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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

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Soviet Blitzkrieg Rolls Up Nazi Model In Smashing Battle

Red bombers drive Finns in war with Nazis as Soviet forces advance across a wide front. AP reports describe full scale operations and recapture of a key city as Nazi resistance buckles under the effort.

Blitzkrieg Russia Prut River Bucovina Bessarabia Rumania Red Army Wilno Poland Lwow Brody Red Black Sea Constanta Baltic Memel Finland Kukha Rangell Sweden Norway Stockholm NBC Romania Turkey Oshimany Moscow Bug River Przemysl Bessarabian Skuleni Prut Ukraine Cernauti Dnestr Balkan DNB Berlin Helsinki Warsaw Danzig East Prussia Soviet Russia

Prosecution Wins Fines in Amarillo Traffic Case

In Amarillo city court prosecutor E. Byron Singleton urged maximum fines for a curb sign violation on Eighth Avenue. The judge, after his plea, ordered a one dollar fine. The report then covers national defense moves including naval aircraft funding, plant expansions, and Roosevelts Fourth of July appeal amid war developments in Europe and the USSR.

Byron Singleton Elmer Green Eighth Avenue Polk Tyler Streets Amarillo Finland Germany Sweden Rovaniemi

Turkish Ship Rifa Torpedoed in the Mediterranean

New York reports the Turkish steamer Rifa was torpedoed and sunk tonight by an unidentified submarine. NBC's Martin Agronsky said 173 of 201 passengers were lost, with 28 saved in one lifeboat. The ship carried 100 Turkish naval officers and men aboard.

New York Rifa Mercantile Marine Martin Agronsky NBC Ankara Agronsky Rila England Turkey Germany Italy Egypt Mercantile Af

Durkee Dies of Heart Attack In Long Beach

Mrs. Clarence Wulmering of 1601 Travis Street left for Long Beach California by plane Monday night to attend the funeral of her brother Ferris Durkee of Long Beach who died suddenly of a heart attack Monday He is survived by a brother Noble Durkee of 704 Tennessee Street and three sisters in California Born in Amarillo he lived here until moving to California more than ten years ago.

Clarence Wulmering Travis Street Long Beach Cal Ferris Durkee Durkee Noble Durkee Tennessee Street California Mr. Durkee Amarillo

Barber Wanted at Mr. Roach Shop on West 6th

A notice reports a barber job opening for four barbers at 3005 West 6th under Mr. Roach. The ad seeks experienced help and provides the number 2-5113 for contact, with a dial 6262 reference included in the notice.

Roach West 6Th Barber

Belden Poll Eyes O'Daniel Third Term

Belden poll tracks Lyndon Johnson and O'Daniel as Texas voters answer 60 interviewers across the state. The News will publish preliminary telegraphic results Friday and full returns Saturday, with Austin headquarters noting a minimum 4 percent margin to signal the likely winner.

Lyndon Johnson Belden Amarillo Texas Austin Washington Reiden O'Daniel

Two Parades in Amarillo Today

Amarillo hosts two parades on Polk Street today. The Clarendon goodwill delegation rides in a motorcade with band at around 10 a.m. to mark Homer Mulkey Day and their July 3 4 celebration, escorted by Sam Elkins and the goodwill committee. Later, the Will Rogers Range Riders perform an exhibition parade at noon led by Bob Dow with 35 to 40 riders, in their first home city appearance.

Amarillo Clarendon Polk Street Homer Mulkey Sam Elkins Good Will Panhandle Will Rogers Bob Dow

Taylor New National Councilor for Texas Named

Jay Taylor of Amarillo was selected as National Councilor for Texas to the National Aeronautical Association. Carl Hinton, former Texas Councilor, resigned to avoid holding both posts and supported Taylor’s election. Hinton will arrive July 4 to plan up a Will Rogers celebration in Amarillo this summer. Typewriters for rent for civil service exams, Russell Stationery Co.

Jay Taylor Amarillo Texas National Aeronautical Association Washington Carl Hinton Hinton Taylor Will Rogers Russell Stationery Co

Five Individuals and Three Firms Charged in Price Fixing

A federal grand jury indicted three corporations and five individuals in Chicago on charges of fixing prices for die cast pulleys used in making drill components for aircraft production. The case centers on alleged collusion affecting the price and availability of critical parts.

Chicago W.P

Weather Summary for Amarillo and New Mexico Region

Scattered showers and unsettled weather expected Thursday afternoon across Amarillo, New Mexico, and West Texas with cloudiness and thunderstorms. Temperatures show little change. regional forecasts note warmer conditions in southern areas and cooler in northern zones. Precipitation measured 0.20 inches in the 24 hours ending 4 PM yesterday.

Amarillo New Mexico West Texas

Circulation June 25 Wing The Amarillo Daily News

Local circulation figures for Amarillo publications show combined daily reach across Amarillo Globe and Amarillo Daily News. Traditional readership remains strong as newspapers adapt to competition and digital shifts.

Amarillo Daily News The Amarillo Globe

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