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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1936

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Sportsmen Plan Fight In Capital

Austin March 27 delegates to a Texas wildlife conference heard strong warnings from officials that a unified approach is essential for an effective Texas conservation program. Governors Allred urged formation of a Texas Council of Wild Life, with Panhandle and Amarillo leaders named to key posts as the federation prepares for a Saturday directors meeting.

Austin Texas Wildlife Conference Texas Allred Texas Council of Panhandle H. E. Hoover Texas Wild Life Federation Eighteenth Congressional Gene Howe Amarillo General Wild Life Federation J. N Ding) Darling National Federation Federal Bureau of Biological Survey Amess Darling

Plane crash kills four business men near Oracle Arizona

Four Phoenix businessmen traveling from Douglas to Phoenix were killed when their plane crashed on a ranch near Oracle. The wreckage was found on Johnny Rhodes's ranch by his son Tommy Rhodes, 15 miles south of Mammoth. Occupants included Paul Odneal, Harold A. Marks, John Powles, and Paul Swasey. Al Hellinger reported the plane struck a hillside and was scattered along the slope. The flight departed Douglas at 11 12 P M Wednesday.

Tucson Ariz Phoenix Douglas Oracle Johnny Rhodes Catalina Mountains John Belton Mammouth Oracle Highway Tommy Rhodes Paul Odneal Copperclad Airways Harold A. Marks

Gas Probation Crisis Seen in New Gas Law

AustinMarch 27 A dispute over the new gas conservation law faces a distinct crisis as circles say opinion in key federal suits by Texas Natural Gas Co and Consolidated Gas Co against the Railroad Commission has been written and will be delivered soon The companies challenge provisions that force them to buy gas ratably from owners under commission orders seeking a permanent injunction after a temporary one was granted earlier If upheld the challenge would strike at a core principle of the gas law with broad implications

Austin Texhoma Natural Gas Company Consolidated Gas Company Railroad Commission

Two Texarkana men face murder and arson charges

A C Ward and Lee Ogburn, Texarkana businessmen, were held without bond by Justice H L Perry awaiting Bowie County grand jury action on murder and arson in last Friday’s Sands Flats district fire that killed three men. Officer H W Storey testified about the explosions preceding the blaze as six business houses burned. Dionne Quintuplets in The Country Doctor Paramount Today.

Texarkana A. C. Ward Lee Ogburn H. L. Perry Bowie County Grand Jury Sands Flats H. W. Storey

Borah Denounces Britain as War Debt Repudiator

Senator Borah of Idaho labeled Great Britain, joined by Senator Lewis of Illinois, as repudiators of international debt agreements. He cited Chamberlain’s remark that repayment of war debts is impossible, equating Britain’s stance with Germany and Italy in refusing to pay U.S. war debts.

Washington Great Britain Germany Italy Borah Idaho Lewis Illinois United States Neville Chamberlain

Second meningitis case reported among troops near Fort Clayton

At Balboa Panama on March 27 a second meningitis case was found among 1,280 U S soldiers aboard the Transport Republic under quarantine at the encampment near Fort Clayton.

Balboa C. Z United States Republic Fort Clayton

Trio Confess Slaying of Pediatrician in Chicago

Three 19-year-olds Emil Reich Robert Goethe and Joseph Dziedzic confessed to killing Dr. Silber C Peacock a pediatrician lured from his North Side home January 2 Police Captain Harry OConnell said the trio admitted the crime after statements were taken Dr Peacock 41 a specialist in children's diseases was found battered and shot in his parked car with instruments from his case scattered inside the vehicle

Chicago West North Avenue Silber C. Peacock Emil Reich Robert Goethe Joseph Dziedzic Harry O'Connell Dr. Peacock North Side Office of State’s Attorney Thomas Courtney

Mexicans Held After Fatal Collision Near Edinburg

E L Fields 28 of Corpus Christi died in a four mile east of Edinburg automobile collision. Four Mexicans were held in Edinburg jail pending investigation. Fields belonged to a Troy Ohio manufacturing company. Country Doctor Paramount Today.

