Molotov Warns of Soviet Alliances as War Rages
In a four months review Molotov declares the USSR seeks closer ties with Germany and Italy while tightening relations with Japan and Britain remain distant. He asserts Finland’s status is in Soviet hands and warns against anti-Soviet circles. German raids intensify as Britain broadens blockade. naval and air battles disrupt southern English ports.
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Molotoff
United States
England
Baltics
Latvia
Estonia
Lithuania
Soviet Union
America
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Finland
Britain
Italy
Japan
Wac
Ministry of Home Security
Virginio Gayda
High Command
Dover
Channel
Scilly Islands
Lands End
July Weather Stretches Dry Pattern in Amarillo Area
Local forecaster Mr Collman notes July's rainfall fell far short of the 48 year normal and temperatures climbed. He predicts August may bring enough moisture to reduce the year’s drought while showers already hit southern Amarillo and surrounding areas with highs near 98 degrees and southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Lewis Nordyke
Collman
Amarillo
Mr. Collman
Canadian Couple Freed From Almarillo Jail In Last-Minute Decision
A Canadian man and his wife were released from Almarillo city jail after military authorities intervened. The telegram announcing the release came as officials refused to accept their custody and police granted permission for the couple to depart together with official blessing. The case centered on a wartime marriage and allegiance questions.
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Almarillo
Canada
Rier
Weather Summary for Texas and Mexico Regions
Scattered clouds tonight and Friday with increasing afternoon cloudiness in Texas and thunderstorms possible. Mexico sees generally fair conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms in most areas and a warm day. Temperature highs near 95 and low around 63 shown at noon today.
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Fio
Texas
Mexico
Amarillo School Board Maintains 87 Cent District Tax
The 1940-41 budget, tentatively adopted by the Amarillo School Board, keeps the public school tax at 87 cents and Amarillo College at seven cents. Total school expenditures rise slightly to 632,503 with college at 58,450, while salaries top 480,345. Public hearing set for Friday, Aug. 16 before final adoption.
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Amarillo School Board
Amarillo Independent School District
Amarillo College
Wind Grabs Chairs Leaves Paper Alone At Van Doren Home
A cyclone-like wind struck the I. W. Van Doren residence at 2409 West Second Avenue yesterday afternoon. Mr. Van Doren, sanding a box in the yard, watched chairs ripped from their place hurled to a vacant lot. The wind also shifted the sandpaper about four feet before subsiding.
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I. W. van Doren
West
Second Avenue
Mr. van Doren
Germans Obliterate Armistice Markers in Compeigne Forest
German laborers have erased traces of the World War armistice site in the Compiegne forest. Newsreels show workmen blowing up slabs marking the armistice railroad car and the cars used by negotiators. The car that carried the terms is now in Berlin.
Retired Engineer Frank Haggart Dies in Clovis NM
Frank Haggart former Santa Fe locomotive engineer dies at 8 30 am in Clovis NM hospital after months ill He was 61 and lived at 2003 Fillmore St Amarillo based railroad retiree served 30 years before disability retirement in 1938 Survived by wife Ada B Haggart and several brothers Funeral plans pending relatives arrive Amarillo ambulance to Griggs Chapel.
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Frank Armstrong Haggart
Theanta Fe
Clovis
N. M
Santa Fe
Fillmore Street
Mr. Haggart
Santa Railroad
Amarillo
Wisconsin
Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul
West Milwaukee
Southwest
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Rio Grande
San Marcial
Haggart
Plains Division
Norvell
Wic
Ada B. Haggart
McCoy Enters 1942 Texas Gubernatorial Race
Houston attorney Marvin P. McCoy, defeated by W. Lee O'Daniel in 1938, declares his candidacy for Texas governor in 1942. He vows to continue the effort to place state leadership in the hands of what he calls the common people's friends.
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Houston
Texas
Marvin P. McCoy
W. Lee O'Daniel
McCoy
O'Daniel
Britain Gains Offensive Edge In European War
United Press expert says Britain has seized the offensive in Europe by establishing a total blockade, putting Germany and Italy on the defensive. London abandons invasion defense for immediate assault plans as German and Italian leaders shift to cautious, attritional rhetoric.
