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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1936
Page
3
Markets report cattle and hog trading with slow activity and lower bids across classes. Hog prices and feeder cattle bids show softer trends while vealers and yearlings hold near steady levels amid packer interest. Separate New Orleans cotton futures slip on lighter cables and farm program uncertainty affecting market tone.
Democratic Leader Robinson reports a substitute bill to issue small denomination bonds redeemable at local post offices. The 10 year notes would carry 3 percent interest to encourage veterans to hold the certificates, easing treasury strain. The House approved bill lacks a payment method and is under review by the finance committee.
A shooting in a crowded courtroom leaves Judge Prystalski struck by a blow to the jaw while seated, and Keogh injured in the arm. Aimed shots hit the judge’s chair and the ceiling, with another bullet piercing the floor.
The report covers higher court rulings on mandatory injunctions and the AAA tax law, noting the constitutionality issues and the right to refunds. Cotton prices rallied after the Supreme Court dismissal on jurisdiction, with mixed stock responses and notable moves in U S Steel Houston Oil and others. Jones outlines possible farm relief within the court’s decision limits.
The town troops report Friday night gatherings centered on drill games and signaling. Troop 10 welcomed five new boys and six visitors while 20 Comanches planned patrol meetings and Troop 13 held a knot tying contest.
Jan 13 report details Hollywood deaths of stars under 40. Notables include John Gilbert 38, Rudolph Valentino 31, Mabel Normand 35, Lilyan Tashman 34, Barbra LaMarr 28, and others. Health officials cite exhausted, high tension lifestyles, late hours, irregular meals, and stress as causes. doctors warn nerves and heart are strained by production pace.
Meeting covered Tenderfoot requirements and compass points as boys passed swimming tests during a Troop 4 outing to Canyon. No Sea Scout news reported and the wind limits sand coverage, leaving playful chatter about hidden activities.
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