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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

2

Roy Plans Golf Lesson Bargain For Wilfrid Match

Royalton terms a 4 pm golf lesson for Wilfrid in exchange for bed early. Roy debates the plan as he spies Billy the boy betting on Wilfrid and schemes to avoid a national disgrace with Ronald. Barbara’s arrival looms as Roy grandly evaluates his chances with her.

Royalton Wilfrid Barbara Roy Sammy Snead Barbera Billy Babs Baskerville Ron Royalton Augustus Herring J. Pemberton Ganning Ronald Rey

Michigan Prison Break Probed

Michigan City, Ind. June 28 Indiana officials probe how three convicts seized Ruth Joiner a 29 year old welfare worker during a prison visit and held her hostage nearly two hours demanding guns and safe passage. The outbreak ended after guards fired into the prison physician’s office. Joiner was severely wounded and may need amputation. Convicts Richard Sweet Alphonse Skuszwich and Warl Niverson and two other staff were wounded. Piotrowski the guard was slashed while rescuing her.

Michigan City Ind Indiana Ruth Joiner Crawfordsville Alfred F. Dowd Richard Sweet Alphonse Skuszwich Warl Niverson Leroy Hunt Trusty Edgar Wetzell Joseph Piotrowski Piotrowski

Motions for rehearing filed in multiple Texas cases

The State of Texas ex rel D C Abney et al against Sam L Miller et al and Hidalgo Peavy Moore Lumber Co Inc versus First National Bank of Beaumont Jefferson have motions for rehearing submitted.

State of Texas D. C. Abney Et al Sam L. Miller Hidalgo Peavy-Moore Lumber Co., Inc First National Bank of Beaumont Jefferson

Hungary Grants Amnesty to Political Prisoners

Regent Admiral Nicholas Horthy in Budapest announced amnesty for all political and military prisoners in Carpatho Ukraine, territory Hungary had acquired from Czecho Slovakia. The measure affects at least a substantial portion of detainees.

Budapest Nicholas Horthy Hungary Carpatho-Ukraine Czecho-Slovakia

Rains Cause Deaths in Europe

In Budapest on June 28 torrential rains caused at least fifteen deaths and joined the month’s toll of over fifty across southeastern Europe. Rescue work continues as authorities assess flood damage and dangers from storms.

Europe Budapest

Probe Pushes River Death Case Linked to Earlier Attacks

Douglas T Fuller of Waco, 28, buried at Powell Cemetery after his body was found in the Brazos River with knees tied beneath his neck. Justice of the peace cites unknown hands as cause of death by strangulation. Officers tie the case to a prior Waco park incident and a 1938 shooting that involved Fuller.

Marlin U.P Douglas T. Fuller Waco Powell Cemetery Travis Falls County Brazos River Fuller Charles Osborne

Former Memphis Boy Charts South Seas Island

Ralph Vandiver, a U S S Bushnell crewman from Canton and Memphis, reports from-Samoan Island to his parents that the place is godforsaken and unlike navy life. He describes casual uniforms, sunburned crew, and relaxed discipline aboard a survey ship charting uncharted waters for navigational use. He notes six trees on the island, many goona birds, rats, and hermit crabs, and says he plans to stay in California when home.

Memphis Canton South Pacific Ocean Ralph Vandiver U. S. S. Bushnell Joe Vandiver Navy Vandiver California

Indictment Fails to Reach Trial After Osborne Death

The suspect was indicted but never faced trial. After Osborne died, Fuller was subjected to another brutal assault and sustained severe injuries.

Der Osborne Fuller

Home ownership rate tops Des Moines Ja

Authorities report Des Moines Ja leads in home ownership with a greater percentage of residents owning homes than any other city. The finding highlights local housing stability and may reflect local policies or market conditions.

Des Moines

Brazil Sees Quake Shake Florianopolis and Santa Catarina

A strong earthquake hit Florianopolis and much of Santa Catarina causing property damage but no reported casualties. Officials urged caution as aftershocks were possible and residents described uneasy ground movement across the region.

Florianopolis Brazil State of Santa Catharina

Oklahoma River Flood Threat Near Oklahoma City

Heavy 24 hour rain from June 28 caused the North Canadian River to spill banks east of Oklahoma City threatening homes of 200 squatters. South of Okemah rain reached 3.28 inches flooding lowlands and delaying drainage from small creeks.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okemah

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