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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

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Roosevelt accuses Italy of daggering France in war speech

President Roosevelt, speaking at the University of Virginia commencement, charged Italy with stabbing France in the back and vowed U.S. support to opponents of force. He urged speed and unity as rain delayed the ceremony and noted his son Franklin Jr. among the graduates.

Charlottesville Roosevelt Italy France United States University of Virginia Europe Americas Franklin Jr Mussolini Germany Mediterranean Near East Africa Findeere Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr

Allied Morale High On War Day In France And Italy

The French government fled Paris as German tanks neared the city while Paris' defenders regained resolve. Italian ships scuttled or set ablaze as Italy enters the war. British and Turkish actions and riots mark a widening Mediterranean and European crisis. Major ships and naval losses are reported, with Mussolini declaring Italy at war against Britain and France.

Associated Press France Paris Gilbraltar Italy St. Lawrence River Big Islands Rimouski Quebec Montreal Seine Valley Seine River Oureq River Berlin Riviera CBS New York Rome Amarillo Mussolini Germany Great Britain Mediterranean Corsica Tunisia Turkey Inonu Saydam Saragoglu Istanbul London Liverpool Edinburgh Scotland Britain Paul Reynaud Ministry of Information Havas Seine War Office

Oil Test Fails To Make Show In Amarillo Yard

Amarillo Oil Company Old Tack No 1 near the city section north side conducted a 150 quart nitro shot from 3785 to 3815 feet. Tex Thornton used two 7 inch shells. No oil or rainbow appeared in the slushpit. a small high gravity oil showed briefly at depth 3788 to 3797 and the well was plugged back to just below the oil show. Gas showed about 50 feet above the oil but oil returned as a rainbow on the water after plugging. Salt water was found at 4268 feet but the depth was extended to 5015 feet before completion. The test finished with the hole tagged completed after 24 hours.

Amarillo Amarillo Oil Company Tex Thornton Houston W.hl Sanford Vni Hs

Italy Included In Neutral Zone

President Roosevelt extended neutrality act provisions to Italy after Mussolini declared war. He signed three proclamations and an executive order to enforce them. The actions extend the act for the Italy France United Kingdom conflict, regulate belligerent ships ports and territorial waters, while not widening the combat zone.

Washington Roosevelt Italy Mussolini Vuamaaeauaan United States France United Kingdom

Wheat Forecast Shows Increase for Winter and Spring

The Agriculture Department predicts winter wheat at 488 million bushels and spring wheat at 239 million. June 1 conditions raised the forecast from May, with March plantings at 19.425 million acres, 10.8 percent above 1939. Last year produced 563 million bushels, versus the ten year average of 571 million.

Washington Agriculture Department

Youth Suggests War Vets Might Just as Well Fight Again

An Amarillo Legionnaire was told yesterday by a man in his 20s that since older fellows whipped the Germans in the last war they should do it again if needed. He added that they know how it is done. The remark reflects wartime impatience and intergenerational tension over military service.

Amarillo

Two Die in Auto Wreck Near Liberty City

Ollie Garner aged 38 and Dilton Tucker 26, both of Friendship community, died from injuries sustained in a car crash near Liberty City last night. Norman Hollowell of Kilgore and Marin Roberts of Longview were seriously injured.

Winona Ollie Garner Dilton Tucker Friendship Liberty City Norman Hollowell Kilgore Marin Roberts Longview

Weather Am Ar around Amarillo and West Texas

Amarillo and vicinity expect Tuesday to be partly cloudy and warmer. West Texas will be fair with some southeastern cloudiness Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures rising. New Mexico also fair and warmer during the period. Yesterday's hour by hour readings show temperatures with a high around 63 and a low near 39, and a 24 hour precipitation total of 0.93 inches ending at 4 PM yesterday.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Turbulence In Mexico and Nazi Fifth Column Rumors

Robert P. Dorman reports from a 3 000 mile journey through Mexico addressing rumors of Nazi and Communist fifth column activity. Three NEA Service stories explore Communist and Nazi activities in Mexico and their post election prospects and living conditions after an economic revolution. The first piece appears on Page 14.

Mexico Robert P. Dorman NEA Dorman

Red Cross Fund Reaches 3350.11 in Potter County

On the first day of Red Cross Week in Amarillo the Potter County drive raised 3350.11 with a top gift of 200 from Mrs. Sue Mitchell. Daily totals reached 560, the highest since the drive began for 6760. Numerous individuals and groups contributed, including the Amarillo Central Labor Union Standard Printing Company Coca-Cola Company and many others with varied amounts.

Red Cross Potter County Amarillo Sue Mitchell Ruby Delany Matthews P. J. Callahan Henry Brown Amarillo Central Labor Union Standard Printing Company L. K.white L. K. White Ruby ‘Kirk Ray Wheatley A. W. Fanning Jack Baker Frank Adkisson Amarillo Coca-Cola Company O. M. Pranklin Carl W. Miller G. A. Wimberly C. B. Thedens

Amarillo Urged To Show Colors In Flag Week Call

John K. Boyce Amarillo general chairman for Flag Week urges Amarilloans to show colors. An open forum on Flag Day will be aired on KGNC at 7 15 this evening with Bob Fields Charlie Hefner and Wes Izzard leading. A daytime educational matinee at Paramount Theater at 10 30 will collect bricks for Canyon museum with admission a brick and 10 cents for children 25 cents for adults.

John K. Boyce Amarillo Ross Rogers Boyce Canyon Museum Paramount Theater

Battle of Billboards Resumes After Vandalism Near Amarillo

Official communique No. 3 reports a signboard replaced today and plans to repaint tomorrow as an investigation continues. The billboard, cut down on private property near Highway 66 and a county road junction west of Amarillo, aimed to divert traffic from Sixth to Tenth Avenue. Witnesses vary, with some saying a reckless driver caused the damage while others claim it was cut down and burned.

Highway 66 Amarillo Tenth Avenue Sixth Avenue

Auto Show cars of 1939 still swanky and safe

The 1939 Auto Show glittering models remain with us as many have been reconditioned for safety long life and attractive appearance Amarillo automobile dealers offer a wide selection of late model remelitioned used cars at low prices today’s Globe-News Want Ads Dial 6262 Want Ad Headquarters.

Amarillo Globe-News

Trainmen Open Session Today in Amarillo Convention

One of the year’s biggest conventions opens today in Amarillo, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the auxiliary, expected to draw more than 300 visitors. Complete program on page 3.

Amarillo Brotherhood of Railroad

Amarillo Youth Injured When Train Hits Car

John C. Shepherd about 19 was injured when his automobile was struck by Rock Island train No. 111 at the West Seventh Avenue crossing in Amarillo. His 1934 Chevrolet coupe was demolished and he was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital with severe head bruises and heavy nosebleed. Shepherd, an employee of the Pig Hip Sandwich Shop, was hospitalized for observation after being removed from the wreckage. His parents were notified.

John C. Shepherd Northwest Texas Rock Island West Seventh Avenue Shepherd Blackburn- Shaw Pig Hip Fifth Avenue Pierce Street National Guard Seventh Avenue Crossing M. L. Miller I. M. Judd Npsses Young Shepherd North Johnson Street Norman W Shepherd

Italy Declares War as Frontiers Tense Across Europe

Amid rising tensions reports from London Bern and Belgrade describe Italy’s entry into the war. Italian embassies burn papers in Rome while Mussolini is named supreme commander with Badoglio as army chief. Reading details from Corsica to Greece Italy’s actions trigger demonstrations and precautionary measures along the Mediterranean.

London Winston Churchill House of Commons Italy Rome Mussolini Pietro Badogna

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