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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
3
Governor Lee O Daniel vetoed a bill remitting half of state ad valorem taxes to counties for five years. The measure would have diverted about 4.5 million dollars annually from state revenues. He argued for granting counties more taxing power instead and opposed reducing state revenues.
Durham New Hampshire June 23 The United States has caught up with its soil erosion The menace of losing vital agricultural areas is whipped future dust bowls possible but now controlled by new studies and practices W C Lowdermilk reports across the world’s agricultural regions and urges continued soil conservation efforts at the AAAS meeting at the University of New Hampshire
Western lawmakers clustered against proposed US Argentina and Uruguay trade accords at the Reciprocity Information hearings. Senator Arthur Capper urged priority for farm neighbors, citing tungsten and meat exports as competition while noting limited defense value and recalling Britain’s tobacco purchases from Turkey failing to influence Turkey.
Freeda Ermel, once Miss Freeda Ermel, will graduate with a B S degree from West Texas State College in Amarillo using the same dress she wore to Bronson High School's 1916 graduation. She kept the garment for the 25 year span, wearing it over the years with a black gown at each ceremony.
Two address spaces will appear on selective service cards for July 1 registration for men turning 21 since last Oct. 16. Registrants can list legal residence and temporary dwelling, choosing one as residence, with a separate mailing address. The residence dictates draft board jurisdiction.
Houston June 23 Gerald C. Mann challenged Washington politicians rights to tell Texans whom to elect in a campaign speech at Herman Park. He denounced federal influence and rallies aiding Lyndon Johnson, calling Texas independence under threat and urging voters to resist external pressure.
Dalhart June 23 W F Bill Kline appointed acting road foreman of equipment for the Panhandle division of Rock Island Lines and assumed duties immediately. Headquarters for the road foreman of equipment moved from Pratt Kansas to Dalhart. Kline succeeds J A Kline Clark of Fort Worth who resigned for family health reasons. Kline has 20 years with the division and has been a locomotive engineer since June 8 1925.
In Tampa, Grover Smith, a blind 22 year old, leaves hospital after appendectomy. His seeing eye dog Louie stopped eating due to the no-dog rule and hunger grew. Once admitted to see his master, Louie resisted briefly but then ate two cans of dog food in one sitting, ending his hunger crisis.
Washington June 23 a Senate shakeup after Senator Harrison of Mississippi death may place Senator Connally of Texas as head of the finance committee. If George stays, Walsh or Connally could take the finance chair with George remaining in foreign relations. Wagner's rise could move Connally to foreign relations if George takes the finance post. Wagner's health keeps him away from the Senate.
Friends and colleagues paid final respects as the late Mississippi senator lay in state in the Senate chamber where he served 23 years. A guard of honor from uniformed police stood watch and floral tributes arrived from many, including a wreath from President and Mrs. Roosevelt.
The Annual Young People's Conference of Christian Churches of the Panhandle area opened yesterday in Ceta Glen Canyon with over 180 attendees. Sixteen delegates attend from Amarillo. Rev. Travis White presides as dean. Rev. Robin R. Cobble delivers missionary messages. Rev. H. M Redford directs. Faculty includes Rev. B. A. Norris, Mrs. Wallace Jones, Rev. G. L. Messenger, Rev. H. G. Gantz, Rev. Leon Berry, and Dr. R. C. Snodgrass. The program features study courses, recreation, vesper services, friendship circles, graduation certificates, and a Communion service.
Lufthansa Airline announced immediate suspension of passenger service with no explanation given. The terse notice was issued in Berlin on June 23 by the German firm, leaving routes and schedules in limbo.
Defense officials said scrap paper is now a vital asset in the preparedness program. Civilians may be asked to save newspapers magazines wrapping paper and other paper materials to aid in emergencies. Large army navy and lend lease orders have raised demand for paper board boxes and cartons draining waste paper supplies.
An aging man suffers indigestion and heartburn after turning 50 and is advised to seek relief with ADLA Tablets as recommended by a pharmacist. The message promotes the product as easing fullness and discomfort after meals.
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