21 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
1
Insurgent forces laid mines under the University City hospital in Madrid during the ongoing siege. Explosions shattered three stone walls and destroyed 70 yards of wall, splitting the facility into three sections. Official reports claim 400 killed with estimates suggesting many more casualties among the 750 inside.
Paris reports labor unrest fears and possible strikes as Camille Chautemps seeks to form a cabinet after the fall of Premier Leon Blum’s left front government. Albert Lebrun urged rapid action while Blum weighs offers, with a social national council meeting planned. Truckloads of Mobile guards patrolled the streets amid factional talks on a financial program.
Hollywood June 21 Fans are invited to photograph stars on stage at Paramount Theater as part of Candid Camera Night. The policy allows fans to shoot from the stage with bright lights while cameras sneak through the top rows, prompting stars to grumble at impromptu pictures during performances.
Chicago September wheat rose to the day’s high near 1.11 3 8 dollars as markets in Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City and Winnipeg hit the five cent limit after pessimistic crop assessments in Canada and the U S. Private investigators reported widespread poor wheat conditions around Regina Saskatchewan with late rains aiding little.
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes urged preserving democratic ideals amid postwar economic dislocations. Speaking at Brown University's alumni gathering, Hughes warned that unity must balance national aims with individual freedom and questioned how governmental power is used. FHA LOANS Long-Bell Lbr. Co.
A story contrasts Uncle Flint who derides police funding yet relies on police aid after a burglar breaks in. He initially taunts enforcement while the police clerk cites staffing and competing duties before promising a delayed response.
Amarillo street chatter captures local voices from brunette to shine boy with jokes and plans. A Globe reporter records overheard banter as Polk Street bustle probes topics from taxis to berries and bonds.
John Dietrich of Howe and James Beard of Arco disclosed the discovery of about 400 foundations in parallel rows near a dry tributary of the Little Lost River. They believe the site marks a prehistoric town with houses positioned for abundant household water and a once-year-round stream.
Warren F. Holck 16 Edison High School football star died from a gunshot wound near Boerne after he and two companions prepared to hunt. The injury occurred when a .41 caliber pistol fell from teammate Randolph Matthews during the incident. Doctors attempted a blood transfusion early today but could not save him.
State police analysts examined a stained blue polka dot cloth fragment found at Sand Beach to test for blood and its link to a polka dot collar Mrs. Alice Parsons wore when she disappeared from her husband’s estate twelve days earlier. Investigators cautioned the fragment’s significance but called it the closest clue from searches near the Parsons property.
Amelia Earhart lands at Andir Airport in the East Indies and announces a three day overhaul of her $80,000 flying laboratory before resuming her world flight. In Cleburne, E A Rice a pioneer attorney and former Texas legislator is buried after a recent heart attack.
Austin June 21 The Texas House moved unanimously for quick action to prevent possible cuts in the old age pension rolls. A committee of the whole would study state funds and federal matching grants for about 130000 aged. Officials denied planned cuts but said federal officials urged re checks to confirm need. Governor Allred submitted dove hunting and other measures as Senate and House work on a liquor control act and a move to keep archives at the Capitol.
In Denver a Daphnia Magna, a transparent crustacean, was reported to test poisons by watching organ responses under a microscope. Poison exposure shows paralysis and varying rates in different organs as researchers observe heart action in this tiny marine animal.
Unconfirmed reports say Belgian Premier Paul Van Zeeland plans a one day visit to Washington to discuss war debts with President Roosevelt. The talks may cover short term loans for repairs and modernization with small monthly payments, via John Maynard Lumber Co.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas breaks with the Roosevelt plan by urging a 25 percent local cost share for relief projects. He battles Republicans and some Democrats as Barkley defends an unrestricted bill, with a final vote anticipated before nightfall.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13 to 3 to approve the Wagner Van Nuys anti lynching measure and favored the Vandenberg child labor amendment affecting children under 16. The panel backed substituting the Wagner Van Nuys bill for Gavagan's. Opponents were Key Pittman Tom Connally and William Borah.
Amarillo police report a missing persons case with one child returning home and another, Francis Britton aged 13, still missing after leaving his Plainview area home Sunday. He is described as 5 feet 4 inches, 120 pounds, blue eyes, fair complexion, wearing a dark blue polo shirt and dark trousers. Notify W. K. Britton or Globe News sport editor Bill Britton if seen.
Sheriff Bill Adams resumes duties after attending the Texas Sheriffs Association convention in New Braunfels where he was elected vice president and helped secure Amarillo as the 1938 meeting site.
UVALDE June 21 The nation's assistant chief executive cleaned his squirrel rifle today preparatory to thinning out rodents in the giant trees around his home. Gar ner had previously left Washington with Congress in session amid rumors of admin ranks rift and disapproval of Roosevelt policies.
Sen. George Norris testified before the Senate agriculture committee that harnessing hydro electric power from a nationwide dam program would be an economic sin not to pursue. He said power gains could help fund projects and extend electricity to more Americans, while stressing flood control and navigation remain primary goals.
The first day of summer continued the warm calm conditions that closed spring. Forecasts expect a high near 95 degrees, with no storms in sight for the Plains. Heat prostration victim Co. C. Moore of 1907 Pierce Street shows signs of recovery.
Arkansas attorneys and clergymen protest the planned radio broadcasts of the trial of Les ter Brockelhurst the Illinois hitchhiker charged with murdering Victor Gates. Electricians prepared the courthouse for radio and a loud speaker system with Circuit Judge W. J. Waggoner granting permission to proceed.
Three Russian fliers completed a nonstop 5300 mile crossing from Moscow to Vancouver Barracks in 63 hours 17 minutes. Ambassador Troyanovsky announced they will tour the United States for a month before returning to Moscow.
Eleven Texas Rangers under Captain Homer Garrison quietly man stations to reopen the Lone Star Gas Company shops and warehouse after a strike. Officials say rangers will ensure emergency work and meter readings while about 115 workers return and over 500 repair calls queue. Strike leader Perrin calls the move an outrage and urges governor Allred to withdraw the force.
Andrew Chavez, 1300 Arthur Street, jailed on assault by motor vehicle charges after a hit and run left 68 year old Ancher Palacio near death from multiple injuries at Thirteenth Avenue and Arthur Street. Witnesses named Chavez at the scene. his Model A Ford was found damaged nearby.
A squadron of 12 large Navy twin motored patrol planes is ready for the longest mass non stop flight in U S Naval history. The 16 officers and 56 enlisted men will fly from San Diego to Coco Solo Canal Zone, 300 miles away. The word routine delivery hides guarded construction and performance details of the new ships built at Consolidated Aircraft Plant.
Fair and continued warm to night and Tuesday. West Texas: fair tonight and Tuesday. New Mexico: partly cloudy to night and Tuesday with showers and thunderstorms in the north central and northeast portions. Temperature extremes in Amarillo: 67 to 91 degrees.
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