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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

10

National Defense Critique Ends General Hagood’s Army Career

Major General Johnson Hagood, former commander of the Eighth Corps Area, testified to Congress in 1935 that relief funds from WPA and CCC should be redirected to national defense. His calls for permanent army housing and hardware led to his removal from command and final retirement in May 1936 after a one day restoration to duty.

Harold Brayman Washington D. C Johnson Hagood Army Hagood Eighth Corps Third Field Army San Antonio House Appropriations Committee Corps WPA CCC Sam PWA

Slot Machine Men Meet in Amarillo to Plan Tri State Group

Coin machine men of Amarillo will meet tomorrow night at the Capitol Hotel to discuss forming a tri state association with headquarters in Amarillo. At a recent meeting they pledged support for the movement to secure bricks for the Canyon museum addition with several thousand bricks expected to be donated by members.

Coin Machine Men of Amarillo Capitol Hotel Coin Machine Men Canyon

Forty-year-old McGuire tops arrest charts with 53rd charge

Colorado Springs report notes Thomas Daniel McGuire, age 40, with a 53 arrest record since 1933. His latest arrest for stealing a $3.85 clock from a drug store earned a 30 day sentence. He has served jail terms from Chicago to the Pacific coast.

Colorado Springs Colo Thomas Daniel McGuire Chicago Pacific Coast

Radio Programs on KONC Schedule Across Day and Night

The Austin station KONC broadcasts 2500 watts by day and 1000 watts at night on 1410 AM. Monday through night hours feature a wide roster of NBC and TSN programs, including The Sky Pilot, Rise and Shine, Palm News, Breakfast Club of the Air, News Flashes, Saloon Serenade, and various serialized dramas like David Harum, Stella Dallas, and Pepper Young's Family. Evening and late slots carry The Telephone Hour, Voice of Firestone, Gallant American Women, Lone Ranger, Ben Hurst, and multiple musical acts, news updates, and serials with network listings and studio notes.

KONC Sky Pilot Rise and Shine Palm News Breakfast Club of the Air NBC Carl Kress James L. Gordon Dr. Malone David Harum Kate Joe Angel of Mercy Portia Biske Life Arnold Grimm's Daughter H. V. Kaltenborn Stella Dallas Lorenzo Jones Young Widder Brown Charles Sears Lil Abner Malcolm Claire Tito Gordon Gifford Rocky Gordon Amarillo Institut Voice of Firestone Wally Stoefler Lou Breeze Tommy Dorsey Ted Weems Happy Felton Carlos Molina News Rhythm Ranch Boys TSN Kane— Ter Southwestern Pub.ir Monitor News Morning Melodies Hilo Hawaiians Lois Perencio Troy Laundry Sam's Club of the Air Diamond Shop Johnson's Grocery Gal Carol Leighton Travelers Cafe Taylor's Roberta & Olver Lbr. Co Amarillo How. Co MBS World Book Man Hamilton Tire, Service Andy Iona Dick Stabile Orch Southern Gentlemen Lew Diamond Adkisson-Baker America Conoco Ca i Sky Revue Water Irvin, Inc Engl Airport Raymond Gram Being Mac Romance In Orc Adrian Rollini Trio Lone Ranger Bob Crosby Everett Hoagland Zeke Manner Gang Abe Bill Stern Ed East—witz Norsemen Hedda Hopper Genevieve Rowe Heary Stamps Paul Sullivan Cbs-West Paul Douglas Nbe Lowell Mbs-Chain Kaye Nbc-Wear-East Rex Maupin Nbc-Red Nbc-Blue-Chain Blondie Dagwood Cbs-Wabc-East Cbs-Chain-West Lone Rangers Cbs-Wer Ross Jordan Cbs Sam Baker Wlw Wen James Melton Nbc-Weat Little Ol Hollywood Wjz Kostelanetz T. Martin Dr. Hagen Wjz Tom Howard G. Shelton Cbs-Wabe Elmer Davis Nbc-Weaf Nbc-Wiz Thelma Faye Lowe Ulara de Mille Radio Theater David Eek Caetatn Ramana Gallant Guy Lombardo Raymond G Swing Mbs-Chain Who Knows Wrl Chs Wabe Amos and Andy Ed Hill cbs-Dixie Nbc-Weat Dance Lanny Ross

Plainview Brick Campaign Raises Donations For Museum

Plainview schools donated 800 common bricks toward the museum campaign before closing. Superintendent O. J. Laas hopes to launch a fall drive and notes the schools could donate many times that number. A long list names pupils and patrons who contributed in the initial brick drive.

