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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1940
Page
4
A BBC April Foor broadcast features Martin Miller recreating Adolf Hitler telling Germans he will protect America and make it a blossoming garden. The spoof targets Germany’s role in exploration and accuses it of being cheated of its part in America.
A collage of small ads lists lost pets and belongings, requests for housework and farm work, a couple seeking a stable home for a child, and employment offers. Names include Mrs Taylor and Mrs C W Kooken with addresses in Amarillo area, plus various readers seeking work or trades and a radio schedule excerpt.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks with performers bands and talks. Items include Dancing Music Orch Blau F. Waring Time and Amos and Andy sketches along with news reads by Elmer Davis and Paul Sullivan.
Washington reports that since the Spanish civil war ended a year ago, Franco's government has seen closer ties with the United States. The U S lifted the arms embargo, full diplomatic relations began, Eximbank extended credit for cotton purchases, and American volunteers were released.
Mexico City faced a temporary loss of its detective force after Chief Manuel Nunez ordered 370 detectives to resign while an inquiry determines if any have underworld ties.
Amarillo health unit reports possible rise in undulant fever cases while noting improved diagnosis. Uninspected milk from marginal dairies and direct contact with infected excreta cited as spread factors. no isolation required. Prompt physician reports urged.
CLINTON P Hester chief of the Civil Aeronautics Authority who was honored here last fall will be one of the principal speakers at the air conference. The article notes his prominence in aviation circles and expected attendance by industry officials.
An important meeting planned for April 8 9 in Dallas was announced by Mayor Ross Rogers. The Baker Hotel will host the regional airport planning conference with E E McAdams acting as secretary treasurer.
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce reports a daily surge of tourist inquiries. Office secretary Edith Zelley received letters from Jersey City Mullinville Louisville Los Angeles Revenna Sheridan Atlanta Muskogee Aurora Birmingham and Canton asking what to see and about accommodations.
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