Stimson Warns of Invasion by Air If British Navy Falls
Secretary of War Henry L Stimson told the House foreign affairs committee that the United States would be in great danger of invasion by air if the British navy were destroyed or surrendered. He opposed amending aid to Britain to seize West Indies security but urged speed in war time. Herbert Hoover urged clear definitions of powers granted to the President under the aid bill and cautioned against US entry into war.
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Hoover
Sol Bloom
New York
Bette Davis Survives Desert Stunt With Cactus
Hollywood report says actress Bette Davis slipped from a sand dune air craft during a desert scene. She fell into cactus, and studio physician Dr. Lester Clark removed 95 thorns with tweezers after attending to the cut and puncture injuries.
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Lester Clark
City Grants six Building Permits Valued at 28000
City hall issued building permits totaling more than 28000 with all but one for new homes. The Mississippi Valley Trust Co will install a 1000 concrete floor at 308 Polk St. Home permits include Mrs S A Sauer 7000 brick at 1121 Beverley. Oliver Eakle Development 6000 frame at 2601 Jackson. R G Rhodes 5000 frame at 1302 Rosemont. I L Lake 5000 frame at 1906 Monroe. John Olver 4500 brick at 1610 Parker.
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Beverley
Oliver Eakle
R. G. Rhodes
Rosemont Street
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Monroe Street
John Olver
Parker Street
Bill to Raise Truck Load Limit Heads Senate Calendar
The Texas Senate calendar lists Sen. Rogers Kelley’s bill to raise the truck load limit from 7000 to 8000 pounds, using a wheel space and axle weight formula. Sen. Clem Fain proposed a separate measure to end whipping of state convicts pending two prison board orders. A similar House bill also appeared.
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Rogers Kelley
Texas Senate
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Livingston
Amarillo Area Weather Forecast Dense with Cold Snap
The U S Weather Bureau reports fair and colder conditions for Amarillo and vicinity tonight with lows 25 to 28. Friday remains fair. West Texas and New Mexico regions stay dry and cooler. Temperature extremes show a 32 degree minimum and 40 degree maximum in the past 24 hours. noon reading 38. Rainfall traces noted.
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100Th Meridian
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House Committee OKs 400 New Navy Ships Urgently
The House naval committee approved a $909 million plan for 400 small ships and major plant expansion, bringing naval outlays to $1.209 billion in under 24 hours. The program targets subchasers, escort vessels, minesweepers, and torpedo boats, with yards mainly on the Great Lakes and selected later.
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House Naval Committee
Navy
Samuel M. Robinson
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Compulsory Removal of Children in London
London reports that Malcolm MacDonald the minister of health ordered the compulsory removal from the greater London area of all children under 14 deemed likely to suffer mentally or physically from air attacks if they stay near the capital. The order extends a defense regulation allowing medical examinations of any child under 14 in danger from remaining in London and applies to the city of London metropolitan bureaus and many outer boroughs.
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Malcolm MacDonald
Greater London
Colder Tonight Forecast by Mr Collman
Mr Collman predicts a cold night with a low near 25 degrees as a fresh north wind arrives. Yesterday’s low was 32 and today’s high should reach about 50. Skies cleared leaving little moisture and rainfall reports varied across Amarillo Canyon Waynoka Elk City.
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Driver's License Test Score Sparks Controversy
A 21 year old man scored zero on a DPS prize test paper at Wheeler. The prompt asked what a driver should do when a signal changes with a pedestrian in the crosswalk. His answer urged honking and signaling the pedestrian back. He was denied a license amid the controversy.
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Peaceful Japan critiques U S naval moves in Far East
Tokyo reacts to U S lend lease debate by urging a homeward navy shift to avoid abroad entanglements. The Japan Times argues U S naval concentration near Hawaii signals potential world influence and hints at enforcing a new order while press voices push for a southward program. Dutch Indies says no favoritism to Japan yet warns of counter pressure if Japan pressures for terms.
Farmer Jones Cider Passes Taste Test
WINTHROP Washington January 16 Farmer Jack Jones reports his cider passed the taste test though a deer pair sampled it. A four point buck nibbled at the pomace then shook his head and lost an antler, returning the next night to shed the other antler.
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Jack Jones
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Elbert Lamb Returns Home After Medical Treatment
Am arillo Sash and Door Company manager Elbert Lamb arrived home from El Paso where he sought medical care. Family members report he is recovering and doing well.
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Elbert Lamb
Amarillo
Labor fights ease as strikes settle and others loom
Labor tensions ease as three major strikes are settled or averted. Eaton Manufacturing plants end a weeklong stoppage affecting defense parts. Providence electrical workers call off a 1000 worker strike after arbitration talks. New Castle UAW seeks federal help over a Chrysler light tanks dispute while other plants push for wage gains and contract compliance.
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British Navy and RAF Strike at Germany and Axis Bases
Air power and sea power clash as Nazi dive bombers hit British warships off Sicily. The cruiser Southampton is sunk after fire and damage, while the carrier Illustrious takes heavy hits. Wilhelmshaven endures major RAF raids with fires and casualties. Haile Selassie urges revolt as Ethiopian opposition grows near Italian lines. Berlin and Rome report mixed outcomes with fires burning at key bases.
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Paris Gowns Move to Ersatz Cloth from Normandy
Paris fashions shift to fabric made in Normandy consisting of 40 percent vegetable matter and 60 percent wood. The material, used in gowns, signals a wartime textile shortage affecting couture.
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Pets in a Storm Keep Spirits Bright Aboard West Kebar
The 9000 ton West Kebar rode out a three day hurricane off Cape Cod with a chimpanzee and a parrot cheering the crew and passengers. Aboard, Fifi the chimp wore sunglass frames as she rode out mountainous waves. Four baboons and a pangolin drowned when a leak flooded hold No 4. Four crew were injured while rolling mahogany logs into the sea.
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Two Texas Officers Marry in Separate Ceremonies
Two highway patrolmen, H. W. McFarling and C. D. West, wed in Panhandle and Memphis ceremonies respectively. Brides were Miss Georgia Bell Wigham and Miss Mary Lois Powers. Rev. E. B. Fincher officiated at the Benson home in Florida Street. both grooms served in Shamrock and Amarillo previously.
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Amarillo
Potter County Tax Totals Report January Deadline
Potter County collected 14552.45 in December taxes with 10660.84 from current taxes and 2148.93 in delinquent taxes. Poll taxes were lagging and thousands have not paid. Highway fees brought in 2014.37, led by passenger car registration at 978.61. Jan 31 deadline.
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Jewell Davidson
Want Ads Highlight Money Lending In Amarillo
Globe News notes abundant lending options in Amarillo with ten car loan places four signature loan firms and five advertisers seeking property loan business. Dial 6262 for Want Ad Headquarters and refer to Classifications 54 55 56 for details.
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Globe News
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Visiting speaker lauds Charles E Glubb as Bardia hero
Count Byron de Prorok lectures at West Texas State College praising Charles E Glubb as the Bardia hero who marked the route and led Australians against the Italian garrison. He likens Glubb to Lawrence of Arabia for postwar stature and credits him with bold desert leadership and Arab rapport.
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O'Daniel Calls For Housecleaning In Texas Government
Governor W. Lee O Daniel urged a government housecleaning in his Texas 47th legislature message. He attacked overlapping boards lobbyists and urged reorganization while pledging cooperation with lawmakers and national defense efforts. He listed reforms including board appointments, budget director, merit staff, tax centralization, and tighter liquor ad control. He also pressed an international park funding idea and abolition of the poll tax.
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