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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
2
Nairobi dispatch reports British command says more than 17 000 captives taken in the lakes area of south central Ethiopia. Among them 5 872 Europeans. Communique lists 14 tanks 700 cars and 85 guns captured as Italians retreat and last resistance folds.
Eleanor Pogwist, 28, an aerial hitchhiker, credits Amarillo with turning her career around after a rough start four and a half years ago. She has logged 1,609 flights and 85,000 miles, collecting signatures from presidents and 41 governors. Now in Amarillo, she plans a San Angelo layover for a statue of St Anthony and a trip to the Bahamas before seeking another Texas governor.
The blast ripped 300 feet of 22 inch pipeline in North Potter County near Bivins. R. A. Ford of Canadian River Gas says the cause may never be determined and cites internal origin with no sabotage signs. The explosion was heard for miles and the damage limited, though parts flew up to 1,000 feet.
Atty. Gen. Robert T. Bushnell argued before the Austin court of civil appeals to overturn a 1 550 000 judgment against Massachusetts won in 1939 by Edgar B. Davis of Luling Texas. Massachusetts seeks to avoid suit and offset taxes claimed from Davis by United North and South Development Company stock impounded by a garnishment.
Miss Opal Hill, 1939 Cotton Queen and Texas Tech's first female textile engineering graduate, return from New York to Texas on vacation expresses homesickness for a real Texas sand storm. She tests fabrics for a New York firm with 17 mills and finds instead West Texas flooded.
A gas explosion at the Docena coal mine 12 miles west of Birmingham killed three men and injured 13 others. The mine is operated by Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co. U S Steel subsidiary and supplies fuel for local steel mills.
Mrs. Alvina Julia Ann Boulter 90 died at a daughter’s home in Phillips. Funeral services were held at Carver Chapel with Rev. H. J. West officiating. Interment in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Weatherby Mrs. King and Mrs. Allen and three sons John Jim and Monroe.
Funeral rites for J D Gallentine age 80, who died yesterday in Borger, set for 2 PM tomorrow at Carver Funeral Chapel. Interment in Highland Cemetery, with Globe-News Want Ads get results.
Washington June 4 Rep M Michael Edelstein a New York Democrat died in the arms of a friend shortly after defending Jewish people in a House speech He collapsed from a heart attack in the corridor outside the chamber at age 53 His death was announced on the floor by Rep Dickstein New York Democrat who called him a martyr to a cause Edelstein had retorted to Rankin remarks about international Jewish bankers and Wall Street while a New York prosecutor Jacob Wasserman stood nearby
Final rites for Charles William Carroll 82 pioneer Roosevelt County resident were held at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel Portales. Rev. Cantrell officiated burial in Portales cemetery with Masonic Fraternity graveside services. Survivors include widow Emma Carroll two sons Vincent and Clarence of Denver two daughters Mrs Steedman Hagerman Texas and Mrs McCall Portales six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Carroll born in Mississippi moved to Texas as a youth and thirty two years ago the family moved to Roosevelt County.
A red army private captured Colonel Robert Bond, commander of the 117th Infantry, 30th Division, during mid Tennessee maneuvers. The private and the colonel were exhausted after the capture before others indicated how to proceed.
The grand ball for the Lions International convention in Amarillo will feature Joe Buzze and his 10 piece orchestra. The event occurs Monday night in the Red and Gold Room at the Amarillo Hotel with 700 Lions expected from 302 Texas clubs.
In a large St Patrick's Cathedral service the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York expressed sympathy for Britain amid war. Archbishop Spellman condemned war’s horrors and blamed nations for moral collapse, while dignitaries including Lord Halifax and Lady Halifax attended the mass with other notable figures.
Federal indictments accuse 194 food distributing associations firms and individuals of price fixing and control across fruit and vegetable canning dried fruit evaporated milk rice and sardine trades. Two grand juries and eight attorneys pursued the nationwide case. Judge A F St Sure set bail at 1000 for each defendant with penalties up to 500 and a year for individuals or 5000 for corporations.
Milan based Popolo d Italia appeals to actress Deanna Durbin urging her not to aid Britain. It claims American youth are controlled by the President and warns against aiding the Allies. The piece emphasizes European youth and Axis resolve.
Denver June 4 A daylight disaster was averted when Lieut Arch Campbell pilot and five aboard rode out a crippled 200000 bomber during an hour long one wheel landing at Lowry Field. Crew included Second Lieut W S Stewart co pilot and four passengers. Campbell survived past crashes, boasting only torn trousers in a prior incident.
The Texas Senate committee on governor's nominations approved fifteen appointments by Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel. Names include George Prendergast of Marshall on the Public Safety Commission until Dec 31, 1945, Royal Watkins of Dallas on the State Board of Education until Jan 1, 1945, and others from Fort Worth Houston Amarillo Denison Corpus Christi Port Arthur Orange Beaumont Refugio and Sabine Pass with terms stretching to 1943 1947.
In Austin on June 4 Gen. J Watt Page state selective service director decried Texas registrants rejected for physical reasons. He cited Brig. Gen. Hershey that national youth health is shameful and urged vigorous action by public and private health agencies. He noted nutrition underpins about a third of rejections and called for immediate action.
The justice department anti trust division led by Thurman Arnold charged price fixing and monopoly in indictments against five large California food industry branches. Nearly 200 individuals and corporations were named as defendants in actions by two federal grand juries, with more suits anticipated. The report also notes Elk Island National Park in Canada hosts the world’s largest buffalo herd.
Texas House defeats Senate plans to let the railroad commission pro rate sweet gas for carbon black plants. Supporters warned it would open Panhandle wells to carbon black production. critics argued it risks market distortion. A separate tax remission bill won Senate approval and moved toward adjournment, while gov vetoes and other measures stirred debate.
The army has assigned nearly 200 fliers to duty in Hawaii and the Philippines over the past five weeks. The latest group of 86 lieutenants from Kelly Field and Brooks Field, Texas, are ordered to sail June 24 from San Francisco to Hawaii. This follows 40 lieutenants sent to Hawaii on April 28 and 69 pilots directed to the Philippines, with departures planned May 17 and June 12.
Paul T. Vickers of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce was elected president of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association. R W Knight of Corsicana was named vice president, Jerry Davenport of Odessa secretary treasurer, with C K DeBusk and Joe L Mock joining the board. Other directors include J W Arnold Cuero Paul Ord Mineral Wells H N Pruitt Borger Cliff McMahon Gainesville. Next year’s convention invitations went to Waco Beaumont and Lufkin. time and venue to be decided in October at a Dallas board meeting.
The French liner Duc d Aumale was held at its pier in New York by a libel action from British authorities. The 4464 ton ship had arrived May 29 with 183 passengers and was to sail for Martinique with a cargo of foodstuffs despite prior permissions. The action links to a broader £1,250,000 claim British yards say are owed for 1929 French cargo ship construction.
Paul T. Vickers of McAllen was elected president of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association at its 35th annual convention in San Antonio. Other officers include R. W. Knight of Corsicana as vice president and Jerry Debenport of Odessa as secretary treasurer, with Joy W. Arnold Cuero, Paul Ord Mineral Wells H N Pruitt Borger Cliff Machan Gainesville Joe Mock Nacogdoches and C K Debusk Beaumont serving on the board.
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