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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1940
Page
1
Mexico tightens ties with the United States amid the French crisis and global oil pressures. Campaigning notes democracy versus totalitarianism as Avila Camacho and Almazan push pro democracy messages. Regime reforms include oil industry reorganization, price controls, and stricter counterpropaganda to curb foreign influence.
Paris and Bordeaux report France faces urgent debate after Reynaud falls as two million German troops drive west, Petain named premier. Weygand reshapes defense lines south of Paris while Maginot Line is abandoned and fortifications melt away under German pressure.
In Litchfield Illinois on June 16 groups of residents attacked members of a religious sect distributing literature under the name Jehovah’s Witnesses. Vehicles were wrecked as the attackers objected to not saluting the flag. One resident allegedly forced a man to kiss a flag.
A Dallas man stranded downtown during a heavy rain asked police to send a squad car to his home to notify his wife. He said he could telephone but she wouldn’t believe him.
West Texas sees fair Monday with isolated tundershowers over southern mountains. Tuesday brings rising heat and scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. A bit warmer Monday. New Mexico also fair Monday and Tuesday with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms near the continental divide and central mountain range. Temperature little changed.
Dr. Francis E. Townsend, a California physician, told Amarillo Townsendeers that the Townsend Plan will be enacted by the next Congress and adopted by other nations. He warned voters to back candidates willing to sign on and support the plan. He urged financing by a 2 percent monthly tax on incomes over 250 dollars to fund 200 dollar monthly pensions for the elderly, promising wealth equalization and broader prosperity.
In Hermosillo Sonora on June 16 a riot at a railroad station derailed a rally for presidential candidate Juan Andreu Almazan. A man believed to be an Almazan follower was killed and several others wounded as stones and gunfire erupted. A dagger was seized from a supporter of rival Avila Camacho. Almazan left for Navojoa and Mexico City after funeral for the slain man Nar cisso Carena.
About 2,000 attendees filled Municipal Auditorium for a Plateau Singing Convention with stage singers, piano duets, and mixed songs from current song book editions. Roy Smith announced John F Taylor reelected president for another year as salesmen promoted books and singing services amid a 30 year old gathering.
Shrapnel reports from Stockholm say Soviet Russia has occupied Lithuania and sent twin ultimatums to Latvia and Estonia. Moscow is said to be awaiting a reply. In London, weather hampers RAF activity, and British forces with French troops continue Normandy operations. A French government seat in Tours suffered heavy bombing today.
Moscow reports Latvia and Estonia agreed to free passage for Soviet troops and to form new governments to carry out mutual assistance pacts. Red army units and tanks were said to be pouring into Lithuania as well, with Lithuania permitting unlimited troop entry to bolster defenses against Germany.
Col W F Siegmund, sales manager of Winchester Repeating Arms and Western Cartridge Co, is a distinguished visitor in Amarillo. He stays with Mr and Mrs Dick P Seay, president of Morrow-Thomas Hardware. Today he will visit the Houghton Ranch in Hartley County.
Hasker Ford a 26 year old nightclub operator was charged with assault with intent to murder in the bombing of Dist Judge Feil s home in Lubbock. Bond was set at 7000 dollars and damage to the home was extensive with no injuries reported.
Roswell New Mexico June 16 about 1,000,000 pounds of New Mexico wool will be offered for sale from the Roswell Wool and Mohair Company warehouse on June 25 bidding will be open.
A Walhalla buyer named Arthur Brown swapped an automobile for a down payment that used cash 26 cents old shoes 1 dollar one rooster 74 cents along with a new pair of trousers a spotted dog and two overcoats as security. The car sold for 185 dollars. Trinity Masons Celebrate Livingstons Centennial Address by Galloway Calhoun of Tyler scheduled for Tuesday night marking the 100th anniversary.
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