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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1939

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Parliament Called To Meet Thursday On Emergency Powers

Britain pledges aid to Poland and convenes emergency session to authorize near-dictatorial powers for defense. France also mobilizes troops as Germany and the Soviet Union pursue a non aggression pact. Ribbentrop heads to Moscow amid escalating border tensions.

London Great Britain Poland France George Realmoral Scotland Britain Berlin Joachim von Ribbentrop Moscow Russia Germany Europe Bessarabia Bulgaria Dobruja Hungary Transylvania Baltic States Italy Dalmatian England Black Sea Rumania Tke

Poland Ready to Fight, Paderewski Warns of German Threat

Pianist Ignace Paderewski, Poland’s former premier, declares the nation ready for the supreme sacrifice to defend its rights over the Free City of Danzig. He praises Britain and France for upholding a peace that deters aggression and cites Polish resolve amid German propaganda and looming war.

Morgel Switzerland Ignace Jan Paderewski Poland Danzig Paderewski Riend-Bosson Morges America Cracow Smigly-Rydz Marshal Smigly-Rydz Germany Great Britain Italy Goering Marshal Goering France

Galle to Replace Pitman in Khiva Shrine

J S Pitman resigned as assistant recorder for Khiva Temple of the Mystic Shrine effective Sept 1. Fred Galle will succeed him, bringing long Masonic involvement in the Panhandle and past leadership roles with Khiva Patrol and the entertainment committee.

J. S. Pitman Khiva Mystic Shrine Fred Galle Pitman Hella Temple Dallas Scottish Rite Galle Khiva Temple Panhandle Khiva Patrol Khiva Quartet

Pickets Fail To Picket At Veterans Hospital Site

About 50 workers including carriers masons and plasterers walked off a government project over wage classification before a Labor Department ruling arrived. They were ordered off by the supervising engineer and later picketed from a distance across the road. The job remained ongoing with replacement unskilled laborers.

Veteran's Hospital Department of Labor Thomas G. Dodd Capt Jim Line State Highway Patrol Old County

Lumber Yard Owner Elected Hobbs Mayor

C. E. Lawrence, owner of a Hobbs lumber yard, was elected mayor to succeed Ross D. Walker who resigned to move to Fort Worth. Lawrence, a resident since 1930, will fill Walker’s unexpired term.

Hobbs N. M C. E. Lawrence Ross D. Walker Walker Fort Worth Lawrence

Soviet Contends Surprise Treaty Won't Block Anglo-French Pact

A violent incident on Buchanan Street left Miss Pauline Pyeatt injured after a gunman fired from an automatic rifle. A 15 year old boy admitted accidental shooting and was questioned before being released. police kept the gun as evidence.

Soviet Pauline Pyeatt Buchanan Street Leonard Ulm

Witness testifies to anti Jewish movements and deportation

Henry D. Allen, a Pasadena mining engineer, tells the Dies committee of cooperative anti Jewish groups and his belief in deporting Jews to Madagascar. He cites ties with the German American Bund and describes a 1938 Washington trip with Arab picket line financing and meetings at Italian and German embassies.

Washington Dies Committee Madagascar Henry D. Allen Pasadena Cal Bund Allen Mayflower Hotel Leslie Fry Glendale Conrad Chapman America Knights of the White Camellia Chairtian Dies Texas Aleo

Hereford Victims of Crash In New York

Hereford couple Mr. and Mrs. O G Hill and two children are reported improving in a New York hospital after a collision between their car and a bus in a rainstorm. Four were critically injured Saturday night. two sons were uninjured. They had just arrived to visit the World’s Fair.

New York O. G. Hill Hereford Tex Hills

Pope May Ask Again for Peace Broadcast

The Vatican reported that Pope Pius is weighing a worldwide broadcast to renew his appeal for peace. The prepared speech is expected to address the global call for an end to conflict and to urge nations to seek negotiated settlements.

