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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1941

Page

4

FDR Weighs Steps as Pacific Coast Strikes Probed

President Roosevelt considered new actions to curb work stoppages delaying defense output after three Pacific Coast strikes condemned by the Office of Price Administration labor advisory committee. Sidney Hillman urged immediate end to the San Francisco Bay shipyards North American Aviation plant and Puget Sound lumber strikes, with 16 members including AFL CIO and Railroad Brotherhoods.

Associated Press Pacific Coast OPM Labor Advisory Committee Roosevelt Sidney Hillman Office of Arma Management San Francisco Bay Area North American Aviation Corporation Cal Puget Sound Wash AFL CIO Railroad Brotherhoods Hillman Perkins Capitol Byrd Virginia House Rep. Starnes Alabama Labor Committee San Francisco Defense Mediation Board Mediation Board Mon- Gay CIO United Auutomobile Workers North American Aviation United States Jp Murray Do Jen International Woodworkers Murray Ford Motor Company River Rouge United Automobile Workers Union Ford The United Mineworkers Appalachian Bay Area

United Service Drive Opens With YMCA Carnival

Plans completed for a YMCA carnival at the Municipal Auditorium from 1 pm to 11 pm to support United Service Organizations. Highlights include a weight lifting exhibition and a hit the ball stall, with a stage show, fortune telling, dart balloon throwing, and music by the Cowboy Players.

YMCA Municipal Auditorium United Service Organizations Sam Burschart Cowboy Players

Refugees flood Jerusalem as Allied uniforms fill streets

Refugees streaming into Jerusalem turn the ancient city into a crowded hub. Muslims, Jews and Hindus share one cause under one banner, echoing Isaiah's prophecy as Christians unite in a common effort. Monasteries and synagogues convert space for refugees while daily life blends church bells with muezzin calls.

Jerusalem U.P Holy City Solomon Mediterranean Brotherhood of Arms Holy Sepulchre Palestine Moliere Hebrew University Mount Scopus Old City

Mann in Race Until Finish for U S Senate

Paris June 6 Gerald Mann urged Texans to stay in the race and finish. He rejected rumors of being side-tracked, saying he is in the race to win and his lines are drawn. A Hunt County poll in Commerce showed Mann leading more than two to one over Dies with Johnson third and O Daniel fourth. early tallies mirrored the lead.

Paris Gerald Mann Gerald c. Mann United States Senate Texas Quality Network Mann Commerce Hunt County The Daily Journal Journal Dies Johnson O'Daniel

Young Pianists Compete Today in Amarillo Auditions

Amarillo hosts one of 112 National Piano Playing Audition units. The eighth annual session opens at 9 a.m. on Travis Street with judge Fredericc Libke of Oklahoma City. Panhandle towns send entrants from Pampa, Amarillo, Dumas and Dalhart. Awards are based on individual media as similar events unfold nationwide. about 15,000 youths participate. The Amarillo chapter of the National Guild of Piano Teachers sponsors the event.

Amarillo Travis Street Fredericc Libke Oklahoma City Panhandle Pampa Dumas Dalhart National Guild of Piano Teachers

Patrolman To Speak On Traffic Safety Program

Sgt. Tom Gassoway of the state highway department will be principal speaker at 6 o'clock on the Legion of Safety program over Station KGNC. President Maynard Drake presides for a 15 minute program. Courtesy drivers named by Mr. Drake receive a safety sticker and theater passes to the Paramount Theater.

Tom Gassoway State Highway Department Austin Legion of Safety KGNC Maynard Drake Legion Drake Paramount Theater Lawrence Tucker Ross Crittenden L. F. Robertson Ernest Girard W. H. Murphy W. L. Chenault, Jr Frank Triplett N. P. Nelson R R. Jarrett Frank Phariss Hasty Sisson Jerry Huffines Carrie Trolenger Henry Neal A. H. Mabry

Man Dies in San Francisco Suicide Over Union Friction

Edward C Hagerty a 52 year old San Francisco ship clerk killed himself at his home over what he called the dictatorship of labor unions. In his will he left his $500 estate to columnist Westbrook Pegler describing him as the only one making a fight for fair play. Hagerty was found dead from carbon monoxide fumes in his garage.

