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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1940

Page

2

Fight Switched To Senate Fight Switched To Senate

Washington January 31 Congressional farm leaders shifted their main battle for more farm money from the House to the Senate amid calls for economy. The agriculture appropriation bill proposes 634 million for the department, with big cuts including 25 million tenant loans and 47.98 million for sugar growers payments.

Washington Congressional House Senate Appropriations Committee Appropriations Agriculture Department Jones Texas Agriculture Committee Finland

Skippy the Milwaukee Terrier Delivers Cigars

Skippy, a terrier in Milwaukee, returns home with a small package tied to his collar containing two cigars and a note declaring I am the proud father of four. The incident follows a neighborhood romp and ends with Skippy offering a playful greeting from the Charles and Jackson household.

Skippy Milwaukee Charles & Jackson

Radio Schedule Highlights Forged Notes Against Dies

A detailed listing of KGNC programming across Wednesday and Thursday with talks, news, music, and NBC network shows. Programs include Waring in Pleasuretime, Know Your Amarillo Institute, Bert Levy, sports, Rhythm and Romance, Father Teachers' Association, Fred Allen, Kay Kyser, Eddie Rogers, Bill Nance, Richard Himber, Jan Savitt, and more, plus daytime and afternoon lineups.

Amarillo Bert Levy Parent Teachers’ Association John Josey Little Show Fred Allen NBC Kay Kyser College of Musical Knowledge Eddie Rogers Bill Nance Richard Himber Jan Savitt Pope Pius XII Frankie Masters Dr. Malone Betty and Bob Kate Hopkins

Radio Schedule and Funding Warrants Notice 1940

A dense radio programming log runs through the day with stations and performers listed, followed by a formal notice announcing the Potter County Texas funding warrants plan. The notice states up to 140,000 funding warrants may be issued, bearing 2.5 percent interest, over up to 20 years, per state law.

Commissioners Court Potter County Texas J. N. Riggs

Late Night Radio Schedule January 31 on NBC CBS and More

Radio listings show network time blocks with programs and performers across NBC CBS and related stations from 4:45 pm to 11:00 pm Central. Highlights include Tom Mix Adventures Os Ohide. Dinning Sisters. Harold Kaltenborn Talks. Lowell Thomas News. Burns and Allen. Lone Ranger. Kay Kyser College. Glenn Miller Orchestra. and News and Dance segments.

Hednesday the O'Neills Nbc Dinning Sisters Scattergood Baines Chain Luther Layman Billy and Betty Cbhs Midwest Harold Turner Mbs-Chain Edwin CC. Hill Malcolm Claire Nbe Red Bod Barton Elmer Davis H. V. Kaltenborn Cbs-Chain Lowell Thomas Cbsa Wabe Chicago Melody Weavers Cha Fulton Lewis, Jr Nbc-Weaf Mr. Keen Lum & Abner Weal Nbc-Weat Johnny Green al Pearce His Gang Mbs-Net Grandpappy J. Hersholt Christian Newsa Fred Allen Radio Guild Wjz Theater of Stars Cbs-Wabe Raymond G. Swing Mbs Whn Wor Percy Faith & Orchestra Cbs-East Nhbc Nhbc-Weat Fred Waring Nbc-W Paul Sullivan Cbs-Wabc Amos and Andy Cbs-West Nbc-Chains Dance Orch & News Sullivan Cbs

Colored employment ads and notices in Tack column

A page of job requests and notices from Amarillo area residents includes colored individuals seeking work as maids, cooks, housekeepers, and general laborers. Other readers post farming, appliance, and nursing needs, plus a social security card loss and a bicycle theft report.

Leonard Meeks van Buren Tack

Army plans 40 million air raid warning system

General Marshall told the House military committee the army seeks 40 million dollars to establish an air raid warning system as a top priority. He also noted plans for 300 million for coast defenses and 240 million for critical equipment.

Washington George C. Marshall House Military Committee Army Congress Marshall War Department Edison House Naval Committee

Gas Caused Pampa Death

Herbert A. Schmiedeke former Dallas salesman was found dead in his Pampa home over a year ago. An autopsy cited carbon monoxide poisoning, while a trial over a $5,000 Travelers Insurance policy had left his widow seeking a verdict. The case may be reopened if new evidence emerges.

Dallas Herbert A. Schmiedeke Pampa Schmiedeke William H Atwell Gertrude Wilhelmina Schmiedke Travelers Insurance Company Justice of the ‘Peace John Davis

Lucky Tiger for itchy scalp and dandruff relief

An old standby, Lucky Tiger promises quick relief for itchy irritated scalps and dandruff. The ad recommends Lucky Tiger with Oil for dry hair and grooming, noting the same price and efficiency as the regular product and placement at drug stores and barber shops with a 10¢ counter option.

Lucky Tiger

Ranch Hands Die in Crash at Santa Fe Crossing

Two ranch hands Frank Gilland aged about 45 and Joe Bailey Cool about 35, both of Crowell, were killed when their light truck collided with a Santa Fe freight train at a Knox County intersection. The vehicle was dragged 100 yards, splintering freight cars and breaking a rail. The sheriff said both vehicles were traveling at a fair speed and the engine likely crossed first. Gilland worked for the Triangle ranch near Crowell. Bodies were to be taken to Crowell today.

Benjamin Knox County Tex Santa Fe Frank Gilland Joe Bailey Cool Crowell Gilland Triangle Ranch

W B Jones of Santa Fe Granted Expanded Territory

W B Jones, longtime superintendent of special service, will oversee the Northern District of the Western Lines in addition to his current duties. The announcement came from J A Gilles, general manager, and Jones will keep his Amarillo headquarters.

W. B. Jones Santa Fe J. A. Gillies Jones Amarillo

How To Lose Fat and Get More Youthful Feeling

An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a 4 week program to reduce fat. It advises a half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast, along with cutting calories and eating wisely. The pitch guarantees weight loss and increased energy, with a money back offer if not satisfied.

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