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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

2

Officials End Fastham Prison Farm Mutiny After Floggings

Huntsville Tex June 30 U P Af abortive mutiny among 56 hardened convicts on Fastham prison farm was believed ended today after 12 ringleaders were flogged and others given brief solitary sentences. Jack Ellingson said the trouble stemmed from repeaters denied easy jobs.

Huntsville Tex U.P Fastham Jack Ellingson Texas Prison System Texas Ellingson Pastham Central Farm

Jurors Listen to Evidence in Bridges Trial

Testimony began this morning in the trial of Monte Bridges charged with killing Pred English in Borger last February after a bill dispute. The last juror was selected after new talesmen joined. Bridges surrendered in California last March and English was a hotel proprietor shot during the dispute. J. A. Alexander, charged with helping in the slaying, surrendered ten days later and is expected to testify.

Stinnett Monte Bridges English Borger Ridges California Texas J. A. Alexander Bridges

Shields Rites Set For July 2 in Vega

Funeral services for H. R. Shields 39 Vega ranchman are scheduled Thursday at 4 p.m. in Veno. Shields, a Vega resident for 27 years, died of a heart attack. Survived by wife, two sons Vernon and Joe of Amarillo, and four daughters Edith Hielda, Michael Shields of Canyon, Mrs D. D. Downing of Cross Plains, and Mrs Orban Booth of Cross Plains. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home in charge.

H. R. Shields Vega Ranchman Veno Shields Vega Vernon Joe Shields Amarillo Edith @hielda Michael Shields Canyon D. D

Chamber of Commerce Considers Headquarters Move

The CC plans to relocate its headquarters from City Hall to the old First National Bank Building. Directors will review the plan at tomorrow's luncheon. The move aims to improve service to clients and tourists. Current headquarters are on City Hall's top floor.

Chamber of Commerce First National Bank

Hunter Attacks Governor Allred in Texas Campaign

Brownwood June 30 Tom F Hunter, candidate for governor, harshly criticized Gov James V Allred calling him the blue ribbon cutting ambassador of Texas. He claimed the old age pension fund received only 104000 of 8308000 collected and noted campaign costs and voter outreach figures, highlighting fiscal concerns.

Brown Wood Tom F. Hunter James V. Allred Texas

Potter County Grand Jury Meeting Announced

The Potter County grand jury will convene at 8 30 tomorrow morning, District Attorney Sra dy Hastewood announced. Walter A. Barlow is foreman.

Potter County Srady Hastewood Walter A. Barlow

Dairy Hand Wanted by Tam in Need of Help

Notice seeks experienced dairy hand, preferably male, with strong milking skill. Also hire a housekeeper cook and help where needed. employer offers free board. See Tack Letters Page 13.

Tam

Labor Board Power Is Sliced by Judge

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the national labor relations board lacked authority to issue orders affecting a Detroit trailer maker. It dismissed the board’s enforcement petition against Fruehauf Trailer Co and set aside the order, finding no direct interstate commerce impact and thus no congressional power to regulate the employer employee relations. The board had ordered Fruehauf to halt discharges or threats, to stop discouraging union membership, and to reinstate discharged workers with back pay.

Cincinnati U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals National Labor Relations Hoard Fruehauf Trailer Co Detroit Fruehauf Company National Labor Relations Act Congress National Labor Board Frehauf Company United Automobile Workers Federal Labor Union

Two Nations Join in Highway Fete Across Rio Grande

Laredo and Nuevo Laredo prepare for a joint ceremony opening the Pan American highway into Mexico City. Vice President Garner and a large U.S. delegation attend with Mexican officials as bands perform and a parade follows toward Monterrey. The event includes receptions in Laredo and official breakfasts for the American delegation.

