Latin America Praises President's Frank Talk on War Aid
Roosevelt's fireside address drew praise from Latin American governments and press as Britain reception grew and Axis powers criticized the speech. Officials noted broad public support and 600 messages in 40 minutes, with leaders from Mexico Argentina Chile and Canada commenting on democracy versus dictatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Latin America
Great Britain
London
Berlin
Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Adolf
Britain
United States
Ottawa
Mexico
Alonso Sordo Noreiga
America
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Chile
Stephen T. Early
Arthur B. Purvis
White House
Purvis
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Early
Axis Victory Seems Unlikely War Expert Says
United Press war expert J. W. T. Mason argues Axis victory is unlikely in Europe. He cites Britain's vigilance and growing American aid as preventing a decisive German offensive, noting Britain’s reserve tonnage and 6 million tons of allied shipping bolster resilience for at least a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. T. Mason
United Press
Europe
Roosevelt
British Isles
Britain
Germany
Great Britain
America
Hitler
Worst London Blazes
Nazi bombers started the greatest conflagration London’s ancient City faced in 300 years last night. Firemen, volunteers, and police battled fires that devastated the mile square area of two Streets and historic buildings. The raid disrupted cables to the United States and paused reporting as fires raged for hours before night fighters helped end the blaze. Berlin reported accidental explosions at Anhalter station and a wreck at Brandenburg, stretching the wartime narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Alex Morris
United Press
London
Britain
Samuel Pepys
United States
New York
Royal Air Force
Berlin
Anhalter
Brandenburg
Christopher Morley serializes Kitty Foyle sequel in papers
A sensational excerpt from Morley’s best seller Kitty Foyle appears in this paper’s columns starting Friday. The 28 year old heroine recalls girlhood before the World War and faces a crisis with frank innermost thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Foyle
Morley
Startime
Beer license holders may extend operations with pending renewals
Beer and beer wine retailers whose licenses expire tomorrow midnight may continue operating if they have filed the proper renewal applications, announced by Liquor Administrator Bert Ford in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tdec
Temewals
Bert Ford
Fort Worth and Tulsa May Have Airplane Plants
Senator Sheppard of Texas said Pearl Worth and Tulsa may host new aircraft assembly plants. He noted Douglas Aircraft and Consolidated Aircraft would build large plants and that Tulsa was eyed for the Consolidated plant after Fort Worth interests pressed for Fort Worth inclusion. Further announcements were expected later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sheppard
Texas
Pearl Worth
Truisa F
Douglas Aircraft Company
Consolidated Aircraaft Corporation
Tulsa
Port Worth
Sheppard Samad
Nazi Pressure On Japan for Thrust South
Dec 30 report says Germany urges Japan to move south in Asia while signaling Russia will be pressured in the west. Rumors say Tokyo may strike Indo China and Thailand to threaten Singapore and deter British naval power. German voices reportedly tell Tokyo US help would not come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghlal
U.P
Germany
Imdo
China
Thailand
Crarters
Japan
Russia
South Pacific
Indo-China
Thaily Ang
Flarak
Singapore
Tokyo
United States
United Press
Haroi
Iinco
Todacy
Wita
Pacific
Americara
U. S
Gera
Chiang Kai-Shek
Powerful Waste Of Fancy Fixings In Kansas City
A brief fragment shows a house boy listening as Mrs Ed Maura explains how to mix holiday egg nog. A stray exclamation questions the extravagance of the fixings and ends with a quip about drinking whiskey and frying eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ed Maura
Thera
Connally Reports Shooting Eye in Top Shape
Senator Tom Connally of Texas says his shooting eye is in good condition after returning to Washington. He claims to have shot two deer with two shots and describes the hunt near Jack Garner's country, noting Garner was not along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tom Connslly
Texas
Y Vartan
Tony Meeator
Jack Garner
Local Man Arrested on Felony Warrant in Phoenix
Martin Kuykendall, 44, of Plainview Texas, was arrested in Phoenix on a sex felony warrant. The details reference authorities and a 1941 Russell Stannery Company desk calendar listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peloenix
Ariz
U.P
Martin Kuykendall
Plainview
Tex
Vernon
