Artie Shaw and Lana Turner Part Ways in Hollywood
In NBC studio Hollywood July 2 Artie Shaw and Lana Turner split after a day of public smiles. Lana said she had left him while Artie claimed she still loved him. The broadcast marked Shaw’s ham program return as press and photographers chased the evolving romance.
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Artie Shaw
Lana Turner
Miss Turner
NBC
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Lana
Artie
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Willkie Considers Three-Man Campaign Committee
In New York a plan to form a three member national campaign leadership emerges for Republican nominee Wendell L. Willkie. He may appoint a campaign manager, a national chairman, and a personal representative. John D M Hamilton and Russell Davenport are among likely picks.
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New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
John D M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Russell Davenport
Fortune
Flood Expected to Pass 1938 Crest in Wharton
Wharton residents report the Colorado River at 33.10 feet and rising about one foot per hour. Water has entered low areas and sloughs near town and officials expect the crest tomorrow to exceed the 1938 flood level of 37.80 feet, with the business district at risk of overflow.
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Wharton
Colorado
Real bargains in Globe News Automotive Want Ads
Amarillo Globe News highlights used car bargains in classification 68 with dealers and private sellers offering rare values. Read Neely Greenhill Insurance notes and check Amarillo's Used Car Directory for options and potential savings.
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Globe News
Globe-News
Amarillo
Fifth Column Moves Threaten Romania Transylvania Crisis
Reports from Bucharest and Washington describe Hungary plotting to foment revolution among Romanians in Transylvania and smuggle arms to reclaim the region. Iron Guard factions in Romania aim to depose King Carol with support for Mihai, while Berlin and Moscow press for settlements as Germany supplies Romania and Britain tightens blockade.
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Transylvania
Romania
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Carol
Bessarabia
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Russia
Bucharest
Rome
Berlin
Mihai
Senate approves Stimson as Secretary of War
The Senate military committee voted 14 to 3 to approve President Roosevelt’s nomination of Henry L. Stimson as secretary of war after two hours of testimony. Stimson outlined beliefs on aid to Britain, compulsory training, port access for Allied ships, and a strong U S navy. Knox testified on the third term issue, while committee actions included inviting former War Secretary Woodring to testify.
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Britain
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Excess Profits Tax Proposal Meets Doubt in Congress
Senator George questions a broad excess profits levy on individuals saying past taxes hurt professionals and was dropped after a year. President Roosevelt wants a steeply graduated tax on all individuals and corporations to fund defense, with action likely months away.
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George
Georgia
Coughton
Senate Finance Group
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Texas
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Wheeler Says He Will Seek Presidential Nomination
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana announced his name would be placed before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a presidential candidate regardless of Roosevelt's third term decision. He spoke at a peace society sponsored meeting in St Louis and judged his nomination chances contingent on the president's nonparticipation. He noted uncertainty over Roosevelt's decision and said he might address Townsend Plan Club events if invited.
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United States Navy Leads World In Sea Power
Official figures show the U S Navy already tops the world in ships and tonnage with 395 combat ships totaling 1 327 320 tons, while Britain lists 383 ships and 1 277 189 tons. A $500 million new warship order and 150 000 tons rubber and 175 000 tons tin purchases underline rapid buildup amid ongoing supply efforts and defense measures.
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United States Navy
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1939 U S Deficit Tops Three Billion in Year End Totals
The United States closed its fiscal year to June 30 with a net deficit of 3,612,065,036.71 dollars. Treasury announced receipts of 5,924,836,402.76 dollars and expenditures of 9,666,085,539.47 dollars, not counting debt retirements.
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Washington
United States
The
Treasury
News Tip Prize Won By Claude Gray's Tip
The News-Globe weekly News Tip contest awards first prize to Claude A Gray for locating the body of a man missing two years after a Rio Grande rapids incident near Questa. Second prize goes to J McClure for reporting a train truck crash. third prize to Mrs T A Hassler for a cat raising a jackrabbit with her kittens.
