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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
3
George Tucker recounts Ellis Island stories, including Toscanini's passport mishap and a humorous parole to his wife. An anecdote highlights an attempted escape and a West Side musician using two clarinets in a street performance.
Washington officials say Germany may strike before harvest is complete arguing surprise is essential and Germany has enough manpower and food reserves. Some note subsidized American wheat sales to Germany and warn of a European crisis around late July to early August despite harvest timing.
Mrs. J. N. Boyd of Waco Texas reports relief from an acid stomach constipation and nervous strain after using Gly Cas. She says digestion improved appetite returned weight and energy revived and bowels regular. Gly Cas is sold by Fox Drug Co and local druggists.
Funeral services were conducted for John L. Mason, 78, who died suddenly at his Lakeview home. Rev. J. W. Mason and Rev. Hawkins led rites at the stepdaughter’s home, with burial at Lakeview under King Mortuary. Survivors include the widow, stepdaughter Mrs. Loyd Phillips, and two stepsons Richard Patton of Memphis and Vernon Patton of Lakeview.
Two 30 inch metal encased practice bombs were stolen from outside a Mitchell Field hangar. Each bomb carries four pounds of powder and highly sensitive detonator caps that can explode on contact, posing a serious danger if mishandled. Army officials warn the devices are dangerous and could cause a blast.
The Third Court of Civil Appeals dissolved an injunction obtained by Julius C. Tips of Houston against the Texas Railroad Commission. Tips claimed a right to permits under the grandfather clause of the motor truck licensing act, arguing interference with truck operations.
Germany presses demands on Danzig as tensions rise and Italy contends with French colonial holdings.
Juarez business and professional leaders urged President Cardenas to suspend the liquor ban, arguing 14 000 workers would lose jobs. Tourists from El Paso could see a two thirds drop in daily revenue of about 6 000 dollars, affecting 75 percent of the population economically. Musicians union officials plan a personal appeal to President Cardenas in Tijuana, led by Francisco Escamillo secretary of the CROM labor group.
San Antonio June 29 approval of 17 Works Progress Administration projects totaling 519160 in federal funds and 291219 from local agencies was announced by Stearns S Tucker deputy state administrator. Floyd County project lists 4.5 miles of Highway 207 north of Floydada with federal 10403 sponsor 23943 and 84 workers.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Pakan Community for 14-year-old Paul Hrnciar son of John Hrnciar a prominent Wheeler County farmer. He died June 23 in a Tulsa hospital after six months of illness. Surviving relatives include his father one brother eight sisters and several relatives in Chicago Illinois Cornucopia Wisconsin Amarillo and McLean. Rev H R Frerking of Amarillo conducted the Lutheran rites and Interment was in the Pakan Cemetery.
In New York on June 28 William J. Buckner Jr testified he did not pay Washington expenses for the showgirl lobby linked to alleged manipulation of Philippine railway bonds. He claimed a associate financed Doris Donaldson's trip and questioned Noel Carter’s travel payment.
State Highway 4 between Wellington and Shamrock is reopened. Temporary timber bridge over Salt Fork of Red River repaired after last week’s washout. Concrete bridge under construction will replace the washed away structure from last summer headrise.
Rev. W. L. Porterfield associate pastor of San Jacinto Methodist Church Amarillo is appointed by Bishop Holt Dallas to be pastor at the First Methodist Church Memphis He and his family move this week to fill the unexpired term of Rev Orion W Carter who left for Childress Church.
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo division the matter of Zinia Lystle Bradford, bankrupt, No 1264 in bankruptcy. An order dated June 26 1939 fixes July 27 1939 as the last day for filing objections to the discharge. Dated June 27 1939.
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