Hitler Seizes Bohemia Moravia as Europe Watches
Hitler enters Bohemia and Moravia with German troops in a snowbound advance, Prague occupied and civil administration placed under Konrad Henlein. Hungary moves into Carpatho Ukraine while Britain and France remain idle watchers as Poland fears German expansion.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Europe
Thefuehrer
Carpatho-Ukraine
Hungary
Henlein
Bohemia and Moravia
Reich
Johannes Blaskowitz
Bohemia
Hitler
Konrad Henlein
Sudetenland
Czecho-Slovakia
Ungvar
Chust
Warsaw
Poland
Slovakia
England
Britain
France
Bohemia and
Moravia
Austria
Hapsburg
Trustees Move to Reinstate Jones at Texas Tech
Attorney General Gerald C. Mann ruled Jones election as Texas Technological College president illegal and void. The Texas board of directors had named Clifford B. Jones while he was a director and failed to fix his eligibility after he tendered a resignation during the November 26 1938 meeting. The opinion notes the impropriety of a serving officer appointing himself and states Jones remained a director at the time of his nomination.
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Jones
Steele
Mann
The
Texas Technological College
Compromise Talk Heard in House in Relief Rift
In Washington on March 15 lawmakers discussed a proposed supplemental relief appropriation of 150 million dollars for work relief. Col. Harrington defended the request before a House subcommittee, showing state relief cuts without the extra funds. Dialogued options included staggered or rotation work patterns to ease approval.
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House
Congress
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Col. F. C. Harrington
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate Finance Committee
White House
William ©. Douglas
Securities Commission
State Department
United States
Republic
Harrington
Rep
Taber
New York Republican
WPA
Ohio
New York
Empire Concert Promises Mozart and More in Amarillo
The Amarillo Symphony presents its Empire Concert at the Municipal Auditorium featuring Mozart Beethoven Tschaikowsky and Victor Herbert with Esther Johnsson as soloist Mozart and Magic Flute Overture on the program The concert begins at 8 15 p m and admission is available to both members and non members including Panhandle Music Festival entrants The setting includes a Mary Kinser mural in a Little Theater designed scene
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Tschaikowski
Britain Delays Nazi Trade Trip After Czechoslovakia Crisis
Prime Minister Chamberlain announces Britain will exclude Germany from current conciliation trade efforts after Hitler’s swift liquidation of Czechoslovakia. In the Commons he calls Germany's move a shock to confidence and notes military occupation of Bohemia Moravia. Halifax echoes the grim assessment as Prague falls under German control.
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London
Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
Czecho-Slovakia
Germany
Britain
House of Commons
Cgermanfuehrer
Viscount Halifax
Bohemia
Moravia
Halifax
House of Lords
Prague
Labor Party
Anthony Eden
House Takes Final Action On Tax Amendment Debate
The Texas House debated a constitutional tax amendment proposing a 1 to 4 percent income levy versus a 2 12 percent sales tax. A final vote to end debate failed 76 to 69, with supporters arguing for income tax funding larger old age pensions and public services.
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Senate
Plainview Gets Next Teachers' Convention
Plainview was selected host city for the West Texas Teachers Association 1940 convention. The executive committee met in Lubbock and planned to hold the event the second weekend in March with the theme measuring and evaluating educational methods in Texas public schools. Committee members include W. B. Irvin Buford F. Minor George Gentry and O. J. Laas.
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Lubbock
Plainview
West Texas Teachers Association
Texas
W. B. Irvin
Buford F. Minor
Levelland
George Gentry
Big Spring
O. J. Laas
Hitler Enters Prague Quietly Amid Czech Resentment
Prague reports that Adolf Hitler personally entered the city with Nazi troops, signaling a swift Bohemia and Moravia seizure. He slept at the Hradcany castle as Prussian authorities set up a protectorate, while Čechs hissed and booed, tossing snow at armored cars.
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Prague
Adolf Hitler
Bohemia and
Moravia
Hradcany
Fuehrer
Hitler
Germany
Austria
Sudetenland
Bismarck
Bohemia
Third Reich
St. Wenceslas Square
Thomas Masaryk
Shamrock Prepares for Second Annual Saint Patrick Day Parade
Shamrock to host a two day Saint Patrick celebration starting Thursday at 8 pm with the Girls Kittie Band from Oklahoma City. Residents have dressed the town in green, building decorations and floats. A five mile parade is planned for 11 am to be followed by additional events through Saturday morning.
