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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1941

Page

11

King Allers Leads Cond N Ob Lads In 10K

King Allers won the 10k race leading the Cond N squad with a dominant performance. Lads team members followed with strong finishes as the event concluded.

Balloons Attacked by Nazis as London Bombed in Day of Air Raids

Nazi daylight raiders attacked London sky defenses with machine gun bursts on barrage balloons and dropped high explosives and incendiaries. London had three air raid alarms by afternoon as German claims praised attacks in the Dover area. Mussolini’s forces reported Derna fallen in Libya, while British advances pressed toward Apollonia on the Mediterranean coast.

Associated Press England London Empire Hitler High Command Dover Mussolini Derna Archibald P. Wavell Belgrade Yugoslavia Tepeleni Valona Adriatic Sea Britain Libya Bengasi Cairo Rodolfo Graziani Jebel Akdar Mediterranean Adolf Hitler United States America Sheaf Crown St. John's Newfoundland U. S Italy

Seitz Sells Stock As Lucas Buys Half Of Pampa Oilers

Hal L. Lucas, a leading Pampa businessman, announces purchase of half interest in the Pampa Oilers of the West Texas New Mexico League. Lucas acquired the stake from Grover Seitz, the Oilers playing manager since 1939, who was released with no manager replacement announced. Harold Miller retains his half share and business manager role.

Pampa Hal L. Lucas Pampa Oiler Lucas Grover Seitz Oilers Seitz Harold Miller

Five More Home Permits Issued by City

Fred M. Seale received permits to build four four room houses at 709 North Cleveland 2217 Brook 2814 Rule and 737 North Cleveland costing 2600 dollars each. A fifth permit to perme and June King calls for a four room frame house at 725 North Cleveland priced at 000 dollars.

Fred M. Seale Hell North Cleveland Brook Perme June King

Grand Jury Recesses Without Indictments

The grand jury recessed last night until next Wednesday and reported no indictments.

Grand Jury

Draft boards announce 24 men for induction

Shamrock Jan 31 Three men died and a fourth injured in a head on collision west of Erick Oklahoma. Names include Jay Doyle Floyd Howell Carl Huckabee and hitchhiker Michael Disclair. Draft boards announce 24 men named for induction to Lubbock February 6 with eight per board and replacements listed. Additional quotas expected soon.

Shamrock Erick Okla Jay Doyle Floyd Howell Indianapolis Ind Carl Huckabee Altus Oklo Michael Disclair Howell Disclair Doyle Lubbock Selective Service Army George Junior Reuter Robert Truman Davis William Thomas Maddox Leon G. Ellis Coy William Freeman John Alexander Lewis Joe Roe Thurman Allie Calvin Magness Henry William Lemke Harold Smith Oklahoma City Murray Theodore Badgley Phoenix Ariz Oscar Lee Holland Amarillo Dallas Jose William Quintana Albert LaVerne Ballard Pedro Flores Mendoza Ballard Board No. 1 Ralph Wilson Gossett Harold Wells Taylor George Washington Roper Roosevelt Quinton Reed George Dale Carpenter Board No. 2 Anastacio Castillo Orvis A. Melvin Elmer Lee Smithson Virgil Stewart Reed Isidoro

Weather Outlook: Mild January Ends as Clouds Persist

Mr Collman forecasts continued cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with little moisture. Amarillo area received 0.39 inch in January, below the 0.51 inch 50 year average, as two light snows and rains yielded meager totals. Temperatures ranged from 19 to 69 degrees with highs near 55 today and lows around 40 tonight.

Mr. Collman Amarillo Panhandle New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas

Midnight Tax Deadline Draws Line at City Hall

Property owners crowded the city hall as a tax deadline loomed at midnight. The tax collector’s office struggled to tally payments while keeping doors open late, with many taxpayers paying in person or by mail to avoid penalties.

Perry Burks

Famed Inventor Bernard Haigh Dies in London

Dr Bernard Parker Haigh, famed inventor credited with ideas used by the British navy to counter magnetic mines, died today in London. The report notes his influence on mine countermeasure methods. Also mentioned is the United States Bermuda naval base location noted as 780 miles from New York.

London Bernard Parker Haigh United States Naval Base Bermuda New York

Flying School site inspected in Wichita Falls for air corps

A three man army and air corps inspection board visited Wichita Falls on January 31 to evaluate a proposed site for an air corps technical school. Col A W Brock Jr Chanute Field Maj M M Boatner Jr and Maj Fred Dupuy reviewed facilities and said the war department will decide. The school would serve the regular army and train several thousand men.

