Belgium Joins Mutual Aid Pact in World War II
Belgium today joined the mutual aid bloc as the first smaller European power to link with the United States Great Britain China and the Soviet Union. Ambassador Count Robert Van der Straten Panter signed a master lend lease agreement for aid during the war and for postwar economic cooperation.
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Belgium
United States
Great Britain
China
Soviet Union
Robert van der Straten-Panther
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Greece
Jugoslavia
Talk Wheat Compromise
Washington reports a White House considered compromise allowing full parity loans on major crops while permitting surplus wheat to be sold at a lower price. Some joint committee members pushed the plan to break the Senate House deadlock on the $640000 appropriations bill. The centerpiece is a Senate amendment authorizing sale of up to 125 million bushels of wheat for livestock feeding at about 83 cents a bushel versus parity at $1.34.
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White House
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Boy Scouts Plan Rubber Treasure Hunt at Camp Blanding
In Camp Blanding Florida on June 16 a juvenile gathering featured a theatre program with boys singing along to song lyrics and music while girls remained silent. The moment drew laughter and highlight for a community singing event described in the local column.
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Camp Blanding Theatre
Illness Update for C W Furr at Northwest Texas Hospital
Hospital attendants report C W Furr is in fair condition at Northwest Texas Hospital. In Arkansas City a wind storm on June 16 uncovered a hill of potatoes at Ray Seeley’s farm, with vines and tubers intact above ground.
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C. W Furr
Northwest Texas Hospital
Arkansas City
Kan
Ray Seeley
South African Soldiers Best Nazi Tanks
In Libyan Desert near Tobruk El Gazala, seven German tanks attacked a South African outpost. Six of seven South Africans survived the engagement as they used grenades and a Tommy gun to set four tanks ablaze and kill multiple German crewmen. The remaining Germans fled as dawn came and the South Africans walked 15 miles to Imperial lines.
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Richard D. McMillan
Libyan Desert
Tobruk-El Gazala
Japanese Raid on Darwin Loses 15 Percent of Planes
Gen Douglas MacArthur's headquarters says during a third consecutive attack on Darwin the Japanese raiders lost about 15 percent of their heavy bombers in a raid carried out by 27 bombers and 15 fighters. Allied interceptors downed six attackers. two defense aircraft were lost and damage was slight.
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Douglas MacArthur
Automobile Industry Conversion Complete
Washington June 16 Rep Thomason Democrat of Texas reports that automobile industry conversion to war production is more than 98 percent complete. A House Committee on Military Affairs trip to Detroit found production up to or ahead of schedule and praised American ingenuity and determination.
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Bigamist Given One to Two Year Term at Sing Sing
Harry Behrman a 42 year old Bronx tailor was sentenced to one to two years in Sing Sing for bigamy. Four of his five wives watched as Bronx County Judge James M Barrett handed down the sentence. Wife No 5 Clara Rohr said she still loved him and he treated her well, while wife No 4 Kennah Menashkin questioned the leniency.
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Harry Behrman
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Sing Sing
James M. Barrett
Clara Rohr
Ex School Teacher Acquitted in Sedition Case
Rudolph Fahl a 36 year old former Denver school teacher was acquitted in federal court of sedition charges arising from remarks to army officers at Lowry Field in January. The jury deliberated about 30 minutes delivering the not guilty verdict.
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Rudolph Fahl
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United States
Lowry Field
U S Air Force Helps Blast Italian Fleet
In a Mediterranean clash, U S Army Air Force bombers aided by RAF and Royal Navy air arms struck Italian ships over four days. They sunk a Trento class cruiser, set fire to two battleships, and hit a cruiser and destroyer. British carrier forces reported hits on additional targets.
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British admit loss of advanced Libya outpost
Cairo June 16 AP. The British acknowledged the loss of El Gazala the war’s most advanced Libyan desert outpost after a costly defense by British forces and South African infantrymen. Rommel’s hopes to split the British line were thwarted and Tobruk remained the eventual focus as Allies formed a new perimeter west and southwest of Tobruk.
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Germans Forced on Defensive at Kharkov and Sevastopol
Moscow dispatches report three day German assault to cross a key river near Kharkov halted by Soviet hill defenses. Sevastopol siege sees seven German artillery regiments, 150 tanks, and heavy bombardments, with Soviet counter losses and continued tense front conditions. Greek government says hundreds of Greeks executed by Axis forces. Free French notes German nervousness, Maginot guns reversed, Rhine fortifications rebuilt.
