Rosendahl Invited to Amarillo for Tri-State Fair Visit
Commander Charles E. Rosendahl, famed for directing large dirigibles Akron and Los Angeles, will receive at least three invitations to Amarillo during the Tri-State Fair. Amarillo, nicknamed the Helium City, may host a temporary mooring mast for lighter-than-air craft, with later in-person visits from local leaders and chamber officials.
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Charles E. Rosendahl
Amarillo
Joe Jenkins
Ray Pinkney
Akron
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Washington
Jenkins
Texa N
Coke Stevenson Inaugurated Governor of Texas
In Austin on August 8 Coke R. Stevenson 53-year-old ranchman lawyer was sworn in as Texas governor succeeding W Lee O Daniel. The ceremony in the state House included a Bible kiss and appeals for honesty efficiency and education. First Lady Mrs Stevenson attended in a wheeled chair showing courage alongside her husband. Former governors Ferguson Moody Allred Neff Sterling Hobby gathered for the event.
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Austin
Texas
House of Representatives
Coke R. Stevenson
Stevenson
W. Lee O'Daniel
O'Daniel
United States
Senate
Morris Sheppard
Tnor
James E
Miriam A. Ferguson
Dan Moody
James V. Allred
Pat M. Neff
R. S. Sterling
W. P. Hobby
V. Shaw Walker
Russell Stationery Company
Draft Extension Is Threatened by Battle in House
Washington dispatch reports House leaders fear the army service extension bill faces defeat or deep revisions as Democratic opponents refuse to commit. Republicans show opposition to indefinite extension. Senate backed an 18 month limit. May of Kentucky argues the issue is continuation of the Selective Service Act. Cox and Fish push contrasting views on national defense and war implications.
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Washington
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Senate
May
Kentucky
Military Committee
Congress
Rep. Fish
New York
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Rep
Cox
Georgia
Federal Tax Demands Go Higher
Treasury officials urged the Senate finance committee to raise 800 million to 1 billion in additional revenue atop a 3.2 billion tax bill. Proposals include lower personal exemptions, broader income tax base, joint returns with relief, tighter depletion allowances, ending state and local tax exemptions on bonds, and higher estate and gift taxes. A simplified filing form accompanies the plan for millions new to taxation.
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Washington
Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
Morgenthau
John L. Sullivan
the Treasury
Congress
Henderson Hit As Communist Charges Roil Hearing
Washington reports Rep Dies assailed Leon Henderson as a member of five Communist controlled groups while Henderson testified on the price control bill before the House banking committee. Henderson defended democracy as needing price controls and broader powers for the Fed, noting possible unemployment and shortages during defense transitions. He criticized “funny money” policies and recalled urging President Roosevelt against further spending cuts in 1937.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Rep. Dies
Heenderson
Office of Price Administration
House Banking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Rep
Wolcott
Michigan
Henderson
Roosevelt
Rip Van Winkle Key Witness In Confusing Williams Case
In Kansas City a Williams case entry reveals Earl and Sam Williams telling police they were slashed by a stranger in a tavern brawl. Detective Elizie Williams arrests William J. Williams, who admits involvement. The trio face charges with young witness Rip Van Winkle expected to testify about the fight.
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Rip van Winkle
Williams
Kansas City
U.P
Earl Williams
Sam Williams
Elizie Williams
William J. Williams
Williamses
Brother Saves Sister as Big Wave Drowns Girl
In Laguna Beach Valerie Perkins, two, was swept into the surf by a large wave. Her eight year old brother Fred Perkins plunged after her, unable to swim, and kept her head above water until rescuers arrived. He told his parents I couldn't let her drown.
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Laguna Beach
Calif
Valerie Perkins
Fred
Frank T. Perkins
San Bernardino
Amarillo Chamber Plans $7500 Defense Fund Drive
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce directors voted unanimously to raise a $7,500 defense fund for projects in the area. John McCarty was named general chairman with Rex Baxter aiding. A dramatic campaign climax date will be announced soon as Col. E A Simpson urged rapid action to attract defense projects and potential camps to Amarillo.
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Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Col. E. A. Simpson
John McCarty
the. C. of C
Rex Baxter
Simpson
Amaillo
Bob Epperson
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Defense Projects Committee
Joe Jenkins
John K. Boyce
Ed Hardin
Eighth Corps
Washington
Texas
Nation Capital
John Boyce
Wade Brymer
Jack Cunningham
George Ordway
Col. Simpson
Floyd Studer
Herb Budke
Tom Cotten
Fancher Upshaw
L. C. Whitney
Hattilu White
Homer Wheeler
Fred Seale
Canadian River
Sanford
Panhandle
Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors
Conchas Dam
Conchas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Panhandle Water Conservation Authority
Nazi U-Boat Crew Ducks For Apples
London reports a British ship captain says a German submarine crew ducked for apples at sea after his vessel carrying oranges and fruit was torpedoed. He clung to a raft about a mile away while the U boat reportedly retrieved floating fruit, then a plane spotted the raft and a rescue ship went to assist.
