City Defense Clinic to inform Amarillo business leaders
Chamber of Commerce and state vocational education organize a two day Am arillo defense clinic. Wichita Falls experts will address conditions in defense areas during and after construction and how local employers can prepare for expansion and increased buying power. Sessions include sector meetings for stores hotels and restaurants with Q and A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Chamber of Commerce
F E. A. Simpson
Joe Cooley
Army Air Corps
M. A. Browning
Eli P. Cox
State Board of Vocational Education
Sidney Kring
R. Mills Tittle
J. C. Mytinger
Paul Montgomery
M. O. Stephens
T. E. Noble
Abilene
San Angelo
Texas
Russell Stationery Co
Murder car found in Panhandle slaying case
Panhandle wide search for A L Brake killer focused on Perryton after a description matched a wrecked car at Beaver River bridge north of town. A young man was questioned by a Spearman night officer after hitching a ride with a mail carrier to move Brake’s vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anhandle
A. L. Brake
Here
Perryton
Brake
Beaver River Bridge
Blake
Spearman
Panhandle-Borger
Harve Reddick
Phillips
M. G. Brake
Beaver
Oklaw Brake
Perry- Lee
Petain Ally Laval Returns to Power in Vichy France
Laval’s return to the cabinet under Marshal Petain marks a shift toward Axis cooperation. The Paris and Vichy announcements say Laval becomes vice premier with Darlan remaining head of the armed forces, signaling a consolidation of power and potential sidelining of Petain.
Japanese assault on Corregidor looms as Cebu fights on
War Department reports American Philippine forces on Cebu stubbornly resist a larger Japanese force. Corregidor, Fort Frank shelled. four early bombings cause limited damage. Mindanao raids by American Filipino guerrillas, Bataan prisoner counts cited. Japanese claim 40,000 prisoners and heavy booty. imminent night assault anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Cebu
Cebu Corregidor
Department
Corregidor
Fort Frank
Manila Bay
Digos
Mindanao
Sub Attack Witnessed Along East Coast Shore
Thousands watched from a Florida shore as a Axis submarine torpedoed a medium sized American merchantman Friday night. The smaller vessel was torpedoed earlier. 39 of 40 crew saved. Rescue boats and rowboats aided while blackout measures and sirens activated.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Navy
Attack on Japanese bases destroys flying boats in Andamans
New Delhi April 14 British air communique states thirteen Japanese flying boats were destroyed or damaged in a raid on new bases in the Andaman Islands Bay of Bengal. One craft in Port Blair harbor was left sinking two were set afire and the rest damaged by the RAF attack.
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New Delhi
Japan
Annaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Port Blair
Andamans
Weather for Amarillo and Vicinity Mild with Strong Winds
The forecast calls for continued mild temperatures today and tonight with fresh to strong winds this afternoon. West Texas and New Mexico see temperatures this afternoon warmer than yesterday and tonight about the same as last night. The 24 hour extremes end at 6 30 AM show a minimum of 47 and a maximum of 65 with noon reading 59. Neely-Greenhill-Lowndes Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Neely-Greenhill-Lowndes Insurance
Japs Cross River Threaten Burma Fronts Near Mandalay
Japanese columns drive north toward Mandalay and cross the Swa River threatening Yedashe and Toungoo. Chinese and British forces on the Mandalay railway front hold but face renewed pressure as Japan refines flanking tactics and advances on multiple axes. Air forces strike back as Stilwell’s units fight to slow the advance.
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Chungking
Mandalay
Swa
Toungoo
Yedashe
China
Joseph W. Stilwell
Burma
Migyaungye
Minbu
Royal Air Force
AVG
Irrawaddy
Prome
Minbu-Yenangyaung
Magwe
Taungdwingyi
Mandalay-Toungoo
Joseph W Stilwell
Goungpo
Germany and Italy Brace for Possible Allied Invasion
London reports say Berlin fears an imminent Allied invasion of Europe and searches for unexpected targets. German officials tout bravado while wary observers note a war of nerves as Gen. Marshall and Harry Hopkins visit. Iran cuts diplomatic ties with Japan.