Laredo Americas Nuevo Laredo Rio Grande Lagaro Cardenas Mexico John Garner United States Mexico City Garner Kina Monterrey Garnet Sceepbus Daniela William GG McAdoo California Dennia Chavez New Mexico Tom Connally Texas Carl Hateh James V. Alfred W. P. Hobby Houston Edward L. Reed Division of State Department William P. Blocker Wilbur Cartwright Oklahoma R. BE. Thomason George Burnham John Dempsey New México Uvalde Daniels General G

Governor Allred Hosts Photo Finish Pensions Ceremony

At the pensions event Mrs. Kainer shows quiet interest and poses for photos as Governor Allred is asked to redo the ceremony for repeated shots. After another retake Mrs. Rainer hands the check to her husband with the scene wrapping up.

Mra. Kainer Governor Allred

Convicts Involve Paducah Sheriff In Texas Car Chase

Convicts fled with Sheriff A A Payne of Paducah Texas after forcing him into his automobile. They fled toward Wellington Texas and tried to escape by car at Buck Creek. Deputy Sheriff F H Whittaker was slugged by the gunmen when they entered his mother's home and seized keys to his car.

A. A. Payne Paducah Tex Ative Payne Weillington Buck Creek Oalhome Bheriff F. H. Witte Reed Whittiker Rose Votuviiker Hollie Matehen White Jimmy Wilkes-Barre Polich Mra. Castle James Thompson Revere Maas Faber Castle Robert Taylor Rigmund Scheps Palace Gardens

Thompson Sets July 16 Hearing Date for State Oil Proration

Ernest O. Thompson chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission announced that the next statewide oil proration and gas conservation hearing will be held July 16. The Rodessa field conditions in Texas will be at the head of the docket with discussions on spacing drilling regulations and a casing program. Louisiana conservation officials will be invited to attend.

Austin Ernest O. Thompson Texas Railroad Commission Thompson Texas Rodessa Louisiana Mast Texas

Dean Francia to be buried in Ohio. Texas cattle pioneer

The body of Dr. Mark Francia, dean of Texas A M College Veterinary School and "father of the Texas cattle industry," was sent to his Shandon Ohio home for burial. Ohio State University representatives, alma mater of Francia in 1887, planned to join the Texas funeral party.

College Station Mark Francia Texas A. and M. College Texas Shandon Ohio State University Prancis

Rainfall totals note scattered showers across Texas towns

Widespread light to heavy rain fell Monday evening across the Wellington Amarillo Moore County and adjacent areas. Totals ranged from a quarter to three tenths of an inch with notable showers near Dumas Wildorado Vega Hereford and Tulia.

Wellington Claude Amarillo Tascosa Dumas Moore County Wildorado Vega Glen Rio Hereford Amarilla Tulia Dimmitt Canyon

Teachers Battle Plans For Independence In Schools

Portland June 30 The National Education Association outlines militant plans for independence of thinking in schools. Nomination and election of officers begin today with balloting starting now and results due Thursday night. Delegates at the seventy fourth annual convention denounce restrictions as dictatorial censorship and urge solidarity and militancy. About 7 000 members registered with delegates from all states. Eighteen affiliated groups meet while U S Commissioner John W Studebaker criticizes congressional action limiting government science discussion in DC.

Portland Ore National Education Association Union John W. Studebaker United States Commissioner of Education District of Columbia

Lehman Yields to Demand for Entering Race

Albany June 90 Governor Herbert M Lehman announced he would yield to party pressure and run for a third term. The chief executive of New York called reporters to his office and released a 200 word statement saying he could no longer resist the pleas of his party in the state and nation.

Albany Herbert M. Lehman Roosevelt

Tanker Refloated Near Moppo After Rock Grounding

The stranded American oil tanker Magnolia was refloated today with the aid of the salvage boat Yushomaru. Kongomaru stood by the scene to provide necessary assistance after the vessel ran onto rocks near Moppo, Korea, on Saturday.

Tokyo Magnolia Yushomaru Domei Kongomaru Moppo Korea

Zioncheck exits amid Capitol chaos and press onlookers

Capitol police escorted Congressman Zioncheck from the capital as cameras flashed and reporters pressed for statements. Officers feared delays from Washington or Maryland authorities over warrants for assault and a fugitive-from-sanitarium charge. He boarded a Pullman with his Beattie home town congressman and promised, I’ll be back.

