Squalus commander denies fault before naval board
Lieutenant Oliver F Naquin told a naval board of inquiry he had nothing but confidence in the submarine Squalus. In Paris Navy Minister Campinchi ordered all new submarines fitted with escape hatches and Davis Lung apparatus after the Phenix sinking off Cam Ranh Bay. Escape hatches will be added to in service subs during overhauls.
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Portsmouth
N. H
U.F
Oliver F. Naquin
Squalus
Naval Board of
Paris
U.P
Navy
Cesare Campinchi
Campinchi
Phenix
Cam Ranh Bay
Indo-China
West Texas Fights Freight Rate Discrimination
West Texas Chamber of Commerce leads a petition at a state rail commission hearing in Austin seeking to standardize intrastate freight rates with the Central Freight Association. The case targets rate differentials across Texas Far West and South Texas, with wheat growers from Plainview Abernathy and Edmondson showing interest despite Panhandle harvest.
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Austin
U.P
West Texas
State Railroad Commission
Liberty
Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
D. A. Bandeen
Central Freight Association
S. J. Cole
Common Carriers Association of Texas
Bandeen
Cole
West Texas Chamber
Freight Rate Equality Federation
WTCC
East Texas
South Texas Chambers of Commerce
Ray Lee
South
Texas Panhandle
Plainview
Hale Center
Abernathy
Edmondson
Ernest O. Thompson
Amarillo
Thompson
Panhandle
Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars opens nineteenth annual encampment
The Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars begins the second session of its nineteenth annual department encampment at Municipal Auditorium with a focus on opposing foreignisms and expanding benefits for disabled veterans, widows, orphans, and job or pension provisions. Notables including D A Dunlavey and Bill Foster spoke as Alvin Ash recalled early service in Amarillo, while six original Texas colors to be displayed later.
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Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars
America
United States
Grace Davis
Kansas City
VFW
D. A. Dunlavey
Port Arthur
William Waggoner
Lonoke
Ark
National Administration Council
Joe Jenkins
City
F. Rose
American Legion
Graham
Irene Dodds
Dallas
Auxiliary
W. S
Bill” Foster
Waco
Alvin Ash
el Paso
Amarillo
Ash
Southwest
Teddy” Roosevelt
Cleveland
George Hayden
Ranger
Bill McDonald
Endee
N. M
Texas
Globe News
Military Order of Cooties
Mr. Foster
A. L. Giusti
Galveston
Joe Scroggins
William Dongen
Hide Gimlet
A. I. Longshire
Denison
A. S. McDermitt
San Angelo
C. J. O'Barr
Austin
Sky Pilot
S. A. Koneig
Claude Morrison
Air Corps Reserve
Texline
Amarillo Hotel
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Tucumcari
Berring Hotel
Teenth Brings Parade Here Emancipation Day in Amarillo
Amarillo's negro population observes emancipation day with a morning parade ending at Bones Hooks Park where Prof. John R. Jordyn gives the emancipation address. A 1 PM barbecue precedes a softball game and later a 3 PM clash between the Amarillo All Stars and the Lubbock Black Hubbers at Malin Park. The Amarillo Black Sox also play Tucumcari today.
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Amarillo
Texas
Lincoln
Bones Hooks Park
North Heights
John R. Jordyn
Amarillo All Stars
Lubbock Black Hubbers
Malin Park
Amarillo Black Sox
Tucumcari
N. M
Amarillo and vicinity Weather Forecast Update
Fair tonight and Tuesday with generally fair conditions. Showers in the southeast portion tonight, cooler in extreme southeast. New Mexico: fair tonight and Tuesday, little temperature change. Temperature extremes: high 72, low 62.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Texas Streams Rise as Torrential Rains Hit Central Areas
Central Texas faced widespread rainfall with five to ten inches triggering rising streams and closed highways. Ballinger and nearby creeks climbed above normal levels while Winters reported water over the city lake spillway for the first time in four years. Damages were mixed as grain harvests delayed in Northwest Texas and cooler conditions followed a week of heat.