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Tack Girl Seeks Employment Youth Seeks Work
Dear Tack a 20 year old girl seeks work as a dental assistant clerk or cashier. She would consider nearly any job she could qualify for. Readers call 2 154 after 5 PM. Continued on page 5.
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Tark Tam
Markets Dow Tones Stocks and Livestock Reports
Market data from Merrill Lynch shows the Dow Jones industrials and railroads posting minor moves at 1 p.m. Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets report hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep with varied but mostly steady prices and activity. An ad promotes a home hair tint recipe using bay rum glycerine Barbo Compound for a natural gray cover.
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Pierce, Ferrer and Beane
Congress approves aid for enlisted dependents and housing for married soldiers
In Washington the House passed a bill granting financial help to dependents of enlisted personnel in the lowest four grades and allowing deferment of married men with legitimate home ties. In London a large British convoy reached Malta and Tobruk with supplies after clashes with Axis naval and air forces, aided by units of the American Army air corps.
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Red Cross nurses aides form Potter County council
Mrs. Arthur H. Ware is named chairman of the Red Cross nurses aides in Potter County as the local chapter pursues active service. An aide works under a registered nurse, performing authorized duties to free the nurse for specialized tasks. Advisory, recruiting, professional, assignment, and records committees feature Dr. Duncan, Dr. White, Mrs. Boyce, and others. Women may enroll by contacting Reppert, Powell, or Ware.
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Red Cross
Potter County
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P. L. Reppert
Louise Majdis
Edna 8. Branson
Harry Hatch
Wanda Reed
Mary Vincent
Don S. Marsalis
Rip C. Underwood
M. L. Fuller
William B. Thomas, Jr
Duncan
Cecil Powell
Reppert
Powell
Ware
Housing Funds Sought for Amarillo War Era Programs
Amarillo faces funding hurdles for housing under Title VI with FHA operations in doubt without new appropriation. The public housing program status remains unclear as Washington promised action. The housing shortage grows as war plant workers arrive, boosting demand for trailer camps. 15 locations approved by health department and more applications pending.
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Rent reduction may aid USO relocation plans
The USO could move from the Masonic Temple to Amarillo’s old post office building as FSA budgets shrink. Mayor Joe Jenkins and chamber executive Rex Baxter urged Washington agencies to consider the former federal site as a suitable USO club house.
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Amarillo
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Soil Conservation Service
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Rex Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
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Livestock Market Report and Fund Liquidation Figures
The market lists No. 2 pelta at 13.25 and bulk fat native ewes at 5.50 to 6.50 with heavies around 5.00. Salable cattle total 11,000 and calves 1,200, yearlings steady with heifer yearlings weak, medium and weighty steers 12.00 to 14.00 with some above 15.00, cows scarce but steady, cutters 8.85 down. fat cows 9.25 to 10.25, weighty sausage bulls steady up to 11.85, wealers 14.50 down 25. Financial Industrial Fund Liquidating offering at 1.33 dollars.
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Promotions Fast for Army Staff in Amarillo
The Amarillo Army Technical School staff under Col. E. C. Black shows seven promotions in a short period. Major R. C. Lueck rises from captain, D. F. E. Fryer becomes first lieutenant, Clyde Hendrickson promoted to second lieutenant, James H. Nance becomes acting sergeant major, Samuel P. Gerard promoted to master sergeant, Julius J. Augustus promoted from first lieutenant, and Rudolph R. San Miguel now wears second lieutenant bars.
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Amarillo
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Uncle Sam's Army
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Medical Officers Arrive Here With New Detachment
Col. FE C Black commander of Amarillo Army Technical School announced a further staff expansion. Five medical detachment members from Sheppard Field have been assigned to the Amarillo command and will report for duty immediately.
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Red" Black
Amarillo Army Technical School
Sheppard Field
Amarillo Command
Peace Officers Meet With FBI in Panhandle Auditorium
Peace officers and FBI agents met at Municipal Auditorium to discuss home front law enforcement and subversive activity concerns. Panhandle police and sheriff forces are described as well trained in guarding against such threats.
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