Food for France British Strategy
British aid to unoccupied France to ease child hunger signals a strategic shift to bolster French morale against Germany. If food shipments succeed, Vichy may move away from Nazi influence, aiding Churchill’s aim to deter German dominance in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
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United Press
France
Germany
Vichy
Pierre Laval
London
America
Churchill
Marshal Petain
Britain
Berlin
Hitler
Mediterranean
Africa
Syria
Italy
Albania
North Africa
Great Britain
French Narval sunk by enemy action joins De Gaulle forces
London reports the 1400 ton Narval submarine, first marine unit to join General de Gaulle, sunk by enemy action. The government announces rationing of horse feed starting Feb 1 with exemptions for army, agricultural and mining horses, and those in racing and hunt stables.
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London
Free French
Narval
Charles de Gaulle
Leahy Meets Petain in Paris Talks on General Situation
Admiral William D. Leahy the US ambassador to France was received by Marshal Petain at Vichy for talks on the general situation. The meeting followed a day of high level diplomacy amid Allied and French wartime coordination.
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Vichy
France
William D. Leahy
United States
Marshal Petain
Bassano torpedoed in North Atlantic, radio confirms
Mackay radio intercept reports the British steamer Bassano torpedoed in the North Atlantic at 10 19 AM CST. The message provides confirmation of the attack and time of impact as part of wartime communications.
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New York
U.P
Mackay Radio Today
North Atlantic
Three Judges Allow Gypsy Couple to Wed in California
In San Jose California three judges ruled to permit the marriage of Peter John aged 24 and Rachel Sterio aged 16. Juvenile Court Judge William F James waived health certifications. Superior Judge Charles Davison dismissed a child stealing charge tied to the groom and Grandin H Miller officiated the ceremony.
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San Jose
Cal
California
Peter John
Rachel Sterio
William F. James
Charles Davison
Grandin H. Miller
El Paso Youth Charged in Hold-Up at Second Hand Store
Cecil Westfall an 18 year old from El Paso was charged with robbery in connection with an attempted hold up of R. B. Reed at the H and R Second Hand Store. The charge was filed before Justice of the Peace Carder.
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Cecil Westfall
el Paso
R. B. Reed
H. and R
Justice of the Peace Carder
London Bombardment Returns as Sirens Sound
London endured a fresh air raid with sirens wailing and anti aircraft fire lighting the night sky after three quiet nights. Harry L. Hopkins, Roosevelt's personal representative, arrived in Britain today from Lisbon by plane.
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London
Hopkins
Bitain
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
Britain
Lisbon
Britain Names Its 10 Leading Air Aces
The Royal Air Force lists its ten top aces including Douglas Bader and Roland Tuck. They feature diverse backgrounds from financial clerks to South African sailors and Irish and British pilots. Many have 15 to 30 German planes shot down, with several thrice decorated and active in major campaigns.
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London
U.P
Royal Air Force
France
Dunkerque
England
H. M. Stephens
Adolph Gysbert Malan
John Ignatius
Iggy)Kilmartin
J. S. Dundas
Winchester
Cherbourg
Geoffrey Allard
George Cecil Unwin
J. H. Mungo-Park
Stephens
Albert Gerald Lewis
South Africa
Scientist Hawley Dies In Fort Worth At 74
Maj. John Blackstock Hawley internationally known hydraulic engineer who supervised construction of Fort Worth Trinity River lakes died at home at age 74. There are over 1,000 varieties of potatoes, says a London expert.
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Fort Worth
John Blackstock Hawley
Three Lakes
Trinity River
London
Justices Seek Salary Replacement for Fees
Justices of the Peace J D Caz zell and C W Carder urged that they be paid a salary rather than fees. The commissioners court took the request under advisement with the minimum salary tied to the 1935 fee income. County officials except justices and constables already receive salaries. Sheriff Bill Adams urged keeping custodians paid at last year’s salary.
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Justices of the Peace
J. D. Cazzell
C. W. Carder
Commissioners Court
Bill Adams
Court
Harry P Stickler Dies at Home
The 72 year old bridge builder Harry P Stickler died last night at his home 1311 Buchanan Street. Survivors include nieces and nephews in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The body is at N S Griggs and Sons Chapel pending word from relatives. Mr Stickler has no relatives in Amarillo.
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Harry P. Stick
Buchanan Street
Pittsburg
Penn
N.S. Griggs and Sons
Stickler
Amarillo
Permit Issued for Brick Tile Office and Lumber Yard
The building inspector at city hall issued a permit for a brick and tile office and lumber yard costing 5000 dollars to Roy Mathes. The yard will be located at 104-18 North Polk Street on four full lots leased from Rock Island, with trackage and a central location. Mathes Lumber Company currently at 313 North East Eighth Avenue. The office building will feature a modernistic design.
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City Hall
Roy Mathes
North Polk Street
Rock Island
Mathes Lumber Company
North East Eighth Avenue
Tomatoes Replace Saur Kraut in Lunch Mix Up
Mrs. C. C. Blake of 606 Buchanan Street opened a canned sauer kraut labeled can and found tomatoes instead. She, who has cooked 20 years, remarked she liked tomatoes anyway. The piece also notes medieval Italy as a major education hub and Japan averaging four earthquakes daily.
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C. C. Blake
Buchanan Street
Mrs Blake
Amarillo approves fire hose contract to Morrow-Thomas
City commission in special session awards 1380 dollars to Morrow-Thomas Hardware to supply 3000 feet of hose to the Amarillo fire department. Specs specify 2000 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose and 1000 feet of 1 1/2 inch hose. No other business. White House grounds cover 17 acres.
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Amarillo
City Commission
Morrow-Thomas Hardware
Railroads Lose Sand and Gravel Rate Case
A district court in Austin refused to grant injunction against the Texas railroad commission's reduced freight rates on sand gravel and other building materials. Judge Roy C Archer dissolved a temporary restraining order but let old rates stand for 10 days to allow appeal, while railroads argued the cuts would cost about 500000 dollars annually in revenue.
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Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Roy C. Archer
Common Cold Recovery Advice From A Tonic Promotion
After a cold, rest in bed until temperature normalizes. The piece promotes a tonic sold as a cure, claiming quick improvements within 10 days and urging readers to start a three times daily dose before meals. It asserts widespread trust and anecdotal success as testimonial.
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George Hammock
Bob Hester
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Rolla Cartwright
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