Capitol District of Columbia Washington Maryland Bishop Beattie Zioncheck

Robbery at bank prompts sheriff team investigation

Two armed men robbed a bank on Main Street at 3 20 PM and fled through the back door. Sheriff Earl Booth and Virgil Beavers arrived with other officers from Vega Dimmitt Mulcaohe and Palmer County to assist in the case. The gang demanded calm and swiftly disappeared after seizing a dummy bag from the vault leaving about 5000 in cash.

Carl Maurer McLean Lee Bill Adams Amarillo Virgil Beavers Earl Booth Palmer County John Halliburton Vega Jim Cook Mulcahoe Garland Brown Dimmitt

Vitamin A Deficiency Linked to Kidney Stones

Two scientists from the University of Wisconsin report that insufficient vitamin A in the diet may contribute to kidney stone formation. The researchers outline potential mechanisms and call for further study to confirm the link.

University of Wisconsin

Park Development Plans Tied to Land Acquisition

Palo Duro State Park’s expansion hinges on acquiring additional land. At an Amarillo meeting, Pat M. Neff and Texas State Parks Board officials urged negotiations with lienholders to adjust terms. The panel endorsed shifting Palisades and Hereford parks to local control due to limited state funds for maintenance.

Palo Duro State Park Amarillo Texas State Parks Board National Park Pat M. Neff Waco State Parks Board Palo Duro Palo Duro Park Neff National Park Service Panhandle Palisades Hereford State Board Wendell Mayes Brownwood Tom Beauchamp Tyler Col

Judge Denounces Excuse In Red Light Case

Tom Sparks, a used car sales manager, told Judge Walter Fly in city court that he ran a red light because stopping might prevent his car from starting again. He pleaded guilty and was fined $2 as motorcycle officer H W Thomas observed the incident. Sparks is a veteran railroad man.

Tom Sparks Sparks Walter Fly City Corporation Court Fry

Vallee Details Diet Habits and Maine Lodge Life

The star discusses keeping fit through diet and restraint, citing strong Maine farmer stock as his heritage. He enjoys motion picture color photography, studies guest artists, and rarely outdoors due to time. Vallee praises Judy Starr as a rising star and recalls staging a lodge gathering for band members and families.

Vallee Maine Lake Kezar Valles Judy Starr Nat

Homicide linked to wooden leg thief in Chickens case

In Miami on June 30, police tied the theft of 35 hens to Lee Owens, a 32 year old Black man who lost a leg in a past chicken theft. The suspect, named by H M Nicholas, confessed after a rapid deduction by R B Chastain following evidence near the roost.

Miami Fla R. B. Chastain Lee Owens Owens H. M. Nicholas Chastain

Strikes Roil Marseilles Port and Algeria Mines

In Marseilles a general strike threat looms as crews occupy freighters Moute and Kroumer after owners withheld wages. Algeria sees clashes at Quenza mines with shots fired at gendarmes and ten arrests amid ongoing Saint Nazaire strike negotiations halt naval repair work.

Marseilles Moute Kroumer Algeria Quenza Constantine

Amarillo Tax Office Reports Late Payments Amid Rush

Miss Davidson reported 9155 dollars paid on Monday while nearly 25000 dollars were expected. Mr. Parks noted heavier payments over the past 10 days as city taxes remained open until the deadline with checks postmarked before midnight acceptable.

Davidson Parks Amarillo

Vallee Honors Cast Members After Nat Program

Vallee signed pictures after his Nat program last night and answered audience questions. He reluctantly but graciously declined to see or hear any songs composed by the cast.

Vallee

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Hunter Allred Cage de Cook TACK Labor Board Ernest ©. Thompson The State Railroad Commission Mount Pleasant Stamford Orater Francis A. & M. Veterinary School Ohio Gainfeville Ww. C. Morgan Felix Lee Clarkaville Here U. S Lehman Schilli Os ' Ing Peepper Seersucker A. F. Lumpkin Hie Tet Fisk Building Speaking TROY Troy’s Housewives Troy Laundry Bozeman Etror Service Blackburn
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