Texas Legislature Approves Cancer Control Bill
The Texas Legislature earmarked 500000 dollars for cancer treatment and research. The House approved amendments sending the bill to the governor as the session adjourned. Debate included claims the funds would not cure cancer and criticism of UT medical school leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Senate
House
Arthur Cato
Weatherford
Sam Hanna
Dallas
Cato
John Sealy
University of Texas Medical School
Galveston
Medical School
John W. Spies
Yale University
Spies
D. B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Hardeman
Dean Spies
San Angelean
Charles Lansberry
Round Rock
Leo Newman Funeral Services Held in Amarillo
Funeral services for 30 year old Leo Newman were held this afternoon at 2:30 in the Boxwell Brothers chapel in Amarillo. Rev Powell A Smith officiated. Pallbearers were Bob Shared Warren Tuckness Carl McCaslin E H Jackson C J Dorsey W W Hillough. Burial followed at Liano Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Newman
Boxwell Brothers
Powell A. Smith
West Amarillo
Newman
Elks Club
Liano Cemetery
Funeral Held for Sarah Jane Hill
Funeral services began at 10 30 in the Box Well Brothers chapel with Dr A D Foreman of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery. The three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Hill died Monday night in a local hospital from whooping cough complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Jane Hill
Box- Well Brothers Funeral Home
A. D. Foreman
First Baptist Church
Llano
J. C. Hill
Array of Talent for Lions at Amarillo Hotel
An entertainment program before the Lions Club in Amarillo featured Betty Jean Hill a 13 year old violinist from Spearman with piano accompaniment by Robert Louis Barron. Frankie Lou Keehn performed three dances in costume with her mother Mrs. Frank Keehn on piano. Louis Robinette the cornetist and the Blackburn Shaw quartet also performed. Ellis B Hall served as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Lions Club
Amarillo
Betty Jean Hill
Spearman
Robert Louis Barron
Frankie Lou Keehn
Frank Keehn
Louis Robinette
Blackburn-Shaw
Ellis B. Hall
Farmer With Shotgun Curious About Parachute Cadet
Jacksonville June 24 A Florida farmer armed with a shotgun questioned a young aviation cadet who had bailed out from a sudden storm. The cadet explained he was a military trainee and the farmer apologized after misjudging the parachutist. The instructor arranged a safe emergency landing.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Charles P. Canhan
Naval Air Station
Canhan
Mims Couple Mark 39th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs R Emmett Mims of 1611 South Fillmore Street celebrate 39 years of marriage tonight at 9 o clock. They wed June 25 1902 at Channing Methodist Church with Lillie Bouldin as bride.
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R. Emmett Mims
South
Fillmore Street
Channing Courier
Mims
Otho M. Mims
East
Seventeenth Avenue
Emmett Mims
Lillie Bouldin
Channing Methodist Church
Robert Emmett Bouldin Mims
Palo Duro Lodge Installs New Officers
Palo Duro Lodge No. 1239 AF and AM installed its new officers last night in the lodge rooms. QO. C. Applequist became worshipful master, with J. C. Ritter senior warden Tom Hill junior warden W. H. Bailey senior steward D. F. Garner tiler J. D. Cazzell secretary Roy D. Harwell treasurer Ed Fields senior deacon John McCarty junior deacon L. M. Teed chaplain and John Easterday junior steward. W. J. Williams of Panhandle district deputy grand master served as installing officer. Fred Lyon retired worshipful master received a gold watch engraved for the occasion. The ceremony was followed by light refreshments for Master Masons and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AF. & AM
QO. C. Applequist
Fred Lyon
J. C. Ritter
Tom Hill
W. H. Bailey
D. F. Garner
J. D. Cazzell
Roy D. Harwell
Ed Fields
John McCarty
L. M. Teed
John Easterday
W. J. Williams
Panhandle
Ward Bicycle Parade To Be Held Today In Amarillo
The Montgomery Ward bicycle parade takes to Polk Street at 10:30 AM with boys and girls riding decorated bikes for more than a dozen prizes. Amarillo police lead the event. Jud Kirkham says registrations show more entries than ever. First prize is a 19 inch trophy on display in Ward's window with the winner's name engraved. Other prizes are merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Polk Street
Amarillo Motorcycle Police
Jud Kirkham
Montgomery Ward Sporting Goods Department
Ward
Wives Help in Texas Senator Race Reports