San Francisco U.P Edward C. Hagerty Westbrook Pegler Hagerty

Charter Amendments Extend M and L Charter

In Austin on June 6 the charter of M and L Transfer and Storage Co. Amarillo was amended to extend corporate existence for 50 years, allowing continued operation under the charter.

Austin M & L Transfer & Storage Co Amarillo

Negro Boy Injured in Fall From Ladder at Ice Plant

Clarence Leeks seven year old son of Marvin Leeks living at 204 Madison Street was critically injured shortly after 5:30 yesterday when he slipped from the top of a 25 foot ladder at the Amarillo Ice Company plant 612 West Second Avenue and fell to the ice dock hitting the left side of his head. He was rushed to Northwest Texas Hospital in a Blackburn Shaw ambulance with possible skull fracture and poor condition. Police reported the accident. X rays were not yet available. He is being kept in a darkened room by attendants.

Clarence Leeks Amarillo Ice Company West Second Avenue Marvin Leeks Madison Street Northwest Texas Blackburn-Shaw

Three Navy Fliers Killed in Midair Collision Near San Clemente Island

SAN DIEGO Cal June 6 three Navy fliers were killed and one injured in a midair collision of two planes from the heavy cruiser Chester near San Clemente Island. The accident occurred late yesterday and the injured man was taken to the naval hospital. The fatalities raise naval aviation deaths for San Diego based crews to 24 since January 1. The last fatal naval crash was April 16 when three fliers died as their torpedo bomber went down near North Island.

San Diego Cal Navy Fiers Chester San Clemente Island Naval Naval Hospital

Broad Plan Aims Tax Status for 8 Million Earners

Washington June 6 Members of the House ways and means committee seek a formula to make federal income tax payers of about 8 million people who file returns but pay no tax. Exemptions credits and deductions now equal or exceed their total income. The move aims to boost tax consciousness and fund the cost of processing these unproductive returns. About half of the 8 million filed returns for the first time in 1940 after exemptions were lowered for single persons to 500 and for married persons to 2000.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee

84 Seized Ships Go Into Service

Roosevelt ordered the maritime commission to seize idle foreign ships in U S waters the Philippines and the Canal Zone under new law. The 84 vessels totaling about 459000 gross tons may be allocated to services aiding national defense with possible use to carry oil to the eastern seaboard and to replace ships in the 2 000 000 ton pool and to aid Britain. Owners will receive compensation.

Washington Roosevelt Maritime Commission American United States Philippines Canal Zone Interior Ickes Britain Pacific Canada Australia New Zealand Great Britain

Amarillo Safety Lane Extended By City Officials

The Amarillo safety lane, run by the city commission and Amarillo Safety Council, will operate next week across most city sections after a planned noon closure was delayed. Over five days 2114 cars were checked, 615 found defective, with only 80 repaired on site. lane remains voluntary and free, encouraging motorists to ensure vehicle safety before the new week shifts to the north and San Jacinto areas.

Amarillo City Commission State Highway Department Ser Gassaway San Jacinto

Plainsmen to Attend Shrine Council Session in Indianapolis

Khiva Temple will be represented by three Amarilloans and a Levelland resident at the Shrine of North America imperial council session starting Tuesday in Indianapolis. Delegates include H. H. Loewenstern, Rol la V. Cartwright, Fred Galle, and R. H. Hester, all traveling with their wives. Loewenstern will pass through Denver to visit his daughter and son-in-law. Cartwright will attend a National Recorders Association meeting in Indianapolis Monday. Potentate J. B. Briscoe, initially slated to head the delegation, was called out of town but may attend part of the session.