Wichita Falls Army and Air Corps Air Corps A. W. Brock Chanute Field Ill M. M. Boatner Engineering Corps Fred Dupuy Division of War Department Brock

Bund Leaders Sent to Pen in Race Hatred Case

Wilhelm Kunze national leader of the German American Bund and eight associates were sentenced in Newton New Jersey to serve one year to 14 months in state prison for violating the state's Race Hatred Law.

Newton N. J Wilhelm Kunze Bund New Jersey

Boatyard Strike Over Wages Ends After Federal Mediation

In San Diego on January 31 a boatyard strike at the Martinolich Boat Company ended after federal intercession. One hundred sixty workers had halted work on five navy vessels, with some quitting on Wednesday and all remaining off duty while picket lines were in place.

San Diego Calif Martinolich Boat Company

German air raid on England causes 120 casualties

Twenty five years ago today on January 31 1916 a German air raid over England caused 120 casualties as reported in regional papers of the era. The raid disrupted lives and highlighted air attack risks during the war.

England

Tragic pedestrian death near Mayfair Night Club

Eugene Clark 21, West Texas State College student, died after being struck by a car while crossing the highway in front of the Mayfair Night Club. Drivers Ray Harland Redman and Buddy Wilson of Pampa were involved. Clark died at a local hospital at 10:18 this morning. Clark’s companion Miss Jane Patchings escaped injury. funeral arrangements are pending.

Eugene Clark West Texas State College Ray Harland Redman Buddy Wilson Pampa Mr. Clark C. O. Layne Bill Abbott Jane Patchings Goodnight Clark Carrouzett Blackburn-Shaw

Dutch the wrestling pioneer who mentored Jim Londos dies with modest estate

The profile recounts Dutch, a rough and pioneering figure in early wrestling who fought lighter weight trends, mentored Jim Londos, and built a controversial yet charitable life. He worked as a cook, coal field helper, and silent film actor before shaping pro wrestling and accumulating a half million in earnings. His estate includes rent property in San Jacinto.

Mabel Normand Charlie Chaplin Jim Londos Jim Dutch San Jacinto

Franklin Serum Officials Continue Meetings Here

Franklin Serum Company representatives and officials keep training sessions at the Amarillo Hotel. Dr. O. M. Franklin of Kansas City founder and pioneer in livestock vaccines is the principal speaker. Hall Medford, local manager, oversees arrangements for the meetings.

Franklin Serum Company Amarillo Hotel O. M. Franklin Kansas City Hall Medford

Mann Says Texas Company Owes the State 244893

Attorney General Gerald C. Mann told Comptroller George H. Sheppard the Texas Company owed the state 244893 in chain store taxes. He urged payment and warned of possible legal action to enforce collection after a 1936 tax liability was found for dealer stations numbered between 300 and 400.

Austin Gerald C. Mann George H. Sheppard Texas Company Mann Sheppard

Remembering Dutch Mantell The World’s Adventurous Philosopher

The obituary celebrates Dutch Mantell as a world thoughtful figure admired for his Bible quotes and insights. It notes his charitable will directing income to the Maverick Club and the Boys' Ranch, his brave life, and a painful final illness that ended peacefully.

Maverick Club Boys’ Ranch Dutch Mantell

Individual Income Tax Work Sheet Guide Announcement

The guide explains new 1940 tax rules with lower exemptions and higher rates. It urges filing accurate returns, highlights deductions, and notes the editor is an experienced accountant. A five day return policy is offered with a no questions asked coupon.

Safety Week Proclaimed in Amarillo Streets

Mayor Ross Rogers proclaims a week long Safety Week in Amarillo beginning February 1. The Amarillo Safety Council, grown to over 400 volunteers, will oversee 600 new stop signs and station scouts to promote road safety under the slogan Practice Safety Drive Carefully Obey the Law.

Amarillo Texas Panhandle

Congress Sees Hope for Peace as Germany’s Ship Design Threat Grows

Secretary Knox warns of a lull in German airplane output while Germany and Britain push a new ship design that could render current aircraft obsolete. He argues this threat underscores the need to rapidly increase U S plant production capacity to secure an early negotiated peace and European stability.

Page Five World Navy Gillette Knox Germany Norway Europe

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