Preliminary filings show wives aiding campaigns for Texas senatorial hopefuls. Mrs W Lee O Daniel contributed 2333 dollars 55 cents and served unofficial campaign manager, while Mrs Lady Bird Johnson gave 2500 dollars to her husband’s bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Lady Bird Taylor Johnson
Rep. Johnson
Gerald Mann
Senate
O’daniel
Morris Sheppard
Johnson
Martin
Mann
Mary Pickford in Cleveland Clinic Observation
Mary Pickford of the movies is under observation at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Charlies Higgins said she will remain there most of the week and is not seriously ill. Visitors are not being received at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mary Pickford
Cleveland Clinic
Charlies Higgins
Social Calendar Listings For Amarillo Churches Clubs
Today social calendar items show meetings across Amarillo venues. Circles at West Amarillo Christian Woman's Council and Central Presbyterian Women meet at various homes and churches. 4 H club organizes at Pleasant Valley. sewing and Bible study groups gather at multiple churches with times ranging from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circles of
West Amarillo
125 Register for Swimming School At Gem Lake Pool
Potter County Red Cross sponsored swimming school expected large turnout if rain holds. 125 registrants include 50 girls and 75 boys. adults anticipated future signups. Registration slated for afternoon sessions with fees and Marvin Chamberlain directing with lifeguard staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
American Red Cross
Gem Lake Swimming Pool
Amarillo
Floyd A. Cooper
Marvin Chamberlain
Red Cross
Treatment for Deafness Via Spine Procedure Reported
At a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in June, doctors described withdrawing spinal fluid near the spine base to reduce ear pressure. The method reportedly improved hearing in over 40 percent of progressive deafness cases, with relief lasting from months to years and in some instances permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durhah
N. H
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Alsup counters governor on delayed rules release
Rep. Lon E. Alsup of Carthage defended the legislature, saying the rules were rewritten and copies provided to members before the session to ensure lobbyists had no advantage, addressing Governor W. Lee O'Daniel's charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lon E. Alsup
Carthage
W. Lee O'Daniel
Alsup
House Rules Committee
Mann Continues Freedom War in Texas Independence Fight
In San Antonio on June 24 Gerald C. Mann denounces Washington control of Texas elections and declares the Second War for Texas Independence. He calls out figures linked to Lyndon Johnson, defends Roosevelt, and presses for income disclosures from Johnson O Daniel and Dies while urging Texans to elect their own officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Gerald C. Mann
Alamo City
Municipal Auditorium
Washington
Alamo
Mann
Alvin J. Wirtz
Interior
Harold Young
United States
Welly K. Hopkins
CIO
United Mine Workers
Lyndon Johnson
CIO Union
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Austin
First Methodist Church
Dallas
Price Control Chief Urges Furniture Firms to Halt Increases
Price Control Administrator Leon Henderson urged top furniture and appliance makers in Washington to stop unauthorized price hikes. He warned that continued increases would fuel inflation and disrupt the economy, and asked firms to end open price quoting and switch to firm pricing immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Troops Leave Aviation Plant Near Los Angeles
Army troops who seized the North American Aviation plant in Los Angeles two weeks ago moved out at noon today and bivouaced near Metropolitan Airport. Col. Charles E. Bradshaw said sentinels were withdrawn and troops will have recreation and sightseeing opportunities during the remainder of their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
North American Aviation Corp
Metropolitan
Charles E. Bradshaw
J R Clanahan Enlists in Marines for Officer Training
James R. Clanahan son of Mrs Billie Hudnall of 206 Aldridge Street left yesterday for Marine Officer's Training Camp at Quantico Virginia. A Amarillo High School and Amarillo College graduate he earned a BA in economics from Texas Technological College on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Clanahan
Billie Hudnall
Aldridge Street
Quantico
Virginia
Mr. Clanahan
Amarillo High School
Amarillo College
Texas Technological College
Danes Order Danish Minister to Return from Moscow
Copenhagen directs Danish minister and staff in Moscow to return to Denmark as Danish foreign office issues directive via official news agency DNB. No casualties reported.
