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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1936

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Louis Falls to Schmeling in Shock New York Upset

At Yankee Stadium Joe Louis was knocked out in the twelfth round by Max Schmeling before about 49 000 spectators. The 22 year old champion was battered from the fourth round onward and crumpled after a final right hand, ending a meteoric rise and a claim to invincibility. Schmeling, 30, delivered a cool, precise performance to claim victory and leave Louis shaken in defeat.

Alan Gould Associated Press Yankee Stadium New York Joe Louis Max Schmeling Germany Louis Schmeling

Texas Relief Bonds Repaid More Than Spent

Texas tax commissioner R B Anderson told educators at Texas A and M College that the state had repaid more of its 20 million dollar relief bond issue than it had spent on relief since January. He estimated about 13.8 million dollars remained unpaid and called Texas finances sound.

College Station Texas R. B. Anderson Texas A. & M. College

Temperature By Hours At Amarillo Yesterday

Amarillo temperature readings show highs around 95 to 96 degrees with a low near 64 degrees yesterday. Hourly notes mention values such as 78 at 6 am and 79 at 10 am, indicating a warm day with gradual warming into the afternoon.

Amarillo

Lemke to Run for President on Union Party Ticket

Rep William Lemke of North Dakota announces he will seek the U S presidency on the Union Party ticket. He says the party aims to unite stolen from both major parties and that Thomas OBrien of Boston will run for vice president on the same platform.

William Lemke Union Party Washington Wiliam Lemke North Dakota United States Thomas Charles O'Brien Boston O’brien

Plains City Officials Discuss Tax Problem

Plains City officials gathered at a regional League of Texas Municipalities conference to weigh municipal tax issues including assessment and collection. The meeting featured A A Meredith of Amarillo and Dr Bradford Knapp of Texas Tech in urging attention to WPA broadcasts and funding, with about 60 officials present.

PWA WPA League of Texas Municipalities E. E. McAdams Austin League Knapp A. A. Meredith Amarillo Bradford Knapp Texas Technological College Lubbock James G. Lumpkin H. C. Brown Joe

Bonus check speeds veteran to gravely ill mother

Benjamin Franklin hurried to Kentucky after receiving word his 106 year old mother lay gravely ill. Postal authorities rushed the veterans bonus claim to enable the trip.

Brownsville Benjamin Franklin Kentucky

Sinclair Backs Roosevelt in California Primary

Upton Sinclair, who opposed Roosevelt in the California primary last month, announced his support for the President's campaign for re election.

Sinclair Pasadena Calif U.P Upton Sinclair Roosevelt California

Trucker Killed In Highway Mishap Near Littlefield

Roy Wood a Fort Worth trucker, 33, died from injuries after a car struck him on Highway 7 four miles east of Littlefield. He was asleep under his truck with his brother W A Wood of Glen Rose when startled by approaching train lights. Wood ran barefoot into the road and into the path of the vehicle. Parents F A Wood and another brother Payne reside in Littlefield.

Littlefield Roy Wood Fort Worth Highway 7 Here Wood W. A. Wood Glen Rose F. A. Wood Payne

Four convicts escape in two breaks from Retrieve Prison Farm

Three killers fled with Luke Trammell leading on mules and a gallop into the swamps after Guard Felix Smith was killed during the break. A fourth convict, C A Wells, 38, was later shot in the leg amid an attempted escape as authorities pursued the fugitives and a posse.

C. A. Wells O. FE Pittman Texas Felix Smith Smith Luke Trammell Rube Conner T. N. Atkinson Hidalgo County Forrest Gibson

Allred Praises Wharton Sheriff For Handling Mob Threat

Texas Governor Jas V Allred commends Wharton Sheriff FE J Koehl for thwarting plans by a group to seize African American detainees connected to a deputy sheriff's fatal stabbing. He notes there was no mob danger and cites Texas as having few lynchings recently, reflecting effective local policing.

Austin

Webb County Grand Jury Indicts Sergeant for Officer's Death

The Webb County grand jury indicted Sergt. Charles LaGay of Fort McIntosh for murder driving while intoxicated and failure to stop and render aid in the automobile death of Police Officer Pedro Ayala.

Laredo Webb County Grand Jury Sergt Charles LaGay Fort McIntosh Pedro Ayala

Range Hands Compete In Rodeo At Wheeler

Special to The Newan Wheeler June 19 top hands from many sections competed for rodeo honors in a sweltering arena before about 1,000 spectators. Bill Van Vacter of Carter Oklahoma won steer riding among 12 entries, with Jasbo Hester of Brownwood second and Jack Obenhans of Amarillo third. Twelve men entered the bronc riding with Bruce Ross of Syre Oklahoma first, Hester second, and Whitney Stewart of Anadarko Oklahoma third. Eighteen contestants rode calves with Lindsay Montgomery of Allison first in 16.4 seconds, Early Moore of Clayton New Mexico third. Jim Alson of Pampa led bulldogging among 10 entrants with 12.25 seconds. Van Vacora second, Ace Henson third. Judges included Aubra Bowers and Charlie.