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Shamrock
Southwest
Girls’ Kittie Band
Oklahoma City
Donegal
Amarilloans Ready for Trip and Wearin on the Green
Amarilloans depart tomorrow morning for Shamrock to join the St Patrick Day celebration. The Golden Sandie band accompanies the caravan with green hat bands and carnations for each traveler. City officials expect more than 100 participants plus 60 reservations, including many named local figures.
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Mr. Thornton
Double Park
Third Avenue
Amarillo
Walter Blackburn
Bill Gunn
Jim Vernon
Fred Decoster
Roy Gaston
Ham Horton
Bill Beechler
Gale
W. R. Fox
Nat Glenn
Hugh Jacobs
Harry Longaback
Blanche Pumphrey
Marvin Saunders
T. G. Webb
Herb Budke
Sam Elkins
Henry Charless
Bill Conway
E. B. Woods
A. G. Attebury
O. H. Hargett
Chas. Pryor
Dick Roberts
George Thomas
Eddie Kancher
David Meade
Dutch Vahue
S. B. Whittenburg
George Hammock
A. T. Sherwood
D. Hobson
Tom Wingate
A. J. Lawler
Bert Levy
Rehearing in El Paso gas rate fight asked
A request for a rehearing in the El Paso gas rate case appears in the page three items. The brief notes indicate ongoing disputes over pricing and regulatory rulings affecting customers and the utility.
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el Paso
Lubbock
Toooon
Cuapoo
Civil Liberties Union
FCC
Oklahoma
South Plains
San Antonio
Texas
America
Cic
O'Daniel
Alderman Van Ness Seeks Complaint After Bible Theft
In Chester on March 15 Alderman H C Van Ness cleared his courtroom and prepared to hear a complaint with an affidavit, but the plan stalled as someone had stolen his Bible. The incident halted proceedings and left officials seeking the missing book.
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Chester
H. C. van Ness
County Judges Bill Advances to Pay Road Debt Nationwide
A 28 member Senate highways committee voted to advance a bill that would let the state pay a 193 million debt tied to roads built by counties and local districts. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Joe Keith, would use a one cent gas tax to cover bonds and debts and extend payments for 25 years on roads added to the state system before 1932. The Texas Good Roads Association opposed the plan led by Datus Proper.
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Austin
Senate Highways and Motor Traffic Committee
House Highways and Motor Traffic Group
Joe Keith
Sherman
County Judges and Commissioners’ Association
Texas Good Roads Association
Datus Proper
Panhandle Water Conservation Authority to Meet Today
The Panhandle Water Conservation Authority board and executive committee will convene this afternoon at 1 30 in the Amarillo Hotel. Secretary Carl Hinton says the meeting was postponed from Wednesday and will be an executive session of the group.
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Panhandle Water Conservation Authority
Amarillo
Carl Hinton
Britain Abandons Czech Frontier Guarantee At Munich Controversy
London reports indicate Prime Minister Chamberlain and Halifax renounce the promise to guarantee Czech frontiers from the Munich accord and halt a 7.5 million pound payment to Prague. Foreign Secretary Folen cites Hitler’s Mein Kampf to critique recent events as Britain shifts stance on Germany and the eastern drive. Hudson will still visit Moscow and other capitals to pursue talks.
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London
Anthony Folen
House of Commons
Adolf Hitler
Chamberlain
Halifax
Oliver Stanley
Board of Trade
R. 8. Hudson
Berlin
Hudson
Moscow
Nevile Henderson
Germany
Britain
Munich
Czecho- Slovakia
Prague
U S 66 Fiesta Of Fun Ends In New Mexico
Delegates from nine states wrap up a three day U S 66 Highway Association convention in Albuquerque. Notables included Will Rogers Jr and Monte Blue. Delegates toured Santa Fe as guests of Gov. John E Miles and pledged friendship to New Mexico.
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Albuquerque
N. M
U. S. 66
Wil Rogers
Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Austin
Joe H. Jenkins
Clyde Tingley
Amarillo Area Thursday Forecast Fairer and Warmer
Weather forecast shows Thursday expected to be fair and warmer across Amarillo and West Texas including central portions. New Mexico likewise fair with warmer conditions. temperatures yesterday ranged from a low around 28 to a high near 38 to 63 in parts, with regional hourly readings indicated.
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Amarillo
West Texas
West 100Th
Meridian
New Mexico
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