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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

2

Roosevelt in World Crisis Prompts War Aid Debate

An editorial drawing from Washington and New York views argues the United States faces a militarized era with rising costs and possible entry into World War II. It cites Roosevelt's policies on aiding Britain, plane allocation, and potential weapon sales, while noting risks of inflation, famine, and global upheaval.

Washington East United States England British Isles Hitler Europe New York Daily News Roosevelt Navy Department Curtis-Wright White House Alles Woodrow Wilson Mussolini Germany Lincoln

Hardins Help Swell Red Cross Fund

Amarillo Hardware president Ed Hardin and Mrs Hardin sent a second $100 check to the Red Cross war relief fund. Employees added $90, raising their total to $290. Local contributions brought the chapter total to $3,576 toward a $6,760 county quota. Other donors included Swan and Hoyt $10, Willborn Brothers $10, Paul W. Cooper $10, Gladys Jackson $1, C E and G A Colling $5, and an anonymous war veteran $1.

Ed Hardin Amarillo

Lions Club Praises Defense Moves At Luncheon

The Amarillo Lions Club passed a resolution praising President Roosevelt and Congress for national defense measures and urged immediate action to stamp out subversive activities. The resolution dominated discussion at the weekly luncheon.

Amarillo Lions Club Roosevelt Congress

Lightning Blamed for Tire Shop Fire in Amarillo

Fire marshal Ed Spann ruled the $50,000 blaze at Amarillo Tire Exchange 1729 North Fillmore Street was caused by lightning. A transformer on a nearby pole was struck and lead wires carried fire into the shop. an arrester was destroyed. Owner Rogers Harris plans to rebuild.

Amarillo Tire Exchange North Fillmore Street Ed Spann Rogers Harris Exchange

Firemen Respond To Trash Blaze On Johnson Street

Firemen from central station answered an alarm at 12 15 this afternoon thinking a house fire but found only a trash blaze at 207 Johnson Street. The item also notes a tobacco store with a wooden Indian figure and reports unions in Los Angeles earning about two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars from Hollywood studios and radio work.

Central Station City Hall Johnson Street Los Angeles Hollywood

CARE FOR BABIES Dear Tack Part time work sought

A middle aged woman asks for part time baby care work and signs as Dear Tack. The brief letters column appears continued on page 17.

Tack

Brick Admission to Paramount Matinee Supports Flag Week Event

One brick buys theater admission for a morning matinee at the Paramount Theater during Amarillo's National Flag Week observance. A 10 cent child and 25 cent adult price applies for those who cannot pay with a brick. Proceeds fund a museum addition at Canyon and purchase of gold bricks. An open forum on Flag Day airs at 7 15 tonight on KGNC.

Paramount Theater

Mainland Shift Seen For Japanese Current

Vancouver report cites David B. Levake, an amateur meteorologist and oil tanker engineer, arguing temperatures off Cape Blanco north have risen, reducing seasonal difference to an average of 60 degrees from 48. He notes California coastal waters have cooled as the current shifts toward the mainland.

Vancouver B. C U.P British Columbia David B. Levake Pacific Levake Cape Blanco California

Prisoner Calls Sentence Best Thing That Happened

In Ludington Michigan prisoner Schoenbeck tells Circuit Judge Max E Neal this six months to four years term for felonious assault is the best thing that ever happened to him. The court announced the sentence and a separate line notes a new seat adjuster for passenger cars with 45 positions.

Ludington, Mich U.P Herman Schoenbeck Max E. Neal Schoenbeck

Markets Dow Jones Averages Show Mixed Trading

Preliminary figures from Fenner indicate gains in several sectors with up moves across industrials railroads and utilities. The report notes notable upticks in select indexes as investors respond to market shifts and sector performance.

Fenner Me Gpene Eeeseeee

Mashed Hand Tied to New Burglary Charge

Amarillo man Pete Allgood faces a second burglary trial in 47th district court while on suspended sentence. Prosecutors highlighted his mashed hand as he potentially testifies about his past record and the Nat Cash Register Company burglary where blood was found.

Pete Allgood Amarillo 47Th District Court Allgood National Cash Register Company

Amarillo Construction Costs Near One Million Two Hundred Thousand

Amarillo construction costs for the year run just under 1.2 million dollars. Two new homes were issued permits at city hall. Wallace Hazlewood lists projects in Spector while F A Moseley builds a 7000 dollar six room brick house at 1602 Parker Street and Frank Floyd a 4200 dollar five room frame house at 2704 Polk Street.

Amarillo Wallace Hazlewood Spector F. A. Moseley Parker Street Frank Floyd Polk Street

Indians Stage War Dance Then Camp on Courthouse Lawn

Ute party from Durango Chamber of Commerce halted in Amarillo for a war dance night and pitched tepees on the courthouse lawn. The goodwill tour led by G. McCormick heads toward Fort Worth with the Spanish Trails Fiesta set for August 10-11 in Durango.

Amarillo Durango

Mississippi Democrats Endorse Roosevelt Third Term

Mississippi delegates were instructed at the state Democratic convention to cast 18 votes for Franklin D Roosevelt for renomination as long as his name is on the ballot. The vote was unanimous and signals support for a third term.

Jackson Miss Mississippi

Japs Claim Capture Of Key Chinese City Ichang

Japanese dispatches report troops entered Ichang the vital Yangtze port between Hankow and Chungking, marking Japan's most significant China victory since last autumn's Kwangsi campaign.

Hongkong Ichang Yangtze Hankow Chungking Japan China Kwangsi

Cattle Market Report Shows Price Variations Across Classes

Scarce supply boosts bids with calves and beef grades firm. Slaughter steers opening steady with most sales $8.50 to $9.60. best over $10. Cows active and strong gains for bulls, heifers, and yearlings. Sheep market open with clipped lambs steady at $7.75 to $8.00 and best over $8.25. aprne lambs priced higher. Financial Security Fund price quoted 1.3535 bid 1.49 asked.

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Amarillo Boosters Plan Pampa Trip

N. F. Nelson coordinates Amarillo turnout for Priday's Pampa trip with the high school band. Delegation leaves at 10 o'clock Friday morning from the Chamber of Commerce to attend Coronado celebration at Pampa's Top O' Texas Fiesta. Nelson calls it likely one of the season's largest delegations.

N. F. Nelson Chamber of Commerce

City petitioned for Alabama Virginia alley paving vote

Property owners petitioned the city commission at a special meeting for paving the Alabama Virginia alley between Sixth and Seventh avenues. Ten signatures agreed to pay for materials if costs do not exceed 25 cents per front foot.

City Commission

City Lake fishermen net over 330 in fees

The caretaker reported strong catches at City Lake, 20 miles southwest of Amarillo, with fishing fees earning more than 330 last week. Fishermen are taking plenty of fish as picnic and fishing fees contribute to city funds.

Amarillo

James Hamilton Davidson-Haus Detained Under Defense Regulations

London report states James Hamilton Davidson-Haus, former war and foreign office official, was detained today under defense regulations. The article notes a 1925 context with a line about automobile retail prices having fallen by a percentage.

London James Hamilton Davidson-Haus War and Foreign Office Ofcial

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