05 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1932
Page
1
Recent raids by Chinese on Mukden are seen as a demonstration for Sen Nobuyoshi Muto the newly arrived supreme Japanese authority in Manchuria. AP photo shows the scene with officials observing the disruption.
Berlin reports 200000 National Steel Helmet members paraded at Templehof to back Chancellor Von Papen and President Von Hindenburg. They hailed him as he appeared with his staff and pledged loyalty to an independent government and reforms aimed at rebuilding the Reich. Field Marshal Von Mackensen also received cheers in Hussar uniform.
Partly cloudy skies grip Amarillo and West Texas with a low tonight around 63 degrees. The daytime high for Tuesday remains to be announced as the region stays under mild, unsettled conditions.
Rio Grande flood swamps thousands of acres in western Hidalgo County causing widespread damage and likely ten fatalities. In Austin, impeachment talk surfaces as House debates election probe and Senate considers Woodward resolution into July and August Democratic primaries amid scrutiny of governor Nomination.
Mrs Mae Haislip and son Jimmie hail Capt James G Haizlip from Cleveland after his record breaking cross country air trip. The photo notes Mrs Haizlip, a notable filer, briefly held the women’s speed record at Cleveland races before disqualification for a diagonal cut.
Heavy rainfall totaling 8.80 inches in 24 hours ended at 7 A M caused street flooding and property damage across Fort Worth. A boat borrowed from Lake Worth helped evacuate Negro families along the eastern streets while streetcars operated on disrupted schedules amid debris on tracks. Trinity River reached 24 feet, below flood stage of 30 feet.
Evacuations spread from Los Ebanos as the river swelled two miles wide and crested at depths of five feet in Fort Ringgold and 35 feet at Rio Grande City. Fort Ringgold abandoned. Red Cross boats mobilized at Mc Allen. troops and Mexican garrison sandbag levees. Upstream, seven bodies reported from the international bridge collapse. Nuevo Laredo drownings rumored but not confirmed by Laredo police.
Mrs John Christian aged 38 drowned in Dallas after attempting to exit her stalled car in an underpass flooded by 3.85 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. The death occurred as Rio flood coverage continues on page six.
The Harmsworth trophy heat saw Kaye Don and Miss England III eliminated after motor trouble near the end of the race won by Gar Wood in Miss America X. Don and mechanic Dick Garner failed to restart, towback to the boat, while Wood averaged 69.034 mph to claim the heat and the trophy for another year.
A tropical disturbance of hurricane intensity nears Nassau and is likely to hit the lower Florida east coast, threatening Miami tonight. Warnings span from Dayton to Punta Gorda as advisories are issued. center expected along southeast Florida coasts Tuesday.
Labor Day observances fill Amarillo with a citywide celebration at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. The day features all day barbecue, contests, speeches by Mayor Ross Rogers and others, a stage show, and a dance. Offices close for the holiday as residents enjoy picnics, sports, and recreation.
Twenty two ranchmen gathered Monday and criticized proposed range cattle tuberculosis testing and accredited areas. They argued the cost would be shared by government and ranchers while ranchers would must herd cattle, adding overhead. E B Spiller of Fort Worth led the opposition.
Millions celebrate Labor Day as business mood improves, with economists predicting stronger activity across the nation. Officials note optimism stems from growing demand and government measures, while forecasters warn the recovery may hinge on winter prospects and sustained consumer spending.
Arthur Brisbane discusses President Hoover asking Walter G. Teagle to helm a national effort to distribute existing jobs and wages among more workers. The commentary notes Teagle's Standard Oil leadership and the aim to reduce unemployment by sharing work.
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Collman and daughter Marguerite returned Sunday night from a two weeks vacation in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Mr. Collman is chief weather observer for the department of agriculture here.
Clarence Earl Weatherall, 3, was recovering after a folding bed collapsed while he lay aboard, injuring his finger in Dallas. The incident occurred on an unspecified date, with U P reporting the accident.
All security and commodity future markets in the United States were closed today on Labor Day, while the major live stock exchanges remained open.
San Francisco scientists report a Berlin physician Dr. Frederick Ritter and free thinking German Hilde Koerein Frauch living on St. Charles Island in the South Pacific. They reject conventions, live simply, fish and forage, and claim to feel certain of living to 100. The Crocker expedition observer says the couple are perfectly happy and cut off from world troubles.
The 100 mile free for all airplane race serves as the grand finale of the 12th annual national air races in Cleveland. Weather remains the main unpredictable factor as pilots contend with shifting winds and visibility challenges.
Radio fans can hear the 100 mile Thompson trophy air race Monday at 4 PM on NBC. A fast plane will relay from the racing path as entrants must hit 200 mph to qualify. Contenders include the trio of Jimmies Major James H. Doolittle James G. Hairlip and James R. Wedel.
Ten veteran pilots prepared for the six o’clock start as calm weather and good visibility were forecast. Women’s free-for-all ended early when rain caused hazardous conditions prompting protests from Mrs. Mae Hairlip and others after four of eight laps. Maj. James H. Doolittle led the field with a 309 mph qualifying and a new unofficial world land speed record of 296 mph.
Garrett Schenck a Hopewell New Jersey fish peddler remained in the county jail after DA Cortez Bell said he could go home, convinced he was not involved in the Lindbergh kidnapping. A private detective held him 72 days in a Dubois cabin as authorities probe his story.
About 10 000 Amarillo children return to public schools Tuesday with preschool enrollment rising. Supt W A McIntosh and Principal R B Norman predict a bigger year as enrollment totals are released. Senior high 1186. Buchanan 279. Central 655. Bam Houston 353. wards Buchanan 632. Margaret Wills 324. McKinley under 500. San Jacinto under 500. Johnson 125. Wilson 282.
Labor Day finds Mid-West strikers back on farms or on holiday from the price war. Highways into Sioux City show few pickets as farmers observe a truce proclaimed by Milo Reno. Governors’ conference set for Sept 9 to discuss an agricultural relief program.
The U S Weather Bureau did not issue an official holiday forecast. The Wednesday morning low reached 63 degrees and the day was clear and rapidly warming. Last week saw lows of 56 and 54 degrees while the forecast for this part of West Texas was cloudy.
The Texas legislature enters the second week of the tax relief session with committees reporting favorable on bills to require the state to assume county and road district debt on highways. A Poage highway bond bill would allocate a portion of the gasoline tax to retire outstanding highway bond issues.
Mayor Ross D. Rogers urged immediate food and clothing donations to aid Amarillo's needy before winter and prior to the Community Chest drive. The canning campaign opens Wednesday. residents may donate canned goods, clothing, or raw products at the charity HQ in the Amarillo building or call 2 2218 for pickup. About 30 Amarillo women will meet Tuesday at city hall to set canning committees. actual canning starts Wednesday in church kitchens.
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