Italians Defend Tobruk As British Assault Presses
From Tobruk Libya Jan 16 30 000 Italian regulars dig in along a 30 mile defense ring including a 10 foot tank trap as British armored units threaten from the west and infantry and artillery press from the east and south. RAF reports bombing Bengasi and Benina airfield while German dive bombers loom in the Mediterranean. Prisoners near Bardia describe capture as deliverance from desert condition.
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Libya
Graziani
Ben
Gali
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Cairo
Bengasi
Benina
Mediterranean
North Africa
Italy
Bardia
Salam
Egypt
Stimson Sees Warships Transfer Possible If Britain Falls
Secretary of War Stimson told the House foreign affairs committee that the U S could transfer ships under favorable conditions if Britain succumbs to the Nazis. He supported the lend lease bill and warned of air invasion risk and need to aid Britain without overt U S entry into war. He discussed definitions of presidential powers with Hoover’s letter and noted opposition leaders’ views.
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U. S
Stimson
Wheeler
Fish
Washington
Britain
America
Congress
Roosevelt
House Foreign Affairs Committee
England
Representative Fish
New York Republican Committee
Secretary of the Navy
Herbert Hoover
New York
Bloom
House Committee
Montana
Senate
Glass
Byrnes
Hull
Great Britain
Germany
George H. Tinkham
Massachusetts
Cordell Hull
Tinkham
Quest W
Amarillo High Band Presents Second Concert of Season
The Amarillo High School Band performs tonight at 8 at the Municipal Auditorium with Ray Nutt as cornet soloist. The program includes Sousa Field Artillery March, King Midas overture, Longing for Home, Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, King Carnival, Dancing Doll, Listen to the Mocking Bird, and works by the flute quartet and others. The band is directed by Oscar Wise with Dorothy Allen as student conductor. admission is free.
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Amarillo
Municipal Auditorium
Ray Nutt
Ray
Sam Houston Juneior
Junior Symphony
Re« Citals
Waco
Glenn Nutt
U. BS. Field Artillery
John Philip Sousa
Eileneberg
Hartman
Burl Bean
Jeanie
Stephen Foster
Kryl
Dancing Doll
Flute
Julius Mendel
John Lawrence Miller
Wanda Lee Ellis
Ruth Whee
el Caballero
Olivadotti
Hank and
Lank
Kleffman
Putton
Laze “Aro
Dorothy Allen
Leonard
Oscar Wise
British Admit Ship Loss and Malta Bombing Escalation
Berlin said its planes hit the British carrier Illustrious again in the Mediterranean and a Nazi bomber was lost. Britain acknowledged sinking the cruiser Southampton, with most crew saved, amid continued Balkan tensions and raids on Malta.
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Associated Press
Germany
Mediterranean
Berlin
Malta
Southampton
Hungary
Rumania
Balkans
Valetta
Red Cross
Illustrious
Il Giornale d’Italia
Eagle
Catania
Sicily
Libya
Africa
Klisura
Valona
Albania
Tobruk
France
Vichy
Pierre Etienne Flandin
Canada
Egypt
God Save the King
Jaycees Install Leaders Tonight in Amarillo
Amarillo Jaycees prepare for annual installation with Hollis DeGrassi as president designate. Officials to be installed include Bob Stone and Bobby Russell, with a banquet and floor show at the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel. Attendees from Pampa Borger Panhandle Lubbock and Brownfield expected. The evening includes Texas championship football film, dancing and toastmaster Earl Strandberg. Tickets are $1.50 per plate.
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A. M. Minton
Borger
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Hollis DeGrassi
Sam Davis
Bob Stone
Bobby Russell
Bill Ferguson
Guy Walden
Gordon Gill
Chambers of Commerce
Pampa
Panhandle
Lubbock
Brownfield
Crystal Ballroom
Herring Hotel
Temple
Earl Strandberg
Barney Ogle
Nervous Japs Talk Loudly
Tokyo presses describe U S Pacific fleet concentrations as a threat and urge President Roosevelt to pull warships from Hawaii to keep American troops from foreign wars. Hull’s lend lease push sparks clashes as Japanese media frame U S policy as risky and provocative.
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Tokyo
Japanese Foreign Office Today
United States Pacific
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Japanese Times
Government Bureau of Information
Britain
United States
Japan
Germany
Information Bureau
Nobufumi Ito
Hull
America
Pacific
Japan Times
Father charged after 16 month old shot in carriage
In Philadelphia a 16 month old girl named Joan was critically wounded when shot on a crowded street. Police charged her father Charles Braun, 32, with aggravated assault and battery with firearms after he surrendered five hours later with his attorney. Sergt Kesl said the shooting followed Braun meeting his estranged wife who was walking with the child.