McCallen E. L. Fields Corpus Christi Edinburg Fields Troy Ohio

Pre-Easter Style Show Delights City Shoppers

Scribes and merchants stage style shows downtown amid Easter attire rush. Observers note pastel shades and orchid hues, with bold accents like fiery red corduroy coats and a green piece. Milam straws return and hats echo classic shapes. a white purse modeled as an ocean liner draws smiles.

Mother

Modest donor gives $100 to flood relief drive

Mrs. Pearl Smith, a Johnstown flood survivor, donated $100 to the county flood relief fund, calling it a little contribution. The total reached $175 toward a $550 quota as Red Cross opens bank booths in Amarillo and Governor Allred urges Texans to meet the $73,000 state target.

Flood Relief Fund Red Cross Pearl Smith North Pierce Street Johnstown

Santa Fe Sets Pace Editorial on New Main Line

An editorial praises Santa Fe for extending its main line from Boise City Oklahoma to Las Animas Colorado, a 111 mile project costing 3 750 000 dollars. It notes the line now runs Amarillo to Boise City and expects rapid work, with benefits for freight costs and regional commerce amid a strong economic mood.

Santa Fe Boise City Okla Las Animas Cod Amarillo S. T. Bledsoe Oklahoma New Mexico John Santa Fe

Federal Division of Farm Labor Favored by Conference

A Washington conference of Farm Workers Union representatives and government officials recommended creating a Federal Division of Farm Labor within the Labor Department. The National Committee on Rural Social Planning arranged the meeting and said agricultural workers would seek Congressional legislation to protect their interests. Secretary Wallace called farm labor conditions one of the administration’s greatest problems.

Washington Labor Department National Committee On Rural Social Planning Congress Wallace

Gas Blast Kills Station Employee in Texas

Corpus Christi report states Walter Temple a 22 year old filling station employee was killed and two others injured when a drum of gasoline exploded at an Odem station. The blast occurred as workers welded a hole in an empty drum while a truck holding a full drum caught fire. Temple ran, his clothes ignited, and bystanders on the street extinguished the flames.

Corpus Christi Walter Temple Odem Temple

Russian Objection Cited Over Invasion in Outer Mongolian Battle

Russian objection is presented regarding the invasion context in an outer Mongolian battle. The report notes official stance and potential diplomatic implications. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Outer

Border clash between Japan and Soviet Union sparks protests

Moscow reports Japan protested to the Soviet government over a Khundjun clash near Vladivostok blamed on Manchukuoan invasion. Moscow denies Japanese allegations and cites broader border tensions with renewed fighting on the Outer Mongolian frontier. Soviets highlight submarine strength and civilian mobilization as Mongolia-Manchukuo talks showed progress before the incident.

Moscow Japan Khundjun Vladivostock Manchoukuoan M. Stomanykoff Tamekichi Ota Tokyo Victoroff Don Kubian Joseph Stalin Mongolia Manchoukuo

Laska conviction upheld by court

Denver attorney Ben Laska’s conspiracy conviction in the Urschel kidnapping was upheld by the federal circuit court of appeals. Laska, counsel for Albert Bates, faced accusations of accepting ransom money as a legal fee, a claim he denied.

Denver Ben L. Laska Charles F. Urschel Oklahoma Millionaire Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Laska Albert L. Bates George Machine Gun Kelly Urschel Bates

Dike at Lunken Airport Springs a Leak in Cincinnati

A small leak opened today at the Lunken Airport levee in Cincinnati as workers raced to prevent a breach. Commercial air lines with hangars at the field moved planes and equipment to alternate airports amid the emergency.

Cincinnati Lunken

Weather halting at noon and late afternoon readings

The Tecones report noon observations with a sequence of times and measurements. The text lists high and low figures from yesterday and suggests repeated daily values with occasional decimals and stray marks.

