Former New Deal Officials Pledge Support for Willkie
Colorado Springs report notes John W. Hanes and Lewis W. Douglas pledge to back Wendell Willkie, urging Democrats and independents of like belief to organize. Messages also from Roberta Campbell Lawson and Alan Valentine. Dallas item mentions Joseph W. Bailey Jr joining Jefferson Democrats in Chicago to oppose Roosevelt third term.
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Okla
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Canada
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Giant Political Rally Brings Parades Bands And Talks To Amarillo
Amarillo hosts a day of parades and a major rally at Butler Field starting 7:30 pm with master of ceremonies Wes Izzard. XIT Band of Dalhart entertains as candidates from state to local speak, while Gulf Oil supplies a sound truck from Dallas. Attendance includes Dean candidates, with a Worley for Congress club parade and a Wells for Congress delegation. Free rally sponsored by the Globe News.
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Panhandle
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Texas Candidates Push Tax Proposals Ahead of election
In Texas the gubernatorial campaign enters its final week with candidates debating taxes. Miriam A. Ferguson campaigns in San Antonio calling the transaction tax preposterous while Ernest O. Thompson and Jerry Sadler urge tax plans on natural resources and social security funding. W. Lee O Daniel defends limited bureaus and political opponents while Harry Hines promotes road building and modest resource tax revenue.
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Gonzales
Jerry Sadler
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Dallas
Hillsboro
Ferguson
W. Lee O'Daniel
O'Daniel
Lampasas
Britons Face Hefty War Budget With Tax Increases
London reports an emergency war budget to be presented by Sir Kingsley Wood. It aims to cover daily war costs of about £9.5 million and may raise income taxes for low earners, boost tobacco and fuel taxes, and lift a 50 percent sales tax on luxury goods. An expected £750 million extra is to be funded by taxes and borrowing.
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United States
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Nation Swelters as Heat Wave Grimly Persists
Reports from 23 sun baked states show 21 deaths from heat and at least 94 drownings at oceans lakes rivers as the midsummer heat wave continues with no immediate relief in sight.
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Globe News Want Ads Steal the Inside of a Home
The paper promotes a big feature on household goods in Classification 37 with bargains on new and used furniture appliances and more. Dial 6262 for Want Ad HQ.
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Sigt. Vinson Reports Theft From Blind Concession Operator
Austin police detective W. R. Vinson called the theft of $23.50 from Mrs. W. O. Range, a blind concession operator at the state land office, the dirtiest thing a man could do. The comment underscores the offense amid a city crime report from Austin dated July 22.
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Yosemite Falls Gazing Injury Fatal? Noted Incident
Leo Hollan of Jeokuk Iowa dislocated his neck today while gazing at Yosemite Falls in Yosemite California. He was visiting the park and the injury occurred during an ordinary overlook moment.
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Garner Leaves Capitol Hill After 38 Years
Vice President John Nance Garner leaves Washington for Texas after 38 years in public office. He boards a train from union station with Mrs. Garner, avoiding statements about a possible return or third term. He plans reading, ranch work, and travel and says he will vote in the Texas primary.
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U S Leadership Offered Latins Aid at Havana Conference
At Havana, Cordell Hull urged joint trusteeship over Western Hemisphere colonies and U S leadership and dollars to defend against totalitarian influence. He backed hemispheric protection, cooperation, and measures to aid Latin American economies amid postwar trade shifts.
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Navy buys two ocean liners to speed expansion
The Navy purchased the Grace Line ships Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, 15,000-ton sisters, for 1.3 million dollars each as part of a broader expansion plan. Secretary Knox urged House committee approval for a new billion-dollar defense program while Admiral Stark outlined spending. The Navy has now bought five vessels in recent weeks and seeks additional civilian ships as it accelerates total defense efforts.
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Jones Is Boomed for Agricultural Post
Congresspman Marvin Jones of Amarillo is urged by the Central Texas Co operative Gunners Association to become secretary of agriculture should Henry A Wallace resign to run for vice president. The group says Jones would be accepted by the agriculture industry and that his appointment would not harm friendships. Resolutions were sent to President Roosevelt and Jones.
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Marvin Jones
Amarillo
Central Texas Co-operative Gunners’ Association
Henry A. Wallace
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Jones
Roosevelt
Zero Hour Near as Nazis Seek Peace with Britain
Berlin reports suggest Hitler may await British reaction to his final peace appeal while Halifax and Churchill likely reject any overture. German officials say Havana talks will be watched as Roosevelt faces criticism for Anglo Allied policy. High command claims RAF losses and Allied bombing but reports limited property damage in return.
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Roosevelt asks Congress for 500 million to aid Latin trade
President Roosevelt urged Congress to expand the Export-Import Bank with 500 million dollars to support war distressed foreign trade across the Americas. The plan aims to help Latin American countries finance export producers and prevent disorganized markets while the bank’s authority is renewed for a temporary period.
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Russia
Definite No From Britain Defies Hitler Peace Offer
London reports Lord Halifax delivering an emphatic no to Hitler's peace terms as German raids target Britain's industry and ports. Churchill pledges fight to the finish while Britain draws strength from unity and U.S. prayers for victory. Further reply expected from Churchill in Parliament.
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Weather forecast for Amarillo and Texas regions
Scatter showers with little temperature change forecast for Amarillo and West Texas. Partly cloudy in New Mexico with late afternoon showers and storms Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures mostly steady with highs near the mid nineties and lows around the sixties.
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