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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
7
San Marcos witnessed the formal dedication of Texas first wool scouring plant operated by Cen Tex Wool and Mohair Company. Governor W Lee O Daniel praised wool industry pioneers noting no prior plant in state for processing. The plant scours up to 1000 pounds of grease wool per hour and has cleaned about 40000 pounds since March 1.
Washington June 13 administrators press for more study of tax and farm issues as they push for a June 22 adjournment. Finance Committee favors a broad revision of revenue laws after the defense tax bill. Morgenthau says it is opportune if lawmakers stay. Connally notes many want to go home. Wallace asks fresh look at farm surpluses with possible funds to aid the needy and refugees.
Texas newspaper men attend the sixty first annual Texas Press Association convention in Mineral Wells. President Walter Buckner of San Marcos discusses a field manager to boost state cooperation and national advertising. Mayor John C N Miller welcomes delegates. Sam Fore Jr responds. Dewitt Reddick UT professor speaks. other speakers include Bruner Penniman Johnston Printing Dallas Oscar Burton Texas Good Roads Jack McDermott publisher Daily News Lufkin.
Amos Harper owner and editor of the Seagraves Reporter returns to his Seagraves home after a week in Amarillo Veterans Hospital. He plans a vacation with Mrs. Harper and time in the southern part of the state to regain his health.
The death toll from the Lausanne and Geneva bombing increased to five after a Geneva casualty died. The Swiss government instructed its London minister to protest the attack. The report oddly adds a note that whales cannot breathe underwater.
An ad promotes Kruschen weight loss formula taken as a half teaspoon daily in water, claiming reduced fat in 30 days with energy and health gains. It pitches two forms, bubbling and plain, a four week bottle, and a money back guarantee through Cretney Drug Store.
The piece proclaims Old Glory as 163-year symbol of democracy. It highlights reverence for the flag across scenes from the capital to Texas prairies, notes suicide or desecration laws, and recalls etiquette, respect in schools, and public ceremonies.
Gen. Roberto Fierro was named head of Mexico's military aviation replacing Col. Alberto Salinas Carmenza. Observers noted U.S. concerns over Fierro’s past Ties to neutrality act violations and the sudden appointment comes as Lazaro Cardenas nears end of term.
Sheriff Curington said four county residents faced liquor charges after deputies raided a 75 gallon still on Richland Creek. Rafe Jackson and Kenton Hatchett fled into the timber. Hatchett was struck by a barbed wire fence. Both men pleaded guilty and were released on $250 bonds. A note mentions a 14,000 fern collection presented to the British Museum as a major private collection.
Washington officials announced the American Red Cross war relief fund has reached the halfway point toward its $20 million goal. The total stood at $10,171,322 as of today June 13.
The War Department approved plans for a bridge across the Louisiana Texas intracoastal canal on Long Bayou Road in Matagorda County Texas and another across the same canal near Freeport Texas.
Advice on issues with slipping false teeth and promoting FASTEETH alkali powder to sprinkle on dental plates. Highlights improved security, comfort, no gummy taste, and availability at drug stores.
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