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News-Globe
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Gray Photo Shop
Johnny Anderson
Rio Grande
Questa
M. W. J. McClure
Tascosa
Ady Switch
T. A. Hassler
Nancy Lou Meyer
Bowie Street
E. A. Brizendine
Taylor Street
Helen Anderson
Lincoln
Bill Utterback
Virginia Street
Don Curl
Tennessee Street
Edith Rutherford
North West
Second Avenue
R. B. Workman
North Taylor
Eldon Harris
Ed Pitts
W. G. Robison
North Tyler
Marion Bruce
Bushland
Texas
Ina Burwell
Madison
Mary Cheshire
Charles Weaner
Ray Love
Wallingford
North
Buchanan
Robert Ewell
Beatrice Handy
Mary Minnich
C. B. Williams
Hughes
Troy Mays
Harrison
Irving Tolzien Sr Stricken Sudden in St Louis
Irving Tolzien Sr of Tolzien's Music Store was rushed from his home at 1609 Polk Street to St Anthony Hospital where doctors reported him in only fair condition with ulcers and possible need for surgery. He left his store last night due to illness and was taken to hospital at midnight. In a separate item, Subhas Bose, leader of the left wing of the All Indian National Congress, was arrested today in Calcutta under defense regulations.
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Bombay
U.P
Subhas Bose
All Indian National Congress
Calcutta
U. S. Has Only 450 Combat Planes
US air capability examined as of July, showing fewer than 450 combat planes for continental defense and under 1,300 for Western Hemisphere and the Philippines. Production lags behind Germany, with estimates of 3,000 to 6,000 machines monthly abroad and 15,000 to 25,000 yearly in the US with steps.
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Army Air Corps
United States
Western Hemisphere
Philippines
Germany
John H. Jouett
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce, Trade Association
Louis Johnson
Jouett
Johnson
Armed Services
Police Chief Orders KC Officers to Grow Up
Kansas City police face a court-labeled wakeup call as Chief L B Reed orders officers to stop horseplay and shooting paper wads in municipal court sessions. Court decorum must be maintained, Reed stated.
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Kansas City
L. B. Reed
Reed
Hero on Tour Errol Flynn Reports Fifth Columnists
Errol Flynn, famed film hero, reports to Mexican reporters that fifth column activities threaten the Americas. He says Pan Americanism offers the way out and notes Mexico has taken a firm stand on the issue after touring South and Central America.
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Bank Call Issued for Bath State and National Banks
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Saturday June 29. State Banking Commissioner Lee Brady issued a call for condition of all state banks as of June 29.
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Visits Jail But They Want To Keep Him There
Howard Woolsey arrived on visitor’s day at the jail and, after elevator checks, faced an indictment charging burglary. A deputy sheriff served the indictment before closing the jail door. Woolsey gave his address as 509 Buchanan Street.
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Hugh Exum Featured By Philadelphia Paper
The Philadelphia Record ran a major feature on Hugh Exum of the Texas delegation to the convention. An eight column picture layout highlighted his New Mexico ranch interests and natural gas holdings while tracing Exum's leadership in Texas Republican politics.
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Philadelphia Record
Hugh Exum
Texas
Exum
New Mexico
Hitlerite Must Salute U. S. Flag in Public Punishment
West Orange New Jersey July 24 Anthony Barnett a 43 year old World War II veteran and naturalized Lithuanian was arraigned on a disorderly conduct charge. The court ordered him to salute the American flag in front of the municipal building twice each Saturday as his punishment. Police Judge James Degnan announced the unusual sentence.
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Hitler
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Druggists to Hold Important Meeting in Amarillo
Amarillo Retail Druggists set a noon meeting tomorrow at the Amarillo Hotel. Officers will be elected and cigarette and whisky prices discussed. President Tom Holman urged all retail druggists to attend for what he called important business.
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Amarillo Hotel
Tom Holman
Austrians Capture Krasnik as Pommern Is Torpedoed
Twenty five years ago on July 2 1915 Austrian forces captured Krasnik after fighting in the region while the German cruiser Pommern was torpedoed in a separate naval incident.
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Weather report for Amarillo and West Texas regions
Scattered showers tonight and Wednesday across Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas partly cloudy to cloudy with showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday, little temperature change. New Mexico partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms near the Continental Divide and east of the Rio Grande, little temperature change. 24 hour extremes show a maximum 99 and minimum 61. Noon reading 76.
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New Mexico
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Rio Grande
Traffic Lights Too Slow In Siler City
Motorists complain that Siler City traffic lights wait too long to change. Johnny Peoples, a local resident, proved it by dozing at a red light while Patrolman June Moody investigated a minor jam.
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N. C
Johnny Peoples
June Moody
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