Vichy Narrowly Votes Not to Declare War on Allies
A French diplomat says Laval's cabinet came within two votes of declaring war after Allied landings in North Africa. The 8 to 6 decision followed German pressure and the looming option of a Quisling government amid occupation threats to France. Submarine deployments and the scuttling order at Toulon are noted.
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Associated Press
Pierre Laval
Vichy
North
Africa
France
Europe
Toulon
Casablanca
Algiers
le Glorieux
Barcelona
Lava
Munich
North Africa
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Nice
Corsica
Ribbentrop
Adolf Hitler
Marshal Petain
Petain
Germany
Italy
Paris
Quisling
Jean de la Borde
de la Borde
Aix En Provence
Personal ads and lost and found notices in Amarillo reader
A mix of lost items rewards and personal requests placed in Tack column. Entries include a Gruen wrist watch lost Sunday, baby boot found at the Thanksgiving game, household help and carpentry requests, a 13 year old seeking care work, a black suitcase and belt lost, requests to correspondence, and multiple lost items like fur coat purses hats and a dog named Queen with contact details in Amarillo area.
Missing Items Left At Post Office Identified By Owner
Mrs L E Cantwell seeks return of articles left at the post office. No identification found except about fifteen dollars and a post office key. Finder should contact Cantwell at 1311 N Harrison Street or call 5420 to verify ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jantior
T. A. Henley
Wilson Street
Hackney L. Long Taken by Death
Hackney L Long an employee of the Santa Fe Railroad attic department for 14 years died at 8 oclock this morning at Santa Fe Hospital Albuquerque New Mexico at age 32 He was a member of the First Baptist Church and superintendent of the Baptist Training Union Survived by wife a daughter Wandalee a son Hackney F Eugene Long his parents Mr and Mrs B J Long Claude a sister Mrs W C Mann Bakersfield California family home 2008 Jackson Street Body to arrive tomorrow and be in state at the Blackmore Shaw Chapel pending funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackney L. Long
Irattic Department
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
N. M
Mr. Long
First Baptist Church
Baptist Training Union
Wandalee Long
Hackney F Eugene Long
B. J. Long
Claude
W. C. Mann
Baconsfield
Calif
Jackson Street
Blackourn-Shaw Chapel
Axis Licked in Kansas City Telephone Directory Change
The Axis has been dropped from the Kansas City theater directory in favor of Cypress in the new Southwestern Bell Telephone Company listing. The change affected clients listed in the directory issued December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Theater
Cypress
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Santa Claus Show Bows At Amarillo Courthouse Lawn
Nearly 300 residents will participate in a Santa Claus show staged Saturday night on the Amarillo courthouse lawn. Laurels ropes and tinsel will decorate the west side, with 12 spotlights a pipe organ and a life size tableau figures as props. Santa will arrive in an open top car and be presented by Mayor Joe Jenkins as reception sponsor The Amarillo Globee News and local merchants back the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Riot at Toulon Arsenal Reopens Amid Disorder
London dispatch says Vichy radio quoted by Radio Morocco reported rioting broke out at the Toulon arsenal when work resumed. The arsenal had earlier seen fighting as the French scuttled their fleet rather than surrender it to the Axis.
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London
Radio
Morocco
Vichy Radio
Toulon
Weather forecast notes freezing temperatures tonight
The bureau warns of a freezing night with cold air and chattering teeth. Pampa saw a few isolated snowflakes this morning, while Amarillo reported none. morning low reached 33 degrees and yesterday’s high was 68 degrees.