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London
Europe
George C. Marshall
U. S. Army
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Berlin
Stockholm Demokraten
Geneva
la Suisse
Germany
Rome
Italy
Amarillo Chamber Sees 13 New Pledges Toward Campaign
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce reports 13 additional pledges toward a $40 000 three way goal for a new membership plan. Volunteers, including leaders from Green Realty, International Harvester, Shamrock Oil and other firms, push a light touch effort with post cards to nonresponders as the drive nears its target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Universal
Hubert Cole
Frank B. Duncan
Clarence M. Eakle
Green Realty Company
L. R. Hagg
International Harvester Company
M. T. Johnson
Maxor Drug Company
J. M. Oakes
J. F. Parr
E. G. No
Roosevelt Calls Employers to Hire Older Workers in National Week
President Roosevelt urged firms to open doors to older workers to speed the wartime production effort. In a proclamation designating May 3 as National Employment Week, he emphasized focusing on employing older workers during the national mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Weather report notes light wind and dry air
The bureau reports little change in weather with no dust and no moisture. Yesterday’s high reached 65 degrees and this morning’s low was 47.
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Bureau
Treasury Prefers No New Tax Hikes Amid Inflation Fight
Washington reports the administration decided against drastic new tax increases to combat inflation. Morgenthau backs the current 7.6 billion dollar tax program and up to 11 billion in wartime bond purchases, while others push for wider controls including wage and price freezes. President Roosevelt may address the issue in a fireside chat within two weeks. Senate Finance Chairman George questions Congress backing broader tax measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Roosevelt
George
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Clarendon Author Pens True Detective Tale in May Issue
Dick Cook of Clarendon writes a story in the May number of Daring Detective titled Double Debts and the Box Car Bandit. His sister Miss Mary Cook of Clarendon is featured as the guest heroine in Mrs. Wilbur Hawk's presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cook
Clarendon
Mary Cook
Wilbur Hawk
Winners Named in Weekly News Tip Contest
Mrs. L. R. Merchant wins $5 first prize for a golf ball explosion tip. Wayne Early takes $3 for reporting two lost boys in Palo Duro Canyon. A. B Hays nets $2 for pheasant found on Margaret Wills school grounds. Other tipsters listed from various streets and buildings. Repair Now. John Maynard Lbr. Co.
House Demands US Seizure of French Posts Over Laval Plan
In Washington on April 14 the House pressed for seizure of French possessions in response to Vichy France’s move toward a Laval backed government. Rep Poage called Laval an enemy of all free people and likened him to a traitor who received thirty pieces of silver.
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Washington
United States
Vichy France
Pierre Laval
Rep. Poage
Texas
Laval
Laval’s Return Sparks Fear of Dictatorship and New War Moves
The report says Pierre Pucheu was replaced by Laval as interior minister with police control and Laval may also be foreign minister. Laval’s backers include Germany as he seeks dictatorial power, while Pettail would relinquish some authority but stay as chief of state. London and Washington fear Laval may aid Hitler, threatening naval, Africa, and Near East routes. Potential actions include surrender of France’s fleet and bases, French African aid to Rommel, and renewed attacks on Free French positions. Laval’s return to Nazi-held Paris signals possible shifts in policy after Petain cabinet reshuffle.
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Pierre Pucheu
Laval
Petail
London
Washington
Hitler
France
Germany
Erwin Rommel
Libya
Paris
Petain
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L. R. Merchant
Blanche Johnson
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Nunn Building
T. W. Rives
Maryland Street
B. T. Lemaster
Lincoln Street
J. F. Stevens
Polk Street
J. R. Pinkley
Belleview Street
G. C. Collier
Jackson Street
Glen Cox
Milam Street
George Elliott
Fillmore Street
Margie Farrow
Fairmont Street
Stella Strimble
Virginia Street
Ruby Foster
San Jacinto
John Maynard Lbr. Co
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