Khiva Temple Cart- Wright National Recorders’ Association Indianapolis J. B. Briscoe

British Cattle Butchered to Meet Feed Shortage

London reports that a shortage of improved feed prompts immediate slaughter of 300 000 cattle in Britain. Minister Hudson adds continued reductions in sheep and pigs are required. Also in London June 6 Stalin reportedly capitulating amid German offensives, per US journalist John Scott expelled from Soviet Russia.

London Britain R. S. Hudson Stalin John Scott Russia

Voters League Meeting Set for Sunday in 47th District Court

Texas Voters League will hold a meeting Sunday afternoon at 3 in the 47th District Court room. F W Zimmerman president says senatorial candidates and old age assistance will be discussed. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Voters League Texas Voters League F. W. Zimmerman Zimmerman

Chrysler Produces 260 Combat And Transport Vehicles Daily

Detroit June 6 260 combat and transport vehicles roll off Chrysler lines daily for the U S army. Chrysler has delivered over 40 000 of a 63 800 vehicle order and also makes rolling fortresses army field kitchens refrigerators fuselage sections for Martin bombers aluminum forgings 40 mm anti aircraft guns bomb fuses shells airplane landing gear cartridge fuses and bearings. Correspondents touring defense plants learn of more wartime outputs and Allison motors for liberty planes and fighters.

Detroit Mich Chrysler United States Army Chrysler Corporation Defense National Association of Manufacturers Martin Army Truck General Motors Flint L Ford Enterprises Pratt& Whitney Aircraft Hartford Conn Great Britain United States Germany American Car and Foundry Company Berwick Allison Indianapolis Army Air Corps Allison Motor Allison Motors Army Bell Airacobra

15 Year Club Party Draws 200 Former Students in Amarillo

More than 200 alumni from Amarillo public schools attended the 15 Year Club barbecue at the Tri State Fairgrounds amid showers and soggy grounds. The event, moved from John Snider’s home, featured remarks by Tom Seay and Nick Browning, and entertainment by the Jose and Maria Mexican trio and H A Shaw quintet. The group planned a Jan 19 winter meeting at the Amarillo Hotel and a potential summer gathering in a downtown public building if rain returns. Notables included former Amarillo superintendents Judge Gee and Prof Wells, and John Snider who organized the barbecue.

Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds John Snider H. T. Cornelius R. Thomson Central Presbyterian Church Tom Seay Nick Browning Browning Texas Paul Potter Berger Laura V. Hamner Jose and Maria Mexican H. A. Shaw Mr.Shaw America God W. E. Gee L.A. Wells W. A. McIntosh Borger C. G. Landis Tom Curry Dean Hiatt Houston

Daniel Calls For Debt Cut

Gov. W Lee O'Donnel, running for the U S Senate, pledged to cut the national debt, expand old age pensions, and push anti strike legislation. He attacked rival candidates as childlike prattle and said Texas has had no strikes since his labor law passed.

Austin W. Lee O'Donnel U. S. Senate O'Daniel Washington Texas

Fire Extinguished on President Jackson Liner in Hold

In Jersey City on June 6 a fire in the hold of the President Jackson of the American Presidents Line was put out after about an hour and a half. Police Captain Thomas Brown said the blaze started when an acetylene torch used to bolt a door ignited a burlap bag. Smoke rose from the vessel but the fire remained confined to one hold, damaging several cases of candy. Damages were not yet estimated as the ship’s sailing to San Francisco was postponed to tomorrow.

Jersey City N. J President Jackson American Presidents Line Thomas Brown Brown Maritime Commission San Francisco

Submarine Undaunted Reported Lost in War

London announces the loss of submarine Undaunted the twenty seventh since war began. Fifty eight submarines were in commission at the start of hostilities, with Undaunted and the recently reported lost Usk likely new Unity class vessels.

