Hauptmann to undergo psychiatric review in jail case
Hauptmann faces a possible insanity defense as his lawyer plans psychiatric examinations in the Bronx County jail with Hauptmann and his family doctor evaluating him. Sheriff Hanley notes Hauptmann improvised a sharpened spoon blade in jail, fueling the mental health examination move and potential extradition talks with New Jersey officials.
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New York
John J. Hanley
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hanley
Hauptmann
Fawcett
Bronx
Joseph Lanigan
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Foley
Lanigan
New York City
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Mercy and Dean Brothers May Get Cards in Series
The St. Louis Cardinals announce pitchers Jerome Dizzy Dean and Paul Daffy Dean will start the last three games against the Cincinnati Reds. Dizzy today, Daffy tomorrow, and Dizzy Sunday as rain threats loom but officials aim to play all three.
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Mercy
Dean
ST. Louis
U.P
St. Louis Cardinals
Dean Brothers
Jerome
Dizzy
Paul
Daffy
Cincinnati Reds
Sam Breadon
New York Giants
Cardinals
Giants
Reds
Associated Press
Governor Vetoes Relief Regulation Appeal in Texas
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson vetoed a legislative resolution urging President Roosevelt to soften Federal Emergency Relief Administration rules. She defended federal aid, noting more than 75 million dollars has been allotted to Texas while criticizing the resolution as hasty and ill considered.
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Austin
U.P
Miriam A. Ferguson
Roosevelt
Texas
Ferguson
Relief Agency
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Federal Relief Agency
Texas Relief Commission
Certification confirms James V. Allred as governor nominee
The Texas secretary of state certified James V. Allred as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee for the November general election. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals halted further trial-court efforts to keep Allred off the ballot, granting an injunction against the San Antonians and their attorney to stop proceedings.
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Austin
W. W. Heath
James V. Allred
San Antonio
Sept
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Allred
San
Secretary of State
Woman's insanity plea dominates murder trial
Physicians and friends of the late Lee Miller testified that Dolores Miller, charged with murder in his death, is insane. The hearing before Potter County Judge M. Simpson was to precede the jury's consideration, with the murder trial set for next Monday.
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Lee Miller
Potter County
Dolores Miller
Munitions Under Scrutiny in Morro Castle Fire Inquiry
At the Commerce Department inquiry into the Morro Castle disaster 124 lives were lost after the Ward Line ship burned on September 8. M O Fane testified shipments of munitions this year did not go to Cuban factions though they might have aided the government.
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New York
U.P
Morro Castle
Department of Commerce
M. O. Fane
Fano
Robert R. Willmott
Amarilloans Visit Lubbock for Panhandle South Plains Fair
A party of 50 Amarilloans left for Lubbock to attend the Panhandle South Plains Fair. The group includes a 16 piece drum corps from the American Legion Auxiliary. Chief of Police W. R. McDowell led the goodwill delegation, meeting at 8 AM in front of the Globe-News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Howdy
Lubbock
South Plains
Globe-News
R. R
Woman stabbed in Dallas home by unidentified assailant
Mrs. O. P. Poole, 40, was hospitalized in Dallas with a stab wound to the throat and injuries after a man described as a Negro entered her home, hid in a bathroom, then choked her and stabbed her before fleeing. Her condition was not serious.
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Dallas
U.P
O. P. Poole
Texas College Enrollment Up as Economy Improves
Texas colleges report rising enrollments as better economic conditions and aid boost registrations across institutions. The University of Texas set an all time high with 6440 students, up 321 from prior peak, while Rice Institute and Houston’s new university show steady or growing totals amid dormitory limits and regional factors.
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Dallas
Texas
FERA
University of Texas
Rice Institute At Houston
University of Houston
Houston Junior College
Richberg outlines new board aiding president in NRA revamp
Washington reports Donald Richberg says a newly created advisory committee will coordinate policy administration across agencies. He notes the National Industrial Recovery Board gains oversight of Title 1 powers, with the Industrial Emergency Committee carrying out duties under board guidance.
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Washington
Donald Richberg
Richberg
NRA
Hugh 8. Johnson
Industrial Emergency Committee
National Recovery Administration
National Industrial Recovery Board
National Industrial Recovery Act
Administration For Industrial Recovery
Special Industrial Recovery Board
Board of Administration
Il Duce Leads Italy in Youth Military Training
Mussolini takes charge of a new program to militarize youth from age eight, forming the inspectorate of pre and post military training. General Francesco Grazioli will head the bureau coordinating air, navy, and army activities under Mussolini. Inauguration is set for October 29 with Mussolini as keynote speaker.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Mussolini
Francesco Grazioli
Libya
Air
Navy
Army
Collman Sees Quiet Skies Over Amarillo
Observer Collman scanned the Panhandle weather map and found no major changes. He cited a passing unsettled spell with cold and scattered rain as over and predicted a stretch of fairly stationary conditions with possible showers but no general rain, cold snap, or heat.
