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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1941

Page

2

German Russian clash reshapes Europe war outlook

Veteran reporter Wade Werner analyzes Germany’s move against the Soviet Union as a turning point with global repercussions. The clash tests the Red Army and Air Force, alters Britain’s strategy, and raises questions about who will dictate peace as Germany and Russia threaten mutual destruction.

Wade Werner New York Germany Russia Britain Red Army Red Navy Red Air Force Poland Finland Bessarabia Romania Hitler Moscow Europe Josef Stalin Berlin-Moscow Winston Churchill United States

Dalhart Woman Reunites With Family After Years Apart

Mayme Townsend Caldwell aged 29 of Dalhart ends an age long search for birth family. Reunited with father Claude Townsend in Arkansas and five sisters in Hammon Oklahoma after a chain of messages from Nashville to Dalhart and Hammon. Japan shipped raw silk valued at 2.3 million dollars to the United States last month.

Dalhart Mayme Alice. Caldwell J. W. Dawson Mayme Townsend Nashville Tenn Nora Fortner Mayme Tennessee Dawson Nazarene Weekly Fortner Claude Townsend Kentucky Nellie Pope Hammon Oklo Nellie Ivy Bohannan Nazarene Church Assembly of God Maud Cole Townsend Mrs. Cole Japan United States

Billy Payne Delayed by Measles Exposure During O-9 Sighting

Billy Payne avoided service after exposure to measles from a Dallas cousin while he visited Texas. The submarine O-9 sank Friday off Portsmouth, and Payne’s two children contracted the disease during the same Texas trip from New London, Conn. Relatives expect he will report for active duty once cleared.

M’kinney Billy Payne Dallas Portsmouth Payne Texas New London Conn

Lipton Tea Bags Highlight Flavor and Value

Aunt Abby notes a man who talks about himself is not as good as one who sings. Cousin Lucy saves pennies yet buys Lipton iced tea, costing about half a cent per glass. Lipton the tea grower is praised for proud achievements and new style tea bags release rich flavor with minimal leaves.

Lucy

Leo Newman Dies in San Angelo Hospital

Leo Newman a former Herring Hotel barber in Amarillo died after illness during a vacation trip. He had recently been treated at the Veterans hospital in Amarillo and had lived in Amarillo about ten years. Boxwell Brothers funeral home to handle arrangements with details to follow.

Leo Newman Herring Hotel San Angelo Amarillo Mr. Newman Veterans Hospital Elks Club Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home

Polish Premier Hopes Polish Soviet Clash Will Fade

London June 23 Gen Wladislaw Sikorski head of the refugee Polish government told the Polish national council that he believes the Polish Soviet problem will disappear with the new turn in the spreading war He urged Russia to recognize anew the Riga treaty fixing prewar borders and to release Poles still held as prisoners of war He said the easing of tensions would end confusion among Western allies about Poland’s status in the war.

London U.P Wladislaw Sikorski Sikorski Polish National Council Germany Russia Poland Britain

Reds in America Call for Help

The Communist Party in the United States urged full support and cooperation with the Soviet Union in its fight against Hitlerism. Alexander Kerensky predicted a Soviet and Nazi downfall if Germany loses, while US leaders weighed intervention against isolationism. Hoover called for avoiding war to ease Britain pressure.

New York Communist Party United States Soviet Union Alexander Kerensky Russia Germany Europe John T. Flynn America First Committee Herbert Hoover West Coast

Bivins Station Wins Prize in Pennzoil Display Contest

Bivins Service Station at Third Avenue and Fillmore Street was among cash prize winners in a nationwide Pennzoil dealer window display contest. H A Weymouth announced the result noting over 250 prizes and high local participation.

Bivins Third Avenue Fillmore Street Pennzoil Company H. A. Weymouth Pennzoil Weymouth

Marines Called to Active Duty During National Emergency

The navy announced that Marine Corps Reserve members will be activated for the duration of the national emergency or war. Current reservists will not be kept beyond their four year enlistment term.

Washington U.P Navy Marine Corps Reserve Reserve

M L Nose Drops Offer Hay Fever Relief

A nasal decongestant product called M-L Nose Drops provides relief from blocked nasal passages during hay fever. The ad claims oil free formula and directions for use, urging readers to buy at druggists in 30c and 60c sizes.

O'Daniel Retraction Resolution Drafted in Texas House

A Texas House resolution drafted by Rep. Herbert F. Brawner asks Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel to substantiate or publicly retract charges against the Legislature. The measure follows Rep. Rae Files's defense letter claiming the governor threatened to rail against lawmakers to push "bad legislation." Members reacted broadly favorable to Files's letter.

W. Lee O’daniel House of Representatives O’daniel U. S. Senate Miss Files House

Shipyards in AFL Contract

AFL machinists in San Francisco shipyards stay out while the Navy opens civil service lists to lure strikers back for defense orders. Bethlehem Shipbuilding signs a coast wide contract with AFL metal trades, raising pay to 1.12 an hour with overtime, though ratification remains pending. Strike leaders critique the Navy proposal as unsatisfactory.

Associated Press AFL CIO San Francisco Navy Civil Service Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company AFL Metal Trades Bethlehem J. W. Greenslade 12Th Naval District Coast AFL Teamsters Union Minneapolis Frank Barnhart Mid-West United Construction Workers Organizing Committee Washington Petit Jean River Magazine Ark Piper Aircraft Corporation Lock Haven

Galveston Contractor Held on Murder Charge

Archie Thompson, 43, a building contractor, is held without bond in Galveston County jail on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Norman Burson, 31, shot three times while sitting in Thompson's car in Hitchcock Texas. A hearing is set before Justice of the Peace Ed Bruce at 2 30 P M tomorrow.

Galveston Archie Thompson Galveston County Norman Burson Longview Frank L. Biaggnee Burson Thompson Hitchcock Texas Hitchcock and la Marque Crockett Justice of the Peace Ed Bruce Alta Loma

Air Squadron Transferred to Utah in Permanent Move

The eighth transport squadron, about 200 officers and men, will relocate from Duncan Field San Antonio Texas to Hill Field Ogden Utah at the earliest practicable date. The transfer is a permanent change of station.

Washington Army Air Corps Duncan Field San Antonio Tex Hill Field Ogden Utah

German Machinery to Rebuild Romanian Highways

German machinery will be used in reconstructing Romanian highways to speed repairs and improve road networks. The plan involves heavy equipment and engineering firms coordinating with Romanian authorities for a major modernization effort.

Tired Kidneys Sleepless Nights Warned by Doctors

Doctors warn tired kidneys disrupt daytime activity and cause night waking with frequent or scanty urination and burning. Kidney disorder may cause backache swelling headaches and loss of energy. Ask your druggist for Doan’s Pills long used for kidney relief.

House Sets A Record In Sixteen Second Session

Austin June 23 a Texas House session lasted about 15 seconds the shortest in state history. After adjournment the chamber reconvened at 4 30 PM and Speaker Homer Leonard ordered registration. With 72 of 150 members present the motion to adjourn until 10 o clock the next morning carried.

Austin Texas Homer Leonard Leonard

Pattern 9597: Women’s sizes up to 48 with fabric yardage notes

Pattern 9597 may be ordered only in women's sizes 34 through 48. Size 36 requires 3% yards of 39 inch fabric and % yard contrast. Send FIFTEEN CENTS to Amarillo News Pattern Department for the pattern and TEN CENTS extra for a Pattern Book offering a complete summer collection of fashions.

Amarillo News West 18Th Street New York N. Y

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