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Texas
Em Creek
Winters
Bradshaw
Ballinger-Abilene
Dallas Weather Bureau
Rebuffs Pave FDRs Path To Third Term
Washington June 19 U P report says talk of a third term for President Roosevelt grows amid legislative reverses and shrinking New Deal support. The House passed a relief bill curtailing presidential authority, while discussions turn to possible substitutes like Cordell Hull or John Garner, as party factions argue over a potential renomination.
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Lyle C
Wilson
Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
Capitol
Congress
House
Senate
John N. Garner
1700 Soldiers To Camp Here Aug 19
Amarillo will host an overnight camp for 1,700 soldiers August 19 traveling in 147 trucks from Fort D A Russell to Fort Sam Houston. Captain Fain coordinated the visit with plans for a one night stop and return through Amarillo on September 26. About 13 acres are needed for the camp and two and a half cords of wood will be supplied.
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Amarillo
Fort D. A. Russell
Fort Sam Houston
Fain
Rotarians From Far Corners Of World Attend Convention
In Cleveland on June 19 seven thousand delegates opened Rotary International's 30th convention. President George C. Hager of Chicago keynoted on Rotary Real and Tangible a Challenging Opportunity. An estimated 12,000 delegates may register by Friday. Today’s sessions addressed organization legislation public relations crippled children and song leading. Informal group meetings by vacations were planned for the afternoon.
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Cleveland
U.P
Rotary International
George C. Hager
Chicago
Rotary
Hager
Council On Organization
Babs Thankful for Return to Kidnap-Free England
Countess Barbara Hutton Haugwitz-Reventiow with her son Lance arrived aboard the liner Normandie in Plymouth England. She expressed relief at being back in England and said she was never afraid her son would be kidnapped there.
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Plymouth
England
Barbara Hutton Haugwitz-Reventiow
Normandie
Lance
Third Sports Expert Due Here by Airplane
Three of the Southwest Sportsman's Show performers are set. L L Cline from San Antonio will fly in from Mexico City to Amarillo for the week long exhibit opening Monday. Ken Wilhelm and David Dudlah are already here. Ted Allen and Jack Lamb head in by Friday or Saturday. The fairgrounds work speeds on with a forest-like Auto Building, an aquarium display, air birds, dog trials, and Lake Mason nearly ready by opening.
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L. L. Cline
San Antonio
Amarillo
Mexico City
Ken Wilhelm
Archer
Yermo
California
David Dudlah
Memphis
Tenn
Ted
Dallas
Fair Grounds
Mason King
Texas
Mason
Electric wire barrier seals foreign area in Tientsin
Japanese authorities erected a 1,000 volt electric wire barricade around the British and French concessions in Tientsin to block entry and food transfers behind sentry lines. British trucks carried vegetables into the blockaded area, provoking Japanese anger. Food stores persisted but shortages loomed as supplies dwindled.
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Tientsin
China
Domei
R. Barnes
Washington
Cordell Hull
Police seek Chinese bride for war veteran in Oklahoma City
A letter from Oklahoma City asks Police Commissioner Valentine to find a Chinese wife for a disabled former soldier earning 80 dollars monthly. Inspector Donovan assigns a detective to survey Chinatown. claims only six Chinese women remain in the city.
