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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

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Congressional Race Mixed Up Marvin Jones Will Seek Reelection

Congress candidate Marvin Jones yielded to a White House request to remain in Congress during the current international crisis. He filed his name in 28 counties for the district’s Democratic primary while signaling no active campaign and leaving the decision to the electorate. Several other announced candidates, including Dusty Miller and Dennis Zimmerman, plan to stay in or withdraw as Jones’ course becomes clearer.

Marvin Jones Congress Roosevelt Arlicuilulg Washington Jones Capitol White House Amarillo Fred M. Seale W. S. Birge G. G. Ordway W. M. Sutton George E. Broome W. O. Allen J. Ray G. R. Coleman T. W. Cotten H. N. Wheeler Robert Ricks J. L. Carter Floyd V. Studer William W. Holmes G. C. Albright John C. Fain F. W. Honeycutt R. E. Underwood Lloyd Nollner Lawrence Hagg Mason King Sam W . Davis W. A. McSpadden James E. Lumpkin C. 8. Gooch J. B. Jones F. E. Donegan James A. Bush T. Willis T. C. Ivey W. A. Lee Ross Rogers G. C. Saunders W. G Ordway Lew Fields Tom Cotten A. B. Crump Wheeler van W. Stewart Perryton J. M. Burrows Dalhart Supreme Court U. S. Court of Claims Mr. Jones U. S. Supreme Court House Agriculture Committee AAA House Sabbath Illinois Taylor Colorado Doughton North Carolina Sumners and Rayburn Texas Treadaway and Tinkham Massachusetts Vinson Georgia Steagall Alabama E. T Dusty) Miller Dennis Zimmerman Tulsa Gene Worley Shamrock Gene Worley Lewis Goodrich Lewis P. Fields Fields Deskins Wells Wellington Court of Claims

Rumors Disturb Tangier See Campaign in Tangier

Rome June 3 Stefani, the Italian news agency, said Tangier and the international settlement’s population were disturbed by rumors that the Allies plan to land troops there to oppose Spanish claims on Gibraltar. It added a campaign of incitement against Italians was underway in Algeria and Casablanca.

Rome Stefani Tangier Morocco Gibraltar Algaria Casablanca Italy Germany Mussolini Anthony Eden

Rounds Up 1700 Suspects Sent to Egyptian Camps

Around seven hundred Fifth Column suspects were moved to internment camps in upper and lower Egypt. About 600 were seized in Cairo with the remainder in Alexandria. They wait trial before military tribunals as Premisy Maher Pasha says the government seeks stronger internal security amid rising Middle East tensions. Guards over telegraph and rail networks plus patrols and requisition plans target safe evacuation of children and the elderly if invasion occurs.

Ixandria Upper Egypt Cairo Alexandria Premisy Maher Pasha Saife

Amarillo Weather Outlook Tuesday Through Wednesday

Amarillo and vicinity expect afternoon thunderstorms Tuesday with varied cloud cover. West Texas shows late day thundershowers, cooler northward Wednesday. southern areas may see afternoon activity. New Mexico forecasts mix of clouds and scattered thundershowers northeast of Amarillo, with generally fair Wednesday and cooler conditions in the north.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Clovis Prepares Triple Show For Coronado Entrada Opening

Clovis New Mexico pursues a three fold celebration with Hollywood Air Aces aerial circus Coronado Entrada and Pioneer Day rodeos. A large turnout is expected with air shows, parades, rodeos and a countywide decorating spree across June 3 to June 7.

Clovis N. M Southwest Hollywood Air Aces

Monroe Doctrine Gains Favor Amid War Preparations

Washington reports a strengthening of the Monroe Doctrine with Senate and House resolutions backed by the administration to prevent any transfer of Western Hemisphere territory. The piece notes steps to boost military production, expand pilot training, increase the Navy, and potential use of national guards, amid broader defense measures.

Washington Germany Western Hemisphere Pittman Nevada Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bloom New York United States CAA U. S. Navy Senate House Naval Air Force Senator Connally Texas Democrat South America Senator Clark Missouri Congress Roosevelt National Guard Stephen Early White House Treasury Dies Texas House Committee Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Martin Massachusetts Aiee Barbara Hendrickson Republi

O'Daniel Warns of Gossip On Fifth Column

Governor W Lee O Daniel warns Texans against idle gossip about Fifth Column activities in a Sunday porch broadcast. He cautions that there may be traitors and un-American actions but urges turning information to authorities for thorough investigations and avoiding sensational talk about innocent people.

O'Daniel Austin U.P

Stroke Savers Begin Today to Cut Golf Scores

Gene Sarazen, former American and British Open champion, explains how the average golfer can lower scores in six illustrated stories beginning today. Sarazen seeks his third U S Open title this week.

Sarazen

Budd Approves Childress Plan for Defense Shops

Ralph Budd president of Burlington Railway and National Defense Advisory Council member backs converting Childress FW and D shops into a preparedness plant. FW and D official C D Peckenpaugh also endorses the plan while J Ross Bell and Clyde L Jones prepare to brief Washington officials on the facilities and advantages. Budd plans to speak at Texas Tech tonight in Lubbock before returning.