Writ Frees Oklahoma Girl Slayer

Emma Willis, freed by habeas corpus, left the Western Oklahoma Hospital for the Insane at Supply. She had been committed after a Caddo County jury acquitted her by reason of insanity in the shotgun killing of her father Iddis H. Willis, with the trial ending February 26.

Anadarko Okla Emma Willis Western Oklahoma Hospital For the Insane Supply Caddo County Iddis H. Willis

Fears Abated as Ohio River Flood Fears Ease

Cincinnati dispatch reports a forecast of fair weather easing flood fears along the Ohio River valley. Residents along tributaries left homes as the river neared flood stage, with Evansville and Chattanooga bracing for high stages, potential further damage from last week’s disaster. United States Army engineers noted unprecedented high waters on the river.

Cincinnati Ohio River Ohio Evansville Ind Upper Tennessee Knoxville Chattanooga Guntersville Bridgeport Ala United States Army

Aged Woman Falls 14 Stories in New York Hotel Death

Mrs. Delia Waters of Fort Worth Texas died today after falling from her 14th floor hotel room at the Shelton in New York. She was visiting with her daughter-in-law Mrs. T Waters. Hotel management saw no sign of self harm and cited possible dizziness opening a window.

New York U.P Delia Waters Fort Worth Tex Shelton T. Waters

Baby Girl Drowns in Farm Tank Near Lubbock

Two year old Eula May Worsham, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Worsham, drowned in an earthen farm tank near their home. Grandfather A W Worsham found the body. she died before reaching a hospital.

Lubbock Eula May J. H. Worsham A. W. Worsham

Hauptmann reprieve bid sparks political attack in New Jersey

Governor Harold G Hoffman signaled a possible second reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann while denouncing the Flemington trial as unfair and biased. A prosecutor retorted that Hoffman acted from purely political motives as the Hauptmann case continued to unfold.

Harold G. Hoffman Bruno Richard Hauptmann Flemington Hauptmann

Hoffman seeks outside advice on Hauptmann reprieve

Governor Harold G. Hoffman was disclosed tonight to be seeking outside legal advice on his right to grant a second reprieve to Bruno Richard Hauptmann. Attorney General David T. Wilentz was reported to oppose extending Hauptmann's life beyond Tuesday night if a legal right exists.

Trenton N. J Harold G. Hoffman Bruno Richard Hauptmann David T. Wilentz Hauptmann

Hauptmann Seeks Last Minute Clemency Plea

Hauptmann declares readiness to accept execution but asks for a legal reprieve if prosecutors can show a lawful avenue. Governor’s reprieve stance sparks quarreling over legality. Attorney General Wilentz weighs position on a new reprieve tomorrow. Defense attorney Fisher argues evidence exists for a new trial if clemency is denied. Hauptmann meets with warden Kimberling in death cell.

Hauptmann Claims Law Anthony M. Hauck, Jr Hunterdon County David T. Wilentz C. Lloyd Fisher Court of Pardons Col Mark O. Kimberling Prise

Vera Stretz Gains Strength in Cell

In New York on March 27 Vera Stretz, on trial for the murder of her lover Dr Fritz Gebhardt, regained calm after testifying about their romance and the shooting in Gebhardt's skyscraper bedroom last November 12. Her attorney Samuel Leibowitz said the testimony would continue Monday with details of events leading to the fatal shot.

New York Vera Stretz Fritz Gebhardt Samuel Leibowitz Gebhardt

Asleep on the Job Burglary Suspect Arrested

Kenneth Stanford an 18 year old from Mena Arkansas admitted to police that he and an accomplice broke into the H B Sanders home at 113 North East Third Avenue Thursday night. They slept in the house until the owner returned Friday afternoon discovering the theft and arresting Stanford. Stanford said he had just completed a two year burglary sentence in Granite Oklahoma. His partner fled the scene.

Kenneth Stanford Mena Ark Stanford Leo Yselding H. H. Thomas H. B. Sanders North East Third Avenue

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