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Dover
England
High Command
Germany
Hanover
Britain
Arctic
North America
Tokyo
Domei
London
Japan
Spain
Portugal
Africa
Europe
Great Britain
European
Italy
British Isles
Robert Ley
German Labor Front
Ley
Hitler
Dr. Ley
British Empire
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Film Delayed Over Cheating Civil Service Examinations
Photographers explained to city hall employees that a film showing them at work was delayed to avoid embarrassment after two people were caught cheating in a civil service exam. The film was cut and the cheaters did not receive the jobs.
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Dallas
City Hall
Flynn Named to Lead Democratic National Committee
Howard J. Flynn of New York accepted today the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee, succeeding Farley. The appointment takes effect August 17.
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Edward J. Flynn
Farley Washington
Howard J. Flynn
New York
Democratic National Committee
Let Em Starve Say the Nazis
German relief authorities tell France to bear refugee care. They deny Germany’s responsibility for refugees’ distress and fault, arguing France declared war and elected leaders who caused the crisis.
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Paris
U.P
Berlin
France
Germany
British aircraft output rises as Germany production eyed
The British Magazine Aeroplane estimated Germany's monthly aircraft production at 1,800 and said Britain and America could easily exceed that. It noted Britain's output has expanded beyond Germany's estimate, with increasing deliveries from Canada and the United States.
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London
Aeroplane
Germany
Great Britain
America
Canada
United States
Amarillo Plans Large Dalhart Good Will Caravan
Amarillo Prepare to send a large delegation to the XIT reunion in Dalhart with about 100 cars. Sam Elkins urges wearing cowboy regalia and invites anyone to join the caravan leaving at 8 30 Monday from the Chamber of Commerce. The trip includes the Sons of Legion drum and bugle corps and a new streamlined bus.
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Amarillo
Dalhart
Sam Elkins
Good Will
Tulsa
Memphis
Sam
Goodwill Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Good Will Committee
Sons of Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Guy P. Miller
Hanson Post
American Legion
Bill Beechier
Clay Thornton
John McCarty
Howard Boxwell
Bob Dow
Mason King
P. D. Berthelot
Ed Hardin
8. T
Bud” Curtis
Jimmie Saunders Injured By Horse Kick At Palo Duro Club
Jimmie Saunders four year old son of Mr and Mrs G C Saunders of 2406 Hughes Street suffered a skull fracture after being kicked by a horse while petting his own horse at the Palo Duro Club south of the city. He was taken to St Anthony's Hospital where surgeons removed bone to relieve brain pressure. He remains serious but conscious and is described as doing fairly well.
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Jimmie Saunders
Mre
G. C. Saunders
Hughes Street
Palo Duro Club
St. Anthony's Hospital
British Change Plan of Defending Isles
London August 1 General Sir Alan Brooke issued an order to remove many road barriers across Britain. The move signals a shift to attack as defense and aims to speed troop movement to threatened sectors.
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Isles
London
Britain
Alan Brooke
May Limit Conscription To 1 000 000 Men
The Senate military affairs committee postponed final action on the conscription bill as support grew for limiting its immediate application to 1 million men. The discussion highlighted potential constraints and scheduling around the draft program.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Oil Prices and Industry Troubles Stressed at Texas Hearing
Harry Sinclair of Consolidated Oil Corp testified at a Railroad Commission pro ration hearing in Austin. He blamed the industry’s woes on price manipulation and high costs, urging pegged crude prices and arguing small merchant traders lack storage and market power while major refiners hold excess stocks.
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Austin
Harry BP
Sinclair
Railroad Commission
Consolidated Oil Corporaon
Texas Oil
Exum Heads to Republican Conference in California
Hugh Exum, Texas Republican executive committee chairman, departed last night for California to confer with party members on the national campaign between Wendell Willkie and President Roosevelt. He plans to return Saturday or Sunday.
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Hugh Exum
Republican Executive Committee
Texas
Calas
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Thrifty tips in Globe News Want Ads
High prices push readers to use Want Ads for bargains. The column encourages daily checks for savings on services and goods from false teeth to camping, fruit canning, waxing floors, and goldfish, emphasizing thrifty habits. Dial 6262 forWant Ad Headquarters.
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Globe News
Globe-News
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Chuck Scott
Mearl Spence
Miss Mayer
Tony Brizie
Brutus Reitman
Wind
Frank Haggart
Mitau
Dwight Newby
Neely-Greenhill Agey
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