London Admiralty Undaunted Usk

Phoenix Board Withdraws Deferment for Striking Workers

A Phoenix selective service board in Maricopa County announces it will withdraw deferment for vocational work from any employee who participates in an industrial strike.

Phoenix Ariz Phoenix Selective Service Board Maricopa

700 Chinese Killed Escaping Jap Bombs in Chungking

CHUNGKING June 6 Seven hundred Chinese died from suffocation and a brutal stampede at the entrances to Chungking’s largest air raid shelter during a Japanese aerial attack. Rescue squads pulled mangled bodies from the wreckage as relatives searched for the dead amid receding shock and fear.

Chungking

Federal Aid for New School Seen in Texas

Austin June 6 A contemplated Texas State School of Aeronautics and Engineering would get a 500000 state appropriation and likely federal aid for training youth in aeronautical design. Senator Olan Van Zandt said federal support is expected and site near Sherman was proposed with a 300000 first year and 200000 second year disbursement plan.

Austin Texas State School of Aeronautics and Engineering Olan van Zandt Tioga W. QO. Reed Dallas van Zandt Baltimore California Texas Reed

Crippled Children's Clinic Held Today in Amarillo

Crippled children from the Panhandle Plains will attend the annual Crippled Children's Council clinic at St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo. Dr. Charles F. Clayton of Fort Worth will direct the program with Potter County Medical Society aid. Bert McCullough reports 180 cases registered this year, with thirty having undergone operations to date.

Amarillo Panhandle Plains Crippled Children's Council Bert McCullough St. Anthony's Hospital Charles F. Clayton Fort Worth Potter County Medical Society Clayton McCullough

Winners in Palo Duro Canyon photo contest announced

The Palo Duro Canyon contest closed Monday and winners will be named next Monday. Photographs are on display in the Capitol Hotel mezzanine. Judge committee, likely meeting tomorrow, will decide winners in two divisions professional and amateur under Guy A. Carlander Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Palo Duro Canyon committee chair.

Palo Duro Canyon Guy A. Carlander Amarillo

Boy's attempt to run locomotive ends in fatal crash

A 16 year old African American boy who loitered at the Seaboard Railway shops in Abbeville South Carolina yesterday boarded a recently serviced engine and began moving it toward the station. The locomotive derailed into a ditch after tearing up track. He died several hours later from scalds and bruises in the accident near Abbeville.

Abbeville S. C Seaboard Railway

Chinese Suffocate in Shelter During Raid in Chungking

Chinese authorities report many people suffocated in a large underground shelter during a five hour Japanese air raid over Chungking last night. Officials banned publication of the death toll and gave no explanation for the high casualties.

Chungking China

Luncheons Precede Lions Style Show at Crystal Ballroom

Mrs Henry Munn, wife of the Lions Club president, will deliver the welcome address at a Monday luncheon in the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel for Lions Club wives in convention. A Cotillion Club and Gordon's Style Shop style show follows at 12 15 with music by the Blackburn Shaw quartet and a Palmer Wheeler solo.

Henry Munn Lions’ Club Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel Lions Club Cotillion Club Gordon's Style Shop Avery Rush Man W. N. Freeman H. A. Shaw Stuart Browning Willette Waters Merrell Margaret Farwell Browning Dixie Dice Studio Blackburn-Shaw Quartet Palmer Wheeler Florist

Miss Westmoreland Honored at Country Club Tea

Miss Flora Katherine Westmoreland bride elect of Alfred McMurtry of Clarendon was toasted at Amarillo Country Club with a tea and personal shower hosted by Miss Martha Williams and Mrs E J McCartt Jr. Pink and white decorations featured mock orange blossoms pink peonies and roses while a gardenia corsage was given to the honoree. Guests included Misses Dorothy Jo Smith Ann Claire Brannen Irma Jean Byrd Betty Jean Lane Betty Jane O Brien Jean Florey Carol Askew Mary Ruth Florey Margaret Stone Pat Pipkin Josephine Kuykendall Virginia McCartt Betty Taylor Janie Eslick Helen Burgess Mary Collins Margaret Cannon Boyce Mary Stack Jane Gulerie Mary Miles Bivins Betsy Weymouth Mary Jane Potter Betty Younger Jane Younger LaVerne and June McMurtry and Jan and Lou Westmoreland of Clarendon.

