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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1931
Page
2
A long rambling column discusses WDAG and KGRS arbitration over broadcasting football games. The writer suggests alternating broadcasts, mentions local games at Pampa and Amarillo, cites Capone and Pepper Martin, and ends with musings on hunting season timing and goose migrations.
Austin October 6 lack of a quorum paused the Texas Senate acting as impeach court to try Judge J B Price forcing a recess until 10 am Wednesday. Only 14 senators present limiting progress into November amid a busy market of real estate tips and lighthearted anecdotes.
Wilbur C. Hawk announces two new committees from the West Texas Chamber meeting. A taxation panel will audit state tax payments and allocations while a beautification group will promote improvements to homes parks and ranches across West Texas. The committees list local leaders from El Paso and other towns with C N Bassett and C M Newman serving as general chairs.
A reader asks for clarification on taxpayer concerns in Potter County and requests publication of letters to the editor addressing public finances. The column signals readers should see Tack Letters on Page 3 for ongoing discussions.
Funeral services for 20 month old twin boys of Mr and Mrs J H Grider of 401 North Grant Street will be held at 4 pm from Second Baptist Church. Sister Johnnie Grider 7 was stricken with illness feared scarlet fever. The home is quarantined and eight pallbearers were named for the double service with burial at Llano Cemetery.
Austin reports fifty complaints alleging Texas truck law violations were filed at Waller in one night. Chief L. G. Phares cited heavy roadside cotton loads and noted additional counts in Houston. Enforcement targets trucks over 36 feet or wider than 96 inches with a 7000 pound limit taking effect next January absent court action.
Amarillo College announces three night courses for local residents taught by Bess Orr in accounting business English and shorthand. Regular credit is given and evening classes will expand if demand grows. Enroll this week by calling 6721 and leave a name. special rates apply for multiple subjects.
Motor car thieves in Amarillo use a slit in the car top to insert a stick and lift the safety latch. A police officer notes a simple fix by placing a small metal drawer pull over the latch to stop the method. A motorist interrupted thieves late Monday night when they poked the stick through the roof.
R A Peart of Eagle Pass reports a Mexican Government concession allowing all members including non residents to hunt and fish in Coahuila. A War Department permit lets members bring their own guns and ammunition into Mexico. O V Vernon of the Chamber of Commerce notes Texas sportsmen will welcome the privilege.
Petitions to pave Forest Street and Line Avenue are filed at city hall with a school board letter asking Line to be paved from Forest to Belleview. The city commission will likely consider them Tuesday night at 8 o clock during routine business.
The Potter County grand jury, convened yesterday, is in session today with no bills reported this week. It has spent a busy term and examined many witnesses. A report is expected by next week.
The article notes a White House conference to align on world disarmament amid debt-cut anxieties and congressional opposition. It highlights anticipated decisive talks with Congress, the visit of Premier Laval, and key leaders Senator Watson, Senate Leader Robinson, and John N. Garner participating.
The suit alleges an officer beat Lambright with fists a billy and a six shooter causing three days of unconsciousness. Graves contests deputy status, claiming special deputy appointment. Defence says Lambright tried to seize the deputy weapon. jail inmate accused of adding injuries. Officers report seized stolen goods from Lambright including canned food groceries and apparel. Lawyers listed for Lambright Reynolds Hare Cummings and for Graves Parrish Underwood Johnson Dooley Simpson.
Proceedings in the criminal district court focus on S. E. Griffis owner of the Angelus building tailor shop. The trial centers on alleged injuries to W. H. Wallace who lost an eye after a blow during a dispute over a bill on August 14. The defense motion for a not guilty instruction was overruled and the jury will decide on the merits.
Elton Parchman, a Negro, was charged with forgery in justice court this morning. Bond set at $1,000 for grand jury action. The forged check for $10 bore the name of Amarillo contractor O A Holley and was cashed at Public Market by John Novakovich. Groceries worth $4.64 were charged, with the remainder in cash. The suspect is in Potter County jail in default of bond.
Potter County Commissioners Court will meet next Monday in regular session. Judge Sam Motlow announced routine business will be considered. Several matters affecting final work on the new courthouse may be discussed.
In Vancouver on October 6 the American Federation of Labor delegates unveiled a platform to end a decade of hardship. They demand a five day work week and shorter hours to employ more workers, job security, and immediate wage cutting powers for Congress, while refining strike rights despite calling strikes barbarous.
A continued discussion on monetary reform weighs silver as currency at 14 to 1 or 40 to 1, warning against inflation from manufactured money. Experts warn unemployment slumps payrolls and demand real money. Borah’s plan for more money gains traction in a national campaign.
Benny Leonard a retired undefeated lightweight champion meets Pat Silvers in a 10 round comeback bout at Queensboro Stadium New York October 6 U.P. Leonard seeks regain middleweight contention and is rated the favorite over Silvers of Brooklyn.
Berlin reports Foreign Minister Julius Curtius has submitted his designation to Chancellor Heinrich Bruening. Curtius said he desires to retire from the cabinet regardless of parliamentary situation.
United States Marshal Sam L. Gross of Dallas is in Amarillo for a few days visiting in United States district court. Tomorrow he will meet Mrs. Gross here, who is on her way home from a summer vacation in Colorado.
A humorous verse recounts dental and medical X ray imagery with fluoroscopy and a patient describing swallowing barium and being photographed. The speaker imagines the routine like a baker kneading dough and notes the dramatic contrast between healthful appetite and medical curiosity.
McLean's gas rate dispute before the railroad commission continues with Pat Neff presiding. McLean has paid 29 cents since February, half the company schedule rate, after an ordinance set the local rate. Calhoun Thompson Amrillo attorneys represent McLean. Col Ernest O Thompson attended the hearing. Col Neff, former Texas governor and railroad commissioner member, also attended.
Hogs mixed with steady to strong bids in Kansas City and Chicago with tops around 5.25 for 200-240 pounds. Cattle and calves show declines in some classes, stockers steady to weak, while sheep and lambs fall slightly as market activity remains cautious. Cotton opens steady in New Orleans on hedging pressure and firmer stock market signals. New York stocks rise early on optimism from White House talks, with U S Steel and AT&T leading gains before profit-taking trims them.
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