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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1932
Page
2
In Amarillo Gene Sarazen augments a political scene with praise for Hoover and a golf exhibition note. He compliments the president while recounting his own visit, comments on local oil and wheat markets, and recounts the town’s Roosevelt event asks.
Mayor Ross D. Rogers said the regular weekly city commission session, starting at 7 30, is likely to be brief with only routine business on the agenda. The briefing comes Tuesday morning at the city hall.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt urged voters to support Lieut. Gov. Herbert H. Lehman for governor at a Riverdale rally, criticizing the GOP fiscal policy and warning against harmful economy while promising future scrutiny of government spending. She planned to speak again at a Brooklyn dinner.
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska campaigns for Franklin D. Roosevelt in Pennsylvania and Cleveland arguing against rigid party lines. He cites Theodore Roosevelt's crossparty stance and urges choosing the candidate best for the country amid competing party loyalties. President Hoover outlines tentative plans for a weekend trip to Detroit Charleston W Va and Columbus Ohio with an alternate Parkersburg option.
Gertrude Rowe as next friend and administrator sues Fort Worth and Denver Railroad in 108th District Court for 40000 actual damages plus 10000 for the estate over the death of James C A Rowe. Rowe died after injuries from a February 17 1932 crash at Buchanan Street crossing as Willis Hill drove an automobile into a Denver & Rio Grande derailment scene.
A 14 year old Boy Scout from troop 13 asks Tack to help locate his sheep lined coat taken from church steps near the Presbyterian Church. He offers a reward and says no questions will be asked. He provides address at 1109 Buchanan Street.
A 60 plus man seeks a caretaker position with small wages and board. He asks interested parties to contact G. G. Besing at 208 North Buchanan Street.
A reader’s note on page 6 agrees with a fellow writer who signed the letter The Kan san and clarifies that the author is not endorsing or seeking reelection. The exchange centers on political positions and public discourse within the letters page.
Cummins would share household duties but not let it become habit and would speak up if it did. Miss Wenter favors a 50-50 basis with mutual support and no subordinate role. She says modern marriage lacks backbone, and theirs will not follow that pattern.
The article discusses whether to use community oriented advertising or merchandising copy. It notes mass media, especially daily newspapers, reach the broadest audience at low cost and should align with product type, buyer class, and desired response speed. Advertising budgets should reflect past year sales to set department-level spending limits.
First delivery of 100 sacks of the second consignment of federal farm board free wheat for charity in Potter County was made over the week end. Mrs. Jessie N. Ross reports. The wheat is at the Great West Mill & Elevator Company ready to be milled as needed. The second lot is the same size as the first, 88 barrels or between 5 000 and 6 000 24 pound sacks. Government will fill Potter County's order for cotton made garments for needy school children. Ten sewing machines have been in operation cutting materials supplied by the government.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Lee Thomas age 53 wife of Dan C. Thomas of 313 East Twenty-fourth Avenue will be held at 10 30 A M Wednesday at Griggs Chapel with Rev. George LaGrone officiating. Pallbearers are E Rollins Arthur Nail R B Russell H E Fox F W Trent and N E Thurman. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery. Survived by husband three sons Jack and H Thomas of Amarillo and Gus Thomas of Albuquerque N M plus four sisters and three brothers.
Absentee voting begins Tuesday for the general election on November 8 and ends November 4. Voters may cast in person at the county clerk's office or mail in ballots if unable to attend. Primary turnout was high, but most vacationers will be present for the general election.
Helen Keller, a blind worker for the blind, was awarded the $5,000 achievement prize by Pictorial Review for her contributions to science, art, or social welfare during the past year.
Catholic priest Father Ramon Gonzales was arrested in Guadalajara for involvement in a religious fanatic plot against the government. Two women were detained along with another priest and two laymen arrested yesterday.
Mr and Mrs Bill Gunn of Amarillo and Mr and Mrs Charles Gunn of Borger have returned from a two week motor trip to Nashville Tennessee.
Poem about golf and a golfer pressing his caddie for the putter. It contrasts golf joys with the quiet tension of the second shot and ends with a playful refrain about calling for the putter. The piece reflects humor and light sentiment typical of Edgar A. Guest.
The speaker warned that the treaty would be high protection and raise customs tolls, creating more obstacles to trade. It would lock Canada into fixed tariffs for five years, regardless of conditions or public wishes, while H. H. Stevens noted the former premier avoided repudiation due to lack of party support.
Hotchkiss killed two young lionesses released from a cage near St Louis. Easy Marks Wright protested but Hotchkiss claimed official duty and the lions posed a menace to Southwest Missouri livestock and people. He fired four times from about ten feet, ending the hunt.
Amarillo ranking eleventh among 21 Texas cities for September building activity per a national survey received by city engineer H R Smith. Building permits totaled 20032 last month, well below September previous year when permits exceeded 200000.
Kansas City livestock: hogs 6,000 with prices weak to 10 cents lower. top 3.35 for 170-220 lb hogs. cattle: 8,000 with calves 1,500. steers 600-1500 lbs 6.00 to 9.00. heifers 5.00 to 7.75. cows 2.65 to 4.25. vealers 3.00 to 6.50. lambs 6,500 with native lambs above 5.00. New York cotton opened steady to 8-7 higher on Liverpool cues and rain forecasts. Oct 6.20, Dec 6.80, Jan 6.86, Mar 6.43, May 6.53, Jul 6.62.
House with Liverpool links helped push December to 6.85 and March to 6.60, 8 to 12 points above yesterday's close. Trading was steadier in early sessions with scattered buying and light selling. midday prices showed net gains despite lighter offerings. New York stocks rose modestly with Railroads, Allied Chemical and large caps driving advances, while the dollar strengthened as European currencies fell. Union Pacific and Atlantic Refining posted notable earnings signals amid ongoing sector improvement.
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