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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
7
The United Press reports a tropical disturbance near the Bahamas moving toward southern Florida with hurricane potential. Storm warnings extend from Fort Pierce to Key West as residents prepare. forecasts expect squally conditions by midday. The system notes increasing speed and situates the center about 140 miles east-southeast of Miami.
A chaotic storm brings tornadoes, lightning, and heavy damage across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. Three deaths include a 17 year old boy, a 15 year old girl, and a man electrocuted. Homes unroofed and lines down as winds reach 70 mph.
Public notices list warranty deeds from W. H. Nabours to Bessie M. Threet and Amarillo Lumber Co to L. R. Hagy, vehicle registrations across multiple makes, marriage licenses for eleven couples including E R Pitts with Elizabeth Campbell and Bob Taylor with Verline Tarpley, all reflecting court and registry activity in the area.
A San Francisco health officer cites emergency hospital statistics to claim women drink less or stay sober longer than men despite headlines about women pre empting cocktail bars.
Panhandle attorney Curtis Douglass who was defeated by State Senator Clint C Small in the primary shed twenty pounds during the campaign weighing 125 pounds at its end. He left for a week’s vacation likely to stay in Colorado, as Panhandle supporters praised the effort despite the small loss.
State Senator Clint C Small issued a statement praising supporters after Saturday's election return. He thanked loyal friends, urged cooperation in Panhandle affairs, and pledged to serve all residents regardless of past events. He also sent best wishes to about 50,000 voters who participated.
DALLAS July 28 R B Creager Texas Republican national committeeman announced that John Hamilton will launch the Texas campaign for President and vice president on the night of August 18 at the Texas Centennial Exposition. Col Frank Knox will speak in the state during the tour and Alf Landon’s visit remains in doubt.
Polls show a tremendous shift away from Roosevelt following the Landon Knox nomination, reflecting changing voter sentiment across the electorate.
The State Banking Department reported June 30 resources of state banks at 218 million 832 thousand 243 dollars and 47 cents, up 32 million 35 thousand 055 dollars 64 cents from the June 29, 1935 total. Individual deposits increased as part of the rise.
A massive fire in the Little Rockies southwest of Havre last night killed Cameron Baker of Havre and John Bowles of Sandusky, with a third crew member missing as hundreds battled the blaze spanning a 25 mile front. The article also notes bank balance figures and state bank counts unrelated to the fire.
R Brockunior of Lower Mass and Yale graduate is believed dead after a blaze trapping five men. Baker and Bowles perished, Brockunior died in Port Belknap Agency hospital. Dr Knechtel of Washington rushes from Malta hospital after burns and exhaustion. Missing man known only as McCarthy, reportedly a Yale student.
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