British government assumes French war supply contracts
The British purchasing commission director general Arthur B. Purvis said Britain has taken over all French war supply contracts placed in the United States as of June 17, the day France sought peace. Diplomatic, military, and refugee movements continue across Europe with Americans returning home from France and Spain.
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NYA Secures New Quarters in Amarillo Move
The National Youth Administration, with Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce help, has secured a new plant at Twelfth Avenue and Jackson Street to house its machinery and dozens of trainees. City funds will cover rent, and officials expect about 25 more youths to join the program.
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Amarillo
War news from multiple fronts across Europe and Middle East
Dispatches report Italian troop concentration on the Yugoslav frontier and Italian evacuees. Russia shifts troops from Caucasus to the Bessarabian German front. British air ministry claims bombing of Amsterdam and Rotterdam airports. Turkey and Iraq seek a common front amid fear of Syria becoming a battle ground. Missing British authors and other figures noted in London reports. British bombers strike German air bases. Mexico’s London invitation to resume relations discussed in Parliament. Britain’s war material trade via Vladivostok declines. French colonial volunteers pledge support to de Gaulle. French fleet at Alexandria mourns. reports on armistice terms and potential French movements varied. Soviet Red Army takes over frontier guard duties from Lithuania. Tallinn and Riga correspondents report.
Doctor Turner Frames Sermon For Ex-Servicemen
Dr. Frank L. Turner president of McMurry College preached on A Christian Soldier drawing from Paul to Timothy. He urged enlistment allegiance to Christ, saying Christianity must be militant and the church is democracy’s last bulwark. Friday service will be dedicated to the ex servicemen and open to all.
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Roosevelt approves farm measure to aid crop program
President Roosevelt signed off on a $918 million appropriation for the agriculture department for the fiscal year starting July 1. The package includes $212 million for parity income for five major crops, about $500 million for soil conservation benefit checks, and authorizes loans totaling $150 million for the Rural Electrification Administration and farm tenancy efforts.
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Sister-in-Law of Mrs. Coble Dies
Mrs. Roy C. Coffee, sister-in-law of Mrs. Coble of 609 Tennessee Street, died in Dallas yesterday afternoon after telegraphic notice reached Mrs. Coble last night. Coffee family connections include W. Coffee of Amarillo as Roy C. Coffee’s father. Mrs. Coffee was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bagwell of Menard Texas. Funeral arrangements not completed last night.
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Collie Calls Texas Senate Probe of Fifth Column
Eastland June 25 Wilbourne B Collie chairman of the Texas Senate Investigating Committee announced a meeting for 19 A. M. tomorrow at Austin to probe alleged un American and fifth column activities in Texas.
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Wilbourne B. Collie
Texas Senate
Austin
Texas
Windsors Dine On Sardines Before Flight
The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield Windsor told reporters at the British embassy in Madrid they dined on sardines in the days before their departure. The duchess recalled Paris meals where their chef allegedly bought items the next day would be banned.
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Moving Day Reminder Sparks Quick Want Ad Call
Five rent days left as July first looms, with only four Finding Days remaining. Urge immediate action by calling Globe-News Want Ads at 6262 to place ads for rooms, apartments, duplexes, houses, or business spaces.
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Johnny Burke Medalist in National Collegiate A A Golf
Johnny Burke of Georgetown topped 30 colleges at Green Mountain with a 36 hole total of 143 to win medalist honors. He followed a 71 with a 72 to lead by one stroke over Bert McDowell LSU and Harry Haverstick Swarthmore, both 144.
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Here’s The Stretcher Injuries Rule Baseball Races
Baseball injuries loom large in pennant races as key players like Pee-Wee Reese Ducky Medwick Bill Jurges and Billy Myers suffer incidents. The Giants Red Sox Reds and Yankees all face interruptions from mishaps with suspensions and on field misfortune potentially altering balance and outcomes.
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Hot Potato Luke Hamlin Reinstated by Dodgers President
Brooklyn pitcher Luke Hamlin, known as Hot Potato, is reinstated to good standing by team president Larry MacPhail after a week of absence following a home run incident with Enos Slaughter. A $500 fine is revoked and Hamlin agrees to return, aided by Freddy Fitzsimmons urging him to help the club win the pennant.
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Luke” Hamlin
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Cardinals
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MacPhail
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Dodgers
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