22 Sep 1936
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1936
Page
1
Rebels push from 43 miles from Madrid and 24 miles from Toledo as Loyalists fall back. Air superiority in Ta Lavera sector strengthens offensive while defenses around Toledo hold. If Madrid falls the government may abandon to Valencia and join Catalan forces for survival.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with showers possible in extreme west. New Mexico mostly fair with little temperature change. Amarillo highs near 75 and lows around 63 before 1 PM today. Precipitation in the last 24 hours totals 0.17 inches.
San Francisco report says a confession was obtained in the brutal attack and slaying of Miss Ruth Muir, W C A secretary, near La Jolla. City manager Robert M Flack withheld further details. Knox Campaign Train Moves Into Arizona As Knox Heads On Tour.
The county Democratic executive committee found a five vote counting error in Box 23 boosting W. E. Ted Blackburn’s lead over Hubert Cole to six votes. Cole withdrew his protest after the error was revealed, and Blackburn’s nomination was left undisputed. The recount covered multiple boxes and involved several sessions past midnight.
English actress Binnie Barnes files for divorce in Superior Court after alleging cruel treatment by husband Samuel Joseph and his desertion amid long separation. In Amarillo, Texas, city officials announce sale of refunding bonds by Brown-Crummer and associates to restructure debts with low interest, reporting bids from several bond houses and favorable terms for the city.
In Carthage on September 22 Daniel M Bramlett, father of 21-year-old Ter rence Bramlett, heard a witness brand his son as a murder conspirator. The father wept and embraced his son as Durtis Windham testified about the killing of Marlie Childs at Center.
Berlin reports a widely circulated suggestion that Adolf Hitler may resign as chancellor while keeping the title Der Fuehrer. The predicted successor named is Col. Gen. Hermann Goering. No authoritative comment was offered, only evasive denial.
In Minneapolis on September 22 three men were injured due to rifle fire at the Archer Daniels Midland Linseed Products plant during a strike by union cereal feed and flour workers. Ray LaMere was shot in the eye by an air rifle while another worker sustained an arm wound and a picket with severe head lacerations was hospitalized. Dick Foster, 25, identified by police, was among those involved.
Thousands from out of town still came to the Tri-State Fair as rain drenched the grounds. Officials praised the drainage improvements worth 35000 dollars and reported the track heavy but workable with sun returning. Delegations from Pampa Hutchinson County Borger Stinnett and Panhandle topped the turnstiles as bands played and midway preparations continued for larger crowds.
Greenville police arrested five men described as special railroad guards during a trainmen strike. They faced charges of unlawful carrying of firearms. the men claimed to be hired by the Louisiana Arkansas and Texas Rail road to guard yards. Mayor Lockwell announced fines of 190 dollars each. The arrestees were J. L. Norris, H. Ll. Case, W. C. Place, J. M. Allen and J. Perkins.
Premier Mussolini orders the Italian delegation to halt the Geneva broadcasting conference amid tensions over Ethiopia. Demichelis regrets he cannot participate, signaling Italian displeasure with the assembly. The talks wind down as controversy over Ethiopia lingers and world court questions arise.
Johnny Walker a noted bank robber and narcotics dealer eluded a posse of G men and sheriffs deputies after a confrontation near Stephenville Texas He was trapped by five federal agents and Sheriff Mont Thomas as he sped away His vehicle struck and wounded Federal Agent Richard Harvin and broke the ankle of Agent D F Robertson during the pursuit.
Amarillo exhibits broad local business participation at the Tri-State Fair Merchants Building with new products and old lines. New displays include hair curlers, wood carvings and air conditioners. Visitors register for flower prizes at the Cunningham Floral booth as Mobilgas signs spotlight Mobil specialties.
In Cleveland on September 22 a crowd of about 100000 Legionnaires marched through Euclid Avenue as the eighteenth annual convention began. The event drew an estimated million spectators, with 500 bands 400 drum and bugle corps and 150 40 and 8 engines and box cars. Jerome Dizzy Dean appeared in a red baseball uniform in the Elmer disguise amid pageantry and performances.
Arthur Brisbane writes in The Globe on wartime policy urging a powerful air fleet and ongoing chemical research to protect the United States. The note emphasizes that opinions are Brisbane’s and not The Globe’s editorial stance.
Rain drenches the South Plains with 1 to 4 inches and moves north into the Northwest and East Panhandle. Lubbock reports 13.47 inches for the month, with many towns from Amarillo to Clovis registering significant totals and a broad precipitation sweep across the region. Weather expert H T Collman says the rain is over for now with fair conditions expected late week.
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