Martha Williams E. J. McCartt Flora Katherine Westmoreland Alfred McMurtry Clarendon Amarillo Country Club Jean Florey Dorothy Jo Smith Ann Claire Brannen Irma Jean Byrd Betty Jean Lane Betty Jane O'Brien Carol Askew Mary Ruth Florey Margaret Stone Pat Pipkin Josephine Kuykendall Virginia McCartt Betty Taylor Janie Eslick Helen Burgess Mary Collins Margaret Cannon Boyce Mary Stack Jane Gulerie Mary Miles Bivins Betsy Weymouth Mary Jane Potter Betty Younger Jane Younger LaVern

Bettye M Thompson Honored in Pre nuptial Kitchen Shower

Miss Nancy Duniven hosted a kitchen shower for Bettye M Thompson bride elect of Billy Reaves Greeneville Tennessee. Blue and yellow decorations featured yellow on cakes and roses throughout the rooms. Attendees included C L Duniven Sr Otho Thompson Edith Reaves Betty Eastland Margaret Dickinson Shirley Maxfield Dorothy Latham Sadie Clifton Jane Cox Jane Gouldy Dean Reed Mary Louise Vernon Betty Howle Dora Kenyon Bette Mead Florence Neely and the hostess.

Nancy Duniven Bettye Marie Thompson Billy Reaves Greeneville Tenn

Gloria June Weilenman Honored on Seventh Birthday

Gloria June Weilenman celebrated her seventh birthday with a home party at 3700 Polk Street. Guests enjoyed pink and cream decorations, a pink birthday cake, and favors as they sang and exchanged gifts. Food included angel food cake fudge pops pink cookies and lemonade.

Gloria June Weileman Polk Street Angel Louise Rodgers Peggy Childers Max Gordon Linette Smith Margaret, Houston Jimmie Lee Metcalf Jack Smith Donald Singleton Jean Tweedy Robert Ray Parks A. L. Robertson J. M. Webb A. M. Weiseman

Mrs. R. J. Wallace Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. R. J. Wallace received a surprise birthday party at her home 1710 Pierce Street hosted by Mrs. K. Baird Mrs. Lucy Houston and Mrs. E. H. Baker. The event featured music by Margaret Herbert and refreshments. Attendees included Fay Burks E. J. Crittenden Hazel Atwood C. Reynolds R. Runyan C Curtis Harry Ott J. Nimmo Belle Oliver E. M. Motley H. King H McDonald F. Lindsey S. Moody F Alford Miss Grace Ott Miss Georgia Runyan and gifts from H Gettys F Fowlkes C Mathews Miss Rena Withers Miss Margaret Fowler and Mr. Wallace.

R. J. Wallace Pierce Street K. Baird Lucy Houston E. H. Baker Little Margaret Herbert Fay Burks E. J. Crittenden Hazel Atwood C. Reynolds R. Runyan C Curtis Harry Ott J. Nimmo Belle Oliver E. M. Motley H. King H McDonald F. Lindsey S. Moody F Alford Grace Ott Georgia Runyan Mesdames H |Gettys F. Fowlkes C. Mathews Rena Withers Margaret Fowler Mr. Wallace

X-Ray Technicians Meet at St Anthony's Hospital

The Amarillo Society of X-Ray Technicians held a monthly gathering at St Anthony's Hospital with Dr Walter Van Swerin as principal speaker. The next meeting is set for July 1 at 8 15 in the hospital X ray department. Beavers felled an 18 inch red maple blocking a main highway across central New York state.