Vatican City Pius

Rites Arranged for Mrs H A Nobles in Amarillo

Final tribute to 68 year old Mrs H A Nobles will be held at 4 this afternoon at the family home 1220 Taylor Street Dr R Thomson pastor of Central Presbyterian Church will preside Pallbearers include Allen Early S F Sullenberger W A Stanley Mack Nobles Ed Hardin and S R Conger Interment at Lane Cemetery under Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home direction Survivors include husband three daughters a son two sisters and eight grandchildren

H. A. Nobles Taylor Street R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Allen Early S. F. Sullenberger W. A. Stanley Mack Nobles Ed Hardin S. R. Conger Lane Cemetery National Mother-in-Law Club Nobles Amarillo Wayland Bailey San Francisco A. B. Stanley Gerald Henry Caroline Blackburn Betty Nobles Julian Lyn Lyle Virginia Lee Barbara Sue Nobles

Ochiltree County and Perryton Celebrate Milestone Anniversary

Perryton marks its twentieth birthday and Ochiltree County celebrates a Golden Anniversary with a multi day event drawing thousands from the Panhandle and Oklahoma. The program includes a two mile parade, band concerts, dinner, old timers’ program, rodeo, bathing beauty revue, two dances, tent show, and a crowd of locals and visitors touring the celebrations. Judge George M. Perry is highlighted for his long service and active role in the festivities.

Perryton Ochiltree County Panhandle Texas Oklahoma Harley Sadlers United States Confederate States Republic of Texas Mexico Spain France New Mexico U. S George M. Perry

Panhandle Druggists Meet Tonight in Amarillo Hotel

More than 200 druggists from the Panhandle region attend the Amarillo Retail Druggists Association meeting at the Amarillo Hotel tonight at 8 o'clock. The session features talks on the hot check law and fair trade legislation by Rep. Jack Little and Dr. W. J. Danforth of Fort Worth, with a complimentary luncheon. R. H. Epperson chairs. Carl Ray leads arrangements. O V Donnell heads the entertainment committee alongside a list of association officers.

Panhandle Texas Amarillo Plainview Lubbock Jack Little W. J. Danforth Fort Worth Carl Ray Amarillo Association R. H. Epperson Mr. Ray O. V. Donnell Verne Nelson T. B. Holman Vyn Bruner Roy Pool Clyde Holtzclaw Mac West Paul Jones D. A. George G. D. Kendall W. G. Kirk H. G. Maxwell Glen Miller Charlie Seiwell Sam Elkins Amarillo Retail Druggists Association Tom B. Holman J. Sam Orr

Coast Guards Search for Drowned Man in Galveston Bay

Coast Guardsmen scoured the south side of the Galveston Ship Channel for Johnny Johnson 35 of La Porte after he fell from a fishing boat and drowned last night.

Galveston U.P Galveston Ship Channel Johnny Johnson la Porte

Knives Get the Money

Two bandits armed with knives robbed bus driver Ire Coggins of 20 dollars early today in Beaumont. He had no other passengers.

Beaumont Ire Coggins Coggins

U S Mobilizes Protection Plans for Europe Evacuations

Washington reports a high level meeting among state war navy treasury and justice officials chaired by Sumner Welles. Plans for using American flag ships to evacuate U S citizens from Europe were kept up to date while navy ships could rescue refugees from remote areas if war comes. Poland and Czechoslovakia concerns discussed with Ambassador Potocki noting Poland would fight alone but seek British French aid.

Washington Europe United States State War Navy Treasury Justice Departments Sumner Welles Maritime Commission State Department Warsaw Poland Germany Russia Czechoslovakia Wilbur J. Carr Jerzy Potocki Welles Britain France

Art feature to profile Panhandle leaders joins Amarillo News

Aleck Sakowitz, renowned artist, will join the Amarillo Daily News to create a daily series of portrait biographies of leading Panhandle business and professional men. The project will include sketches and life stories from over 50 figures across business, church and state, with a start date to be announced.

Aleck Sakowitz Amarillo Panhandle Mr. Sakowitz The

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