President Roosevelts pressure on Marvin Jones in Congress bid
Roosevelt spent a full hour urging Marvin Jones to refuse the court of appeals post and run again for Congress from the district, promising a future appointment. Jones, ill in heart, finally yielded citing fair play, while Washington centers view him as a pivotal old head near the administration during forthcoming war mobilization and rearming debates.
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Midget Horses Reported in The Rockies
GRAND CANYON ARIZONA The National Park Service investigates rumors of a race of midget horses in the Grand Canyon Colorado Tooker a railroad engineer says he trapped two animals in a canyon box one mare about seven years old 80 pounds 30 inches high and a colt about a year old 17 inches high 19 pounds Skeptical park officials await proof while Hualpi Indians and other tribesmen rush to see the alleged creatures for the lore of the region
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Zale Brothers Visit Amarillo for Store Remodel Inspections
William Zale of Dallas and Morris Zale of Wichita Falls head Zales Jewelry Stores visiting Amarillo to meet local manager Ben Lipshy and inspect the enlarged store quarters under remodel. The note mentions meat leftovers in French restaurants served as hash and stews as a government solution to four meat days.
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Wichita Falls
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Amarillo
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Painter and paperhanger offers guaranteed repair services
Wie Lack declares himself a painter and paperhanger who also handles general house repairs and guarantees his work. The notice indicates continuation on page 17.
Il Duce's Deadly Divers And Italy Air Power
Thomas M. Johnson assesses Italy's air force capabilities. He ranks Germany and Britain as superior, places Italy fourth in Europe, and notes 5500 first line planes within a 5000 total air force, with 70 percent bombers. Weak points include Africa deployments, bomber altitude accuracy, fighter performance, and 300 aircraft monthly production.
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France
Europe
Mediterranean
Africa
Outdated Highway Information Reported by Visitor
A visiting tourist from Wichita Falls complained to Amarillo authorities that current highway numbers misled travelers. He cited Highway 370 and 287 misrouting, noting the number had changed six weeks earlier. The letter urged newspapers to publicize the change to assist filling stations and hotels.
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Amarillo
Happy relief from painful backache
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Pills for kidney and bladder relief. It explains tired kidneys cause back pain, energy loss, night urination, swelling, and headaches. The copy urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills, claiming decades of use and wide popularity.
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Dean
Doan
Highway Re designation Links Amarillo Fort Worth Route
The highway from 370 to 287 between Amarillo and Fort Worth was redesignated as part of the Yellowstone National Highway. The route now enters Amarillo from Denver to align with the designation used between Yellowstone National Park and Denver.
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Fort Worth
Denver
Yellowstone National Park
Markets Report: Livestock Prices and Stock Averages
Markets section shows Dow Jones averages and varied livestock bids. Cattle and calves listing quotas include loads of Nebraska steers at $10.25, heifers and yearlings around $8.25 to $8.79, and cows $5.75 to $6.75, with stockers scarce. Sheep marketing slow with few clipped lambs around 25 cents lower and native spring lambs above $19.25.
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Nebraska
Potter Red Cross Sets June Deadline
Potter County Red Cross officials doubled their war relief quota to 6760 and aim to meet it by June 15. They have gathered 2422.76 in unsolicited contributions, with 253 today including 133 from city employees. Major donors include Mrs. Elizabeth Herring for 50 and Congressman Marvin Jones for 25. additional names will be published.
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Potter County
Red Cross
Elizabeth Herring
Marvin Jones
Paris War Ministry cites Allied bombing in reprisal
A war ministry spokesman said French planes bombed airports and industrial zones in Munich and Frankfurt in retaliation for yesterday's German air raid on Paris. British aviation also conducted reprisals, targeting railway stations oil refineries and other industrial objectives in the Ruhr region.
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Sheep to Socks Knitting Hobby Of Aged Ohioan
G F Balske an 88 year old in Defiance Ohio spends 15 years on a complete sheep to sock hobby He shears spins and knits wool from his own sheep using an old wheel and bone needles He gifts his handmaded mittens and socks to neighborhood children and also knits while tending to farm chores such as cutting and shocking corn He stays clear of tobacco and strong drinks but enjoys knitting.
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