have largely disappeared from enforcement of prohibition.

Associated Press Washington Mount Pleasant

Coyotes Ready for Battle at Amarillo High

The Wichita Falls Coyotes led by Coach Barry Holton arrive in Amarillo with 22 players to face Amarillo High's Golden Sandies at Butler Field. Holton, a notable Texas figure, seeks the first district defeat of the Sandies in three years as his team completes final preparations.

Wichita Falls Coyotes Barry Holton Amarillo Amarillo High Golden Sandies Butler Field Capitol Hotel Holton Seandies Texas Notre Dame Trinity University Waxahachie

Texas Proclamation Declares November Twenty Eight Thanksgiving Day

Governor Dan Moody proclaims November 28, 1929 as Thanksgiving Day in Texas. He urges citizens to give thanks to God for blessings in industry commerce peace and spiritual and social prosperity. Assistant Secretary Watt L. Saunders signs the document at Austin on November 21, 1929.

Dan Moody Texas United States Austin

Amarillo Considers Industrial District Outside City Limits

The Amarillo City Commission is expected to approve an ordinance creating a large industrial district north and east of the city and excluding it from the city limits. City Manager W N Durham says the move will attract big manufacturers, with infrastructure and water supplied though piping costs borne by industries. The plan, aligned with Chamber of Commerce goals, targets sites near mills and refineries with rail access to three railroads, anticipating zoning alignment and increased payrolls.

Chamber of Commerce Amarillo W. N. Durham Commission Walter Barlow Great West Mill and Elevator Company J. W. Crudgington T. W. Cotten Durham

Shrine leader arrives for ceremonial talks on international peace

Imperial Potentate Leo V. Youngworth of the Shrine of North America arrived at the Municipal Airport by air from Wichita. He was greeted by Khiva Shrine officials and local Shriners. He will address the audience tonight at the Auditorium on international peace as part of Khiva Shrine's ceremonial program open to the public.

Leo V. Youngworth Imperial Shrine of North America Western Air Express J. N. Riggs Khiva Shrine Khiva Temple Imperial Po

YEGGS HAUL SAFE AWAY

Burglars entered Wallace Produce at 105 B North Taylor Street last night and loaded the firm’s safe onto a truck. They used a front door entry, opened a rear door with a key, and removed only the books. A reward is offered for recovery. police have no clues.

Wallace Produce North Taylor Street

Want Ads Open For Thanksgiving Issue

Classified notice invites readers to place want ads for tomorrow's Thanksgiving issue by 9 p.m. today. Ads by phone or drop-off to Globe-News reach thousands, with a special seven-time rate available through Globe-News Want Ads at 262.

Globe-News Today Globe-News

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