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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1941
Page
6
Byron E Lopp leads a free Am bay Hotel lecture in the blue room as part of a six session series. The talk targets sales people with a post on habits and self analysis asking readers to evaluate morning routines punctuality mood appearance and cooperation at work.
This schedule lists daytime and evening radio slots on 1410 Ke with NBC programming including Fred Waring Martha Tilton and Kay Kyser, plus later Night coverage featuring Gene Krupa and Tony Pastor orchestras. Thursday listings extend into morning and afternoon blocks with diverse programs and news briefings.
Radio network listings show last minute program changes for 4:45 to 5:45 PM. Highlights include Captain Midnight and King Arthur repeats, Dancing Music Orchests, News and sports segments with NBC CBS and MBS chain affiliates across weather and East West feeds.
In a tense house party scene, Kirk defends entering Mrs Benedict's room after a quiet knock. The dialogue touches on propriety, intent, and surveillance as Lieu- tenant Gregory questions the encounter, while Claire's discomfort rises. The exchange hints at underlying motives and social scrutiny.
A historical radio listing shows a dense 1940s schedule with programs across networks. Notable entries include Captain Midnight, Amos and Andy, The Lone Ranger, Abbott programs, News and Dance periods, and wartime broadcasts from CBS NBC and mutual chains.
Characters Kirk Alice Claire and Eve Benedict discuss the circumstances around Mrs. Benedict’s death. Claire reveals she held a dart and was near Mrs. Benedict when the event occurred. Claire recovers to confirm she witnessed Eve speaking before the tragedy. The scene ends with a threat as the mystery deepens.
In Chicago a new generation of slug rejectors acts as coin testing detectives for vending machines. They test thickness, diameter, weight and metal content via sensors and magnets before coins are deemed genuine or rejected and returned to owners.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes Japan's stance in 1940, noting Matsuoka's claim against war with America and Tokyo's moderation since the triple alliance. He cites Japan's aims for Greater East Asia, economic pressures, U S dependence, and potential moves on French Indo China to counter Britain and the Philippines, while economizing risk of war.
A vintage advertisement touts SYRUP OF BLACK-DRAUGHT as a tasty liquid laxative for children. It claims to soothe lazy intestinal muscles and provides relief with simple directions. Two sizes are offered: 25c introductory and 50c economy.
Local high school students in Amarillo prepare essays for the sixth annual Americanism contest. Sponsored by the Auxiliary to John B. Golding Post 1475 VFW, the national event involves about 2,000 auxiliaries and 100,000 students across states. Essays must be original, between 500 and 1,000 words, signed by the contestant, with a local deadline of February 22.
A board of judges will select the best submissions to enter the state finals on April 15. State winners advance to the national final where gold medals and prizes of 1000, 500, 250, and 100 dollars await first through fourth places. Consolation awards of 10 dollars and 5 dollars are offered in national groups, with silver medals for state winners and other trophies in lower brackets.
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