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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
6
Cattle and hog prices rose on June 26 with steady demand for rougher offerings. Feeder cattle and western stockers traded around 6.35 to 8.00 while sheep and lambs moved in lighter volumes. Cotton futures opened with a brisk advance as July contracts gained about 26 cents.
Mexia officers and county deputies scoured the area early today after an all night search failed to locate Forrest Gibson and Luke Trammell, two convict killers who escaped Retrieve Prison Farm last Friday. They were last seen days ago taking a farmer’s horse near Oletha. The search included Limestone County Sheriff Will Adams, Robertson County deputies, Ranger Mannie Gault, state patrolmen, and local officials.
A Pennsylvania physician Dr John Tome settles in Tome New Mexico and plans to write letters from his new town. He shows a Chamber of Commerce secretary a map with Tome circled and asks how to get there.
In Chicago on June 26 Joseph Kuhar 38 reported two gunmen robbed him of $18. One robber took his $80 watch with heavy gold chain attached to Kuhar's vest, but the chain and vest held, causing the robbers to flee. A rainbow was seen overhead.
The act creates a permanent pension system for railway workers over 60 with first annuity payments slated for July 1. It imposes one year only taxes totaling 120 million dollars from railroads and employees, with carriers to pay 15 million on June 30. Critics call it a thin substitute for a prior invalid law while supporters say it reduce unemployment and improve efficiency by removing older workers.
In a crowded gym Mortimer Mlemore showcased a solid right hand and quick footwork as he moved into position amid the clash. The scene escalated when a shouting match with the referee led to a tense moment, drawing attention from spectators and officials.
KGNC Friday lineup includes Centennial Contest at 4 00 p m The Jewell Box at 4 18 p m and Rudy Vallee at 4 20 p m in a sequence of radio features.
Felix Metzger, descendant of Fredericksburg founders, died in a local hospital after a brief illness. He lived with relative G A Dietz of Happy for 20 years. Burial planned in Fredericksburg with services at the Catholic Church there. Survived by three brothers Herman of Fredericksburg Richard and Lawrence of San Antonio and four sisters. Funeral arrangements by Blackburn Shaw.
Herwig, a farmer from Johnson City, confesses after 24 hours of denial that he killed his wife during a brawl sparked by remarks about his eldest child. He says she struck him with stones, an iron bar, and an ax during the struggle.
Darla Hood, a young tap dancer with a long-term contract, will appear as guest artist on the Opportunity Night program at the Paramount Theater tonight. Her parents Mr and Mrs J C Hood approve the appearance while traveling from Leady Oklahoma to Los Angeles. The show airs on Station KONC from 8:20 to 9:00.
The program guide lists 2:45 baseball scores 2:50 dance music 2:55 closing stocks and 3:00 World Day Time Revue as the next segment lineup.
A sequence of afternoon events features a 3:20 dance matinee followed by a 4:30 musical auction. At 4:45 Rudy Vallee appears, and the program ends with the 5:00 Singing Cowboys.
The station airs 6 15 News Commentary then 6 30 International Sunday School Lesson followed by 6 55 Baseball Scores outlining scores and results.
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