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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1941
Page
9
A lively White House gathering included President Roosevelt’s eldest son James arriving on brief Marine leave and Elliott Roosevelts in Army Air Corps captain uniform. Large crowds watched the inaugural parade. the Army plans 250,000 motor vehicles by next fall.
Texas lawmakers shift to the inauguration of Gov W Lee O Daniel and Lieut Gov Coke Stevenson for second terms at noon on the capitol steps AUSTIN Jan 20 UP The state budget is likely to be debated next The proposed 1941 42 budget totals 165 242 870 with 90 848 810 for old age assistance teachers retirement and aid to the blind and dependent children The legislature plans to receive the budget recommendation and may delay major action until later in the week House may start bill introductions as permanent committees are named Senate committees already appointed.
Reports say Britain prepared bombing plans against Romania's oil fields and rail lines, held back to avoid wider Balkan war. Sofia dispatches note Germany and Britain seek Bulgaria's stance on further war spread. In Vichy, Laval and Petain reconciliation seen as resume of talks, with no cabinet reintegration confirmed.
Potter County commissioners debated a plan to audit all county and precinct offices for an era before 1941. Commissioner Winters warned audits could trigger a million dollar tax hike, while Browning moved to place the measure in the minutes and study it before Feb. 10 when a public vote is slated. Citizens may comment through Feb. 10.
Livestock receipts mark slowactivity with hogs 4 500 salable, early sales steady to high 170 to 230 lb hogs around 8 15 8 35 with top 8 35. Cattle at 11 000 salable, calves 900. feeder demand strong with two way bidding for short fed steers, 10 50 to 12 00 stockers 65 pct of receipts, feeders 12 00, natives 9 25 to 10 00, some 8 00. Sheep 6 500 salable, lambs weak 15 cents, fed lambs 10 25 to 10 35, top about 5 75. Financial fund price 1 57 36, offering 1 73.
In Colorado Springs a Himalayan mountain goat escaped the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo fence in search of snow while other spring scenes blossomed around the state. Peas and lilacs worry nursery men. polar bears thrash the zoo pool seeking chill. Balkan meaning mountain.
An overview notes many laxatives exist but few leaders. It asserts ease and punctual relief when taken as directed and mentions benefits for constipation headaches and distresses. The text calls BLACK DRAUGHT a tonic laxative that tones lazy intestinal muscles.
Elaine McConnaughey a West Texas College sophomore from River road was visiting Amarillo's courthouse to call, leaving a tan overnight bag containing Christmas presents and her purse with about $10 for room and board. The bag vanished while she was inside the sheriff's office for roughly two minutes.
Mrs. Zembler Aldrich was struck by a car while crossing Polk Street at 1702 and was hospitalized at St. Anthony's after a Blackburn-Shaw ambulance arrived at the scene. Attendants report she is getting along nicely.
Globe News want ads present FASTEETH as a non acid powder to secure false teeth firmly and comfortably without gummy taste or souring effect. It promises improved fixation during eating and speaking and notes reduced odor and breath issues. Obtain FASTEETH at the local drug store.
The Want Ad showcases a 1939 Chevrolet DeLuxe Coupe with radio heater defrosters and 9,000 miles. The ad, placed in the Globe News Wanted section, lists the price at $105 and provides contact details at 911 Mississippi after 4 PM.
In Michigan City Indiana on January 20 Mrs Eva Swanson gave birth to four babies three girls and one boy via Caesarean section assisted by Dr Russell A Gilmore and five other doctors. One girl died an hour and forty minutes after birth leaving Melbert Swanson the 125 pound clerk elated to be the father of four.
A neighbor's tip led Sheriff J A Purdome to a Kansas City area poker game. Deputies verified the scene and ordered the game halted. The host then chopped the table with an axe, declaring “perfect cooperation” in front of law enforcement.
A crowded inaugural scene blends cinema drama and politics as Henry A. Wallace, newly sworn in as vice president, tours the event with autograph seekers. Ethel Barrymore and Raymond Massey perform lines on liberty while Wallace’s presence signals a rising national figure amid traditions and prayers.
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