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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1932
Page
2
A local football feature praises Captain Dunaway of the Sandies as a standout. the piece notes improved performance, the coach’s plan for touchdowns, and hopes for district and Abilene games. It also weaves in community humor, health updates, and political commentary tied to Roosevelt campaigns.
Police found no trace of two women and a man who, according to Virginia Bridges, abducted her from her home. She described awakening to a man in her room and later being joined by two women in a car.
In 99th district court in Lubbock after a two day recess, jurors are being selected for the Hugh Walker murder trial. The recess allowed a new venue of 50 men to be summoned as only four of the first group of Gunsmen were named. Walker faces trial for the death of F W Leather Hat Brown amid the shooting incident.
Iowa awaits President Hoover and First Lady as they travel from Washington to Des Moines for a major campaign speech. Local officials promise simple friendly welcome with 1500 war veterans as parade escorts and a 21 gun salute at Davenport upon arrival.
Secretary of State Jane Y Mc Callum forwarded the ballot names to county clerks for the general election on November 8 including seven parties Democratic Republican Socialist Communist Jacksonian Liberty and Independents The Democratic governor candidate name may be added later after an election contest by Gov. Sterling against Miriam A Ferguson Official list shows other governor candidates Orville Bullington Republican George C Edwards Socialist Philip L Howe Communist George W Armstrong Jacksonian Otho L Hiatt Liberty Independents none Also John N Garner appears once as Congressional candidate with presidential electors certified.
Nine justices, in black robes, reconvened in Washington to start the fall term after a four month recess. Today's work focused on receiving motions and a courtesy call to the White House, with the court set to begin announcing which cases will be reviewed next month.
Herbert McBride, indicted for assault to murder and robbery in a Dallas area double slaying, was found in a pasture near Seagoville and taken into custody. He faced charges connected to the taxi driver shooting and an $800 robbery in a downtown office building.
In Tokyo on October 3 the Shirane volcano erupted with lava flow chasing down the slope. Two residents near the crater are missing and presumed dead.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for 24 months for disability and 1000 dollars for deaths with a yearly cost of 3.50. Over 150,000 already bought. Open to men women and children. No money needed to start. send name address age beneficiary and relation for a 10 day free inspection. No exam required. Limited offer. write today.
A retired observer notes older spectators railing at modern dancing then joins in. The speaker and a duchess swap old rules for a lively modern step and rekindle youthful feeling as music leads them to dance.
Federal district court opened for four weeks with an equity docket in week one and criminal docket in week two. Grand jury selected, Judge James C. Wilson started civil cases as U S District Attorney C W Johnson made first appearance since appointment. Nine attaches from Fort Worth and Dallas present.
Oil City reports a 15 cent per barrel price drop in Pennsylvania crude effective today. South Penn and Tidewater Oil Companies set new prices for Bradford Alleghany 1.72, Southwest Pennsylvania 1.42, Eureka 1.37, Buckeye 1.22. A similar 15 percent cut was announced September 13.
In Mexico City on October 3 the government challenged the Vatican over Pope Pius XI's encyclical condemning church persecution. President Abelardo Rodriguez warned that continued defiance could see churches turned into schools and shops for the proletariat. The national chamber of deputies planned to address the encyclical today.
The railroad credit corporation reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission that as of October 1 it had made or authorized loans totaling 31,691,529 to railroads to meet their fixed interest obligations. It also announced rate increases totaling 35,764,606 collected in seven months to pool for loans to weaker carriers. Doctors in the wilderness of central Alaska are often called out on a 10 day trip by dog sled.
Loss from a September 25 basement fire at Blackburn Brothers clothiers 12 Polk Street was adjusted. Inspector J W Dickerson attributes the blaze to a gas explosion likely incendiary. Contents loss listed at 10260, fixtures 500, building 385. all damage confined to the basement. Poll tax payments begin the new year at the county tax collector, opening date October 1.
Livestock prices at Kansas City show cattle steady to lower with top hogs at 3.86 and sows around 2.50 to 3.26, cattle bids weak early on killing classes. Cotton in New Orleans opens quiet but steady with later gains, December around 7.04 and March near 7.15 amid forecasts of cloudy weather and lower world production. New York stock letters note a quiet week end with modest losses across rails utilities and industrials, declined 2 to 8 points in many issues.
A Dallas Texas woman Pauline Bunch reports rapid improvement in complexion after trying Resinol Soap and Ointment. She had endured many products with little help before a friend urged a sample. In three days her skin improved significantly, and she praises the remedy.
The report notes recessions of 1 to 1 percentage points in major issues including Telephone United Aircraft Westinghouse Du Pont and others while oils held steady and General Electric near prior close. Nickel Plate faces a federal court plea for a receiver as refunding notes mature and deposits lag. October brings uncertainty as freight and steel output typically peak, with some signaling a fundamental upturn beyond seasonality.
The piece outlines the cold’s three stages Dry Watery Secretion and Mucous Secretion and warns early treatment prevents spread. It promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a safe quick cure, claiming it opens bowels kills germs relieves fever and strengthens the system.
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