World gold buying soars as Roosevelt plan stirs markets
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange surged while the dollar weakened against major currencies as Roosevelt's world gold purchase plan drew mixed reactions in London Paris and Amsterdam. The Washington price for gold rose to 31.96 an ounce, with London quotes at 4.80 per pound, signaling expected inflation and a possible currency war.
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New York Stock Exchange
Roosevelt
London
London Herald
Bank of England
Bank of France
Paul Reynaud
Amsterdam
America
Washington
New York
Great Britain
White House
Roose
Sam
England
French Stock Exchange
Tragic mid air crash kills four during air circus
Thousands in Amarillo witnessed a collision between two planes during a visiting air circus. Four men died, including Art Stude, pilot Ezra Wiggams, Bill Tullis, and Frank Clay. Ground damage was limited and no one on the street was struck. C. A. Rowe of the Department of Commerce said reports would come from Washington.
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C. A. Rowe
Department of Commerce
Dallas
Washington
Randel Air Circus
Harding
Mr. Rowe
Liberal
Kan
Prank Clay
Morrill
Nebraska
Ezra Wiggams
Hooker
Okla
Blude
Troy Laundry
Salvation Army
Wiggams
Charles Brennan
Brennan
Panhandle
J. N. Vernon
Russell Fowler
Stude
Want Ad Policy Invites Phone Habit
The News and Globe introduces Courtesy Credit allowing telephone ads charged to the caller. A staff of Want Ad Writers will assist in wording ads for quick results at low cost. Call between 8 A. M. and 6:30 P. M. for placement at the number Six-Two-Six-Two.
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News and Globe
Motorized Mobs Threaten Arkansas Revival and Detroit Strike Turmoil
In Jonesboro Arkansas Rev A Riley Copeland faces a warning from city officials against beginning a revival, while Detroit endures a 2500-strong mob in 300 cars protesting tool and die makers returning to work. Bricks fly, windows break, blueprints burned, and police deploy high sticks.
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Jonesboro
Ark
A. Riley Copeland
Waco
Texas
Detroit
Tool and Die
Kiestlin Tool and Die Corp
Frederick A. Colman and Sons
Faigle Tool and Die Co
Question of Dealers Status Sparks Ford NRA Battle
Ford dealers say they bid on federal supplies if they display the Blue Eagle, arguing they are not Ford agents. Northwest Motor Co of Bethesda, low bidder on CCC trucks, buys chassis from Ford and remakes elsewhere, challenging ineligibility.
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Ford
NRA
Washington
Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn
Mich
Hugh Johnson
Northwest Motor Company
Bethesda
Maryland
Civilian Conservation Corps
Ford Company
J. R. McCarl
Comptroller-General
Comptroller General
Ashes Hint at Belief Kidnapped Judge Dead
Paceville Kentucky dispatch says relatives of 55 year old Wil lston Staton believe he was killed and his body burned after a kidnaping by four masked men. Ashes from a burned shack were sent for analysis while federal agent W F Woods investigated. Mrs Staton said she suspects political enemies abducted him.
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Paceville
Department of Justice
Willston
Staton
W. F. Woods
Cincinnati
Child Burned to Death in Hobbs House Fire
A visiting family from Hobbs New Mexico lost a young child to a morning fire that destroyed the Stinson home in Horatio Arkansas. Mrs. Kelly suffered serious burns and was taken to a DeQueen hospital for treatment.
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Hobbs
Horatio, Ark
U.P
Frank Kelly
N. M
Round Up Data for Litvinoff in Roosevelt Talks Revealed
Washington reports virtual completion of data for President Roosevelt's recognition discussions with Maxim Litvinoff of Russia. State Department officials kept exact plans private while confirming a final roundup of data for the conversations. Roosevelt and Hull offered no comment on Litvinoff's claim that the matter could be settled in half an hour. The president intends to cover the main points in early talks and delegate details to assistants as discussions aim to explore all outstanding questions between the two nations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
State Department
Hull
Litvinoff
Tropical disturbance seen north of Jamaica risks vessels
Washington reports a tropical disturbance central about 40 to 50 miles north of Western Jamaica with uncertain movement and intensity. The Weather Bureau warns mariners along the Jamaica to Cuba area to exercise caution as the system develops.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Jamaica
Island
Cuba
Four Charged in 1929 Texas Hatchet Murder Case
Edinburg Texas officers charged four men with murder in the hatchet killing of Claude F. Kelley as he slept at Ed Couch's home on March 18 1929. Two defendants face conspiracy charges. Suspects include Cam Hill George C Beck Julian Ybarra and Mario Cuellar with sheriff and deputy named in the filing. Beck arrested in Dallas and later released on bond. Ybarra and Cuellar jailed without bond.
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Edinburg
Tex
Claude FE
Kelley
Ed Couch
Hidelgo County
Couch
Cam Hill
Hidalgo County
el Paso
George C. Beck
Peddier
Dallas
Julian Ybarra
Edinburgh
Mario Cuellar
C. C. Gill
E. F. Copeland
Hill
Beck
Kelley Couch
Ybarra
Cuellar
Sald
Mexico
Federal Wheat Allotment Accelerated in Texas
At Fort Worth on October 30 a conference between Amarillo allotment director Carl H. Robinson and Wheat Board of Review members launched faster processing of Texas wheat allotments. The board will set county quotas for 100 eastern counties and direct county agents on contract forms.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Texas
Carl H. Robinson
Amarillo
Wheat Board of Review
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. West of the 100th meridian remains generally fair with little temperature change. New Mexico also fair tonight and Tuesday. Temperature extremes today reach up to 70. Jenkin's Stony Serv opens all night.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Farm Debt Moratorium Proposed to Governors
A proposal for a moratorium on farm debts was presented to midwestern governors in Des Moines. The emergency conference, called by Gov. Clyde Herring, aimed to relieve farm distress sparked by a national farm strike. Proposals included refinancing debts at 112 percent and monetizing silver, but enthusiasm was muted due to Roosevelt's managed currency policy.
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Clyde Herring
Farm Holiday Association
Roosevelt
Midwest
Retail Code Into Effect In Washington and Amarillo
Retail stores nationwide began applying the NRA code of fair competition today. President Roosevelt met steel leaders to press labor terms for coal mines, while Amarillo officials reported local firms implementing the code and preparing consumer forms. Local board to field complaints on hours and pricing.
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Washington
NRA
White House
Roosevelt
Hugh 8
Johnson
Amarillo
Horace Russell
Russell
Assault Case Arrest Hinted In Murrell Inquiry
Federal officers hinted a second arrest may follow in the alleged attack on a young woman tied to Lieut. John Murrell who is jailed on federal charges. Murrell, ex West Point star linked to Fort Sam Houston, denies the accusation as he faces a Wednesday hearing.
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San Antonio
John Murrell
Blanche Rallis
Murrell
West Point
U. S. Army Air Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Governor Ferguson Proclaims Education Week Observance
Governor Miriam A Ferguson issues a proclamation for American Education Week from November 6 to 12 urging observance nationwide in Austin.
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Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Waldman Orchestra to Play at Nat Tonight
The Nat Dance Palace hosts Herman Waldman and his orchestra tonight. The group, famed for novelty arrangements, gained national attention via Peacock Terrace broadcasts in Dallas and the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. Reservations with manager Benton King at 20167. Admission is 1.10 dollars per couple with 55 cents for extra ladies. additional 55 cents for each couple using the night club. The event is led by Wilbur C. Hawk.
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Herman Waldman
Southwest
Waldman
Peacock Terrace
Baker Hotel
Dallas
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Benton King
Wilbur C. Hawk
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