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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1940

Page

12

Press Boxing BILL BRTTON

B Britton of Globe News rested after trying to sprint with the Golden Sandies in a Monday workout. Expects recovery when leg soreness eases. Lane Goldsmith of Wichita Falls Record News guest columns today. The piece surveys backfield strength with Bill Bell and Tom Bill Arthur leading yardage while Gene Hill calls plays and Hill punts.

B. Britton Sports Department the Globe News Golden Sandie Lane Goldsmith Wichita Falls Record News Today Goldsmith Wichita Falls Coyotes Amarillo Golden Sandies Bill Bell Bell Tom Bill Arthur Arthur Gene Hill Gene Hill Charles Hair Robert Marshall Robbie Dee Smith

Utilities Executives Indicted in Springfield Case

A federal grand jury indicted Illinois Iowa Power Company and Missouri Power and Light Co plus three executives Henry I Hanley Aura Hall and James Mortimer on five counts for conspiring to make political contributions in violation of the public utility holding company act and federal conspiracy laws. The firms are affiliated with the North American Company holding system.

Springfield, Ill Public Utility Illinois Iowa Power Company Missouri Power and Light Co Henry I. Hanley James Mortimer Aura C. Hall

Hereford Lad Leads Unbeaten Hardin-Simmons to 27 7 Win

Hardin-Simmons Cowboys finish an undefeated season with a 27 7 victory over Howard Payne at Brownwood homecoming. L B Russell passes for two touchdowns to H C Burrus and another to D A Parker while Murray Evans kicks three conversions. Senior monograms awarded later. list includes Russell Goodnight Mullins Treadaway Marcum and others.

Abilene Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Kimbrough Gridiron L. B. Russell Hereford Hardin-Simmons Howard Payne Hsu Brownwood Russell H. C. Burrus Lubbock Cowboys Scat D. A. Parker Murray Owen Goodnight Holland Touchdown Twins Cowboy Moon Mullins Henderson Wilford Moore Littlefield Winston Tucker Seymour Charles Long John) Treadaway Lufkin Nacogdoches Parker Ozona Cowboy Elmer Nig) Oatman Paducah Harry McRae Fort Worth Paschal High Bill Winkleman Leslie Red) Lewis Decatur Estle Baker Floydada Bob Russ San Angelo Deward Marcum Ama- Trilla

Hairless Bill McEuin Set to Face Rod Fenton in Armory Bout

Hairless Bill McEuin, known for shaving his hair, is favored to win over Rod Fenton in the Thursday night main event at the National Guard Armory. Fenton relies on a bristled scalp-lock tactic amid match rivalry, with two strikes already on him. Tex Hager meets Jack Natzworthy in the semi final and Larry Tillman faces Ace Abbott in the opener.

Rod Fenton Bill McEuin National Guard Armory Bill Fenton McBuin McBain Tex Hager Jack Natzworthy Larry Tillman Ace Abbott

Mexico Will Send Mission to Washington for Inauguration

Mexico plans a special mission to Washington for President Roosevelt's third term inauguration. Foreign Minister Exequiel Padilla said the move reflects hemispheric unity and Mexico's commitment to democratic institutions and peaceful change in administrations.

Mexico City Mexico Washington Roosevelt Henry A. Wallace Exequiel Padilla Manuel Avila Camacho America

Texans Work Long Get Small Wages

The Texas Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average Texas employee works 49.5 hours weekly earning about 18 67. The survey covers 1938 to 1940 with 88 987 in wage claims collected and 3 624 cases won for labor statute violations. Women average 47.47 hours earning 12.54 while men average 51.28 hours earning 23.97.

Austin Texas Texas Bureau of Labor Statistics Joe Kunschik

72-Year-Old Seattle Woman Seeks Life Ideas To Help Others

Ella Russell, 72, widow of Seattle, offers 5 dollars to anyone suggesting how to spend the rest of her life. She seeks an occupation that helps others, dislikes society, and desires meaningful activity while remaining independent at home. She notes memories of her healthy mother and has ample income for living. She lives at 6032 Thirtieth Ave Northeast.

Seattle Ella Russell Fort Lewis N. E

Siamese Gunners Sink French Ship

Thai anti aircraft guns destroyed an armed French Indo Chinese transport attempting to land troops on the Mekhong river near Nongkal. The ship stalled in mid stream then exploded after Thai fire resumed Tuesday morning. A police station at Pagoda was hit by French long range guns.

Bangkok Thailand Siam Mekhong High Command Nongkal Pagoda Tapanom

Insurance Agent Faces Larceny Charge Over Tacoma Bridge Crash

Seattle insurance agent Hallett R. French, head of the local NAIFE chapter, is charged with grand larceny for failing to report premiums on the Narrows suspension bridge policy. Prosecutors say he kept about 1,217 dollars of 150 thousand policy premium and roughly 6,600 dollars from a 650 thousand policy, while reporting premiums returned to the state after the bridge failed. He was arrested at Broadmoor and released on 1500 dollar bond. The Merchants Fire Insurance Co of New York is his employer.

Seattle Ihc Tacoma Charles C. Ralls Hallett R. French National Association of Fire Insurance Exeoutives French Lake Washington Narrows Broadmoor Golf Club Merchants Fire Insurance Company of New York Narrows Bridge Ralls

Insurance company plans to honor obligations after agent deal

Officials of the insurance company said it would make good on the obligation into which French entered as its agent, despite plans to cancel the insurance in another week and write new policies.

Duce Calls Up 19 Year Olds in France War Note

The Piccolo reports that the Class of 1922, about 280 000 youths aged 19, has been mobilized with exemptions only for priests and those already in the fascist militia or police. France’s prewar population stood around 41 million.

Ll Duce ROMF Piccolo France United Kingdom

Blue Star Ointment Claims Quick Relief

Advertisement describes one application for itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples and toe itch with possible repeat use if needed. Money back guarantee if the first jar fails to eat away itching.

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