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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1936
Page
2
A long column blends a warm forecast with memories of drought in North Dakota known as the Bake Oven and the Dust Bowl. The author recalls past wheat prices, migration rumors, local figures like George Maggard, and community quirks while touching on politics, co operatives, and daily life in Amarillo and surrounding towns.
Mrs H W Sarver, 99, shot her husband as he slept and killed four children before turning herself in. Sarver, a 47 year old constable, was slain in Victor, 18 miles west of Orange, after domestic trouble was cited. County Attorney Neff filed murder charges with Justice Deane. examining trial expected tomorrow.
Eighteen requests for bid blanks were received by Postmaster W D De Grassi this morning for the proposed post office building. Bids are due by July 16. On July 20 post office inspector D C Jernigan of Fort Worth will discuss plans with interested parties and interview all who have bid for the site.
In Harrisburg a joint session of Republican and Democratic senators brokered a midnight caucus agreement to allocate 45 million dollars for unemployment payments through January. A large crowd of jobless demonstrated at the state capitol plaza while uniformed police patrolled galleries.
Seattle congressman Marion A. Zioncheck denounces psychiatrists as a national menace in a speech to the People’s Forum audience. He mocked sanitariums, urged his audience to note poverty amid plenty, and joked about future political plans while avoiding questions on Roosevelt.
The engineer and fireman on Missouri Pacific freight train No. 261 were killed near Myrtle Arkansas when the engine and four cars derailed early today. The Kansas City Memphis Red Ball Special was being given right of way. no names or addresses were provided.
President Roosevelt arrived by special train in Rockland Maine and drove to the docks to board the Potomac. He will sail to Pulpit Island to join the Sewanna for a two week vacation in North Atlantic waters amid crowds of several hundred spectators.
In Jalisco on July 14 eight rebels were killed and six wounded in two encounters with federal forces. An insurgent group led by Martin Diaz was routed near Puerto Lagos District, leaving five rebels dead and six wounded, including Diaz. A federal soldier was injured as troops defeated a band led by Martin Rivera near the Hill of Convento, with three rebels slain.
Dot Babb, an 83 year old Amarillean Pioneer Panhandle cattleman, was reported resting better this morning. He had been in critical condition Sunday. by Monday his condition had improved. He stays at his home on 404 Virginia Street.
Slaton on July 14 reports 55 year old Wup T. L. Hancock was crushed between two trucks at his gas station. Officers said the accident was unavoidable.
George N. Peek former adviser to President Roosevelt announced his support decision following talks with Governor Alf M Landon. The July 14 report from Topeka Kas notes Peek will back Landon in the presidential contest after the discussion.
Panhandle counties led by Amarillo pledged funds for 32 000 of 50 000 folders and maps to promote the Panhandle. The West Sixth Avenue underpass plan seeks a safer double lane span by moving abutments, with $60 000 to $80 000 for a single span option.
Hamrick, Potter County auditor, remained in serious condition at noon after an operation for appendicitis at Northwest Texas Hospital Thursday. The doctor said he is not out of danger and visitors are not admitted to his room.
Greece speeds anti air defenses amid risk of European conflict. The Acropolis will stay unfortified and neutral, a decision defended by General George Dede who says no foe would bomb the historic site.
Bids will be opened Friday afternoon for remodeling the old Moore-Poston Building at 617 19 Taylor Street now owned by Amarillo Camp 502 of the Woodmen of the World. Committee members include Houston Taylor and M H Hardin among others and work aims to begin Friday if a bid is chosen, with occupancy hoped by September.
The Rock Island underpass between the business district and San Jacinto is a heavily travelled street with a history of serious accidents. Since 1927 West Sixth was widened but the underpass remained, causing a bottleneck as the Rock Island track crosses at an angle, widening the span where street and tracks meet.
Paris based Society France America sent greetings to Gov. James V. Allred through officials in Austin and France, noting France as the only continental nation to establish an embassy building in Texas during the Republic era and wishing success for the Texas Centennial celebrations.
A 75 strong Tulsa delegation led by Hoyt Boles in pioneer attire disrupted a Texas Commission meeting to invite travelers to the pioneer day celebration in Tulsa. The program was to resume in Palo Duro canyon with Chairman Hines and invited guests expected to follow.
Police intensified questioning after Florida reports tied a girl using aliases to slayings that never occurred. Chief Bernard Thompson vowed to uncover the truth, while the girl in Lakeland and Tampa areas remained uncooperative.
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