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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
1
London reports that Britain and France have offered all available resources to strengthen tired and hard pressed Finnish and Russian peace negotiation efforts. The disclosure came at a critical moment in the talks.
Helsinki notes Finland clings to independence as RAF and naval aid rumors swirl. Chamberlain pledges Allied readiness to help Finland while Sweden’s neutrality looms. Russian forces advance around Viipuri and on the Mannerheim line as Moscow peace talks continue.
Chicago March 11 David M Jacobson a Republican lawyer and bachelor running in the sixth district proposed a law to let the federal government underwrite marriages for worthy couples who lack cash. He aims to win the old maids vote by promoting婚 dating policy.
Alfred E. Stacey aged 94, a former national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, died of pneumonia at his home in Elbridge New York yesterday.
A columnist argues that mothers in law cause many divorces by pressuring their sons. He urges women to let their sons mature and end the cycle of interference and angry clashes in marriages. He calls for reducing mother in law interference before celebrating any holiday.
German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop wrapped two days of talks in Rome with Mussolini and Pope Pius XII showing no new concrete aid or agreements. Italy and Germany reiterated cordial relations under their alliance.
The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed recent rulings to require public access to the closed records of the state conservation department. The decision supports a citizens committee seeking damning details tied to Huey Long era machine politics and oil and mineral law administration. The court also delayed ruling on Earl K. Long’s bid to be Secretary of State as ballots proceed with James A. Gremillion for the post.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce manager Carl Hinton will discuss the Coronado Cuarto centennial plans at a noon joint meeting of the junior chamber and the Pampa Chamber of Commerce in Pampa.
Stockholm reports tense mood as Finnish Russian peace talks drag with no decision yet. Moscow meetings involve Vyacheslav Molotov and Joseph Stalin while US Ambassador Steinhardt plays a key role. Helsinki activity rises as Ryti awaits proposals before government and Parliament.
In Washington on March 11 the Senate refused to shelve the Hatch anti politics bill as it considers the $923 million agricultural appropriation. Supporters pressed the measure to bar state employes from political activity, while opponents denounced a filibuster and argued over states rights in a clash shaping farm program funding.
Excitement mounts as Old Tack No. 1 near Amarillo reports a high grade oil showing in the bailer at 8 797 feet. Canadian River Gas Company drills, with surface oil small but gas pulses observed. further bailing due today to determine commercial potential.
German scouting plane outlined against the Paris night sky as searchlights sweep the area. Anti aircraft fire rattles the city with bright shell flashes visible. Private and state radio stations shut down to avoid aiding enemy bombers.
For Rent among other items advertised include boat trailers ten acre tracts money household appliances rooms houses duplexes apartments and more in today’s Globe-News Want Ads. Dial 6262 Want Ad Headquarters.
The Irish government dispatched troops to take control of Dublin fire brigade headquarters amid a union threat to strike. The move follows tensions over safety and public services as authorities respond to labor pressure.
The Finns’ defense against a larger Soviet force reveals weaknesses in the Red Army’s leadership and logistics while showing their own resilience. The piece notes overestimation of Soviet power, commisar interference, and inadequate air and transport capacity, with implications for Allied and German strategies in Europe and the Balkans.
In EAST WINDSOR Connecticut authorities link a doctor's warning of a short time to live to a mother’s murder suicide. Elizabeth Englevich 42 killed her two daughters Doris 10 and Anna 23 then slashed her own throat after their father left for church. Doris drowned in a bath tub and Anna was fatally hacked with a razor and a butcher knife.
Dallas police report John Olsson a 57 year old mechanic was found shot dead in his residence. Inspector Will Fritz noted the revolver in his hand and Justice of the Peace Tom King ordered an autopsy after a gasping sound appeared in the head.
The forecast calls for light rain late Tuesday with a drop in temperatures. In West Texas expect mostly high clouds in the south with cloudy and colder conditions in the north and rain turning to snow in the Panhandle, then clearing by Wednesday. New Mexico sees partly cloudy, colder conditions with mountain snow squalls Tuesday morning and rain or snow in the northeast Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday brings fair, colder western areas and clearing eastern areas.
Concord New Hampshire March 11 Democratic leaders back Roosevelt third term, Republicans align with Bridges in a tight primary. Delegates at large races draw eight positions amid 16 candidates for the Democratic convention and a split among GOP leaders for the national convention.
A defense of mothers-in-law's role is offered amid criticism from Miss Colby. The article argues many mothers-in-law support marriages, helping couples face obstacles, while acknowledging some bad examples exist but not condemning all.
Our mothers-in-law of Amarillo Texas and the nation express pride in how children have raised them from pun to pedestal. They state their role in making a home and supporting families, with grandchildren included. They offer advice and assistance without interference and affirm equal footing for in-law children.
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