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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1936
Page
3
Phoenix Gazette reports federal agents near clearing the Jur. Robles kidnapping case, baffling authorities since the Tucson abduction in April 1934. The case will be presented to a federal grand jury in Tucson soon.
The article mentions Oscar H. Robson, former Tucson night club operator, arrested by federal agents nearly two years ago on extortion notes demanding $15,000 for the return of the Robles child. He remains at liberty on a $5,000 bond as authorities continue the long‑standing case.
Underdog Dark Cornishes steal the spotlight as four poultrymen share top honors at Tri-State Fair. Judges, led by William C Tallant, announced individual winners across breeds including White Rocks White Wyandottes and Black Jersey Giants with numerous exhibitors from Clarendon Amarillo Hereford Plainview and Hale Center earning prizes and sweepstakes notes.
The AP recounts Alcazar defenders at Toledo enduring siege with relentless explosives and bombardment. It links their stubborn stand to Alamo heroes Travis Bowie Crockett and to Horatius at the bridge, Leonidas and Thermopylae, stressing unyielding courage and likely death for the few still underground.
Deeds record transfers from 1936 for D. M. Newby to J. M. King and others with nominal prices. Lot and block details listed for several subdivisions. Vehicle registrations include Plymouth sedan and Ford trucks. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples including Howard Roles and Barbara Buckner.
Potter County tax roll work will be shortened by the addition of another typewriter with a 26 inch carriage. Two machines were already in use and at least one more month will be needed to finish. Miss Jewell Davidson said the completed list will run between 700 and 800 large pages.
A Storrs-Schaefer representative will be at the Amarillo Building Man's Ware on Monday and Tuesday. Clarence Sigman, manager of The Man's Ware, invites all men interested in fine tailoring and fabrics to meet the company’s special representative and view the display.
Mrs J B Dickson and her son Bill traveled to Dallas yesterday to attend the Centennial Exposition and see the landmark events and exhibits unfolding there.
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