Roosevelt rally electrifies Chicago convention amid Texas data
Chicago reports show Roosevelt supporters roared after last night’s convention show of unity. Texas delegates led by Hardin Simmons band arrived amid speculation on Garner and Willkie, while Ickes Hopkins push a noncombat war plank and Amarillo hopes for political gains.
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Democrats clash as Roosevelt banner turmoil disrupts Texas rally
Demonstrators clash as Karl Crowley and other officials confront Roosevelt supporters at a Texas rally. A banner is torn during the scramble over standards while Mrs. G Ward Moody briefly seizes a banner and recovers shouting defiance.
Successor Elected In Willkie's Firm
Justin R. Whiting was elected president and a member of the Board of Commonwealth & Southern Corp in Wilmington. He succeeds Wendell L. Willkie who resigned to pursue the Republican presidential campaign. Whiting has served as general counsel for C. & S.
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Young Women Seek Housework and Care Gigs
A reader classifieds column lists several requests from young women and a widow seeking part time or full time work. Entries mention housework child care practical nursing and errands with contact numbers and addresses in 1310 East 11th Avenue 800 Fillmore Street 1000 Harrison Street and other locations.
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British Fight Ready for Battle of Britain Defense
Edward Beattie Jr reports Britain's coastal defenses and unified services readiness for a potential German invasion. He notes mobile, camouflaged fortifications, barbed wire, pill boxes, and fast reaction forces trained to disrupt air and ground assaults, with veterans from the Flanders rear guard overseeing shorelines. He warns against a static Maginot-like line and highlights coordinated army, navy, and air force planning.
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Red Cross Plans First Aid Class
Potter County Red Cross announces a standard first aid course open to all adults. It covers 20 hours of instruction including wounds, splints, artificial respiration, and patient transport. Classes meet twice weekly in the evenings and the course is led by F W Robinson.
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Railroad Commission Holds Freight Rate Hearing Here
The Texas Railroad Commission held a freight rate hearing this morning at the Herring Hotel to consider railroad requests to reduce freight rates between Amarillo and selected Panhandle points. Examiner C R Mc Namee conducted the session.
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Fireman's Boot Goes Unused for Fires in Camden
In Camden South Carolina on July 17 fires are so scarce that a rat took up residence in Fireman Peter Bradley's boot and raised a family. Bradley said he has not needed his boots in five months.
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Wilson Arnold Jinks Dies in Home Near Vega
Wilson Arnold Jinks died suddenly at his home two miles south of Vega. He was 66, a Baptist Church member and former Vega School Board member active in civic and church affairs. Survived by wife, two sons O L Jinks Clint Tex and Co A Jinks Amarillo. three daughters Opie Gude Vinson Okla Goldie Hammer Olney Iva Houseman Vega county treasurer. two brothers Davie Jinks Mangum Okla and Ocie Jinks Long Beach Cal. six grandchildren. Body in state at Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
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Vinson
Okla
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St Louis Nurse Visits Red Cross Chapter
Miss Rosa Schlaeweiler of St Louis, nursing consultant for the American Red Cross, will visit the local chapter Friday and Saturday to confer with women handling surgical dressing work. Volunteers in white uniforms are preparing dressings for wounded refugees and more volunteers are needed at the courthouse office, phone 2-2005.
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St Louis
American Red Cross
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Bulgaria protests alleged measures in South Dobruja
Official sources said Bulgaria expressed grave concern to Romania over reports of oppressive actions against Bulgarians in South Dobruja. Arrests and confiscation of property were alleged in the disputed region.
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Kansas City Livestock Prices July 17 Report
U S D A livestock brief from Kansas City notes hogs: 2,000 salable, early trade 230 lb pigs steady to 5c higher, later bids 10c lower. top 6.35 to 6.55, 180-250 lb. cattle: 3,000 salable, calves 400, steers steady to higher, heifers $11.30, most fed steers $9.50 to 11.15, grass cows down from 6.25, vealers 8.00 to 9.00, stockers steady to weak. Sheep 2,500, native lambs steady at 8.75. Financial Security Fund price 1.4396, offering 1.58.
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Kansas City
Three Amarillo Postoffice Clerks Promoted as Saturday Close Ends
Three new Amarillo postoffice clerks were created yesterday after the Saturday afternoon closing ended this week. J Harold Marshall T W Austin and L O Halsey became regular clerks switching from by the hour to straight salary. Three additional substitutes were also affected by the changes.
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J. Harold Marshall
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Substitutes Fill Vacancies in Traffic Safety Study
Eighty percent of those killed in traffic accidents in the 13 larger cities of the United States are pedestrians. The data indicates a high risk for city walkers and underscores the need for safety measures and enforcement.
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Mile-Dial Introduced by Conoco Bronz-z-z
Scots from Missouri note consumers are in a show me mood which benefits Conoco Bronz-z-z as it offers mileage fairness with a free Mile-Dial while Your Mileage Merchant’s supply lasts.
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