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New York
U.P
Oklahoma City
Ken P. Hess
Lewis J. Valentine
Joseph J. Donova
Chinatown
U. S
Oklahoma
Amarilloan Returns From Paris Trip
Mrs Effie Burkhalter a school teacher who won a month long all expenses paid trip to France arrived in Amarillo early yesterday morning She was one of four in the United States to win the trip conducted by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios in Amarillo through cooperation of the Paramount Theater and the Globe News She wrote a 400 word essay on Why I Would Like to Visit France the Home of Marie Antoinette
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Effie Burkhalter
France
Amarillo
Texan Killed When Jack Lever Hits Him in Head
Greenville report states C. Minter 29, potato chip factory operator, died when an iron pipe used to start a truck was hurled from a wheel and struck him in the head. The accident occurred as he jacked up the vehicle. Russell Stationery Company supplies bridge materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lever
Greenville
U.P
C. & Minter
Senate Bill Backed To Back Farm Purchases
The Senate agricultural committee approved a bill to underwrite 350 million dollars of private loans for farm purchases. Led by Senator Lee of Oklahoma, a majority of 52 senators coauthored and House counterpart action is expected. The Farm Security Administration would administer the program for tenant farmers seeking ownership.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Lee
Dionne Quints Put on Diet to Reduce Waistlines
In Callander Ontario on June 19, the Dionne quintuplets were placed on a diet after nurses described them as pudgy. Dr Allan Roy Dafoe ordered the five girls to quit potatoes and starches, saying five slim sisters are better than five fat ones, as buttons began popping off.
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Callander
U.P
Allan Roy Dafoe
Thieves Who Stole Maps Must Want To Go Places
Des Moines detectives pursue burglars who broke into A. H. Peterson's garage in June. A set of rare maps was stolen, possibly guiding the thieves to new destinations across several states.
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Des Moines
A. H. Peterson
F L Myers to Retire From Santa Fe After 49 Years of Service
Frank L Myers assistant manager of the Southern District of Santa Fe Western Lines and the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company will retire effective July 31 after more than 49 years in service. Born July 29 1868 he began as a clerk in Wichita later advancing to chief clerk Albuquerque and various superintendent and trainmaster roles before being named assistant general manager in Amarillo June 18 1920. He and his wife reside at 1919 Harrison Street Amarillo has three daughters remaining active in the region and plans to enjoy hunting fishing and football games in retirement.
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Frank L. Myers
Southern District of Santa Fe Western Lines
Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company
Amarillo
Myers
Albuquerque
Panhandle
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Harrison Street
Frances Hayward
Buckner Gave Hot Check In Washington Trip Trial Tales
Buckner and an unidentified woman paid for an early morning Washington trip with a $43.80 check from an account Buckner did not hold. Federal court testimony tied Buckner to conspiracy and mail fraud over Philippine railway bonds as Hollywood figures like Everett Crosby and Frank Morgan testified. Betsy Schurman recalled lavish entertaining with guests including Senator David Walsh and references to bond issues and related telegrams.
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New York
Washington
William P. Buckner, Jr
Buckner
Manabout
Washington, D. C
Felipe Buencamino
Betsy Schurman
Engelwood
N. J
Aliens Should Leave If Unwilling To Conform Kiwanis
Boston June 19 1940 Kiwanis International president H G Hatfield Oklahoma City urged deportation for aliens unwilling to conform to American methods and government He noted record Kiwanis membership of 105000 in 2035 clubs and called clubs to keep country youth on farms to avoid city unemployment and communist fascist and Nazi ideologies He urged greater labor capital understanding and warned against teaching divisions among Americans.
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Boston
H. G. Hatfield
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis
Atlantic Clipper completes transatlantic press flight
The Atlantic Clipper completed a transatlantic press preview flight from New York to Marignane airport in Marseille, France, arriving at 4 PM. The June 19 report notes the aircraft landed after the test leg, with coverage highlighting the cross ocean operation.
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Atlantic Clipper
Marseilles
France
New York
Lis Ieougal
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Cline
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W. Lee O'Daniel
House of Representatives
Piner
Dr. Piner
Amarilloan
Russell Stationery Company
F. L. Myers
Santa Fe
F.L. Myers
Hollywood
Everett Crosby
Bing Crosby
Frank Morgan
Loretta Young
Miriam Hopkins
Herbert, Marshall
Binnie Barnes
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