Egypt Clears for Action in Middle East War News
Britain rushes to prepare for conflict amid rising Middle East tensions as Egypt reshuffles its cabinet and Britain seizes Mosul oil fields. Reports say Nazis reinforce Syria with troops, transports, and air assets while French and British actions threaten wider war.
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Egypt Has A Puzzle Egypt Has A Puzzle
London reports government sources are puzzled by Egypt’s declaration that Syria is German occupied territory. Egypt remains non-belligerent, but severed diplomatic ties with Germany earlier. interpretation suggests amplification of that move amid heavy Egyptian trade with Syria.
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Syria
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Germany
Burial in Exile For Wilhelm II
Former Kaiser Wilhelm II dies at Doorn and will be buried in exile in the Doorn castle chapel. The royal family and a few officials are expected to attend with wreaths from the government. burial on German soil had been desired by the ex-emperor.
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Adolf Hitler
Trade Agreements for Packers Under Attack
Worland Wyoming June 4Pending United States trade agreements with Argentina and Uruguay face opposition due to high costs versus benefits for Pan American solidarity. F E Mollin of the American National Livestock Association warned the Wyoming Stock Growers Association that reciprocal trade may fail unless a global belief in policy exists. He argued canned beef and hides tariffs are already inadequate and warned against a bill forcing packers to buy stock only from posted stockyards rather than directly from producers.
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American National Livestock Association
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Congress
Hundreds Evacuated as Wichita Falls Flood Crestions
Firemen and policemen used shortwave radio to aid rescues as over 30 families were evacuated by motor boat from flooded homes in Wichita Falls. The Wichita River crest reached its highest since 1915 with more than 300 homes evacuated in the last 24 hours. No deaths reported.
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Spudder Baseball Park
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Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Thursday To Friday
Weather outlook for Amarillo and vicinity calls for scattered thundershowers Thursday afternoon and evening. West Texas should see partly cloudy skies with late afternoon and evening thundershowers on Thursday and Friday, cooler in the north Friday. New Mexico expected partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms and little temperature change.
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Amarillo
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New Mexico
Sts Sigssate Om
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Greeks Shot In Food Grab Near Levadia
Reuters Cairo dispatch reports fight between Greek and German troops at Levadia about 60 miles northwest of Athens when residents seized a supply train. German police fired on unloading Greeks. many killed or wounded. German commander warns against approaching warehouses or trains. Athens imposes emergency measures with court martials and death sentences for hundreds of citizens.
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Reuters Tonight
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Motorcyclist Is Injured In Fort Worth Area Crash
Neale Hollar, 21, of 502 Kentucky Street, was critically injured when his motorcycle overturned crossing the Fort Worth and Denver railroad track on North McMasters Street at about 7 20 PM. He was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital by Griggs ambulance. his condition remained critical and his father in Pampa was summoned.
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Fort Worth & Denver
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Kentucky Street
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Gunman Robs Cretney Drug Store Cashier for Sixty Dollars
Miss Edwina Gilbert, the cashier, said a nervous youth handed her a bill to change, drew a pistol from a paper sack, and stole about 60 to 70 dollars before fleeing on foot. Dr D S Marsalis chased the robber west on Sixth Avenue then into an alley but the suspect escaped into darkness. Officers received a description from the clerk.
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Amarillo 25 Year Club To Dine Friday
Amarillo's 25 Year Club members will hold their annual get-together and barbecue at 6:30 pm Friday at the John Snider home 1008 Tyler Street. About 200 attendees are expected from the 500-member group. Organized by Tom Landis, with Mrs. Julian donating beef and Hugh Donnell providing and serving coffee. Paul Potter is club president.
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John Snider
Tyler Street
Tom Landis
Julian
Hugh Donnell
Paul Potter
American Money Aids Nazis Raised for German Relief
The State Department said in twenty months of European war about $2 million was raised in the United States for German relief or for German POWs. German relief groups registered with Secretary Hull reported $1,913,000 from Sept 1939 to April 30 this year, with $1,513,000 spent on relief and $96,000 on hand.
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State Department
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Germany
Hull
Atlantic Patrol Work Debated by Government Leaders
Washington reports debate over Atlantic naval patrol effectiveness as Secretary Knox cautions it is too early to judge results. Officials note increased protection for merchant ships, while Axis activity expands far offshore. Production goals and oil shortages dominate defense discussions and policy proposals.
