Labor strikes threaten war morale and victory
Washington inside view argues labor unrest in industrial centers endangers the war effort. It condemns strikes in armament plants, calls Congress to ban strikes for the war's duration, and warns that worker walkouts could mirror France's defeat and undermine national unity. The piece asserts Roosevelt's labor administration controls the Democratic party and urges sacrifice from all labor to support soldiers.
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Congress
Germany
Japan
England
France
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
America
Lavoptik Eye Remedy Ad Claims 25 Years of Success
An old advertisement promotes Lavoptik eyewash with boric acid and other ingredients. It claims to relieve tired eyes inflamed burning itching and sticky eyes and soothes granulated eyelids. The copy promises a money back guarantee and notes widespread praise and availability at drug stores.
Job seekers and notices from readers
Two experienced waitresses seek cafe work at 507 N Grant and 204 N Pierce. A reader offers housekeeping help in a good home near a school for child care. A reader advertises a Rat Terrier puppy for sale and notes a continuation. Vr. Ulster bans wrapping paper. men carry women’s handbags.
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Tack
N. Grant St
N. Pierce St
North
Houston St
North Door
Ulster
The Vulture to Be Given Friday Night
The Vulture a three act mystery comedy will be presented by the Black Mask Players Friday at 4 30 P M at the Horace Mann School Proceeds go to Scout Troop 14 sponsored by the North Amarillo Kiwanis Club Cast includes Sharleen Barker Faye Barton Aileen Byrd FE Chaddock Jr Phil Scarborough LeRoy Byrd Paul Berthelot Aubrey Jackson and Dr R P Parcells directed by Dr Parcells
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Black Mask Players
Horace Mann School
R. P. Parcells
Black Mask
Scout Troop 14
North
Demo Dinner Tickets On Sale In Amarillo And Fort Worth
Tickets for the Amarillo and Fort Worth Democratic dinners are selling quickly. The Amarillo dinner at the Amarillo Hotel on Saturday costs 2.50 per plate, with 75 cents for food and the rest to party funds. seats about 625. Reservations and checks for 2.50 should be sent to listed local organizers.
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Washington
Panhandle
Amarillo Hotel
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Bill Adams
Tom Seay
Gene Jordan
Skeet Gibson
W. FP. Lofgren
C. R. Sears
G .T. Enochs
War Is Just Started Says Jap Premier
Tokyo reports Hideki Tojo declared at a mass meeting celebrating the fall of Singapore that the war has only begun. He urged continued efforts with Germany and Italy until Axis foes are brought to their knees.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Singapore
Germany
Italy
British Navy and RAF Sink Axis Shipping Across Libya Route
London reports that in the three months to January 31, 1942, the British navy with RAF assistance destroyed 148000 tons of Axis merchant and naval shipping on supply routes to Libya. A V Alexander announced the ongoing good work.
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London
RAF
Libya
A. V. Alexander
Admiralty
Bassett Joins Manning Singleton Law Firm in Amarillo
The Amarillo law firm Manning and Singleton announced the association of Jim Bassett as a member. Bassett brings 25 years of practice, with 15 years in Amarillo, to the firm which serves as the city corporation counsel and operates offices in the Pisk Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning and Singleton
Ben Manning
Byron Singleton
Jim Bassett
Amarillo Corporation Counsel
Pisk
Bassett
Amarillo
County Falls Down On Bond Buying
Potter County failed to meet daily defense bond and stamp quotas as purchases totaled 6293.50 dollars on the day, short of the 12509 dollar target.
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Potter County
Fort Scott preacher sermon heard citywide after amplifier left on
Rev J W Bays Itterath preached from the First Baptist Church steeple when an amplifier for organ chimes remained on during the service. Fort Scott residents heard the sermon across the city as the unintended amplification carried over. Nearby Rio de Janeiro received nearly 73000 tons of coal from the United States in a recent month.
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Fort Scott
J. W. Bays Itterath
First Baptist Church
Uniig
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Lent Observed At Sacred Heart Cathedral
Lent began with ashes distributed at 6:30 and 8:00 Masses by Father Drury. The observance includes daily Mass at 6:30 and 8:00, 14 stations of the cross, and devotion series on mercy, sorrow, and Bible use led by priests on Wednesday Friday and Sunday evenings throughout Lent. Lectures explaining Catholic Church teachings are held at 8:30 each Wednesday and Friday at 817 Taylor Street.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
Father Drury
Earth
Calvary
Father A. Marthaler
Father W. Riechel
New Charge on Jails Books in Sheriff Office
A jail records note shows a new charge entry in the sheriff office books. An FBI investigation reportedly failed, and in the What Charge column the jailer wrote German. The item appears in a collage of brief wire service notices.