Amarillo New York State

Social Calendar Highlights from Amarillo Events

Social calendar lists a reception for Mrs. Alawin Rouse at 1661 Crockett Street hosted by Ama rillo Chapter No. 787 with Mr. and Mrs. A. Granberg and families. Amarillo Country Club hosts a family games party and an egg grading demonstration at Munich al Auditorium. Sara Seward Circle rummage sale at 621 East Third Avenue. Woodmen Cycle Drill Team baked goods sale at City Grocery and Market No. 1, 406 West Tenth Avenue. Recital by James Paschal and Billie Keith at St. Andrews Parish House at 8 o'clock.

A. Granberg Crockett Street Alawin Rouse Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Munichal Sara Seward Central Presbyterian Church East Third Avenue Woodmen City West Tenth Avenue James Paschal Billie Keith Nellie D. Erhard St. Andrews’ Episcopal Church

Past Matrons Club Honors Junior Past Matron af Party

The Bonita chapter of the Past Matrons Club of the Order of the Eastern Star held a luncheon at Mrs. George Stapleton home to honor junior past matron Mrs. W R Irwin. Officers were elected and installed with A F Keirsey as president and O A Kennedy as vice president. The club will disband until fall.

Bonita Order of the Eastern Star George Stapleton W. R. Irwin Stapleton W. T. Moreland Emily Hertner C. C. Pangle E. H. Ashcraft Ing A. F. Keirsey O. A. Kennedy Irwin W. A. Christian Ashcraft W. 8. Layton Mes James Irwin Addie Britt Brune Cecil Conkling Keirsey S. P. McKinney M. L. Fuller L. J. Bennett Christian R. P. George Kennedy Edith Taylor Layton

Officers Elected by Golden Chain Club

The Golden Chain Club elected new officers at a gathering hosted by Mrs. Bertha Gowdy. New officers include President C E McPherson and Vice President J M Stidger with Anna Belle Gowdy as secretary and reporter and Margaret Spencer as treasurer. Attendees included multiple couples and Miss Gowdy. A baked food sale by Woodmen Circle Drill Team at City Grocery and Market to fund travel to Omaha National Jubilee.

Golden Chain Club Bertha Gowdy C. E. McPherson J. M. Stidger Anna Belle Gowdy Margaret Spencer Stidger O. K. Chamberlain John F. Ross Jimmie Christal Fred Geer McPherson Spencer Miss Gowdy Raymond Geer

Girl Scouts Open Camp Near Amarillo for Summer Session

Girl Scouts will open a summer camp 11 miles northwest of Amarillo at Camp Kiwanis tomorrow with a 2 to 4 pm check in and 4 to 6 pm visit period. Mrs. John E. Rogers, acting director in Miss Ida Mae McClure’s absence, said pre camp staff training with 13 sectional leaders was completed today.

Amarillo Kiwanis John E. Rogers Ida Mae McClure Henrietta Creitz Northwest Texas Training School Mary Elizabeth Slay Robstown Betty Wheeler Oklahoma City June Cope Follett Plainsman Roberta Wells Phyllis Holgate Canyon Mar Lynn Dobson Hooker Okla Slay Dorothy Brightman Clovis W. L. Brock Helen Trade Elder Helen Joyce Smith Trading Post Sarah Thompson McClure

Austin to Boost Liquor Enforcers for War Areas

Austin announces expanded liquor law crackdown with 26 inspectors and seven auditors added to Texas staff. A $35,000 legislature appropriation funds enforcement in army camps and defense industry zones amid rising wartime activity. Meat shipments to England totaled 246 carloads from Chicago between May 10 and June, sent by rail to eastern ports for immediate export. The first vaccination was introduced in 1796.

Austin Texas Bert Ford Chicago Campbell The Agricultural Marketing Service U. S. Department of Agriculture England

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