Newan Wheeler Bill van Vacter Carter Okla Jasbo Hester Brownwood Jack Obenhans Amarillo Bruce Ross Syre Whitney Stewart Anadarko Fighteen Lindsay Montgomery Allison Early Moore Clayton N. M Jim Alson Pampa Bill van Vacora Ace Henson Aubra Bowers Charlie

Hearing Set on Zioncheck Lunacy Suit

The District of Columbia commissioners petitioned for Rep. Marion A. Zioncheck to be interned in St Elizabeths Hospital claiming insanity. Zioncheck has been under mental observation at Gallinger Hospital for over two weeks after incidents including two White House visits. A jury hearing was scheduled for June 26 in DC Supreme Court.

Washington District of Columbia Marion A. Zioncheck St. Elizabeth's Hospital Zioncheck Gallinger Hospital Gallinger White House Roosevelt Threeman National Capital District of Columbia Supreme Court Oscar Luhring

Twelve Pupils Drown In Lake Gardner Me

A sudden gust capsized a motor boat on Lake Gardner in Lubec Me. twelve children aged 9 to 14 drowned while their party from West Lubec celebrated the last day of school. Four youths were saved. names include Daniel McCurdy Evelyn Mahar and Christine Sleight.

Marion Lake Gardner Calvin London Lubec Daniel McCurdy Evelyn Aaron Mahar Ramah Knowles Frank Reynolds Roland Eaton Doris Small Glen Morey

Wheat price surge after drought reports hits market peak

Chicago June 19 wheat futures climbed about 4 percent amid drought scare reports. September wheat advanced to around 93 1/2 cents a bushel as futures for corn oats and rye also rose to new seasonal highs on the Chicago Board of Trade reflecting broad market strength.

Chicago Drouth Chicago Board of Trade

Juneteenth crowd flees dark Africa reptile concession

More than 200 Black attendees at a Dallas Juneteenth event crowded into a Centennial concession titled Darkest Africa. The exhibit showed monsters and reptiles, a snake escaped its cage, causing panic before an attendant recaptured the non poisonous snake.

Dallas U.P Africa

Federal Suit Filed For Soil Conservation Station Near Amarillo

The Department of Agriculture filed condemnation actions in federal court on two and a half sections in Potter and Randall Counties to establish the Southern Great Plains Soil Conservation Laboratory one half mile west of Bushland. The $20 per acre land purchases involve the Bush estate Fuqua interests and J M Neely who cooperated with the Soil Conservation Service. Station is assured though Washington confirmation pending. project linked to Chamber of Commerce program goals.

Soil Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Potter Randall Bush Estate Fuqua J. M. Neely Chamber of Commerce Congress Secretary of Agriculture Washington

Record Tremor Strikes Panhandle Area With Widespread Shocks

An earthquake described as stronger than any Panhandle tremor rattled a wide area near Whittenburg and Panhandle at about 9 25 Friday night. Reports from Amarillo Canyon Claude Pampa and other towns noted shocks with no major damage or injuries.

Panhandle Memphis Canyon Berger Whittenburg Pampa Claude H. T. Coll Amarillo Clarendon Whittenberg Canadian Shamrock Fritch Dumas

Cheaper Rates for Want Ads in Globe News-Globe

The notice promotes cheaper three time and weekly want ad rates in tomorrow’s Sunday Globe News-Globe. Advertisers are urged to tell the ad-taker to use the cheaper rate with cancellation upon results and pay only for actual days run. Contact telephone 6262 for Globe-News Want Ads reaching 33 000 readers.

Sunday News-Globe Smart Telephone Globe-News

Harmony Is Forecast As Demo Stiff Shirts Set Up Headquarters

Democratic high command arrives in Philadelphia for the national convention with a peaceful mood anticipated. Chairman James A Farley establishes headquarters at the Bellevue Stratford as New Deal leaders claim full control and prepare for the approaching gathering.

Harmony Stiff Shirts Philadelphia Democratic High Command James A. Farley National Committee Bellevue- Stratford W. Forbes Morgan Charles Michelson New Deal

Ten Second Interviews About the Earthquake

The News-Globe staff fielded frantic calls as a quake struck around 9 25 p m Most reports say tremors lasted seconds with stronger shaking in some areas Names and addresses from Mrs Henry Schiba to Paul Smith on West Nineteenth Avenue describe shaking furniture dishes lamps beds and rattled windows Residents ran outside and compared the event to a past quake with many sharing similar experiences

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