Axis war chance in Poland hinges on German overconfidence
George Fielding Eliot surveys Europe on the eve of possible war, arguing Germany would push most forces against Poland while facing strong Western defenses. He cites Britain's mobilization and air power, France's large army, Poland's capable staff but equipment limits, and warns against Russian-German pacts shifting the balance.
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Yugoslavia
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Public hearing on zoning change for 2101 Jackson Street Amarillo
City of Amarillo plans a public hearing before the City Commission in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Tuesday September 12 1939 at 8 00 P M to consider reclassifying property known as Lot 11 Block 121 Growin Addition from A Dwelling Area to B Dwelling Area per the Official Zoning Map. City Secretary Katheryne Burwell August 28 1939.
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Don Forkner Joins Texas Advertisers in Dallas Office
Don Forkner joins Tracy-Locke-Dawson Inc as a Dallas office addition. A California and New York advertising veteran, he led Union Oil copy and wrote the National Award ad Flight of the Southern Cross. He helped launch early radio appearances for Bing Crosby and Ben Bernie and co produced Hollywood Bowl concerts. He has served Heinz Gillette GE and New York Central in recent years. He praises Texas and cites opportunity to pioneer in creative advertising work.
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Gillette
General Electric
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Texas
Forker
Election Day Nearing In Louisiana Battle For Power Begun
Five months from voting, Louisiana politics stir as factions align to carry Huey Long’s legacy. Governor Earl Long faces rivals like James Noe and James Morrison while others push Kingfish tactics through media and law. The contest centers on investigations, power shifts, and calls for reform amid renewed political theater.
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Strawberry Belt
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Farmers’ Friend
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Earl Long
Washington
WBNO
Richard Leche
Clayton W. Bennett
Roseland Memorial Congregational Church
Roseland
Shirley Wimberly
Frank Murphy
O. John Rogge
U. S
Texas prisoners study finds 25 percent likely to go straight
Experts analyzing 2,500 Texas penitentiary inmates report about one quarter show an excellent chance to reform after release. They identify 16 individuals as the foremost public enemies of the first water.
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Texas
Advertising Counsel Seeks Clients as Citrus Acreage Shared
Tracy-Locke-Dawson, Inc announces plans to serve advertisers as counsel and contact. Total citrus orchards in Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona reach 705000 acres with 473000 in oranges 200000 in grapefruit and 16000 each in lemons and tangerines. A Finnish firm announced plans to buy American snowplows while an Egyptian firm sought American oil burners.
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