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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

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Eden Explains Britain to Lead Move on Italy Sanctions

Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden announced that Britain would spearhead lifting the League of Nations sanctions on Italy over the Italo Ethiopian war. He cited government duty and past efforts, noting the league’s confusion and describing the about-face as a return to leadership despite opposition cries of shame from MPs.

London House of Commons Anthony Eden Great Britain League of Nations Italy Fden Ethiopia Eden League

Open warfare erupts at Black and Decker plant in Kent

Pickets clash with strikebreakers as two vans load with workers enter the Kent Ohio plant. Fourteen injured in fighting described as a siege with shots fired and tear gas. Police appeal for ambulances as workers and sympathizers converge.

Kent, O U.P Black and Decker Tool Co Twin Coach Co Lamson Sessions Co C. West Akron Brady Lake Road

Mob blocks attempt to lynch nine Negroes in Texas

An angry mob in Camspo Texas tried twice to hang nine Black suspects in the slaying of Tip Wimmons, a 44 year old part time officer. Firefighters stopped the cafe dance hall blaze they set, and sheriff officials moved the prisoners to Bay City then back to Wharton for safety.

Campo Tex Tip Wimmons FE. J. Koeh Wharton Daneer Simmons FE. M. Davenport Davenport Bay City

STATE ISSUES OIL WARNING

Texas oil production may need proration as Texas fields continue drilling. The Railroad Commission heard a possible reduction to align output with the U S Bureau of Mines July demand estimate of 1 146 500 barrels daily up from June 1 139 750. Houston Bolin urged keeping production in line with the figures.

Austin Railroad Commission Texas Ernest O. Thompson Commission United States Bureau of Mines Bureau Houston Bolin Wichita Palls

Joe Louis Schmeling Bout Postponed by Rain in New York

Heavyweight title fight at Yankee Stadium postponed from today to tomorrow night due to rain. Event featured Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. venue listed as Yankee Stadium with postponement announcement. Berry's Rug Cleaning listed as an advertisement at 905 West 10th.

New York Joe Louis Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium

Pokes A Denver Man Ends Four Year Upright Sleep

A Denver man has slept standing for four years while his wife endures crackers in bed. The odd household routine may soon change as negotiations with his spouse progress.

Denver

Death of Mary Lovett Found Dying in Abandoned Farm House

Mrs. Mary V. Lovett 44 of Borger Texas died after prolonged illness and starvation. found emaciated near Asher Oklahoma. Assistant county attorney says no foul play. relatives say she had been in ill health and sought independence and self support away from others.

Mary V. Lovett Borger Texas Asher Foy Edwards Pottawatomie County Edwards

Heat Drives Amarillo Water Use Past Seven Million Gallons

Amarillo daily water consumption on Wednesday topped seven million gallons, the highest daily total this year. The hot 98 degree day and cooler May rainfall are cited as factors, with monthly averages dipping slightly below last year’s.

Amarillo City Water Department

Clint Small Opens North Plains Campaign Tour

Senator Clint Small of Amarillo starts his bid for re election with a North Plains speaking schedule and a pre campaign address in Palmer County. Campaign manager Bin ford Arney says Small will rally supporters at Spearman Saturday at 3 30 p m with more than 60 county leaders in attendance. A cavalcade is planned to Spearman for the Hansford opening and a new campaign headquarters at 307 Polk Street has been opened by local building owners.

Clint Small Amarillo North Plains Spearman Binford Arney Arney Red Small Austin Warwick Clyde Warwick Canyon Friends of Small Panhandle Oklahoma Lane Palmer County Hansford Polk Street

Heat Sweeps Nation as Drought Fears Rise

A nationwide heat wave stretches from Alaska to Florida driving reports of extreme temperatures and a worsening drought. Grasshoppers plague Midwestern crops while livestock moves increase feeding strain. North Dakota halts campaign work to focus on relief as drought endures for a third straight year.

