Amarillo selects aluminum drive chairman for war effort
A. K. Baracat accepted the appointment as collection chairman for the Civilian Defense aluminum drive in Amarillo. A preliminary organization meeting is set for 7:30 tonight in the city hall council chamber. The drive aims to gather scrap aluminum for smelters to build planes, with a goal of enough material for at least one bomber. A temporary steering committee was named, including Bill Gilstrap and several other local residents and civic leaders.
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A. K. Baracat
Joe Jenkins
Council Chamber
Amarillo
Mr. Baracat
Civilian Defense
Office of Production Management
Dup
Baracat
Bill Gilstrap
Allen Early
Carl Clifft
W. J. Hiatt
Art McKay
Bruce Autry
Dave Peters
Co. G. Clayton
H. E. Brady
L. K. Patton
Blanche Pumphrey
Wales Madden
Evelyn Broaddus
Amarilloans to Clarendon Gifted Fest Amid War News
Two Soviet armies were reportedly encircled and destroyed by German forces near Biayistok. Amarillo plans to attend both days of Clarendon’s celebration, with Sam Elkins and Bill Beechler organizing a civic caravan at 9 30 tomorrow. Between 25 and 30 Will Rogers Range Riders will join Friday’s parade. The German communiqué called the fighting unusually bloody.
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Biayistok
Amarillo
Clarendon
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Elkins
Good Will
Bill Beechler
Civic Club
Jack Farwell Undergoes Major Operation At Local Hospital
H. J. Jack Farwell cashier of the Amarillo National Bank underwent a major operation at Northwest Texas Hospital. He stood the operation fairly well and is progressing, though still very weak. Farwell suffered a severe intestinal disturbance Saturday night and has been hospitalized since.
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H. J
Jack” Farwell
Amarillo National Bank
Northwest Texas Hospital
Fam
Farwell
Little Men Do Big Things for Defense
Postmaster W D DeGrassi reports defense bond sales focused on small denominations last month with dime stamps leading demand and 10 cent stamps the next best seller The Texas Supreme Court did not meet due to the State Bar Association session in Dallas and will reconvene July 9.
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Defense
W. D. DeGrassi
Austin
U.P
State Bar Association
Dallas
Texas Supreme Court
Weather Forecast for Amarillo and West Texas Areas
Scattered thundershowers tonight and Thursday afternoon. West Texas expecting scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and Thursday. New Mexico shows considerable cloudiness today and Thursday with afternoon evening storms and cooler temperatures. Rio Grande Valley and eastward with slightly cooler air. Temperature range 61 to 86 in the past 24 hours, noon reading 77.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Roosevelt vows to keep essential plants open with federal action
President Roosevelt warned that any move to disrupt defense production will trigger federal steps, potentially army seizure. He cited the June 9 takeover of North American Aviation in Inglewood to end a strike, noting troops have since withdrawn but technical control remains with the War Department under executive order.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
United States
North American Aviation Inc
Inglewood
Calif
Army
Camp Liggett
War Department
Mr. Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
O'Daniel Declares Victory in Texas Senate Contest
Governor W Lee O Daniel called his narrow win over Lyndon Johnson a grand victory for the rank and file Texans and urged unity in facing national crises. Complete unofficial returns gave O Daniel a slim edge among 571 095 votes with 254 counties tallied, as he also supported a large biennial appropriation bill and criticized wasteful spending in several departments.
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Austin
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas
United States
O'Daniel
Lyndon Johnson
New Deal
O’daniel
Johnson
Texas Election Bureau
Bob Johnson
Election Bureau
U S Deficit Seen At About Eleven Billion For 1942
Treasury figures show 1941 expenditures at 12.71 billion with 6.048 billion for defense and receipts of 7.607 billion, leaving a 5.103 billion deficit. For 1942, receipts may exceed 11 billion against 22 billion in outlays signaling an 11 billion shortfall.
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Washington
U.P
Treasury
Defense
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Knox Sticks By Speech for Use of Navy
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox defended his call to use the U S Navy to clear the Atlantic of the German menace amid criticism from non interventionists. He refused to discuss resignation pressure and denied reports of naval losses or convoy engagements, insisting the president seeks peace while maintaining readiness. Wheeler urged Knox to resign over the address delivered at Fore River Massachusetts.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Washington
WUP
Navy
Frank Knox
U. S. Navy
Atlantic
Knox
Burton K. Wheeler
Wheeler
Montana
Futhermore
Germany
Roosevelt
Steep Tax Plan Outlined by House Committee
The House ways and means committee approved tentative schedules for a sweeping tax program aiming to raise over 3.5 billion dollars annually to fund defense. Chair Robert L. Coughton said the bill would go to the House after drafting and formal approval. The plan raises withholding on foreign income, increases corporate stock tax, imposes a 10 percent sales tax on cutlery, and tightens slot machine rules.