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Philadelphia
Charles Braun
Joan
Joseph Kes
Braun
Amarillo Weather Forecast For Friday And Saturday
The U S Weather Bureau reports West Texas forecasts with fair to partly cloudy skies. North portions may see considerable cloudiness snow squalls and strong northerly winds Friday with colder temperatures Saturday. New Mexico also sees variable clouds and snow squalls in northeast regions Friday into Friday night.
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Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
C C Directors Plan Park Fete in Amarillo
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 11 this morning to set a date for a city park dedication honoring the late Will Rogers. Wade Brymer leads the celebration committee and may propose chamber sponsorship. Carl Hinton travels to Shamrock for the banquet where Fort Harper will speak. Directors may also discuss forming a local defense council.
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Amarillo
Fort Harper
Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce
Defense Council
KGNC Newcomers Party to Welcome Amarillo Arrivals
KGNC hosts its annual Newcomer's Party in the main studio at Eighth Avenue and Harrison Street tonight. Mayor Ross Rogers attends to welcome recent movers to Amarillo, with singing entertainment and a quiz feature. The program begins at 8 30 and will be broadcast for 30 minutes.
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KGNC
Eighth Avenue
Harrison Street
Amarillo
Ross Rogers
O'Daniel Seeks sweeping reforms in Texas during opening address
Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel urged a broad housecleaning in state government as he delivered the Texas Legislature's opening message. He sought power shifts to governors, a merit system for state workers, and constitutional amendments to curb overdraft spending. He proposed new revenue between 45 and 50 million dollars and outlined measures on taxes, gambling, liquor advertising, and a state budget director.
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Austin
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
O'Daniel
House
Army Bomber Is Missing from McChord Field
McChord Field officers reported a B 18 A bomber with seven men aboard missing after leaving the base at 10 20 A M for the Muroc bombing range near Lancaster California It was to report from Sacramento en route The pilot is Lieut Robert M Krummens and the aircraft is a twin motor Douglas bomber
Nazis Seek Greek Peace Talks Amid War Strain
A neutral diplomat reports rumors that Germany aims to persuade Greece to quit the war with Italy. He says Hitler wishes Balkans peace to avoid further actions, while Germany still readies for potential military moves.
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Softa
Bulgaria
Germany
Greece
Italy
Hitler
Balkans
Airplane Builders Warned To Work Or Face Draft
A wartime style work or fight order targets Ryan Aeronautical workers in San Diego amid talks with CIO-UAW over pay. Lt. Commander Sparling says noncompliant workers eligible for selective service could be reclassified and drafted. Other labor actions include Rhode Island power strike risk and sympathy shutdowns at Eaton plants.
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Associated Press
Wilson
California
Maurice Sparling
Ryan Aeronautical Company
San Diego
Strike Called For Tuesday
San Diego January 16 A strike of CIO United Automobile Workers at Ryan Aeronautical Company was set for next Tuesday after a federal conciliator failed to settle a wage dispute. Richard Frankensteen said the deadline was fixed for tomorrow night but delayed for Washington activity and Roosevelt's inauguration.
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Eaton Manufacturing Company
Detroit
Battle Creek
Marshall
Mich
Cleveland
Ohio
Cio-United Automobile Workers
Saginaw, Mich
Raton Company
New York
American Merchant Marine Institute
National Maritime Union
CIO
San Diego
Cal
United Automobile
Ryan Aeronautical Company
Richard Frankensteen
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry C. Malcolm
Roosevelt Frankensteen
National Defense
Ryan
No More Siestas in Mexico Government Offices Open All Day
Mexico City officials announce public offices will stay open from morning through the day with no siesta. The move ends the old practice of afternoon closures and eliminates the night office as a savings measure amid energy concerns.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Ministry of Interior
Kindly Physician Gets Real Aid From Friends
Dr. Samuel B. Buck a 61 year old Mac Donald County physician was indicted for selling narcotics illegally and pleaded guilty in federal court. Judge Albert L Reeves noted the many letters from patients praising his service and granted a five year probation during which he may not handle or prescribe narcotics.
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Joplin
Samuel B. Buck
MacDonald County
Liberty
Buck
Albert L. Reeves
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Bob) Stone
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