Willkie Seeks Unity Electors to Break Solid South
New York August 22 UP Willkie called Republican and anti Roosevelt Democratic leaders to discuss selecting national unity electors pledged to him. The talks aim to win inroads in the South and unite anti Roosevelt factions. Also noted are plans for a Pennsylvania campaign and coordination with key party leaders. Americans in 1939 used vast amounts of tobacco products.
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New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Rushville
Ind
Willkie
South
Roosevelt
James
Jospeh W. Martin, Jr
Mass
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Rev Burns In Charge of Retreat Here
The annual Diocese of Amarillo retreat for men and boys begins Friday evening August 23 at Price College and ends Sunday August 25 with a Solemn Benediction. Most Rev Robert E Lucey will be the banquet honor guest. Rev Leo Burns S J of Regis College Denver is retreat master. Officers election precedes the banquet.
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Diocese of
Amarillo
Price College
Robert E. Lucey
Leo Burns
Regis College
Denver
St. Mary's Academy
E. F. Finch
Ed Langly
J. F. Brown
Pampa
Bible Conference Draws Crowds at Open Bible Church
This week’s Bible conference titled Timely Topics meets at the Church of the Open Bible on Fifteenth Avenue and Ong Street. Pastor H A Somerville spoke on agencies of war, the coming world war was discussed, and the Five Horsemen of the Apocalypse were noted as topics. Tonight’s 8 pm session asks What Does the Bible Teach About War and examines Christian attitudes toward government, war, and conscientious objection.
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Church of the Open Bible
Fifteenth Avenue
Ong Street
H. A Somerville
Heaven
Earth
Britain May Fall in 30 Days Says Economist
Dr. Robert H. Montgomery, economics professor at the University of Texas on leave as chief economist for the U S Department of Agriculture, told the Summer Texan that Britain has about 30 days to withstand German forces. He predicted a Willkie victory if Britain fails and argued Roosevelt cannot deal with Hitler, while Willkie’s German heritage would help.
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Willkie
Montgomery
Germany
America
Hitler
Roosevelt
Dicker
Fuehrer
Insurance Men To Convene in Dallas
A. V. Satterstrom of Amarillo announces Republic National Life Insurance Co holders annual convention at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas from Monday August 26 to Wednesday August 28. Qualifying agency members from the Panhandle include C. R. Morgan T. J. Kennedy J. E Majure P. D. Thiessen W. P. Howard and M. H. Boyd. The agency led in production in February and June, and Mrs. Patterson will join the trip. They depart by car Sunday morning.
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A. V. Satterstrom
Amarillo
Republic National Life Insurance Co
Dallas
Adolphus Hotel
C. R. Morgan
Hereford
T. J. Kennedy
J. E Majure
Borger
P. D. Thiessen
Perryton
W. P. Howard
Canyon
M. H. Boyd
Panhandle
Patterson
Scattered Showers Predicted Tonight
Mr Collman predicts scattered showers for tonight and tomorrow. There was a light sprinkle in Amarillo last night. No moisture report from Panhandle stations as clouds cover the area. High around 84 with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 miles per hour.
Undenominational Bible Teaching Center Offers Nightly Music
A church presents special music each night and invites all visitors with a hearty welcome. The center is described as an undenominational Bible teaching facility welcoming guests to its programs.
Pepper in Effigy Hangs For Free Speech Demonstration
Senator Claude Pepper of Florida says he does not mind being hanged in effigy after a group of women objected to his push for compulsory military service. He calls the act a splendid display of freedom of speech and patriotism and hopes participants understand his devotion to America and liberty.
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Washington
Pepper
Florida
Capitol
Claude
Benedict Arnold
America
Hitler
United States
Amarillo Delegation Attends Perryton Birthday Fete
Led by Smilin Sam Elkins, Amarillo Chamber good will chair, more than 50 Amarillans dressed in colorful costumes left for Perryton's party. The caravan includes the Sons of Legion drum and bugle corps a first aid car and notable local business leaders. Perryton marks its 21st birthday today and tomorrow.
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Smilin
Sam Elkins
Good Will
Chamber of Commerce
New Fish Story From Del Rio Spurs Curious Theory
In Texas a five pound bass reportedly hung itself from a tree along the Devils River near Del Rio. Game wardens suspect the fish attempted to catch a bird on a low limb and became snagged through the gills. The incident, observed by a game warden, offers a curious explanation from the game department.
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Austin
Game Department
del Rio
Devils River
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