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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1936

Page

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League reform urged as Eden and Blum urge action

In Geneva Anthony Eden asked the League to refuse recognition of Italy’s Ethiopian conquest and proposed Covenant reforms for the September assembly. Premier Blum, in his maiden speech, declared France would not recognize Italy’s gains and urged strengthened collective security and disarmament. The discussion shifted from Ethiopia to broader European danger. See LEAGUE Page 2.

Geneva Anthony Eden Assembly of the League of Nations Italy Ethiopia League Eden Leon Blum France Haid Europe Blum

Hunt Pair In Serious Case

Chicago police seek two former Colorado State prison inmates connected to the death of Florence Castle who was killed by a brick while sleeping beside her seven year old son. The boy Jimmy Thompson testified he saw a man strike his mother as officers pursue fresh leads from the incarcerated husband.

Chicago Florence Castie Colorado State Canon City Jimmy Thompson William O'Br O'Brien Jimmy Harry Hi

Third Dies In Beating

In Ogden Utah Emma Scott Rose 82 died at Dee Memorial Hospital the third victim in a killer spree. George Mortensen a 27 year old Salt Lake City salesman attacked the family with a pick handle injuring Adam Snyder 62 and Mrs Mabel Snyder 52 and wounding Grace Snyder Mortensen 25. Police hunt the fugitive as motives cited drink and domestic troubles.

Ogden Utah U.P Emma Scott Rose Dee Memorial Hospital Intermountain Mortensen

Berkman Dies in France of Bullet Wound

Alexander Berkman, a renowned anarchist, died June 28 in a Nice hospital from a bullet wound in what was described as a personal safety incident. The death was disclosed today.

Berkman France Nice Alexander Berkman

Paris Identifies Unknown Body as Madeline Bugg

The Paris hospital dissection room labeled the body unknown and unclaimed before confirming it as Madeline Bugg, once a celebrated opera star who faded into poverty after a career peak in 1924. Her career began in 1913 and included European capitals and a South American tour.

Paris U.P Madeline Bugg Miss Bugg South America

Morgan Flies Private Locomotive to Glen Cove Estate

J P Morgan, struck by neuritis while visiting West Manchester, Mass, was brought home to Millneck, New York, by a specially chartered locomotive attached to a private car. He arrived before 8 AM in a wheelchair and was transferred to an ambulance for the final leg to his palace. He had traveled overnight to New York aboard the Quaker Express of the NY, NH & Hartford Railroad.

Striken Neuritis West Manchester Mass Millneck Morgan New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Long Island Rail

Weather Outlook for Amarillo and Nearby Areas

Scattered showers tonight with Thursday mostly fair in Amarillo. West Texas partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. New Mexico shows general air to the west with occasional thundershowers to the east tonight and Thursday. Temperatures in Amarillo reached 69 and 84 degrees earlier today.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

WPA Chiefs Rush Relief to Farmers

Works Progress Administrators in five states push a rapid relief program for drought damaged crops. Plans aim to employ 25 000 to 50 000 workers within ten days on farm to market roads water conservation rural schools and recreation grounds. Harry Hopkins said prevailing hourly wages would apply in Milne Dakota Montana and neighboring areas amid mixed rainfall and advancing heat losses.

ST. Paul Works Progress Harry Hopkins WPA Milne Dakotas Montana Katas Ohio Mississippi Missouri Mission Shiz

Mode B Returns To Amarillo

J. W. Mode known as Jinks Mode returns to Amarillo as chief of the Amarillo division after eight months in Wichita Falls where he served as acting superintendent. His transfer is effective immediately and he is expected in Amarillo late today. The move marks promotion to a full superintendent post.

J. W. “Jinks Mode Amarillo Fort Worth & Denver Wichita Falls A. Covington

Sign saves many lives in deadly Natural Bridge bus crash

A Greyhound bus from Roanoke to Washington DC crashed on a rain slicked Natural Bridge approach killing five and injuring 28. Driver J J Olderson and four others died or were identified with one unidentified woman among the deceased as the bus slid into a road wall before a sign post crucially prevented a plunge over the bridge.

Natural Bridge U.P Greyhound J. J. Olderson J. P. Hamilton Birmingham Lucy Thompson Alexandria John Keesee Grafton Roanoke Washington, D. C Olderson

King George’s last words drift from a loyal, dutiful farewell

Arthur Brisbane reflects on King George’s final moments and his steadfast obedience to duty as ministers urge him to sign a state paper. The dying monarch’s whispered line, I am sorry to keep you waiting like this, frames a portrait of a modest ruler. Page 11.