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Bureau
Pampa
Amarillo
Courthouse Records of Deeds and Notices
Summary of property transfers listed with buyers and sellers, dates in 1942, and price figures across multiple neighborhoods including University Heights Wolflin San Jacinto Heights and Belmont Park. Also notes divorces and marriage licenses with pairs named, plus several notarial and court entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Twaddell
Rellin V. Dunn
University Heights
Lillie Crouch
Julius D. Haffner
Cruch
Roy M. Britain
W. S. Cline
Wolflin
J. L. Nunn
Clyde Wilson
Belmont Park
Fred Dowie
J. E. Mulherin
San Jacinto Heights
Pearl I. McCasland
H. M. Laughlin
Blosk
J. E. Crabtree
Joe Patterson
Highland
C. M. Humphreys
William Freeman
Glenwood
C. L. Lidle Etux
E. R
Hol
Moore
J. C. Moore
Blanche de Greve
Holland
Joe Woon
C. E. Bell
Robert E. Clements
D. D. Milwee
L. G. Runyon
William H. Gragg
Irene Doherty Corey
Plemons
George Menke
John Blessen
N. E
S. F
Charles W. Townsend
R. L. Hulett
C. C. Terrace
H. C. Taylor
Amarillo Heights
Bessie Short
Otis Short
Laura Clyde McEntire
Vernon W. McEntire, Jr
Glenn Coffee
Alice Bates Coffee
Joseph R. Wilmot
Ada Belle Williams
Raymond E. Singleton
Lula Faye Oren
David F. Dubbs
Marguerite Neirs
Othel D. Boolsont
Goldie Lorraine Sargent
Charles J. Mayer
Libbie Jane Bogar
Theodore Joseph Tacke
Vida E. Dalton
Watson B. Hamilton
Kathleen Beaty
Oswald Ross Bowling
Margaret Evelyn Jones
Hollywood War Wrap: Stars Unite for Christmas Gifts
Hollywood notes new baby and possible Army induction pending for Harry James. Pageant of comebacks for Simone Simon and Josephine Baker rumor reports. MGM sends 1200 Xmas gifts to service members. Greer Garson Judy Garland Red Skelton Marsha Hunt among volunteers decorating camp trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Marian Marsh
al Scott
Harry James
Eddie Lowe
Marguerite Chapman
Navy
Robert Montgomery
Simone Simon
Republic
Tahiti
Peter Lind
Hayes
Charles Boyer
Colon
Uncle Whispers
U. S
Ann Sheridan
Josephine Baker
North Africa
Jane Russell
Howard Hughes
Gail Patrick
Bob Cobb
Frank Loesser
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Greer Garson
Judy Garland
Red Skelton
Marsha Hunt
Linda Darrell
Ann Miller
Bob Burns
Tax Payments Ahead as Amarillo Sees Cash Run
City reports current tax payments far ahead of last year with nearly $40,000 in cash received at the assessor collector’s window over two days. Half-payments before deadline may be deducted on federal returns. second half due June 30, with full amount due Feb 1 to avoid penalties. City hall cites earlier statements and wartime earnings as reasons for good payments. 90 percent collection expected on a roll valued at $60,619,950, potentially netting $721,387.24 at full collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Gasoline Spill Floods Sewer as Rationing Starts
In Kansas City Missouri on December 1 a spill at Skidmore Home Oil, Inc. sent about 4,000 gallons of gasoline into the sewer. Police guarded the scene as crews attempted to contain the leak and prevent theft during rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
Skidmore Home Oil, Inc
Kemen
Thanksgiving Dinners Bridge Service Men and Community
Neighbors share work and crops, growing enough vegetables for all. Bells and cheers arise from Hollywoodites as USC and the Hollywood Canteen host service members for Thanksgiving dinners.
Fire Contract for County Considered by Amarillo Officials
Amarillo city commissioners meet tonight to consider a fire fighting contract with Potter County. The county would pay 100 dollars yearly for alarms outside city limits. A bid on 100 acres near the dumps. A Washington Street bus route change petition is under review. A Belmont Park sewer line proposal by developer Lindsay Nunn awaits final action.
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City Commission
Washington Street
Belmont Park
Lindsay Nunn
Pig dodges market run in Knoxville chase
A 300 pound pig escaped en route to slaughter in Knoxville. The animal led a six hour downtown pursuit, veering into a jewelry store and trapping an employee in the vault before ending up at the packing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
A Home Recipe For Gray Hair
An at home hair tinting recipe promises a professional look using bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound mixed with water. The mixture is combed through the hair to provide a soft glossy uniform color that lasts without staining skin or affecting permanents.
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TACK
Gruen Precision
R. N. Fowler
Troy Laundry
Fifth Avenue
E. W. Richey
Call
Broadmoor Street
Hughes
L Street
Fresno
California
Jackson
Mobley’s Cleaners
North Garfield St
Carl Carroll
Mrkr. Gi
North Taylor St
Apt. 3
Amarilla
Rei
Bow
Jeanin Scott
Mina
N. Fillmore Sr
Amyelt Holley
Jimmie Melon Akes
Sterning
Magnolia Cafe
McCartt
Ftinder
East Ninth Avenue
Louisiana St
Joe
North Pierce St
ST. Bernard Missing
St. Bernard
Monroe Street
Queen
T. G. Clark
Ninth
Eleventh
Sixteeenth Avenues
Lubbock Highway
A. J. Tankersley
Liberty Theater
Axis Licked In
The
Courthouse Records
Life
Hugh Stickle
Pade i Tel
Sunset
Vine
Frances Gifford
Jimmie Fidler
Ann Jeffreys
Goldsboro
North Carolina
Ann
Dunn
Miss
MGM
Jimmy McHugh
Blue Network
America
Bella Fromm
Harper's
Pic
Oklahoma
Random Harvest
Mrs. Miniver
Tommy Dorsey- Victor
Hugh Wiley
Sam Hill
Collier's
George Sanders
Max Baer
Betty Grable
Carmen Miranda
Uncle Sam
Maxie Rosenbloom
Parker of
India
Else 8Th and
Polk St
Potter County
Handsome Parker
Dave Gray
Parker
Parker Pen Company
Janesville
Wisconsin
HHR
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