British Regimen Runs Out Of Lead In Grecian Pass
Shortened Greek defense lines in Athens were declared to be holding off savage German attacks. The Greek war effort faced complication with the sudden death of Premier Alex.
19 Apr 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1941
Page
1
Shortened Greek defense lines in Athens were declared to be holding off savage German attacks. The Greek war effort faced complication with the sudden death of Premier Alex.
Panhandle editors favor Jerry Mann for the Senate vacancy after Sen. Sheppard's death but expect Gov. O Daniel could win if he runs. Publisher Claude Wells notes many voters may prefer keeping O Daniel as governor yet would vote for him in the Senate. Local editors poll Panhandle views amid war reports and political speculation.
Plains newspaper family members begin the 32nd annual convention with officer elections and a luncheon at the Herring Hotel. Panhandle Press Association opens with three major speeches at 10 o clock led by Rev James Todd. Charles Devall speaks on state politics after a buffet and dance. Clinton Voyles urged editors to lead in revitalizing Americanism through school and newspaper cooperation.
Partly cloudy north West Texas Saturday and Sunday turn to increasing clouds south with showers in Panhandle and southwest mountains. New Mexico sees partly cloudy Saturday with mountain snow squalls, then decreasing clouds Sunday. Colder conditions in the southwest and north on Saturday.
Amarilloans urged to attend the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association meeting opening with a 12:15 luncheon at the Amarillo Hotel. Officers to be elected. Speakers include George H McGrath Joe S Bridwell George C Gibbons Walter David and Dr George Hester and Dr C P Thompson.
Veterans Affairs Medical Chief Dr Roy A Wolford visits Amarillo for a district American Legion convention. District officers from Texas attend with other officials, including Thad Baker and Randall Cobb. A principal address is planned at the Legion Home with social events and Auxiliary activities scheduled.
General Motors announced it would discard all plans for new 1943 models to ease demand for machine tools and plants needed for defense.
George W. Sitter, pioneer Panhandle cattleman and bar lo ranch owner, died in an Amarillo hospital yesterday morning. He was called the father of the Hereford industry in West Texas and led Bar-LO ranch for about 30 years. Funeral at First Methodist Church in McLean Sunday at 3 pm with burial in McLean cemetery. He is survived by his widow, daughter Mrs. Jack Hess, and son Evan Sitter, all of McLean.
President Higinio Morinigo with army and navy support thwarted an attempted revolt aimed at ousting him and restoring Col. Rafael Franco to the presidency. Franco, exiled, is famed for his Chaco War role against Bolivia.
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