Childress Ralph Budd Burlington Railway Company Roosevelt National Defense Advisory Council Burlington Fw&d Budd C. D. Peckenpaugh Wichita Valley C&s Lubbock Texas Technological College J. Ross Bell Clyde L. Jones Chamber of Commerce Washington

British Blamed In Spy Activity

Berlin reports the German foreign office accuses British secret service of sending agents to Central America to destabilize the western hemisphere and strain US relations with Germany. Plans include false German operatives in Mexico and sabotage of the Panama Canal.

Berlin German Foreign Office United States Mexico Panama Reich British Secret Service Central America Europe Foreign Office Germany Panama Canal Flanders Britain

United States Liner Roosevelt Pressed by Refugee Load

The U S liner President Roosevelt sailing to New York carried 720 passengers including a list of American war refugees. The voyage from Galway, Ireland, was reported by the American embassy in London and the ship’s accommodations were stretched to capacity.

Galway Ireland United States Roosevelt New York London

Yonai Says U.S. Warships No Menace to Japan

Premier Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai told reporters that American ships in Hawaiian waters do not threaten Japan and that the Japanese navy cannot be defeated. He added Japan will face any European development but will maintain its non intervention policy for now.

Japan Tokyo U.P Mitsumasa Yonai United States Hawaiian Waters Yonai

CAA Aviation Course Open To Panhandle

Amarillo College reports about 50 applications and West Texas State College Canyon counts around 15 as the Civil Aeronautics Authority flight training quota for the Panhandle remains underfilled. Amarillo Air Service signals possible enlargement of the local quota beyond 80, with an expected 100 or more students. The program runs June 15 to September 1, with modest ground costs and private pilot licenses granted upon completion.

Amarillo College West Texas State College Canyon Civil Aeronautics Authority West Texas State Thornton Oxnard Amarillo Air Service CAA Oxnard Virgil Henson English Field Robert H. Hinckley Washington Hinckley Congress Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico

Paris Raid Over Paris as 17 Nazi Planes Brought Down

Nazi bombers struck Paris and its outskirts in a heavy raid that dropped more than a thousand bombs. At least 45 people were killed and 149 wounded as raids reached Marseille and Lyon. German and Italian actions heightened fears of a broader war escalation.

Paris Columbia Broadcasting System Stuttgart Munich Nuernberg Rhone Marseille Mediterranean France Lyon London Reich NBC New York Berlin DJZ Amarillo Paria Air Ministry Germany U. & Envoy William C. Bullitt United States Ambassador Bullitt Laurent Eynac State Department Washington Duke and Duchess of Windsor Boulevard Suchet Alon Lssued Insyles-Moulineaux

Belgian Army Surrenders In Face Of German Advance

A Belgian staff officer says King Leopold III surrendered an army reduced to fighting with bayonets as British aid failed to arrive. He notes 250,000 Belgians training in France, aiming for 300,000 in the field by fall to replace losses. A Paris broadcast says men aged 19 to 35 were ordered into service, while troops on La Panne beach begged to be evacuated to resume fighting for Belgium.

Paria Berlin Germany Flanders English Paris France Maginot Line Forbach Dunkerque Leopold III Eack Larea Leopold London la Panne Belgium

Ernest Thompson Honored by Tech

Railroad Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson, governor candidate, receives an honorary bachelor of laws from Texas Technological College in Lubbock. He will then go to Roswell to deliver the commencement address at the New Mexico Military Institute on Tuesday.

Dallas Ernest O. Thompson Lubbock Texas Technological College Thompson Board of Regents of Texas Tech Roswell N. M New Mexico Military Institute

There’s money in a spring house cleaning and selling

A newspaper ad urges housewives to inventory their homes at spring cleaning time and lists Globe-News Want Ads as the channel to sell anything they own. Dial 6262 for Want Ad Headquarters and start turning items into cash.

Globe-News Dial

Pampa Reimagines Coronado Journey With Son Twist

In a staged Coronado Entrada at Pampa a historical shift occurs as the explorer is presented with a wife and a son, altering the traditional account. The production, set for June 13 to 15, reexamines the 16th century voyage and family outcomes, contrasting with the known history of a wife and two daughters.

Pampa Coronado Cibola Mariana

He Isn't FDR's Son but He Gets Courtesy

In Boston on June 3 James A Roosevelt an oiler on a motorship explains that bearing the President's eldest son name brings him advantages. Officials in South American countries often treat him as the President's son and grant special privileges.

Fdr Boston James A. Roosevelt

Rivera’s Secretary Flees Mexico City After Threat Note

Miss Leah Brenner, American private secretary to Diego Rivera, left Mexico City by plane after reporting a threatening note slipped under her door. United States Vice Consul Kenneth Oakley escorted her to the airport following her warning that she and other Yankees had better look up.

Mexico City U.P Leah Brenner Diego Rivera United States Kenneth Oakley

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