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Berlin
DNB
Copenhagen
Danish Foreign Office
Moscow
Denmark
Big Defense Guard Attendance Expected
The largest attendance since the local Texas Defense Guard unit was organized last year is expected at tonight’s drill in the high school armory. Capt. A. Petersen said 54 uniforms will be issued to active members and caps have arrived. Drill starts at 8 pm outdoors if no rain. state inspection may occur July 9. physicians will conduct physical exams. several positions remain to be filled and a second Amarillo company may form from enlistees exceeding the quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Defense Guard
A. Petersen
Amarillo
Petersen
Summer Concert Opens Season With 50 Piece Band
The Sam Houston Summer Band launches its season with a 12 piece program at 7:30 PM in Sam Houston Junior High School auditorium. Three concerts are planned on July 10 and 24. The program features Tschaikowsky, Olivadoti, Lehar, and Verdery selections, with soloists Rush Robinet t Louis Robinett and L. B. Thomas. The band, directed by S. M. Bagwell, is praised for rapid progress and includes a full roster of woodwinds brass percussion and ensemble players.
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Sam Houston
Sam Houston Junior High School
San Jacinto Park
S. M. Bagwell
Yoder
Lehar
Tschaikowsky
Kathleen
Westendorf
Rush Robinett
Louis Robinett
L. B. Thomas
Friend
Olivadoti
Key
Bill Aids Defense Workers Public Works Plan
The House approved a compromise bill authorizing a 150 million dollar public works program for communities with defense worker influx. The measure directs the Federal Works Administration to build or buy needed projects, pending Presidential approval, to aid defense workers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Federal Works Administration
Netherlands Sides With Reds in Broadcast
Queen Wilhelmina announced in a national address that the Dutch government will fight by the side of the Russian people against Bolshevism while underscoring a lasting rejection of Bolshevik principles. She expressed compassion for Russians enduring hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Exeter arrives with Zamzam survivors in New Jersey
The American export liner Exeter reached Jersey City from Lisbon with 224 passengers including 52 Zamzam survivors. They recounted their perilous voyage and brush with death after the Zamzam was sunk by a German raider in the South Atlantic on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Exeter
Lisbon
Zamzam
South Atlantic
Soviet Girls Press for Frontline Service
Soviet girls clamored for admission to the Red Army as patriotism surged nationwide Tass reported. The agency cited broad enthusiasm to serve at the front amid ongoing wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Red Army
Tass
Johnson Campaign Speech Rally In Fort Worth
In Fort Worth on June 24 Rep. Lyndon Johnson urged unity to strengthen national defense. He touted bombing tanks and troops, denied opposition attacks, and led a motorcade from Eastland County with his wife Claudia Taylor Johnson. He pledged to support troops abroad if needed and to leave the Senate to join them if battle required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Lyndon Johnson
U. S. Senate
Belden
America
Johnson
Claudia Taylor
Karnack
Eastland County
Young
Jack
Somervel
Parker
Glen Rose
Waco
Dallas
Stephenville
Dublin
Graham
Hillsboro
Denton
Wichita Falls
Mann
W. K. Hopkins
United Mine Workers
Hopkins
CIO
U. S
Senate
Jaycees Here Elect Directors Tonight
Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce to elect 12 new directors tonight at a Capitol Hotel meeting. 24 candidates were submitted by a special committee, for two year terms, with the noon regular meeting postponed to allow full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
George Bates
L. W. Carlyle
W. B. Coldwell
Fairman Dee
Hollis DeGrassi
Roy Cowie
Paul Dollarhide
Ted Dashier
Clyde Doughty
Abe Feferman
Bill Fowler
Ward Garrison
