23 Jan 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1941
Page
1
Amarillo residents set a mass meeting Monday at 7 30 PM in the Blue Room at the Amarillo Hotel to discuss the airport situation. The session follows a closed gathering of about 40 citizens that reviewed the issue and included testimony from Carl Hinton, chamber of commerce manager.
Amarillo citizens convened to push for city control of air facilities and access to federal airport funds. Leaders said current municipal assets are inadequate and urged rapid action to join the $33.5 million airport expansion program, aiming to avoid missing the opportunity. A memorial committee planned Monday night sessions with broad citizen participation.
Salisbury reports City Traffic Commission Chair C. L. Dickinson admitting test hearings on tickets. He claims 61 days of breaking parking laws and congratulates the officer who issued a ticket, then requests tougher enforcement of parking rules.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. headlines a Knife and Fork Club talk at Amarillo Country Club. The speaker will share firsthand insights from interviews with Europe’s wartime leaders, drawing on his global journalism career and nine books. Reservations via Maxor Drug, Fisk Building or Amarillo Hotel news stand.
German bombers made minor sorties along the southeast coast and over Yorkshire with two shot down in aerial combat. No casualties reported. six bombs fell harmlessly on a Kent town and a Yorkshire area was lightly bombed. Geoffrey Lloyd urged motorists to conserve gasoline to keep Britain’s war effort supplied.
The advisory commission to the Council of National Defense in Washington approved a $10,000,000 bombing plane assembly plant at Lake Worth. The decision was conveyed to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
The 28 county Panhandle district gathers for a Friday banquet honoring Marvin Jones. Delegations from Lipscomb, Hereford, Wellington, Canyon, Dumas and others reserve seats at Amarillo Hotel or Globe News, with Mrs. Ann Holman chairing. Jones to arrive today or tonight then return to Washington. Toastmaster RE Underwood, Sons of the West, Chapel Choir perform. banquet begins 7:30 p.m. Plate price is $1.25.
Washington reports Sen McNary opposes broad executive powers in the British aid bill while Norman Thomas warns against ceding war authority to the president. Senator Norris supports a time limit, Jesse H. Jones backs the program, and House hearings plan to proceed with witnesses like Lindbergh and Johnson.
Four firms seek to buy furniture and a monthly payment real estate note. Four beauty shops advertise specials. Electrical repair and income tax services offered. Goods for sale include gold clothing tools guns pecans a hospital bed and a truck gasoline tank. Over six business properties for rent plus cars priced 519 to 875.
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska returned to Washington urging limited support for Britain. He said England can win with airplanes, ships, and munitions, while avoiding U.S. direct war involvement, and called for time limits on lease act powers.
The oe chapter of the Texas Tech Students Association holds its monthly dinner meeting at 6 45 this evening at the Capitol Hotel. President Dave Rutledge announced the gathering.
In Athens on January 22 the Greek air force said its bombers destroyed an Italian convoy of more than 100 trucks on the Central Albanian front. Italian troops were bombed and machine gunned in repeated attacks as 200 prisoners were taken and four Italian counter-attacks were repulsed with heavy losses.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced in Parliament that Britain must mobilize factory labor and women workers to meet an anticipated intense demand for manpower over the next six months. Labor Minister Ernest Bevin outlined a plan to register labor for ultimate conscription amid debates on press freedom and opposition charges.
Ralph Dykeman directing a job drive for Amarillo telephone directory delivery with preference to ex club members. Headquarters rules bar under 18s, leaving Dykeman responsible for the entire directory distribution starting February first. Interested youths may contact the Maverick Club at 206 Grant Street or call 5289.
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