Light Hits Women In Blue
Ruby A. Black profiles two prominent women, Mrs. Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth, at a Union Station reception. The piece contrasts their backgrounds, attire, and public roles, noting shared interests in mothers and babies while highlighting differences in upbringing and public duties.
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Ruby A. Black
Washington
June
Heather
Scotland
New York
New World
Great Britain
United States
Mrs. Roosevelt
Queen Elizabeth
Union Station
American
Passaic
N. J
Clarepotter
Elizabeth
Thane
Glamis
MacBeth
Duke of York
England
England, “Chanting” To Silm Her Figure. Queen Elizabeth
Roosevelt
Royal Pair Warmly Welcomed by FDR
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Washington for the first state visit of its kind, greeted by President Roosevelt and a massive crowd. The scene included a 21 gun salute, Marine bands, and a heated parade as secret service guarded the royal party.
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Royal
Fdr
Washington
U.P
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
United States
Roosevelt
Britain
Mr. Roosevelt
Royal Navy
Mrs. Roosevelt
British Empire
White House
U. S. Marine
John Nance Garner
Union Station
Garner
Plaza
U. S. Capitol
Constitution Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Secret Service
Cordell Hull
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Marine Drum Corps
O'Daniel Targeted in Texas Tax Clash on House Floor
In Austin on June 8 supporters and critics clashed over Governor O'Daniel's proposed 2 percent sales tax and higher natural resource levies. Rep. Jack Langdon called the governor a ruthless demagogue and urged printing of his speech as the House debated the measure amid a tight session outlook.
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Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Jack Langdon
Glen Rose
Texas Christian University
Langdon
Texas
House
Coliseum Talk Brightens Fat Stock Show Debate
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce calls Panhandle leaders to an open forum at the Amarillo Hotel on Wednesday noon June 14 to discuss building a permanent coliseum or pavilion to house the annual fat stock show and reduce deficits. Chair Jim Florey urges broad participation and advance notices of attendance.
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Amarillo
Jim Florey
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo Hotel
Amarillo Jeweler Harry Steinhorn In Critical Condition
Amarillo jeweler Harry Steinhorn remains critically ill at St. Anthony's Hospital after a severe heart attack Tuesday night. His condition fluctuated slightly overnight but is about the same today.
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Harry Steinhorn
Amarillo
St. Anthony's Hospital
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Amarillo and vicinity expect generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with a slight cool down. West Texas and New Mexico follow similar patterns with cooler periods tonight. temperatures range from a high of 88 to a low of 69. Russell Stationery Co.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Ross Rogers Explains Spirit of U S Flag
Mayor Ross D Rogers publishes remarks for American Flag Week June 8 to 14 urging wide observance. He explains the Flag Association formed in 1924 by Colonel James A Moss, honored for service in three wars, and notes its goal to express gratitude for the flag and nation.
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Ross Rogers
U. S
Ross D. Rogers
United States Flag Association
United States
Two Potter Deputies In Serious Condition From Wreck Injuries
The two Potter County deputies Sam Ramsey and Dick Vaughn remain in serious or critical condition after a highway crash near Tulia. Cecil Clark, Vaughn’s son in law, is in serious back injury, with his wife also injured. Ramsey suffered a broken hip and shoulder with possible internal injuries. Vaughn sustained severe head injuries and broken ribs. Sheriff Adams and staff attended to victims in Tulsa, with hourly updates.
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Potter County
Sam Ramsey
Dick Vaughn
Tulia
Cecil Clark
Vaughn
Ramsey
Johnson County
Bill Adams
Tulsa
Adams
Riot breaks up anti American protest near U S embassy
About 200 police dispersed a 400 strong student demonstration in Mexico City near the U S embassy over the death of Francisco Sarabia. Tear gas and motorcycles cleared the crowd as infantry were placed on alert, while in Washington diplomats guarded Sarabia's coffin. Mexico accepted Roosevelt's offer to fly the body home aboard a Boeing B 15.
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Mexico City
U. S
Sarabia
Francisco Sarabia
Mexico
Washington
Cesar Lara
Francisco Sarabi
Potomac River
Ciudad Lerdo
Durango
Roosevelt
Irish Army Leader Sean Russell Released in Bid to Help Avert Boycott
U S immigration officials ordered the release of Sean Russell chief of staff of the Irish Republican Army after authorities approved a $5 000 bond. The move followed threats by Irish members led by McGranery and Sweeney to boycott a reception for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Washington. Russell had been detained on an overstaying permit in Detroit where he was released on bond once the order arrived.
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Washington
U. S
Detroit
Sean Russell
George VI
Elizabeth
Russell
House
England
Ireland
Amarillo Weather Forecast for King and Queen Visit
Weather observer Francis Newell says Amarillo would offer clear skies and a 94 degree day with a 65 degree night if the king and queen visited today. Dust risk minimal unless stirred up. light westerly breeze and mirror-like heat persist. moisture reports from nearby towns noted but no showers expected.
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Mr. Collman
Francis Newell
Amarillo
Trish Sea
Woodward
Okla
Panhandle
Follett
Spearman
Mr. Newell
White House Royalty Show Promises All American Music
At the White House tonight a varied all American program features Marian Anderson, Lawrence Tibbett, Kate Smith, and rising rural acts. The lineup includes the Soco Gap Square Dancers of Haywood County North Carolina, four Kentucky sisters from Coon Creek Lily May Rosie Ledford Violet Koehler and Daisy Lange, and WPA trained spirituals from Durham and Winston Salem North Carolina. Allen Lomax supplies cowboy songs as head archivist for American folk songs.
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Wee
Philadelphia
Soco Gap Square
Haywood County
N. C
King's Highway
London Bridge
Lawrence ‘Tibbett
Metropolitan Opera
Coon Creek
Rosie Ledford
Lily May
Violet Koehler
Daisy Lange
Kate Smith
North Carolina
British Press Credits Swingtime Warm Welcome for Royal Visit
London reports puzzled Britons as New York harbor mine sweep plans and American smiles frame coverage of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's U.S. visit. The Whitehall headlines cite a festive welcome while Queen Mary, recently injured, attends Trooping the Colour with recovery evident.
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London
U.P
New York
George
Queen Elizabeth
America
United States
House of Commons
Adam
Jacob Epstein
Niagara Falls
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Benjamin Copeland
Buffalo
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Margaret Rose
O'Daniel
Napoleon
West
Coliseum
Russell Stationery Co
Washington Monument
Bee Neely-Greenhill Agcy
Irish Army
Thumbnall
Marian Anderson
The
Daily Mirror
Washington Today, the King's Household Guards
Horse Guards
Buckingham Palace
Queen Mary
Duke of Gloucester
Quinn Mary
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