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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

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Sixteen-year-olds deny conspiracy to overthrow government

Six teen members of the Christian Front charged with conspiracy to overthrow the U S government pleaded not guilty in federal court Brooklyn and were held for a February 5 hearing in 50 000 bail each. Hoover said the group plotted terror bombings anti Semitic outbreaks and aimed to seize power plants and federal facilities.

New York U.P Christian Front United States Brooklyn J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Grover M. Moscowitz Hoover Federal Reserve Banks New York General Post Office Small Ring New York National Guard Harold M. Kennedy U. S Front Charles E. Coughlin Coughlin Fuehrer Bund Hilter

Premier Yonai forms cabinet to seek friendlier ties with U S and Britain

Admiral Yonai named ten ministers to form a government aimed at better relations with the United States and Great Britain. Foreign Minister Arita urged a resumption of trade talks with the US to replace the 1911 treaty, while War Minister Hata pledged army cooperation as Japan seeks a temporary trade accord in Washington.

Sokyo U.P Mitsumasa Yonai United States Great Britain Hirohito Hachiro Arita Arita Joseph C. Grew Sena Japan Washington Yonai Abe Hata China

Three Badmen Steal Another Car and Escape

Colorado City Texas January 15 Three desperadoes believed to be life term convicts slugged a prison guard stole a Chevrolet sedan and fled toward the Plains. Sheriff and state police pursued across the Panhandle as details emerged of the escape and car thefts.

Colorado City Tex U.P Buffalo Dick Gregory Mitchell County Loreraine Here West Texas Panhandle Robert Lacy Cash Dallas Amarillo Furr Andrew Nelson Sun Ray J. W. Mann Cochran County Colorado Plains Country Texas Andrew H. Nelson Eastham W. R. Crane Sam Wagner Virgil Hooks, Jr Houston Teague G. D. Foster

No Norther Just a Cool Wave Forecast

Mr Collman says no norther just a cool wave with fair weather tonight through tomorrow. South breeze 10 mph shifts to north tonight and lowers temperatures with a 14 to 20 degree low expected. He notes a potential bad spell by the weekend and four weeks of bitter weather.

Mr. Collman Coleman

41 Indicted in Chicago Anti Trust Probe

A federal grand jury indicted 41 individuals and corporations in the building trade on anti trust violations. The charges stem from the ongoing government probe into Chicago area construction and file industry practices.

Chicago Chii

Army air chief foresees 1000 mile bomber range

Maj. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, head of the army air corps, predicted that warring European nations soon would employ very large bombers with an operating radius greatly exceeding a thousand miles, signaling a major shift in aerial warfare capability.

Washington U.P Henry H. Arnold Army Air Corps UUV South Atlantic Africa Brazil United States Arnold Harold R. Stark Germany Russia Stark House Naval Committee

Army Building Largest Plane in the World

The army aims to complete the 70 ton long range plane at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica. It could fly to Europe and back with a 6 000 to 7 000 mile range and tests are planned next summer. The project follows concerns over foreign interest in stolen plans and hints of European bombers with long ranges.

Washington Europe J. Edgar Hoover Santa Monica Calif Douglas Aircraft Company

Government Rejects British Protest on Neutrality Act

Secretary Hull announced the United States rejects Britain's protest over alleged discrimination against British shipping under the neutrality act. He said the act’s provisions aimed to keep the US out of war and do not constitute discrimination.

Washington Hull United States Finland George Roosevelt Adams Russia Delared

Bridge School Opens At Elks Club For Charity

The Globe News reports Bridge School opened at 2 PM at the Elks Club with Rufus Steele instructing. The course costs 2 for 39 lessons over five days and benefits four charities.

Globe News Bridge School Elks Club Rufus Steele Bridge Authority Preventorium Social Center Children’s Home Maverial Club

Roosevelt Signs Message Protecting Witnesses

President Roosevelt signed the first bill of this session to shield witnesses in Congressional investigations and agency proceedings. The act imposes up to a $1000 fine and one year in prison for anyone who corruptly threats or forcibly intimidates witnesses.

Washington Roosevelt

Weather Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity

Fair tonight and through Wednesday for Amarillo and West Texas. New Mexico also fair with little temperature change. Temperature 24 hours to 6:30 A M: high 35, low 21. Noon reading today 39. For Insurance See E A Regal Co.

Amarillo West Texas New Mexico

Russians Bombard Finland as Cold Front Faces Caps on Raids

Western observers report Soviet raids over southern Finland and Helsinki with incendiaries and heavy bomber presence daily. Estonian bases yield up to 500 Russian planes per day, while Viipuri sees five bombs on shops and homes. Casualties remain light, but disciplined bombing targets rail stations per pilots' orders.

Viipuri Viborg Finland

Belisha to make personal statement as cabinet shake up follows

London January 15 The Press Association reports Leslie Hore-Belisha will make a personal statement in the House of Commons tomorrow about his departure as war secretary. Prime Minister Chamberlain will then explain cabinet changes announced January 5. Stanley becomes board of trade head Rae Duncan trades post Reith replaces MacMillan in information ministry. Belgium tightens command with King Leopold taking supreme control and stage D mobilization near Liege as evacuations begin near Eupen Malmedy and St Vith.

London Authoritative Press Association Leslie Hore-Belisha House of Commons Chamberlain Stanley

FDR to Communicate on Finland Aid

President Roosevelt informed congressional leaders he would send a communication to Congress soon about extending aid to Finland. Senate leaders said the issue was discussed with no firm recommendation and cautions were voiced about neutrality and potential U.S. involvement.

FDR Finland Washington Roosevelt Congressional Congress Senate Barkley

German push near Metz and Soissons in 1915

25 years ago Today January 15 1915 reports French press noting German advances near Metz after capturing heights north of Soissons. No additional details available.

Metz Soissons

Canadian Red Cross declines quintuplets sponsorship at fair

The executive committee of the Canadian Red Cross Society rejected New York World's Fair asks to sponsor an exhibition of the Dionne quintuplets at the summer fair. The decision noted by Barrett.

Canadian Red Cross Toronto Canadian Red Cross Society Today The Red Cross

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