King George England Sir John Simon

Pensions Overdue in Amarillo as Checks Delay

Amarillo residents certified for old age pensions waited for first checks this morning but none arrived before noon at the post office. Austin announced 40 099 mailed Tuesday while Orville Carpenter said all checks should be delivered by Thursday. Henry Tyler noted heavy inquiries from seniors as Panhandle district prepares to issue payments from 9 to 30 dollars each. Thousands may be eligible with about 6 000 applications expected. funding splits federal and state liquor revenues. See Pensions Page 2.

Amarillo Austin Orville Carpenter Henry Tyler Panhandle J. 8. Fischer State of Texas General Treasury Fund

Bridges Receives 25-Year Prison Term for Murder

Monte Bridges was convicted of murder in the February 1 slaying of Fred English Borger Hotel proprietor. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison after a 16 hour jury deliberation. Defense argued self defense claiming English threatened to kill Bridges. Prosecution contended English made no move toward Bridges when shot.

Stinnett Monte Bridges Fred English Borger English Bridges

Fire Destroys Cotton Warehouse in Grapeland

July 1 fire razed the Farmers and Merchants Cotton Warehouse at Grapeland destroying 900 bales of cotton. Firemen reported the blaze started from cigarette embers left by transients sleeping on the bales.

Farmers and Merchants Cotton

Zioncheck Ousted From Northwest Flight in Chicago

Madcap congressman Marion A. Zioncheck was removed from a Northwest Airlines plane in Chicago after officials said there was no room for him unaccompanied. He blasted the move as absurd and ridiculed the airline and possible orders by Jim Farley.

Paul Minn Marion A. Zioncheck Seattle Wash Northwest Airlines Chicago Zioncheck Jim Farley George Bishop House of Representatives

Bureau reports low supply of golden grain

The Bureau of Agricultural Economics said world wheat stocks on July 1 are the smallest in nine years amid drought in the Northwest spring wheat area. U S carryover is estimated at about 125 million bushels, the smallest since July 1, 1928.

Bureau Washington Dreuth Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States

Supreme Court Rules Dallas Authority on Bond Redemption

The Supreme Court ruled that Dallas County can redeem $208000 in road and bridge securities held by the Board of Education for the state permanent school fund with cash and new bonds.

Austin Supreme Court Dallas County Board of Education

Demi-Wis dow Overture Chapter 1 in Paris Heat

In July Paris the atmosphere in theaters and streets blazes with heat as Sim Maxence rages at Gilbert over singers and publicity. The boss faces pressure from bankers and rivals after Lili Bashet’s possible departure and a looming change in the show.

Paris Tharches Bridges

Services To Be Thursday For Luther Montford

Luther H Montford 75 a retired Santa Fe railroad conductor will have his body arrive from Clovis at 5 PM and funeral services set for Central Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon He lived in Amarillo over 30 years and was conductor on lines from Amarillo to Roswell and Amarillo to Sweetwater Funeral by N and Griggs and Sons to receive the body at Clovis hospital death occurred Tuesday night

Luther H. Montford Santa Fe Clovis Mr. Montford Lubbock Sweetwater Amarillo Plains Roswell Herbert Montford N. &. Griggs and Sons Central Presbyterian Church

G men await report on kidnaped boy in Texas case

Federal agents in Oklahoma City said they would wait for field reports before seeking action against two Texas convicts who abducted 4 year old Bill Pogue at Buck Creek and headed toward Oklahoma. Officials noted whether the boy crossed state lines to violate federal kidnaping law. suspects Luke Trammell and Forrest Gibson remained at large as patrols guarded roads near Mangum.

Oklahoma City Federal Bureau of Investigation Texas Buck Creek Tex Luke Trammell Forrest Gibson Bill Pogue Oklahoma Trammell Gibson Mangum

Amarillo Merchants Proclaim Friday Half Holiday

A group of Amarillo merchants persuaded Mayor Ross D. Rogers to declare Friday as a special half holiday in anticipation of July 4 events. The Globe reports shops will close Saturday in honor, with extended Friday evening hours and advertised value offers from local businesses. Citizens are urged to read the notices to learn about the upcoming sales and extended shopping hours.

Amarillo Ross D. Rogers Soetaka Globe

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