Russell Stannery Company
War Effort Report Details Massive Defence Contracts
The National Defense Commission reported six months of activity with approved contracts exceeding 10 billion dollars and about 19 million man hours of labor. It cites production goals including 2,409 airplane engines monthly, 70 planes, 109 light tanks, 10,000 rifles monthly, and a fighting ship every 12 days, with army and navy orders around 9 billion. Major categories include ships, factory expansion, planes, ammunition, guns, and tanks, plus extensive British and foreign orders totaling thousands of aircraft, engines, tanks, mortars, shells, machine guns, rifles, ships, camps, and government factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
M&wy
Accco
M ™&Xen
Greyhounds Burn in Miami Kennel Fire
A fire destroyed a privately owned greyhound kennel near the Biscayne track area early today. Seven dogs perished in the blaze that swept through the half mile north property, according to local reports. Dwight Newby may aid in assessing the asphalt sizing for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Briscayne Track
Jay
Children May Lend U. S. Cash in Defense Finance Plan
Treasury experts estimate a $5 billion borrowing need in 1941 to fund defense and consider using schoolchildren as savers. Proposals include $1,000 bonds and a range of baby bonds from $5, plus 25 cent stamps for children, though overhead and redemption risks worry officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Saved by Bell From Bandit in Bakery Robbery
James Endicott a bakery helper in Saint Joseph Missouri was forced at gunpoint to hand over cash. The ringing phone helped him stage a fake call to his wife who alerted police and ended the robbery. The bandit Elton Haughey twenty of Gower Missouri claimed a loaded gun but it was unloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Joseph
U.P
James Endicott
Endicott
Elton Haughey
Gower, Mo
Amarillo Schools End Winter Vacation Thursday
Amarillo children return to classes Thursday morning marking the start of the 1941 section of the 1940-41 scholastic year. Mothers of nearly ten thousand pupils will resume routine after overseeing two weeks of holiday and keeping Johnny and Susie out of mischief. There are two more days of vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Johnnny
Susie
1 800 000 Chinese Killed Since 1937
Tokyo reports the Japanese war department states 1.8 million Chinese and 100 thousand Japanese have died in the Sino Japanese conflict begun in July 1937. It notes 590 thousand Chinese and 13 thousand Japanese were killed in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japanese War Department
Bega m
War Department
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. New Mexico shows cloudy west portions with occasional rain and higher elevations southwestern. temperatures range 38 to 55 with today at noon 48. Build Now. John Maynard Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Mayor LaGuardia Opposes Tax on Municipal Bonds
Amarillo city officials join a national stand against a proposed federal levy on municipal bonds. The U S Conference of Mayors led by Mayor LaGuardia argues such a tax would raise interest costs and city taxes, with a survey showing near universal opposition from large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Rogers
LaGuardia
U. S. Conference of Mayors
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Board of Trustees
Harold H. Burton
Cleveland
Ben E. Douglas
Charlotte
N. C
Anglo J. Rosse
San Francisco
Calif
Amarillo
America
Conference of Mayors
United States
Congress
Influenza Cases Double in Texas Health Officials Warn Crowds Down
Influenza cases across Texas total 15 954, more than doubling from last week, reported to the state health office. Dr George W Cox state health officer urged people to avoid crowds and increase precautions against colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
George W. Cox
Cox
Burglar Escapes With Million German Marks
Philadelphia report says a burglar fled a widow Mrs Bertie V Nick home with a stash of one million German marks deemed mere souvenirs by the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U.P
Bertie V. Nick
Nick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eill Adams Warts
Globe
Centerville
Navasota
Adamans
Adamass
Ball
Rome
Virginia Gayda
Hungary
Alf M. Landon
William Allen White
Verne Marshall
No Foreign War Committee
Oval Room
North Africa
Mediterranean
Spain
Channel
St. Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Morley
Kitt
Anne
Fort Worth
Sen. Connaly
National Defuse Commission
Dwight Newby
Bell
U. 8 Weather Bureau
John Maynard Lbr
Neely
Greenhill
Lowndes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!