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Collman
Amarillo
The
Panhandle
Post Office Names Acting Postmasters in Texas
The Post Office Department announced the appointment of acting postmasters Lloyd Waldron at Panhandle and Robert L. Ledbetter at McGregor both in Texas on September 28.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Lloyd Waldron
Panhandle
Tex
Robert L. Ledbetter
McGregor
Young Joiners Stand in Mother's Suit in Dallas Court
Children testifying in district court dispute their father's remarriage to 26 year old Doa England after a Juarez divorce. Mrs. Joiner seeks half of an estate she values at 3 million dollars, arguing a settlement she signed in Ardmore Oklahoma was a joint will. Evidence was expected to continue into next week.
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Dallas
C. M
Dad
Joiner
Ardmore
Okla
Gasoline Truck Crash Kills Driver near Tyler
Bert Davis a Dallas gasoline truck driver was crushed to death when his vehicle overturned at a bridge near the Tyler city limits. Eugene Ragsdale of Garland who was asleep in the cab was only hurt in the accident reported today.
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Tyler
Texas
U.P
Bert Davis
Dallas
Tyler City Limits
Eugene Ragsdale
Garland
The Globe Contends With Lindbergh Case Dilemmas
Today Arthur Birisbane writes a column noting the Towies of the day and stating opinions should not reflect The Globe editorial viewpoint. Lindbergh ransom money found again at Hauptmann's house prompts officials to avoid rough interrogation while pursuing the actual kidnapper in a case of national importance.
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Arthur Birisbane
America
Globe
Brisbene
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
West Texas officials back cattle buying relief program
The West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association urged President Roosevelt to continue the government cattle buying program as a relief measure. Delegations from 120 counties voted unanimously to support the effort and telegrams were sent to the President and Texas officials. The Amarillo meeting led to a planned Washington delegation and a record attendance of over 250 delegates.
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Plainview
Roosevelt
West Texas
Marvin Jones
O. B. Martin
Texas A
M. College
Miss Ruby Britain Found Guilty of Murder in Seymour
A district court jury in Seymour Texas found Miss Ruby Britain, 30, guilty of murdering Horace FE Nichols, 98, a prominent banker. The verdict imposed a 12 year prison term and she was released on a $10,000 appeal bond after the trial that lasted four days. The defense movement for a new trial was overruled.
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Seymour
Tex
Ruby Britain
Horace FE. Nichols
Britain
Beymour
Miss Brittain
Nichola
Willie Mae Couch
Portales
N. M
Nichols
Prison guard acquitted in fatal prison escape shooting
Frank Martin, a former guard at Arkansas women's state prison farm, was acquitted of murder in the slaying of Helen Spence Haton during an escape attempt. The jury took one hour and 15 minutes to reach the decision before Martin returned to serve his existing term.
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Little Rock
Ark
Helen Spence Haton
Arkansas
Frank Martin
Women's State
Martin
Madrid Lofton
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Region
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with showers possible in extreme southeast tonight and Saturday. West Texas expected to be partly cloudy and cooler in extreme west portion. New Mexico stays fair with little temperature change. Temperature range recorded 66 to 79.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Hauptmann's Mother's Dwelling Investigated
Detective Arthur Johnson of the New York police entered the home of Frau Hauptmann in Amenz Germany to search for clues about Bruno Richard Hauptmann. Local police and plainclothesmen guarded the scene as a locksmith opened the apartment in the absence of the elderly woman. Crowds of Kamenz residents watched from Nautzener Strasse as guards maintained order during the search.
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Amenz
Germany
Arthur Johnson
New York
Hauptmann
Frau Hauptmann
Dresden
Nautzener Strasse
Kamenz
Local Labor Official Lands Federal Better Housing Act
Amarillo labor leader Jack Sears explains the National Housing Act as a broad recovery measure aimed at revitalizing private enterprise and reducing unemployment in construction. He notes it grew from business leaders’ concerns about durable goods industries and heavy unemployment, aiding about four million workers dependent on construction for livelihood. See HOUSING Page 8
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Local Labor Official Lands
Federal
Better Housing Act
Jack Sears
Amarillo
Better Housing Program
Mr. Sears
Sears
United States
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