Kansas City Alaska Florida Breuth Seward Dreath Prince of Wales Island Homer Arctic Circle Fairbanks Dawson Yukon Territory Dakotas Mon Wyoming Indiana Tennessee Alabama Georgia Carolinas Iowa Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Montana Illinois Wisconsin Colorado Leonard Haseman Missouri University North Dakota Walter Welford

Bonus cash floods Amarillo as veterans collect jackpot

Amarillo banks report hundreds of new accounts as veterans receive checks from a three quarter million dollar jackpot. Local banks say many open checking accounts and rent safety deposit boxes while bonds move through certifying stations. Post office check writing lags 12 to 24 hours.

Amarillo Jim Farwell Amarillo National Bank Sharp McCullough American National Bank McCullough First National Bank W. D. Smiley

Noted American Writer Arthur Brisbane Heads Europe

The Globe publishes a column by Arthur Brisbane, a widely known American writer. His opinions represent his views, not The Globe's editorial stance. He departs for Europe this morning, which may affect timeliness and intermissions in the department. Offhand remarks touch on Mussolini, Ethiopia, and Britain.

Arthur Brisbane America Globe Brisbane Europe

Johnson charges lunatic fringe in third party bid

Hugh Samual Johnson, former NRA head, attacks the Chicago announced entente of Coughlin Huey Long followers and Lemke Townsend adherents as a lunatic fringe. He says the third party bid cannot win and calls the groups connected to National Union for Social Justice and Share the Wealth. The remarks were made in a hotel room interview in New York.

New York Hugh Samual Johnson NRA Charles E. Coughlin Father Coughlin Huey P. Long Chicago Gerald L. K. Smith Detroit National Union For Social Justice Long-Smith William Lemke North Dakota Francis FE. Townsend Smith

Silhouette Contest Promises Cash Prizes in Amarillo

A silhouette contest announced by The Globe in cooperation with Jack Ellis will feature silhouettes of Amarillo business people and products. Seven cash prizes totaling $25 will go to those identifying the most individuals. The event tests ability to recognize character in black and white profiles.

Jack Ellis Amarillo

French Decide Upon Plan 10 Quit Strikers

Paris reports government officials resolved to eject strikers at the American Hospital if they refuse terms. A compromise meeting between General Federation of Labor delegates and hospital authorities was set for tonight at the hospital to end the labor stoppage.

Paris Jesse Isidor Straus General Federation of Labor

British plan sister liner to Queen Mary

Neville Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that Britain would in principle authorize a sister ship for the 85 S Queen Mary. He said Cunard White Star Line had applied for authority to enter an agreement and reserved right to further consultation before signing the contract.

London Neville Chamberlain House of Commons Cunard- White Star Line

Roosevelt nomination by acclamation forecast at convention

Democratic parliamentarian Rep. Cannon predicts the Philadelphia convention will renominate Roosevelt without a ballot for the first time since 1888. He outlines steps for acclamation after a 30 minute state roll call and brief speeches for a vice presidential rally.

Washington Roosevelt London Rep. Cannon Miseouri Philadelphia Grover Cleveland John D. M. Hamilton Alf M. Landon New York James A. Farley

Maxim Gorki Death Shocks Russia After Prolonged Illness

Moscow reports the death of Maxim Gorki at age 56 after a lengthy illness. The renowned writer and champion of the common man drew millions to Red Square for a state funeral and burial in the Kremlin is anticipated. Gorki, born in Nizhny Novgorod, rose from humble work to worldwide literary fame. He traveled widely, including a 1906 visit to the United States.

Gorki Russia Red Square Kremlin Gorkiters Nijni- Bevgorod Maxim United States

Gooch Hopes For Reprieve In Texas Officers Kidnap Case

Arthur Gooch awaiting execution for kidnapping two Texas officers expressed renewed hope for clemency in the Oklahoma death cell. He said he never felt happier, while Washington gave no sign of commuting the sentence as President Roosevelt declined further consideration. Some Oklahoma club women ponder a last minute protest.

Mcalester Oklo Arthur Gooch Texas Oklahoma State Penitentiary Washington Roosevelt Gooch Homer S. Cummings Oklahoma Club

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity

Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday in West Texas and New Mexico. Ample sunshine expected with temperatures rising, extremes reaching 73 and 94 degrees in Amarillo today.

Amarillo Vicineity West Texas New Mexico

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