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FBI
Submarines Appeared Off Aruba But Driven Off by Planes
In Willemstad Curaçao, United States bombing planes repelled submarines seen off Aruba today as announced by the Aneta Agency. In Rangoon Burma a civil evacuation department began moving its staff to interior areas to clear civilians from Rangoon.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Dutch West Indies
Aruba
United States
Aneta
Rangoon
Burma
Government of
Bridge Club Entertained
Mrs. Floyd Jones hosted the A-Deal-Em Club at 806 Maryland Street Tuesday afternoon with guest Mrs. W. D. Howren. High score went to Mrs. C. B. Galbreath, second to Mrs. Jack Pittman. others included Mesdames Nora Deer E. M. Benesch Charles Mellor R. M. Lynch and the hostess. Mrs. Harry Milholland was absent due to illness. The club meets March 3 at 1 o clock with Mrs. Lynch at 708 Fairmont Street for a luncheon.
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Floyd Jones
Maryland Street
W. D. Howren
C. B. Galbreath
Jack Pittman
Mesdames Nora Deer
E. M. Benesch
Charles Mellor
R. M. Lynch
Harry Milholland
V for Victory Club Meets in Home of Mrs. Killion
Red Cross instructor Mrs. L. E. Gibbons demonstrated knitting sweater steps at the V for Victory Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Fred Killion at 209 North McMasters Street. Refreshments were served to club members and the next meeting is planned for 2 PM at Mrs. Oglesby’s home, 26 Western Street.
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V For Victory Club
Fred Killion
L. E. Gibbons
Red Cross
North
McMasters Street
Gibbons
N. L. Grant
A. A Holland
F. F. Weatherly
O. L. Burger
EF. P. Oglesby
FE. W. George
H. FE. Davis
W. D. Kerns
Sam Houston Band Sells Rex Tickets
Sam Houston High School band members sell Rex Theater tickets for Friday and Saturday to the picture Life Begins for Andy Hardy. The band receives one third of receipts to fund new uniforms.
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Sam Houston High School
Rex Theater
Andy Hardy
Telephone Workers Local Meets Tonight
The Amarillo local of the Telephone Workers Union will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Capitol Hotel.
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Amarillo
The
Telephone Workers Union
Capitol Hotel
Little elected to Southwestern Life board
D A Little of Dallas president of Magnolia Petroleum Company has been elected a member of the board of directors of Southwestern Life Insurance Company. The appointment fills the vacancy caused by the death of E R Brown, Magnolia Petroleum chairman and longtime Southwestern Life director.
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D. A. Little
Dallas
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
F. O'Donnell
Southwestern Life
J. M. McMahon
Hughes
Mr. Little
E. R. Brown
Traveling Salesmen To Discuss Defense Bonds
A Sunday afternoon meeting of traveling salesmen has been called by Byron Singleton to discuss plans to sell more defense bonds. They will be asked to promote bonds and stamps in the cities and towns they visit. The gathering will be held in the Civic Club Rooms at the Amarillo Hotel.
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Byron Singleton
Congressional
Civic Club
Amarillo Hotel
Nazarene Leaders to Speak at First Church in Amarillo
Rev John L Knight district superintendent of Abilene Nazarene district and Dr H V Miller general superintendent will be in Amarillo for services at the First Church of the Nazarene Lincoln at 14th Avenue Dr Miller speaks for Bethany Peniel College Bethany Okla at 8 o clock announced Rev L H Dickerson pastor
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John L. Knight
Abilene
Church of the Nazarene
Mineral Wells
H. V. Miller
Kansas City
Amarillo
Lincoln
14Th Avenue
Miller
Bethany- Peniel College of Bethany
Okla
L. H. Dickerson
County Farm Inmate Found After Weather Disruption
A county farm resident who left for medical care amid a cold spell was located by the farm manager in town. Police say the man was picked up about 4 this morning, intoxicated. An unrelated note mentions essential oil from coffee flowers in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico
Itching First Application of Blue Star Ointment Promised
Advert reads Blue Star Ointment claiming instant relief from eczema rash ringworm pimples and related skin conditions. It promises one application or repeat as needed with money back if the first jar fails to satisfy.
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Roosevelt Rookus
Detroit
Ane WeWey Tixhy
NEA
Paw Tun
Robert Dorman-Smith
Burma Road
Rar
Manning-Singleton
Preacher
Diana VS
Cupid
Diana Barrymore
John
Bramwell Fletcher
New High Melbourne
Australia
U.P
Ansett Airways
Berkeley
Cal
University of California Citrus Experiment Station
Bridge Club
Sam Houston Band
D. A. Little On
Insurance Board
Nazarene
Ras Buh
Orn
Gulf Brewing Company
Houston
Globe-News
Lucky Tiger
Lucky Tiger Mfg. CO
Lexington
Saratoga
Batan
United States Army
U. S. A & MY Recruiting Service
P. O. Bldg
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