Assurance of Visit This Month by Willkie to Amarillo
Local Republican leaders Hugh Exum Curley Hobbs and George Shannon were told by Gov. Ralph Carr of Colorado that Wendell Willkie would visit Amarillo late this month in a long distance conference held this morning. The delegation discussed the plan with Carr to confirm the trip and its timing.
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Wendell Willkie
Amarillo
Hugh Exum
Curley Hobbs
George Shannon
Texas
Ralph Carr
Colo
Carr
Willkie
Cheyenne
Exum
Panhandle
Republican Party
Hobbs
State Headquarters
Mr. Exum
Democratic Rift Delays Platform Draft At Chicago Convention
July 17 Final draft of the Democratic platform tangled in disputes over foreign policy and “full aid short of war” to Britain. Senator Barkley announced a 7 P M recess as Senator Pepper pressed for a separate pledge. Roosevelt renomination loomed as Hopkins and Farley mapped floor strategy for a possible White House address.
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Chicago
Democratic Platform Committee
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Claude Pepper
Florida
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Farley
Pepper
Ryan
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Kelly-Nash
Kirby Vidrene
Garner
Arizona
Vidrene
Robert H. Anderson
Weather and political chaos mix in Amarillo coverage
Amarillo and West Texas forecast fair and warmer with scattered showers in New Mexico and mountains. Roosevelt third-term debate stalls as delegates clash over platform while Willkie prep in Colorado Springs signals a sharp campaign and possible Texas visit.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Continental Divide
Texas pushes for oil production curtailment lead
Two Texas railroad commissioners urged Governor Phillips of Oklahoma to convene the Interstate Oil Compact Commission to consider further production cuts after a price drop. Lon A. Smith and Jerry Sadler urged a targeted shutdown plan, noting Texas would lead in regulation while storage concerns persist.
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Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission Today
Lon A. Smith
Jerry Sadler
Leon C. Phillips
Oklahoma
Interstate of Compact Commission
Phillips
Smith
Sinclair-Prairie Purchasing Company
Commission
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Bert L. Ligon
Wichita Falls
T. L. Wynn
American Liberty Oil Company
Dallas
Konoye named prime minister as Japan expands drive
United Press reports Konoye accepts the prime ministership invited by Emperor Hirohito and begins forming a cabinet aimed at a strong expansionist policy. Britain agrees to close the Burma Road to arms shipments, while Hull protests. Japan reports a surprise landing near Amoy and nine ships seized under a new blockade.
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Hirohito
Konoye
United States
Germany
Italy
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Foreign Office
Hachiro Arii
Robert Craigie
Burma
China
Hong Kong
Britain
Far East
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Amoy
Yungning
Chenghai
Shanghai
Weather outlook mild with showers this afternoon
Mr Collman predicts showers for this afternoon and tonight. He says the weather is due to be fair and slightly warmer tomorrow. Today's high will be about 95. The south wind is doing about 15 miles per.
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Collman
Air Raids Continue In War of Britain
An aerial battle over England’s southeast coast ended with German bombs amid other raids on the northeast and southwest coasts. An Italian air attack on Alexandria killed one and injured two. RAF planes raided Tobruk in Libya during the night.
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England
Alexandria
Royal Air Force
Libya
Tobruk
McAfees Gather for 26th Texas Ranch Reunion
The Navarro County McAfees hold a weeklong reunion at Charley McAfee’s Randall County ranch near Palo Duro Canyon. Eight of nine living siblings attend with spouses and nieces, totaling about 15 visitors. Notables include Dr A M McAfee Port Arthur chemist and civic leader, plus relatives in Providence Rhode Island Corsicana Waco and Galveston. Host Charley plans to stay on site except for Rotary obligations.
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Panhandle
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Amarillo
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Randall County
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Waco
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Lee Roy
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A. A. Bennett
Brown University
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Leta Daniel
Bradley Harris
Galveston
Harry D. Williams
Dallas
Ralph McAfee
Columbia
New York City
Bobby McAfee
Charley McAfee
Mary Burt McAfee
Bonham
Billie Daniel
Baylor
Amarillo McAfees
Dies Names 42 Hollywood Members Linked to Communist Party
A Beaumont dated July 17 report states the Dies committee was given a list of 42 Hollywood movie people alleged to have contributed from 1200 to 1500 dollars monthly to the Communist party. The material, described as authoritative, was reported today.
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Dies
Beaumont
Communist Party
Dies Committee
Who Said It Quotations Spark Editorial Page Insight
A European figure’s warning about U S intervention opens today’s editorial page in Yesterday Today Tomorrow. The 25 Years Ago Today note recalls July 17 1915 when German forces under Hindenburg and Mackensen sought to drive Russia from Warsaw.
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United States
Europe
Hindenburg
Mackensen
Russia
Warsaw
Senorita from Chicago by Vida Hurst Chapter One
Sheila Clayton sits with her fiancé Bob as an orchestra plays. He boasts of a sales gain and a new store opening while she reflects on his inattentiveness and her own pretty appearance in a gray dress and red hat.
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Sheila Clayton
Sheila
Chicago
Bob
Shattered Romance On Love Voyage Sparks Birthday Rift
Sheila recalls forgotten birthday since engagement and laments long silence, noting four years together and missed moments. She claims her partner was busy or tired, skipping dances, symphony, opera, ice skating, swimming, and celebrating her July birthday, with the dispute continuing.
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Sheila
Fragmented dialogue hints at relationship tensions in a domestic scene
A couple exchange clipped remarks about expectations and gifts. He notes a costly Christmas ring while she asserts her stance, implying strain and unspoken issues within their relationship.
Personal Talk Sparks Change in Busy Life
Sheila confronts Bob about balance between work and personal life. Bob, absorbed in haberdashery, reacts with surprise while Sheila reveals a desire for more than his focus on business. She asserts her need for consideration and prompts reflection on their relationship.
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Bob
Sheila
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