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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
2
A reader notes lost false teeth in Amarillo with a $1 reward and Tom Bingham’s aluminum plate. The piece surveys wheat farming losses in the US and Canada, Russian collective farms, Hoover and Roosevelt politics, donations, and local civic figures, ending with critique of politicians’ salaries and graft.
Two more Midcontinent firms joined price increases as Continental Oil of Bartlesville and Pure Oil of Chicago announced a rise to a $1.12 top per barrel effective October 15. The moves come amid a series of crude price hikes announced in the past days.
Homer Scarborough offers a $10 reward for a missing Auburn wheel with hub brake and hub cap from a vehicle, noted in a letter to Tack. The notice provides the sender’s address at 411 East Eleventh Avenue and references Tack letters on page 14.
The Community Chest outlines prep meetings for the annual fund drive. The Advance Gifts committee led by Wilbur C. Hawk will meet at 4 PM Thursday in the Red Room of the Amarillo Hotel. Downtown solicitors convene Monday at 11 AM at the Community Chest office in the Amarillo Building. Fred E. Young plans to speak to the Sanborn School PTA at 3 30 PM Thursday to inform the public. Hermon C. Pipkin, campaign chairman, says activities proceed per last weeks schedule.
Critics accuse Ferguson and Woodward of influence peddling as Sterling allies clash with opposition in Texas primary campaigns. Woodward calls Ferguson bolting a wrong that must not trigger a party split while Greer warns of black vote impact and Democrats risking general election dangers. Woodruff supports staying with the Democratic ticket to preserve party safety.
AID contends that loans might be extended to foreign countries if collateral from foreign sources can be used as security. Exporting firms report potential sales in Europe, South America, and the Orient contingent on such financial assistance.
The 47th District Criminal Court began trial Thursday for Bill Adams charged with stealing $5 from roommate J. L. Morris at 209 Cleveland Street. The state had called four witnesses and was nearly finished with testimony at noon.
A humorous fable about a pompous man ignored by his flattery and humbled when a gust of wind blows his hat away. A seven or eight year old boy laughs at the chase revealing that pride can be overturned by simple commoners.
Funeral arrangements were under way in Amarillo for J. P. Schroeder killed Wednesday in a highway crash near Dalhart. Arthur Mills of Oklahoma City died later in a Dalhart hospital. Mills drove the fatal vehicle. witnesses say the truck driver seemed to fall asleep. Schroeder’s car was parked on the highway edge en route to New Mexico when struck.
Bandits raided the Nebraska National Bank in Grand Island Nebraska taking 25000 in cash and currency They then forced two girl stenographers to stand on the running board of the bandits car to shield them from possible gunfire Police pursued the suspects through the streets before fleeing with the loot
A coroner's jury absolved Alvin Biggerstaff of all blame in a crash between Fort Worth and Dallas last Tuesday night that killed Howard Leach of Dallas.
In Pasadena California researchers discuss mating genetics with mathematics to form evolutionary mechanics, a potential new science. Prof J B S Haldane presents math problems from genetics as CALTECH researchers explore applying equations to evolution and population progress.
Burglars pried open the front door of Fowlkes Brothers No. 2 at 205 West Sixteenth Avenue and removed a safe containing about 35 to 50 dollars in cash and 180 dollars in checks. A stolen Cockrell Laky truck was used to haul the safe, found undamaged two blocks south of Tenth Avenue near the Santa Fe yards. A cap with a Kansas City clothier name was later found in the truck. Police received a tip the safe would be found near the Santa Fe tracks south of Ama.
Changchun Manchuria October 13 Li Yi Hsun staff officer of the Manchukuo privy council was hacked with an axe at dinner by Gen Chen Shieh Yuan who had become Heilungkiang governor Chen claims Li forced him to resign triggering government turmoil. Lo Yi Hsun expected to die tonight after the assault. General Chen had just been relieved as Heilungkiang governor under unclear circumstances.
Dorothy Thompson and Johnnie Thompson both 16 pleaded guilty to possession transportation and sale of beer. Judge Wilson suspended any sentence pending good behavior noting the children’s poor family situation and their current employment.
In Breckenridge on October 13 witnesses described the murder of Zelma Morgan, 28, by Dove Arnold who is charged with killing his ex wife with a rock. A sandstone rock and a pen knife were shown as evidence after the jury recessed. Arnold cried when read the indictment and collapsed beside his mother as attorneys prepared an insanity defense. Morgan’s death followed a September 10 divorce from her 25-year-old husband.
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith will deliver six speeches for Democratic tickets in New England New Jersey and New York state starting next week, announced from his office today.
The body of Harre M. Bernet a 55 year old Dallas architect who died at his home was lying in state at the Scottish Rite Cathedral today. Funeral services are set for 3 P M.
R B Compton a pioneer Abilene druggist and longtime state resident died early today after a three hour illness. Physicians attributed the death to heart failure following a sudden collapse.
Assistant state attorney Swanson aides prepared to travel to Washington for a presidential warrant to seize Samuel Insull in Athens and return him from Greece. Insull faces larceny and embezzlement charges tied to the utility collapse.
Courson recalls sending Maillefert back to work, then bringing him in again around 4 PM. He claimed the man was fine, while a doctor praised Maillefert’s strong body, discussing conditions surrounding the death during road work.
Cattle and calves totals show 2,300 cattle and 500 calves with top prices noted. hogs at Chicago with steady to firm bids and late top near 3.90. cotton and related markets in New Orleans show prices slipping early then steady, with cottonseed data for Aug 1 to Sep 30 and production figures across crude oil, refined oil, cake and meal, linters.
New York stocks show broad activity with many issues quoted near unchanged or modest gains. Major names including American Can American Car & Foundry General Electric General Motors and Union Oil feature among widely traded tickers as investors digest mixed signals and pullbacks across sectors.
Capudine is advertised as a fast acting liquid remedy for headache neuralgia rheumatic and periodic pains. The ad claims ready absorption, no narcotics and stomach friendly effects with sizes 10c 30c and 60c plus a single dose option.
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe method to lose fat, claim quick weight loss in a month and improved energy and health. It urges weighing daily, using one bottle for four weeks, reducing pastry and fatty foods, and compares value to one hundred dollars for fat people. It references drugstores for purchase.
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