Gordon Gill
Joe Harlan
J. W. Harris
al Hurlock
Gene Kuntz
Tom Lynn
Chester Park
Cathy Pope
Bob Russell
Tom Seay
Fay Shackelford
Lawrence Walker
Barrons Return From California Vacation
Robert Louis Barrons and his wife conclude a three week tour visiting the Royal Gorge Salt Lake City Reno Lake Tahoe Oakland Atascadero San Francisco and other California cities. In San Francisco they met pianist Dr John Manning and in Oakland hosted by Mills College professor Dr John Furby. They reside at 1932 B Tyler Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Barron
Royal Gorge
Salt Lake City
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Oakland
Atascadero
San Francisco
California
Amarillo Symphony
John Manning
Santa Barbara
Frederick J. Hile
Santa Barbara State College
Barrons
John Furbay
Mills College
Amarillo
Los Angeles
Boulder Dam
Grand Canyon
Albuquerque
Grace Thompson
University of New Mexico
Godowski
Barron
Chinese Claim Destroy 13 Japanese Planes at Ichang Airfield
Official dispatches report Chinese artillery felled 13 of 19 Japanese warplanes at Ichang Airdrome near the Yangtze. Several large tri motor aircraft were destroyed while six aircraft escaped after dusk raids. Ichang lies between Hankow and Chungking along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
China
Ichang
Yangtze River
Hankow
Reds Courting America
NBC shortwave listeners reported Moscow radio played American and Scotch patriotic songs including Columbia the Gem of the Ocean tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NBC
Moscow
O'Daniel Campaign Trails Across West Texas
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel toured eight West Texas towns and a large city, denying legislative claims against him while pressing for larger federal pensions for Texans. Lyndon Johnson campaigned in Fort Worth on the same day. Martin Dies planned homecoming events in Orange. Gerald Mann campaigned in San Antonio after Houston rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Guv
W. Lee O’daniel
O'Daniel
Fort Worth
Texas
Martin
Orange
Washington
Gerald C. Mann
Johnson
San Antonio
Houston
O’daniel
West Texas
Seymour
James Stephen Hogg
Night Jam Session Forged Bonds Between Mexicans and LSU
A nocturnal jam after a faculty club reception united a visiting Mexican delegation with Louisiana State University students. Professor Antonio Lomeli sparked the gathering by inspecting a banjo, leading to a banjo folk tune and a spontaneous chorus as more students joined in pajamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Law School
Mexican Education Ministry
Antonio Lomeli
Visual Hazards Draw Safety Attention
Ama rillo Safety Council executive committee renewed recommendations for stricter enforcement of visual hazards from vehicles parked too close to street intersections. The council aims to enforce the ordinance to the limit, viewing it as a permanent step to reduce local traffic deaths. Members present included Maynard Drake Bob Wilson Vernon Hancock Dave Mead Gilford Branson Tom Troth Byron Ellis and Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Bob Wilson
Vernon Hancock
Dave Mead
Gilford Branson
Tom Troth
Byron Ellis
Mr. Drake
Bishop Bergan Voices Labor Rights at Eucharistic Congress
The Des Moines bishop argues workers gain a say in management after years of labor and urges union with capital. He speaks at the ninth National Eucharistic Congress as sectional meetings open, following a mass by Cardinal Dougherty before about 50 000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Gerald T. Bergan
Des Moines
Bergan
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
Minnesota Fair Grounds
Benes Says Hess Admitted Prolonging War Led to Germany’s Fall
Dr Edward Benes president of the Czecho slovak National Committee says Rudolf Hess admitted openly that prolonging the war would bring Germany down. He notes Germans debated strategy after Hess flight and contrasts Hitler's Russia invasion with the war’s likely outcome. Benes speaks from London in a Czech nation broadcast.
