Dalhart XIT Gang to raid Amarillo rally
Dalhart will send at least 200 persons and the XIT band to the All Panhandle political rally in Amarillo on July 23. They’ll promote the XIT Reunion in Dalhart August 5 and 6 and entertain at Butler Field. Also 600 members of the Mr Worley Goes to Washington Club of Pampa back the rally.
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XIT
Amarillo
Texas
Butler Field
Mr. Worley
Washington Club
Pampa
Gene Cares
Shamrock
Congress
Annenberg Pays First Installment on Tax Claim
Chicago July 15 M L Annenberg paid 800000 today as the first installment on an 8000000 settlement of civil income tax claims plus interest. Carter H Harrison collector announced with a federal court hearing on Annenbergs plea for probation that a certified check for 800000 had been received. Another payment of 20000 was due by Nov 1.
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Chicago
M. L Annenberg
Philadelphia
Carter H. Harrison
Internal Revenue
Annenberg
Noy
Monday and Friday Heavy Water Days in Amarillo
Water usage in Amarillo shows Mondays and Fridays the heaviest with no obvious reason. Yesterday’s total fell by over 4 million gallons from a 12.3 million gallon Tuesday record, while Saturday usage reached 9.5 million gallons as residents watered lawns.
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Amarillo
Britain Offers Peace Trade With Japan Timing China Route
British circles report London told Tokyo it would close the Burma Road, the only route war supplies reach the Chinese Central Government, for three months to allow Japan to seek peace. Washington reportedly received detailed comments on the talks, while critics say Britain must beat Germany for stronger Far East leverage.
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Britain
Japan
United States
Burma
Washington
China
Germany
Far East
Miller Broadcast To Be Rebroadcast Tonight
E. T. Dusty Miller plans a campaign broadcast at 8 30 pm with a Canyon speech. Bill Lofgren Amarillo labor leader will speak over KFDA for Miller and Miller will rebroadcast Lofgren’s remarks via car radio and loudspeaker to the Canyon crowd.
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E. T
Dusty) Miller
Bill Lofgren
Amarillo
KFDA
Miller
Canyon
Lofgren
Friendship Did Not Cease in Politics in Ada County
In Boise on July 15 William Galloway, Democratic candidate for state representative from Ada County, sought to file petition papers but ran into the filing deadline. His opponent, incumbent Republican Hamer Budge, filed the papers for him.
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Boise
Idaho
William Galloway
Ada County
Hamer Budge
Chimes Replace Buzzer on Bus in Amarillo Fleet
The Amarillo Bus Company introduces a new two door bus on the Washington Street route with a distinct chime signal as a let me off cue replacing the traditional buzzer. The vehicle features separate doors for entry and exit and begins service today.
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Amarillo Bus Company
Washington Street
Volcanic disturbance creates new island off Miyake coast
Asahi reports Miyake Island area eruptions have lifted a new landmass about 150 feet above the sea near the coast. The development comes amid ongoing volcanic activity and raises questions about maritime and seismic risk in the region.
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Tokyo
Asahi
Miyake Island
Miyake
Weather update for Amarillo region and Panhandle
Amarillo and vicinity may see scattered thundershowers with a cooler spell tonight and Tuesday. West Texas remains fair with possible showers and thunderstorms mainly in Panhandle tonight and northern half Tuesday. highs near 101 and a low around 69 with noon temperature about 94. Neely-Greenhill Agey for Insurance.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Panhandle
Whooping it Up for Roosevelt at 1940 Democratic Convention
At the Chicago stadium the Roosevelt third term bandwagon started with a 30 second cheer as Mayor Edward J. Kelly and Sen. Scott Lucas of Illinois mentioned the President. Delegates briefly crowded aisles but no parade developed during the opening session.
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Lyle C. Wilson
Chicago
Roosevelt
Edward J. Kelly
New York State
Sen
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Remember! Demos Heard Cry of Stop Roosevelt
Chicago in July 1932 saw a Democratic convention amid Prohibition and economic collapse. The crowd chanted stop Roosevelt as bankers failed and a bonus army demanded pay, foreshadowing the eventual nomination of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the easing of the Depression era policies.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
U.P
Adolf Hitler
Albert C. Ritchie
Newton D. Baker
Franklin D. Roosevelt
al Smith
Brown Derby
Congress Hotel
Bandit Takes $7 And Wristwatch From Boxer in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on July 15 a bandit robbed Francis Petry, a young aircraft factory worker and boxing fan. He demanded Petry's wristwatch engraved with Colorado Golden Gloves heavyweight champion and struck him once, taking the watch. Petry lost money and his wristwatch in the robbery.
