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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1932
Page
2
A writer jokes about weather forecasts and winter dread while reprinting Heywood Broun’s critique of Republican tactics in 1928. The piece contrasts local weather lore with national politics, noting Hoover’s aging portrayal and shifting public sentiment amid whistleblower-style campaigning.
A cascade of names and companies appears in a beauty column continuing from page 1. The long roster includes Nestle Lemur Company New York Arthur Bell Miss Marjorie Cook Realistic Permanent Waving and many others across cities like St Louis Kansas City Cleveland Los Angeles.
An inquest was to be held today, Japanese authorities said, as the bandit gang of about 50 men attacked.
Bandits assaulted a freight train carrying Russian refugees on the Chinese Eastern Railway near Kaolingtzu today. The train from Hengtachotzu to Harbin was hit by gunfire and fire, with many reported killed or wounded.
The Supreme Court fixed November 14 for argument on Gov. Ross Sterling’s appeal from a federal order prohibiting using the Texas militia to enforce the oil conservation act. The case combines two appeals by oil producers claiming their constitutional rights were violated by military rule.
Skelly Oil Company and the El Dorado Refining Company announced they have matched a 12 cent rise to a top price of 1.12 dollars per barrel for crude oil grade 40 gravity and above, following similar increases by other firms.
Mr and Mrs O A Lehman of Houston visit their son R O Lehman an Amarillo lumberman and his wife at 822 Sunset Ter They recently toured Carlsbad Caverns and spent Sunday at Harding's Ranch The elder Lehman formerly worked at Bering Cortex Hardware in Houston for 41 years.
A column analyzes Hoover's stance in the 1928 race, noting the shift in tone as he denounces personal harshness while dodging direct names. It recalls past rhetoric, mentions Al Smith, and remarks on meetings with religious leaders, suggesting the雨 campaign atmosphere and questions of sportsmanship.
Ex service men of the Panhandle will gather Tuesday night in Amarillo for a rally sponsored by Hanson Post American Legion. The event at Municipal Auditorium features speakers R. R. Carrie Nation retiring commander Hans on Post Fred E. Young Dr. R. A. Webb Bob Whitaker and J. Ward Moody. World War veterans who are not Legion members will be guests.
The New York Times reports Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt will oppose immediate cash payment of the soldiers bonus in a Pittsburgh address on Wednesday. He is also expected to tie opposition to a relief program for destitute war veterans, using draft-board style machinery to identify those in need during the depression.
The Scripps-Howard newspapers endorse Franklin D. Roosevelt for president with caveats. They critique the Hoover administration as a failure and suggest a Roosevelt presidency offers a fresh start and a better chance to meet the national crisis, though they acknowledge uncertainty.
Monday brought comparatively light court action in Amarillo. Sixteen non jury civil cases were on the Potter County Court at law docket under Judge E C Nelson Jr. Judge W B Gee of the 108th Judicial District prepared for trials this week. Civil cases, many carried over, faced juries in federal court now in session.
In Jefferson City on October 17, Mayor Lloyd C. Stark of Louisiana withdraws from the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. This leaves State Senator Russell L. Dearmont as the remaining active contestant against Circuit Court Judge Guy B. Park of Platte City, with Kansas City’s Thomas J. Pendergast organization urging votes for Park as a successor to the late Francis M. Wilson.
Mrs. D. M. Elam, 35, died after an overheated bathroom left her unconscious and found face down in the bathtub at her Fort Worth home. Doctors said prior car crash injuries did not contribute to the death. Her husband entered the bathroom after failing to get a response.
Dawson R. Orr, 48, was shot in the back and paralyzed below the waist after a masked robber forced him to pull a railroad hand car half a mile. The assailant robbed him of his watch and $21.
The government charged that the murders of a prohibition department investigator and a Logan County deputy sheriff in Russellville Kentucky arose from an effort by Logan County and Russellville officers to release prisoners taken in prohibition raids there.
John T. Serage a sheet metal worker with Lydick Roofing Company 401 North Harrison Street is hospitalized at Northwest Texas Hospital with head injuries after a fall from a roof Saturday.
The store chief notes poor results due to weak cooperation from sales and display teams. The advertising manager should merchandise copy to both staff and public, selecting media carefully and favoring newspapers for best return on ad spend. Emphasize quality over price and improve typography and advertising art to dramatize merchandising.
Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for President, addresses Texas Christian University and the University Club luncheon in Fort Worth. He outlines reforms to stabilize America's social order before students and economics classes before moving on to Dallas on his coast to coast itinerary.
Mrs. Jack Kirchner, held by officers after her husband was wounded with a shotgun at their farm home northwest of Azle, was to be given a mental examination in Weatherford today. Kirchner had been taken to a Fort Worth hospital for treatment and released yesterday shortly after the shooting.
Hogs total about 6,000 with direct sales steady to 10 cents lower than Friday. top at 3.45 for 190-230 lb hogs. Cattle and calves: 28,000 total with killing steers slow and lower, stockers and calves steady. steers 600-1500 lb 6.00 to 7.25, cows 2.65 to 4.25, vealers 3.00 to 5.60. Sheep 12,600 with natives around 25 cents lower. best above 5.25, lambs near 4.50 to 5.25 for 90 lb. CHICAGO: hogs 30,000 with direct steady to below Friday. 140-270 lb range noted.
Promotional notice touts Bowles National Supervision for grass fat and feeder cattle with projected 25 to 100 percent higher corn fed stock prices in 1933. Highlights top supervisors, deferred charges, and freight deferral. Encourages banks to cooperate and urges readers to write for full details.
Inquiry from Neme P. O. at R. F. D. requests complete information on Bowles PLAN OF CONTRACT SHARE-FEEDING and the cattle contract to be used, sent from Bowles National Supervising Service at 215 Exchange Bldg Union Stock Yards Chicago Ul.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest celebrates palms for life events and solace. The page also lists livestock prices and market briefs for cattle and sheep, followed by New Orleans cotton, New York stock notes, and weekly railroad car data.
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