Roosevelt seeks ten billion defense funding in new appeal
President Roosevelt asked Congress for about 10 billion dollars in land sea and air armaments this session. He urged unity and sacrifice to strengthen national defense and outlined naval expansion, a 1.2 million man land force, reserve stocks for 2 million, and production capacity for weapons and 19,000 aircraft components. He touched on selective training to build manpower for the vast program.
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Roosevelt
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Bahamas Welcome Windsors As Governor Generals
Nassau reports residents react to the Duke of Windsor and his wife the former Wallis Simpson being named governor general. The move excites many for boosting tourism, while some locals question the change as the duke’s salary and social life draw scrutiny among communities across 29 islands and 661 islets.
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Bahama Islands
Duke of Windsor
Wally Simpson
Jane Williams Taylor
Baby Julie Anne born to Anne Shirley and John Payne
A daughter weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces was born last night to actress Anne Shirley and her husband actor John Payne in Hollywood. The baby has been named Julie Anne.
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Hollywood
Anne Shirley
John Payne
Julie Anne
Mackenzie Foresees Russo British Alliance in Face of Nazi Rule
Dewitt Mackenzie argues that Germany’s dominance across Europe makes a balance of power collapse likely. He contends Russia and Britain will cooperate to counter Nazi hegemony, possibly sooner rather than later, unless England is defeated in a Nazi offensive.
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Munich
Balkans
Romania
Hungary
Carol
Europe
Robert Ley
France
Russia
England
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Austria
Italy
Sarajevo
League of Nations
Eighteen Piper Cubs Land at English Field
Eighteen Piper Cubs training planes stopped at English Field at noon while on a delivery flight from Lock Haven Pennsylvania to Long Beach California. The group sailed via Marion Ohio Rolla Missouri and Woodward Oklahoma and then departed for Albuquerque after refueling. The 16 students and two instructors led by J B Martin have an average 38 hours of flight time.
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Oklo
Amarillo
Albuquerque
Firemen Install Air Conditioner at City Hall Dormitory
Central station firemen on duty at city hall report record heat. They began installing an air conditioning unit in the dormitory on the second floor with 21 beds. One man recalls dreaming he was fighting a fire. Roof tar and lack of windows were noted as causes of the heat.
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Roosevelt backs amortization in excess profits tax plan
President Roosevelt approves a provision allowing defense industry investments to be amortized over five years as part of the excess profits tax. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge proposes a bill to raise a ready American army of 750000 by conscripting men aged 21 to 25. Build now. John Maynard Lumber Co.
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White House
Mrs Stella Drinkwater Sues for Divorce Over Alcohol Addiction
Salem Massachusetts July 10 Mrs Stella Drinkwater files a divorce suit against Francis W Drinkwater alleging his addiction to intoxicating liquor as the grounds for separation.
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Francis W. Drinkwater
Hungary Told Not to Press Rumanians Rights Now
Hungary's premier and foreign minister met with Hitler and the German and Italian foreign ministers in Munich. Informants said Hitler and Mussolini agreed not to push Balkan revisions now while discussing a tighter Axis blockade against England and closer Balkan integration.
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Mediterranean battle sparks claims of victory by Italy and Britain
Reports from Rome and Stockholm describe a new Mediterranean clash as Italian and British naval forces exchange shelling torpedoing and bombing with both sides claiming success. Britain reports no losses while Italy notes heavier Italian damage and ships sunk or damaged.
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Europe
Italy
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Sea
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Stockholm
Faroe Islands
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Japanese Threaten To Disarm U S Marines
The Japanese navy and army unite in harsh charges against the Marine garrison here. Rear Admiral Moriji Takeda condemns what he calls barbarous acts against Japanese gendarmes and demands explanations for their detention by U S forces in the defense zone. Colonel Peck calls the charges lies.
