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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1936
Page
1
Hollywood July 20 Actress Andrea Leeds 21 endured 467 kisses from three leading men as a film test scene deemed essential by Samuel Goldwyn He consoled her calling the situation unfortunate yet survivable noting the kiss scene is a key acting point in the tests.
An executive committee representing nine Panhandle districts urged the U.S. Soil Conservation Service to include Hemphill County in a new cooperative program. Chairman County Judge Noel McDade of Dumas was asked to write H. H. Bennett in Washington proposing inclusion and privileges already extended to the other nine counties.
The van guard of central government troops moved into Canton, first occupation since 1911, signaling a northern victory in the North-South dispute and a potential avert civil war amid southern war threat against Japan. Robert Montgomery in Trouble for Two at the Paramount Theatre today.
Chicago dispatch notes rain and cooler weather boosting corn prospects in Iowa to about 90 to 95 percent of normal on half its acres. Heat deaths rise in several states but other areas report relief. Chicago corn futures slip 7 to 10 cents on favorable yield expectations.
The FBI issued 250 000 identification circulars nationwide seeking Maurice Denning described as a notorious bank robber at large. Denning and his gang are accused of robbing National banks in five cities and state banks in eight more, including the 1934 Windom Minnesota National Guard Armory raid for pistols and rifles.
In Servia Indiana the committee sponsoring the homecoming event on August 21 ruled out traditional fish stories as entries for the liars contest.
West Texas State College weighs running buses from Amarillo to Canyon for the fall term. Dr. J A Hill says advisory regents approve exploring the plan which could use one or two buses daily with 25 cent round trips, possibly 15 cents if patronage increases. Stationed schedules may include morning and early afternoon departures. not a profit venture.
Will Searles a Washington township farmer constable resumes his 1935 campaign to shame nudists by peeking over camp fences He plans to invite friends to peek and build a stadium along his fence with Sunday clambakes He blames nudists for a car accident that damaged his vehicle and vows a renewed campaign beginning next week
In Asheville and St Paul reports two police officers testified in separate cases. Witnesses expanded claims about Mark Wollner alibi in a murder case involving Helen Clevenger while St Paul police officials faced questions about former chief Tom Brown's role in the Hamm kidnapping.
A 120 man special venue completed a jury for Herbert Hub Stanley charged with armed bank robbery in Farwell. J C Britton, his companion, also pleads not guilty and may face death if convicted. Defense counsel J D Thomas appointed. district attorney James Witherspoon seeks death for both. trial testimony set for 9 AM Tuesday.
A 140 member India Shrine Temple group from Oklahoma City arrives in Amarillo for a 6:45 breakfast hosted by Khiva Temple. They travel from Seattle after a North American Shriners convention and split to Lamar Cafe and Amarillo Hotel with local escorts George Stapelton and N. H. Mohler.
Potter County auditor H. G. Frosty Hamrick was reported much better late last night at Northwest Texas Hospital though still critically ill after a July 11 relapse following an appendectomy. Authorities said visitors are restricted for several days.
The News-Globe invites readers to its election party on Saturday night with returns due as polls close at 7. The first edition at 8:30, an extra at 9:30, and the mail edition at 11 will hit streets. Final Texas Election Bureau returns expected by 2 AM Sunday.
In a South Side nurses home, ten police squads cornered and fatally shot William Keane 28, a parolee from Joliet penitentiary, as he tried to escape after prowling the rear porch. Sixty nurses and residents witnessed the incident at the nurses’ home near the Chicago Lying-In Hospital.
Madrid reports crushed insurgent garrisons after four and a half hours of fighting with hundreds of officers seized. Rebellion declared beaten on the mainland except Valladolid and Zaragoza as Barcelona and other cities report heavy fighting and fires. Casualties rise and Franco is said to be fleeing toward Cadiz with rebel forces marching toward Madrid.
Fort Worth official D C Jernigan was due in Amarillo to inspect proposed sites for a new post office building. Postmaster W D DeGraasi anticipated his arrival, with Jernigan set to spend several days evaluating locations. In another item, a four foot black snake invaded Mrs George Hughes canary cage in Mitchell Indiana and swallowed the birds.
Former King Alfonso of Spain told the Associated Press in Marienbad that the Spanish revolt is a national movement not a bid to restore the Bourbon monarchy. He said monarchists and republicans are united against the Leftist regime, and the present movement is not a fight over restoration.
Exiled Bourbon rulers reportedly watch the Moroccan revolt with interest while Spanish sources say rebels aim at a new rightist dictatorship akin to Primo de Rivera. Queen Victoria’s former secretary notes cautious attention at Fontainebleau as Prince Juan hints at a possible statement.
Rebels claim a reinforced march from Spanish Morocco toward the mainland to overthrow the leftist government in Spain. A French Gibraltar report notes four Spanish warships bombarding Ceuta as insurgents marshal more troops after taking the Spanish Moroccan zone in a weekend coup. The situation remains tense with a potential bombardment by a fleet of seven loyal warships.
In a harsh censorship era, Spain closed borders to all travelers by land and sea. Government controls telephone telegraph and wireless. rebel broadcasts reach outside unchecked, while Madrid reports via London lines and reporters must submit to a militant censor.
Report describes a damaged harbor with a cruiser La Bertad and four destroyers anchored at Tangier in an international zone. Imprisoned officers lie below decks while rebels claim Madrid is not under government control, and allied ships prepare fresh bombardment from Malaga.
A dramatic incident in Gibraltar on July 20 reports a newspaper man feigning death to protect a life. Details continue on page 11 column 4.
A lightning bolt struck during a Dawson New Mexico game in Raton killing Joseph Palumbo 23 year old second baseman and severely burning two teammates Mike Gustovich and Delphus Morsruzai who suffered burns and shock.
New York July 20 The Count of Covadonga Alfonso heir to the former Spanish throne condemns the revolt as a purge of terroristic elements not a bid to restore the monarchy He argues the monarchy will not be restored by force and predicts monarchists will back a republic with a new administration
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