Jones quits congress post amid administration pressure
Washington reports Marvin Jones ended his bid after Roosevelt pressured him to stay out of a bitter race. He cites lack of heart to oppose dozen friends and fear of a protracted campaign. The piece recalls his popular district tenure and hints at his successor needing broad district support. It also notes fears and debates over escalating aid to Britain and US war involvement.
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Washington
Marvin Jones
Panhandle
Marvin
Congress
Frank
Spur
Dickens County
Lamesa
Frank Jones
Random World Notes and Curious Observations
A collage of era anecdotes covers German actions in Holland and Allied responses, parachute troops losses, and rough wartime claims. It also notes fashion tips for neckties, mint julep scent ads, Wendell Willkie’s nickname, taller American bodies and chair sizes, a minty cobweb machine rental, pneumonia deaths down, autographed photos demand, and public opinion on Dewey and regional political strength.
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U. S. Army
Swank Haberdashers
Louisville Courier Journal
Kentucky
Wendell Willkie
Wendy
Hollywood
United States
Deanna Durbin
Canada
Dorothy Lamour
Sonja Henle
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
California
General Motors
Charles F. Kettering
Tom Dewey
Pacific Coast
New England States
Postoffice Murals Begun
The post office and federal building murals have started with artist Julius Woelz fastening canvas to three walls of the Federal Building. Scaffolds stand as he explains the canvas flexibility prevents cracking, and most painting will occur at night to avoid bystanders being splattered.
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Post Office
Federal Building
Julius Woelz
Amarillo Churches Open Bible Schools
Vacation Bible schools started this morning at seven Amarillo churches despite bad weather. Courses include Bible study handwork woodwork and drawing at Line Avenue Baptist Buchanan Street Baptist Central Presbyterian Polk Street Methodist St Andrew's Episcopal First Christian and San Jacinto Baptist churches.
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Amarillo
Line Avenue Baptist Church
Buchanan Street Baptist Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Polk Street Methodist Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
The
First Christian Church
San Jacinto Baptist Church
Ford Good Drivers League Meeting Tonight
The Ford Good Drivers League will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the Walter Irvin Inc showrooms to elect officers and organize fits. The league is part of Edsel Ford’s safe driving contest for boys aged 14 to 18 and all boys are invited.
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Ford Good Drivers League
Walter Irvin, Inc
Edsel Ford
Wee Tack Work on Ranch Dear Tack
A widow asks for help finding work to support her small daughter. She says she needs employment and reaches out through the column with a plea for assistance. The note is continued on page 5.
Paris economist Reynaud warned Hitler cannot wage prolonged war
The speaker recalls Reynaud predicting Germany would collapse in a short war. He notes Reynaud’s expertise in military and economic matters and cites discussions in Paris after Munich, asserting ten days remain before decisive events unfold.
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Reynaud
Germany
Paris
Munich
Reich
Still Chance To Work Miracle
The article argues France faces decisive stages in its battle, with Weygand still able to perform a miracle. Hitler mounts a massive 1.8 million strong assault across Rouen Le Havre and the Argonne, threatening Paris as German forces push along the Seine coast and Oise valley.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Argonne
France
Weygand
Rouer
Paris
Seine
Rouen
le Havre
Oise
Marne
Oil Orders Set for East Texas Panhandle and South Texas Fields
Amended oil orders will go into effect June 18 for East Texas Panhandle and South Texas coastal fields producing low octane high gravity crude. Commission Chairman Lon A. Smith and Commissioner Jerry Sadler approved changes without a new proration hearing, aiming to restore 1938 East Texas production levels while adjusting Panhandle cuts from 20 to 15 barrels daily. Coastwise reductions, pending reports, should offset East Texas gains. Sunday shutdowns likely as idle days are considered.
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Austin
East Texas
Panhandle
South Texas
Commission
Lon A. Smith
Jerry Sadler
U. S. Supreme Court
Rowan & Nichols
Hold Fast in a Last Quarter Hour Drama
The writer argues about a pivotal month and the blitzkrieg, noting Reynaud loosening Hitler’s grip and Weygand urging troops to endure. The piece contemplates ten days as a potential slackening, promising Allied resilience if France can survive that interval. The tone frames a dramatic moment in the war.
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Hitler
Reynaud
France
Weygand
London Zoo Busy on Sundays with Allied Forces
Deserted by children the London Zoo becomes a rendezvous for soldiers sailors and other Allies on Sundays when admission is free. Crowds include Canadians Australians Newfoundlanders and other allied forces visiting the zoo.
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London U.F
London Zoo
Horn Forces
Old plague permit found in London during great outbreak
A 300 year old evacuation permit from London during the great plague was uncovered during Inn demolition in Evesham Worcestershire. The document was presented to the London Guildhall.
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London
Evesham
Worcestershire
London Guildhall
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Roosevelt
British Isles
Churchill
England
United States Navy
Atlantic
East
Europe
Ane
TEXAY
Holland
Belgium
Ford
Wee Tack
Tack
Fannie Payton
Flanders
Uncle Sam
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ordnance Factory
Kaiser
de Gomfort Dos
Britain
Auxiliary Territorial Service
R. J. McReynolds
McReynolds Clinic
Bowie
Kennebunk
Sanford
Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores
Tenth
Tyler
Tion
Troy
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