17 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
1
Chicago dispatch reports war news and political turmoil amid Axis pressure on Greece as Allied lines brace for a possible retreat or regroup. The piece notes threats against Italian editor Arena following pro Axis and Fifth Column accusations, with details of the attempted assassination and ongoing investigations.
A 39 year old Clifford Dervis killed his wife and her father, Steve Brewer, then took his own life. Justice Inge ordered a remand and set Bond for 11 year old and 3 year old children, noting the family’s grief after the killings in their home.
A fragmented notice previews a busy week for the Amarillo area orchestra with concerts in Pampa and Amarillo. Conductor Robert Louis Bar yon will lead the Pampa program. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but point to multiple engagements and slightly uneven rehearsals.
About 30 mothers of Amarillo Girl Scouts gathered for a round-table session at the Central one pen Charen to discuss camping principles. Speakers included committee chair B. Gano and Annie Sweenes. The meeting covered gear such as men’s shoes and featured entertainment by Mrs. Breeney as host.
Gov Daniel backs a sweeping eleemosynary reform to centralize control of state institutions for the blind, orphans, delinquents and the mentally ill after reports of horrific abuse. The bill would empower the board to discharge superintendents and appoint a medical director, shifting authority from courts and hospitals.
The Laticnel defense school of Amarillo offers free fertilizer to attendees. Supervisor Bennington notes carbide residue from the acetylene generator, mixed with a school formula, makes interior whitewash and exterior white wash. The material can also fertilize soil and disinfect chicken houses. Visitors bring canicinets to the school at Tenth Avenue and Afame Street.
Potter County Assessor Mrs Davidson informed commissioners that a $9000 George Eorenbore survey will not be blindly adopted. She warned it would raise valuations by 20 to 50 percent for many homes and worsen industrial property assessments. Davidson urged careful adjustments and noted the court may notify thousands of homeowners if used.
The Divs committee said editor of La Tri Buna in Chicago acted as a chief informer, supplying names and details of fascist groups in and around Chicago after spending time with investigators and families, linking him to fascist activities in the area.
NYWOOD April 16 The annnoy of Jinny Martins Ay Heart belongs to Daddy may become a mother in November. She has picked the names Mary Heller Hallsy and says the baby will be a girl. Daddy is Richard Halliday, a movie story agent. Miles Martie says she plans to finish two pictures before retirement.
Pareles, who died Monday, was one of the few women to serve on the executive board of the Southern Baptist Convention and was vice president of the Federation of Women’s Clubs.
The report notes Senate and House activity on an 823.5 million omnibus tax bill with heavy committee work and floor debate. Gov. Daniel urged emergency legislation and named a state labor commissioner candidate, amid discussions on school funding, public notices, and constitutional amendments.
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