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Secretary of the Navy
London
England
Adkins Signs Two Year Oil Compact Extension
Gov Homer M Adkins of Arkansas signs the two year extension of the Interstate Oil Compact enabling interstate cooperation in regulating the petroleum industry as of June 4 in Little Rock Ark. The move seeks broader coordination among states on oil policy.
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Ark
Homer M. Adkins
Arkansas
Army construction plans spark talk of Army expansion
Brig. Gen. Somervell told a House subcommittee that contracts worth about 1 billion dollars were to be awarded for building 28 new cantonments. Sources say the move signals possible expansion of the land forces to around 2.8 million men, with 11 sites already chosen and 26 camps proposed to accommodate a doubled Army.
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Lumber Workers Refuse Mediation Talks Across Coast
West Coast lumber workers led by CIO International Woodworkers of America withdraw from further mediation with Board Chairman Clarence A. Dykstra after meetings in Washington. Orton accuses the board of propping up employer proposals as patriotism, while demands for higher wages and better conditions push the walkout.
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Clarence A. Dykstra
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Weyerhauser Timber Co
Jack Lamb’s Film a Hit in Amarillo Variety Show
Jack Lamb, noted sportsman and cameraman, thrilled Amarillo audiences with color motion pictures of U S vacation lands. Reels shot in Big Bend Park guided viewers through national beauty spots. The presentation, sponsored by the Amarillo unit of the Texas Garden Clubs, Inc, established Lamb as a premier cameraman alongside his fishing and sports accomplishments.
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FCC Chief Predicts Supreme Court Backing for New Rules
Washington June 4 FCC Chairman James Lawrence Fly predicted the Supreme Court will uphold new FCC rules aimed at ending networks control over local radio stations. Sen Wallace White argued the FCC exceeded its authority and urged statute amendments. Fly said networks are playing for time as hearings unfold and industry pushes for reversal.
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Long Distance Rates Cut
The Federal Communications Commission announced June 4 that long distance telephone rates will be reduced by amounts expected to save the public about 14 million pounds annually. The changes take effect July 10.
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Federal Communications Commission
Grambusia Arrive for Insect War in Amarillo
Grambusia minnows arrive to aid mosquito control in Amarillo. About 10 000 will be distributed free at the city barn Fourth Avenue and Madison Street starting at eight o clock this morning. Citizens may take a gallon container to receive their minnows. Previously 5 000 were released in 1938 with noted success.
Amarillo College Provides Three Courses for Summer Session
President J F Mead announced Amarillo College will run a three course summer session. English government and mathematics will be taught during the nine week term. A sharp drop in registrations reduced the planned offerings from eight subjects. Faculty salaries for public and summer sessions are funded by tuition.
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Amarillo College
J. F. Mead
Doughnut Recipe From Army Kitchen Delights Topeka
A mobile army kitchen on a practice march from Fort Riley handed out free doughnuts in Topeka. Captain E H Spackman, quizzed by local housewives, finally revealed the recipe listing 300 pounds of flour and sugar, 980 eggs, 15 gallons of oil and seasonings.
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National debt tops 48 billion as defense spending grows
The daily treasury report shows the national debt at 48,393,533,938.08 dollars, up more than 672 million since yesterday. Officials credit defense spending and borrowing via defense savings bonds for the increase.
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Washington
Daily Treasury
Board Won't Pardon Negro in Groundview Murder
Tommie Harris, a Black man convicted of the murder of a young mother near Groundview, will face execution in the electric chair on June 6 as the board of pardons rejects clemency. Chairman T. C. Andrews announced the decision.
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Tommie Harris
Groundview
Board of Pardons
T. C. Andrews
50 Passenger Airliners Seen By Mid-Continental Airways President
Louisville report quotes Thomas F. P. Ryan president of Mid-Continental Airways at a National Aeronautics Association meeting. He envisions rapid aviation growth with 60 passenger jets replacing 21 seat planes and freight planes carrying large cargoes, aided by defense programs and lower transcontinental airfares.
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Gerald Mann Campaign Rally Planned Tonight in Amarillo
Gerald Mann supporters plan a rally tonight at 4 in the district courtroom of the Amarillo courthouse. Principal speaker will be Richard Cocke, Wellington attorney and close friend of candidate Gerald Mann. Final preparations were completed three weeks ago at a Mann group meeting here.
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Richard Cocke
Wellington
Gerald Mann
Mann
Cocke
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Amarillo
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