Canada Moves to Mobilize Manpower for War Effort
Prime Minister Mackenzie King urged swift passage of a compulsory service bill to conscript manpower and resources for war. He warned France’s disaster could invite German attack on Canada and Britain, with Icelandic deployment and a plan to raise 49,000 more men. Canadian units would be sent to Iceland as a strategic move.
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Nightly WWII notes from London and beyond shift focus
Britain reports shooting down two enemy bombers off northeast France as air warfare intensifies. Parliament hears civilians killed aiding Dunkirk evacuation, with no solid DNB confirmation of a Romanian cabinet resignation. London notes oil and gasoline stocks remain ample and manpower efforts surge. In Honolulu, 24 000 soldiers enter overtime maneuvers after naval port visits are canceled, while in Nice a delayed French air battle claims German and Italian planes down.
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Disappointed British Troops Vacate France
Displaced BEF elements retreated from France to Britain as Churchill and Sir John Dill met Reynaud outlining continued fight. Reports detail evacuation routes, French resistance strain, and Allied morale amid a broad wartime panorama spanning Cairo to New York and Malta to Montevideo.
Safety Council Reviews Street Lighting Conditions in Amarillo
Amarillo Safety Council members conducted citywide checks on street signing and lighting near the post office court house and Amarillo Junior College as part of the Safety with Light campaign. They will consider recommendations at the next meeting and discussed an ordinance to grant the council formal status.
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Kiwanians Urged To Make Reservations
Kiwanians planning to attend the San Jacinto Kiwanis Club dinner dance at Amarillo Country Club Thursday night are urged to reserve tickets now. General chair Lloyd Boxwell says advance counts are needed for the club to notify the country club. Tickets cost 1 each and are available from Joe Shields Tra Stephenson Glenn Miller or George Kercher. Rev Robert Boshen of Pampa will be the principal speaker as part of All Kiwanis week and Kiwanis International convention observance.
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TWA Rushes Copies Of New Paper Here
Amarillo editors receive PM the radical new New York newspaper via airlift. TWA rushes the first edition, issued yesterday, on a regular flight to Amarillo. Vernon Gunn will deliver the papers to editors post haste. PM carries no advertising and represents a Thiainy wave.
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Thiainy Wave
Mother-in-Law Club Prepares Rally and Barbecue
The local Mother-in-Law Club will hold a called meeting at 9 30 Thursday morning in the Federation Club Rooms to finish plans for a benefit barbecue and candidates rally set for Monday night at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. President Mrs T H Rodgers urges all mothers-in-law to attend.
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Snippers Club Meeting Set For Today At Home
The Snippers Club will meet at 2 oClock this afternoon at Mrs. Claude Millsap’s home near Claude. Saturday night the club and spouses were entertained there by Mr. and Mrs Millsap. High scores were by Mrs Dee Fee who also won the traveling prize and Mr Millsap, with other attendees listed.
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Francis McCowen
Narcisse
All Day Picnic Planned by SBA
The Security Benefit Association schedules an all day picnic Sunday west of Ellwood Park. members should bring baskets. A monthly social follows Monday night at Carpenters Hall with program starting at 8 30 o clock. In Mexico City, President Lazaro Cardenas urged compulsory military service and said a special session of Congress would be convened soon.
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