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London
U.P
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovak National Committee
Rudolf Hess
Germany
Britain
Benes
England
Hess
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Edwin Printess Webb Funeral Rites Today
Rites honoring Edwin Printess Webb 82 will be held at 4 p.m. in the N Griggs & Sons chapel with Rev. Thomson officiating. Webb, a retired farmer, died Monday at his home 318 East Twenty-Second Avenue. He lived here 22 years and was a member of the Tenth Avenue Methodist Church. Pallbearers include Douglas Jones and G. D. Kendall among others. honorary pallbearers are several judges and doctors. Survived by wife Nancy Webb four sons all of Amarillo and four daughters, three of whom reside in Amarillo and one in Meeker Colorado. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Printess Webb
N. Griggs & Sons
Rrd Thomson
Ter Avenue Methodist Church
Mr. Webb
East Twenty-Second Avenue
Tenth Avenue Methodist Church
Douglas Jones
G. D. Kendall
W. F. Hall
George Owens
Carl Carlan
Garl Adams
I. Rasco
W. E. Gee
E. C. Nelson
Henry S. Bishop
H. H
Hitler Brother's Wife Seeks Annulment in London
Bridget Elizabeth Hitler, sister-in-law of Adolf Hitler and wife of Alois Hitler, volunteered for British war relief aid. She filed for annulment claiming her husband deserted her in 1914, Irish-born, seeking legal relief while in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adolf Hitler
British
War Relief
Bridget Elizabeth Hitler
Hitler
Alois
New Immigration Policy Centralizes Visas in Washington
The state department announces a new immigration policy centralizing visa issuance in Washington. Applications will be reviewed by interdepartmental committees from the state, war, navy, and justice departments to assess suitability to the national defense program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
National Defense Program
State, War, Navy
Justice Departments
Meteorite locator tool adapted for land mine detection
Dr. Lincoln LaPaz from Ohio State University announced at the Society for Research on Meteorites convention that a meteorite locating instrument is being developed under a national defense program to detect buried land mines in the earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstaff
Ariz
National Defense Program
Society For Research On Meteorites
Lincoln LaPaz
Ohio State University
Saboteurs Get Pen Terms in Puerto Rico Harbor Case
Ettore Guigni the Colorado’s captain was sentenced to five years in prison in U S District Court in San Juan Puerto Rico today. His crew of 25 received three years each for damaging the vessel in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Ettore Guigni
U. S
World's heaviest smokers in the world noted
Americans and the Dutch are the heaviest smokers, consuming about two ounces of tobacco weekly per capita. The finding highlights how consumption varies by country and suggests cultural factors influence smoking habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capella
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Moore County
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Otho Meade
Order of the Eastern Star
Palo Duro
Palo Duro Assembly
Order of Rainbow For
Spiritual Life Group
Christian Endeavor Room
Central Presbyterian Church
Ladies Bible Class
San Jacinto Church of Christ, Church
Tenth Avenue Methodist
Calvary Missionary Baptist
Pleasant Valley
Helen Nevins
Central Presbyterian Woman's Council
Rae Frost
Hughes Street
G. R. Baucom
Brown Drive
Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club
N. M. Proffer
Hastings Street
Happy Hour Sewing Club
Pat Edwards
Silver Thimble Club
J. A. Archer
Bowie Street
Jenny Lynn Sewing Club
R. L. Fletcher
Cleveland Street
Polk Street Methodist
W. S. Co
First Baptist W. M. A
Little Flower Mission Guild
R. B. Brands
West
Sixteenth Avenue
Globe News
Freedom
Congressman Johnson
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J. R. Clanahan
Marines
Reds
Jaycees
Robert Louis Barrons
Jasper Park
Canada
Daniel
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