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London
Roosevelt Enjoying Uneventful Cruise on Potomac
A Potomac dispatch reports President Roosevelt is having an uneventful cruise day aboard the presidential yacht. He spent most of the day on official papers while the Potomac and escort Calypso idled along off the New England coast enjoying cool ocean breezes and a respite from summer heat.
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Washington
Potomac
Roosevelt
Calypso
New England
Radio Stations May Be Drafted for War Warnings
Washington plans to use 880 standard broadcast stations to air air raid warnings and other messages in a military emergency. The defense communications board chaired by James Lawrence Fly and the Federal Communications Commission released the plan in a press release.
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Washington
Aug
Defense Communications Board
James Lawrence Fly
DCB
Federal Communications Commission
Nazi claims two Soviet armies crushed in drive
German high command claimed the destruction of two Soviet armies in Ukraine and a major assault near Odessa. Moscow reported heavy Red losses but gave no confirmation of encirclements. British and Turkish reports cited continued fighting from Kiev to Leningrad with plans for guerrilla resistance.
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Associated Press
Ukraine
Black Sea
Odessa
Berlin
Kiev
Uman
Bel Tserkov
Kakisalmi
Leningrad
Karelian
Smolensk
Moscow
Korosten
Red Navy
Rakvere
Wesenber
Tallinn
Gulf of Finland
Estonia
Tidewater
Uraine
Kniester
Dnieper
Karl Rudolf von Rundstedt
Stalin Line
Zhitomir
Red Army
Dniester
Red Air Fleet
Lake Fryer Celebration Opens Today With Pageant
Lake Fryer marks its 1941 official opening this weekend with a two day celebration. The program features an entertainment lineup this afternoon and tomorrow concludes with fast boat races and the selection of Miss Fryer 1941. full details and pictures appear on Page Five.
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Panhandle
Lake Fryer
Miss Fryer
Navy May Act To End Strike At Kearny Yard
The navy warned it may take direct action to restart production at the Federal Shipbuilding yard in Kearny New Jersey if management and the CIO shipbuilding workers union cannot settle their dispute. The plant employs about 18 000 and builds cruisers destroyers tankers and cargo ships. A second strike threatened Curtiss Wright propeller plant in Caldwell New Jersey where machinists demanded a 20 cent raise and a 75 cent minimum wage.
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Associated Press
Navy Department
Great Kearny
N. J
Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
CIO
Navy
Ralph Bard
Frank B. Knox
Peter Flynn
CIO Shipbuilding Workers
Jersey City
Flynn
National Defense
Kearny Yard
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Defense Mediation Board
Kearny
Caldwell, N. J
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
AFL International Association of Machinists
Baltimore Wife Defers Husband Assault Sentence
Magistrate Meyer Reamer heard Ruth White pronounce sentence on her husband Norman for assault. She initially chose life imprisonment but then reduced it to three months. Reamer then again took control and shortened the sentence to 30 days in city jail.
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Baltimore
Meyer Reamer
Southern Police Court
Ruth White
Norman
Weather portrait for Amarillo and region reports showers
The Amarillo Daily News notes considerable cloudiness with scattered showers and thunderstorms across Amarillo and West Texas, a cooler southern Plains day with light showers in various areas. Temperatures yesterday ranged from the mid 60s to low 80s with no significant rise expected Saturday or Sunday. The report cites light precipitation totals, with heavier amounts around Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Lubbock, and lists circulation figures for August 8, 1941.
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Amarilo
New Mexico
Plains States
Panhandle
United States
Rocky Mountains
Gulf States
Oklahoma
Great Lake Region
Wichita, Kan
Oklahoma City
Lubbock
Mrs. Jack Curtice Rites Set Today
Mrs. Catharine Skillman Curtice, 25, died after a fall from a horse near Owensboro. She was the wife of Jack Curtice, former Owensboro high coach, and mother of Gerry and Jack Curtice Jr. Funeral services are planned for Saturday at 4 p.m. in Owensboro.
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Owensboro
Jack Curtice
Canyon
Texas
Jack Skillman
Calhoun Road
Owensboro-Daviess County
Curtice
Catherine Skillman
West Texas State College
Tex
Columbia University
New York City
Curt
Flying Troops Direct Traffic In Air Maneuvers
Camp Polk, Louisiana, August 17 launches a summer exercise where a dozen small grasshopper planes will direct a 30,000-vehicle, 300,000-soldier movement. Air units will perform behind-the-lines reconnaissance and act as aerial messengers for Army headquarters during the early stages.
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Polk
Aug
Louisiana
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Rosendahl
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Ankara
Turkey
Britain
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India
Iran
Persia
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Iron Ring
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Amarillo Globe
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