Plainview O. J. Laas Ray Harlan Betsy Hooper Patricia Bay Connelly Lewellyn Margaret Lindsey Jo Ann Clemens Martha Clements Lena Hand Ruth Faye Patterson Marguerite Ebeling Eleanor Howard Edwin Pearlman Frankie Lee Dorothy Marie Johnson Charles Kesling Leon Saul Carol Shook Dave M. Thompson Keith Ann Gamble Ernest Ebeling Weldon Ebeling Randall Keeney Kenneth Patterson Hal Ray Hall Mary Reams Charles Lawrence James Barker Gwendolyn Perkins J. W. Perkins Vera Curry New In Reddell Ellis Morgan Janet Green Mary Lea Green Richard Pearlman Davis Horne Daisie Hughes Thomas Babb Charles Taylor T. J. Snelson Gari Ray Hunt Gloria Page Perkins Mary Freeman Weldon Gregory Burl Bishop Lena Mae McDaniel Buran Pruett Donald Sneed J. C. Owen Doris Newton Mack Meander Devonne Lovell Lawrence Marshall Clyde Loomis Leota Johnson Raymond Dunnam Tillie Snelson Ira Margaret Gains Glenn Patterson Curtis Chaney Raymond Frances Fannie Jo Jones Walter Williams L. C. Jasper Tylman Mason Aldridge Mason J. W. Parrish Mary Ellen Faubion Donnie Meyers Luther McNeely Helen Fay Mooney Jim Bob Duncan Joan Field J. B. Roberts Helen Patterson Eugene Watson Frankie Pass Jacqueline Jene Wright Cevelia Woodall A. O. Furguson Patsy Keniston Clyde Keniston Frank Curry Betty Jean Duncan Dan Ray Duncan Billy Rea Glen Ratliff Kenneth Rodgers Netha Fay Shugart David Hanna Don Eiring Phyllis Allman Lotta Dagley Jackie O'Dell Kenneth Jeffries Dorothy Peoples Patsy Owen Harris 8. C. Yates Carl Ea

Local Obituary Fragment Names Numerous Nevadans

A list of names including Wood, VeAn McCumm in, Roach, Sparrow, Roberta Prosser, Ann Wortham, Bobby Dean Slattery, Nadine Sheppard, Claude Wheeler, Paul Delano Smith, and many others appears in a fragmented local notice. The text reads like a memorial roster or attendee list from a community publication, with numerous individuals from Nevada and nearby areas referenced.

Tommy Morgan Nina Loyce Russell Rose Marie McDaniel Betty Lou Turner Oleta Morgan Faye Wallace Theresa Mickey Geraldine May Roberta Madding Mary Lou Steddam Mable Penser Spiece Verna Gene Luis Faye Yancey Randolp Smith Gerald

Pope Urges Humane War Amid World Conflict

Pope Pius XII appealed for a humane war as Europe widens conflict. He urged belligerents to uphold humanity under war law and morality, lamenting mistreatment of noncombatants and calling for protection of occupied populations in line with what invaders would expect for their own citizens. The pope sent paternal regards to German and Allied peoples alike.

Vatican City Pius XII Europe

Flag Saluting Decision May Reach Supreme Court

The Supreme Court could rule on the Minersville Pennsylvania flag salute case involving Lillian Gobbits and her brother William. The children, members of a religious group, refused to salute the flag, were expelled, and authorities faced challenges from the American Bar Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. The ruling could address religious freedom vs civic duty.

Washington Supreme Court Odessa Tex Minersville Lillian Gobitts William Federal District and Circuit Courts Committee On the Bill of Rights of the American Bar Association The American Civil Liberties Union

Haw Haws Brother Nabbed by British in War Crackdown

London reports Frank Joyce 22 brother of William Joyce Lord Haw Haw arrested under defense regulations and jailed at Brixton after Scotland Yard detainment. Quentin Joyce 25 interned for propaganda. both brothers linked to disbanded National Socialist League. Foresters plan 2 million trees planted in Oregon and Washington this spring. List of local names follows.

London Frank Joyce William Joyce Lord Haw-Haw Brixton Scotland Yard Joyce Quentin Air Ministry Frank British Broadcasting Company National Socialist League

Without Fanfare Uncle Sam Builds Huge Munition Plants

Edward E. Bomar notes the United States plans massive new munition plants and expansion of existing facilities with a $20,000,000 outlay as Congress receives preparedness estimates. The program aims to supply arms for a potential army of a million, a mighty navy, and a larger air force, signaling wartime mobilization akin to World War II-era buildup.

Edward E. Bomar United States Congress Senate Germany Great Britain War Navy Department Middle West

Americans Jam Ships for U S Triangle War Refugees

The United States Liner Manhattan sailed from Genoa to New York with about 2,200 passengers including refugees, nearly three times its capacity. At least 1,000 applicants were left behind. Other liners President Harrison and Excam bion were booked full and Washington’s fate depended on Italy’s entry into the war. Mrs Myron Taylor, wife of the U S representative to the Vatican, remained behind. Conte di Savoia arrived early from New York without Naples stop.

Genoa United States Manhattan New York Harrison Excambion

Olney Ships First Car of New Wheat in 1940

Olney reported its first shipment of the new wheat came yesterday. Elevators have already taken in about seven carloads. Harvest in the Olney area is expected to reach full swing this week.

Olney

Odd Signs Used in Court in Huntington Divorce

In Huntington Indiana a witness in the divorce case of Dr Melvin W Tinkham against his wife Nina answered court questions with a yes or no by lifting his left knee or wiggling his left foot The witness Dr Tinkham had suffered a stroke and could not verbally respond

Huntington Ind Melvin W. Tinkham Nina Tinkham

Summer School Opens in Amarillo Today

Registration for the 10 week term begins at 8 this morning with classes starting Tuesday at McKinley School for elementary grades and at the high school for upper grades. Regular winter term teachers will staff the faculty. Tuition for one subject is eight dollars.

McKinley School

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