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Washington
U.P
House Ways and Means Committee
United States
Study Proposal To Boost Taxi Fares In Amarillo
The Amarillo city commission weighs a 25 cent taxicab fare in response to a request from four of five operators with one opposing. Franchises next year cover five years. a theft report notes 18.50 in stamps and papers taken from a tin box, reported by F W Baker. County Clerk Beemer reports 9,847 marriage licenses and 1,005 divorces filed in the first six months of 1941 in Reno Nevada.
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Amarillo
F. W. Baker
Santa Fe
Book of Defense
Baker
Reno
U.P
E. H. Beemer
Senate Election Probe Proposed in Texas Senate
Texas Senate considering a resolution to empower the Senate general investigation committee to probe the U. S. senatorial election. The request cites conduct, expenditures, voting, ballots, counting, and tabulation, with power to inspect election boxes. R. P. Coon urges a full inquiry and asks Governor to withhold certification pending investigation.
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Austin
U.P
Senate General Investigation Committee
U. S
Texas Senate
Karl Lovelady
Meridian
R. P. Coon
San Antonio
Coon
United States
Texas
United Press
Senate
Rainfall totals and weather notes for Panhandle region
Weather summary reports eight clear days in June with 5.07 inches rainfall for June and 17.72 inches for the first six months, near normal annual moisture. Towns across the Panhandle and nearby areas show varying totals from 0.05 to 2.47 inches, with Amarillo about two inches above airport totals. Muleshoe reports a flood as rains affect wheat fields, and forecaster Mr. Collman predicts more showers with variable wind directions and a call for a strong southwest breeze.
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Amarillo
Globe News
Muleshoe
Panhandle
Guymon
Okla
Spearman
Stratford
Clovis
Adrian
Claude
Dalhart
Dimmitt
Dumas
Hereford
Lubbock
Springfield
Colo
Mr. Collman
Army Car Collision Kills Two Soldiers and Stops Traffic
In Salinas California a clash between an army car and a truck carrying 2 500 000 bees killed Sgt Carl D Sheean 23 and Corp Lloyd Balcom 31 of the 84th Infantry Training Corps and left Sgt Ted Treat in critical condition Bees forced traffic delays on the state highway as open army vehicles transporting 20 000 soldiers from Camp Hunter Liggett to Fort Lewis Washington were halted State Highway Patrolman Karl Lauridsen was repeatedly stung while directing traffic.
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Salinas
Cal
Camp Hunter Liggett
Fort Lewis
Wash
Carl D. Sheean
Lloyd Balcom
84Th Infantry Training Corps
Simple Want Ad Promises Profit From Cheap Beauty Shop
An advertiser touts a fully equipped beauty shop ad as profitable, claiming a 10 day run for $2.16 and immediate results. The message promotes a telephone list service and local business sponsors including Russell Stationery, John Maynard Lumber Co, and Wanted Headquarters.
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G. G. Laing
Washington
Union Orders Strike Test Use of WPA Labor
A St Louis walkout of 1,500 to 2,000 workers halted a $4 million Jefferson Barracks project to protest employing 75 WPA painters. WPA official Basye said workers would stay on the job, as projects are deemed necessary to national defense. Other items note CIO wage strikes at White Motor, North American Aviation relief for 1,500 soldiers, a Shipbuilders union dispute, and CIO Communications union voting to strike Press Wireless over 20 percent wage demands.
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House
Big Bend National Park
Capitol
National Guard
Agricultural Department
Liquor Control Board
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
WPA
AFL Builders Trades Council
St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
E. M. Basye
Cleveland
United Automobile
Workers-Cio
White Motor Motor Company
Los Angeles
North American Aviation Company
CIO
Kearny
N. J
CIO Shipbuilders Union
Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Navy
Maritime Commission
National Defense Medi‘ation Board
San Francisco
CIO Communications Union
Press Wireless
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FDR
North American Aviation, Inc
Mann
Dies
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Owly
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