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Los Angeles
Francis Petry
Mr Collman Sees Little Relief For Water Bill
Mr Collman reports no relief in sight for the city water bill amid hot weather. He notes temperatures around 100 degrees, with 101 at the airport and 99 in town. A northeast shift in the southwest wind may lower temps and bring spotty showers tonight and tomorrow, after showers on the river and a sprinkle in Amarillo. Follett had 45, Des Moines NM 22. Lows last night were 70 degrees.
No Campaign Expense In Defeated Candidate
Raleigh July 15. J Forrest Witten of Salisbury Republican candidate for lieutenant governor reported he spent no money on his campaign. He was defeated.
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Raleigh
N. C
J. Forrest Witten
Salisbury
Marines Probe Shanghai Cafe Brawl Involving Marines
U S Marines headquarters said it is investigating Japanese reports that three Marines and several Japanese civilians were involved in a brawl at a Shanghai cafe last night. Japanese allege Americans beat the civilians.
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Shanghai
United States Marines
U. S
Duchess to U S Lisbon voyage of Luxemburg ruler
The Grand Duchess Charlotte Adelgonde of Luxemburg plans to travel to the United States with her family aboard the U S cruiser Trenton, as reported. In Dublin United States Minister David Gray slipped 40 feet in an air raid shelter entry at the Phoenix Park legation, but avoided serious injury.
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Charlotte Adelgonde
Luxemburg
United States
U. S
Trenton
U.S
Dublin
David Gray
Legation
Phoenix Park
Capper 75 Celebrates With 15000 Kids Picnic
Kansas Senator Arthur Capper returns to Topeka to mark his 75th birthday by hosting a picnic for about 15 000 children. The event underscores Capper, a longtime senator, as he enters another year in public service at the state capital.
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Capper
Topeka
Kan
U.P
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Italian Editor Warns Of Looming Axis Assault On Britain
Virginio Gayda, Italian editor linked to Mussolini, forecast a rapid ultimatum and full invasion plan by the Rome Berlin Axis. He warned Britain of an extremely grim war to be measured by days, with massive aerial bombing preceding any invasion. Churchill retorted Britain would endure long war and defend the empire.
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Rome-Berlin
Virginio Gayda
Mussolini
Gayda
British
Winston Churchill
Churchill
British Isles
Texas Delegates Pick Wirtz for Platform Committee
In Chicago on July 15, A J Wirtz of Austin was chosen as Texas representative on the platform committee after a scrap among delegates. He favors a Roosevelt third term and faced Garner supporters including Clara Driscoll who threatened to resign her national committeewoman post if he was chosen. Other Texas picks included Norton for Rules, Gill for Credentials, Bobbitt for Permanent Organization, and Miller as honorary vice president.
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Texas
A. J. Wirtz
Austin
Interior
Wirtz
Roosevelt
Clara Driscoll
Corpus Christi
Garner
Myron Blalock
Marshall
Norton
Bascom ‘Simmons
Amarillo
Washington
Maury Hughes
Dallas
Democratic glamor beauty spots at Chicago convention
A Chicago scene profile of Democratic women at the convention, highlighting Helen Gahagan Douglas Lucretia Grady Evie Robert and other notable figures. Describes their appearances, marriages, public roles and personal quirks with light, gossipy detail.
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Chicago
Roosevelt third term drive sparks Chicago convention start
The opening session of the Democratic convention featured Keynote Speaker William B. Bankhead and National Chairman James A. Farley. A private White House-Roosevelt line signaled no major third term decision, while Chicago Mayor Edward J. Kelly stirred crowd with liberal praise for the President. Farley indicated his side shows no third term signs as the hall buzzed with cautious optimism.
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Farley
William B. Bankhead
House
Bankhead
Alabama
James A. Farley
White House
Roosevelt
Far
Ley’s
Edward J. Kelly
Chicago
Democratic Party
The Man With Hopes Liaison Man Veteran Nominator All There
Chicago July 15 dispatch profiles Harry Hopkins and David Niles as Roosevelt’s liaison team, with John E Mack as a veteran nominator. The piece portrays Hopkins, Niles, and Mack shaping the Democratic renomination amid a world crisis, noting Mack’s warm temperament and belief in re evaluating the third term.
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