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Peck
United States
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Carlsbad Firemen Suffer Setback From ROTC Blaze Averted
Carlsbad New Mexico volunteers faced a setback when an ROTC celebration smoke bomb filled a local bar with smoke during a late night call. No fire reported and no injuries noted as responders evacuated the premises.
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U.P
Frank Haggart Recovering At Home After Heart Attack
Retired Santa Fe engineer Frank Haggart who suffered a heart attack at Camp Picket, Colorado, was returned to his home at 2003 Fillmore last night by N.8 Griggs and Sons ambulance. He arrived about 6 this morning and is reported doing as well as can be expected.
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Amarillo Braces for Record Heat as July Sizzles
Amarillo swelters with a July heat wave as temperatures climb past 105.8 degrees in shade, nearing June 1939 107 degree record. Officials caution the heat may ease only slightly while observers note sidewalks frying eggs as proof of extreme heat.
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Coleman
Amarillo Building Permits Exceed $10,000 So Far
Amarillo’s building program topped $10,000 in value yesterday as two new permits were issued. The year to date total reaches $1,375,631. P. D. Berthelot received a $7,000 permit for a five room stone and frame house at 4005 Cheyenne Street with basement and garage. The Oliver-Eakle Development Co. was issued a $3,500 permit for a five room frame house at 2209 Taylor Street. Neely-Greenhill Agency for Insurance.
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P. D. Berthelot
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Weather Summary for Amarillo Vicinity and West Texas
The forecast calls for fair and continued warm conditions tonight and Thursday. Partly cloudy to night and Thursday with little temperature change. New Mexico may see thunder showers over mountains. Extremes: 106 highs, 69 lows. Noon temperature around 99.
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New Mexico
Air War Over Britain Ends In Heavy Losses
German air force attacked the British Isles with over 100 bombers and fighters. British Spitfires and Hurricanes clashed, downing several German planes as ships and coastal towns endured bomb damage and casualties. Survivors searched channel waters for wreckage as land battles followed with heavy Luftwaffe losses.
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Mexico's Tourist Trade Improves With Danger
Mexico City report says tourist business is booming after elections with Edmundo Ricoy of the National Railways noting high travel. An extra summer section train from Laredo operated, attributed to Americans seeking excitement amid political tensions.
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Mexico City
Edmundo Ricoy
National Railways
Senor Ricey
Laredo
Third Term Roosevelts Feared In 1940 Race
Chicago dispatch reports speculation that Franklin D Roosevelt may seek a third term in 1940. Key figures include Speaker Bankhead Sen Byrnes and Sen Barkley as possible VP contenders. Farley plans retirement from cabinet and chairmanship to pursue business interests, with Hull potentially pairing for a Roosevelt ticket.
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Alabama
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
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Supreme Court
William C. Douglas
New York Yankees
Farley
Cordell Hull
Mr. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Panhandle Delegates Named for Democratic Convention
Lawrence Hagy of Amarillo and Judge R. E Stalcup of Dalhart will represent the Panhandle district at the Democratic convention in Chicago. They will be joined by B N Timmons, a Washington newsman with Amarillo ties. R E Underwood Sr. cannot attend due to court duties. Mr Hagg as alternate will handle the assignment. The convention opens July 15.
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Lawrence Hagy
Amarillo
R. E Stalcup
Dalhart
Panhandle
Chicago
B. N. Timmons
Washington
R. E. Underwood, Sr
Hagg
Plot to sabotage battleship plotster tied to Kyffhauser Bund
Congress investigator Rep Martin Dies reports a plan to damage a battleship under construction at a Pennsylvania navy yard. He links the Kyffhauser Bund to German language editors and possible ties to German consular agencies, with members in national defense industries. The inquiry continues in executive session as prosecutors pass testimony to the State Department.
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Willkie Fishing Club Formed In Bellaire
Land Em Fishing Club, formerly Landon Fishing Club before November 1926, renamed to Willkie Fishing Club. Mayor W. T. Robertson, a member, announced the change in Bellaire Ohio on July 10.
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