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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
5
Madrid reports the leftist government rushing a draft law making possession of arms and explosives a serious offense to curb terrorism after a monarchist plot. Justice Minister Blasco Garzon said the bill would enable rapid action as clashes since the February 16 elections have killed 175 and wounded 749, with over 100 churches and convents set ablaze.
Damage to church property is estimated at many million pesetas. Strikes across Spain including Madrid Malaga and Asturias threaten industrial life while the government negotiates compromises to ease the disruption.
The Elks Club holds the opener of a series of dances for members and guests tonight. Frank Miller's orchestra will perform from 9 30 to 12 30 at the club, announced secretary M A Terry.
In Fort Collins Colorado two juvenile fugitives Wilber McGuire fourteen and Robert Oliver twelve who escaped Golden Industrial School were held on charges after they killed sheepherder Tom Bates fifty eight and wounded Warren Livestock Company employee Frances E Warren grandson of the late Senator Warren and nephew of General Pershing when Bates confronted them at a remote sheep camp near Crouse Colorado. Officers captured the youths near Norfolk Colorado and the case awaits formal charges.
Dr Robert Lee McMeans a prominent Amarillo physician and surgeon for 32 years was buried at Llano Cemetery after funeral services at St Andrews Episcopal Church. He died Sunday evening after a six year illness aged 69. Survived by widow Annette Harris McMeans and a brother James L McMeans of Palestine. Pallbearers included local doctors and Panhandle Medical Society members. Masonic burial and church rites were observed.
Madison Adams area residents protest carnivals citing sleepless nights and alleged insanitary conditions. Mayor says legal steps to draft an ordinance to ban such carnivals will be studied while city actions include land lease bids, WPA project applications, and a property purchase near the municipal barns.
The home of J. C. Stevens at 2006 Pierce Street was gutted by a blaze last night. Stevens saved only two small bundles of belongings as clothes and furniture were consumed. A grandchild missing during the fire was later found and rescued. firefighters struggled to position hoses due to quick crowd gathering.
Lucy Beth Winter sixteen months died last night at 7 50 oclock in a local hospital. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs E W Winter of 511 B West Eighteenth Avenue and her grandparents Mr and Mrs W M Draper of Lorenzo. Services will be conducted at the First Baptist Church today at 2 oclock Rev George A Dale of Tohoka will be in charge of the services. Mr Winter is an employee of the Magnolia Oil Company. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of N S Griggs and Sons.
Regular meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the Legion Hall. Final arrangements will be made for the delegation to attend the state convention in San Angelo from June 21 to 24. A report on the post carnival proceeds for needy veterans will be given.
The South Plains region saw scattered showers Tuesday afternoon easing a heat wave that pushed Lubbock to 108 degrees. A light shower cooled the city to 94 in minutes, with 81 by 8 pm. Slaton reported an inch of rain, Lockney 0.41 inch, and other towns noting brief heavy showers.
A collision occurred eight miles off Seagirt New Jersey between freighters San Simeon and Dakotan. Dakotan, 5,520 tons, home port New York, slight damage, proceeding to Norfolk. San Simeon, 5,561 tons, port bow filling, heading to New York, coast guard Galatea standing by.
The death of Mrs. W. H. Strong wife of the former Dodsonville Texas pastor of the Buchanan Street Methodist Church in Amarillo was announced in Amarillo yesterday. Funeral services are set for 2 30 this afternoon in Dodsonville.
Medical experts testified that Rev. Edgar Eskridge was insane when he killed Ed O Reilly Orange police chief in May 1935. Defense argued Eskridge was temporarily insane and perceived danger, while the state pressed for mind and motive details during cross examination.
Jericho road sniper kills an Arab constable from ambush. Officials report more than 2,000 trees burned in the Balfour Forest at Ginegar, part of over 10,000 trees destroyed in Arab anti Jewish disorders over two months.
A meeting to fix the grounds at the Children's Home with entertainment and refreshments provided after the business session.
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