Canada Moves to Enact Compulsory Service Bill in War Drive
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Mackenzie King declares an emergent grave position and no moment to lose as government pushes compulsory service. Canada tightens mobilization with overseas service voluntary but all men under 45 to militia duty, 40,000 more recruits authorized, Iceland deployment planned.
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British fighters down two bombers off northeast France
Across the fronts in Europe on June 18 the air ministry said British fighters shot down two enemy bombers over the northeast coast of France. Sir Victor Warrender cited civilian losses from Dunkirk evacuations. The Exchange Telegraph quoted DN B on Romania's cabinet resignation. Viscount Caldecote urged continued French Allied fighting efforts. In Riga civilians and a fireman were killed or injured in a riot as Soviet troops entered. Oil and gasoline supplies were deemed very satisfactory and civilian rationing unchanged. Eden reported more men in service. no manpower limits. In Hawaii 24,000 soldiers were ordered into overtime maneuvers amid fleet visit cancellations. In Nice a great air battle left ten German/Italian planes downed. two Frenchwomen reportedly captured a crew. Glorious and Acasta personnel were landed in England by a Norwegian ship.
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Disappointed British Troops Vacate France
A British withdrawal from France is described as a retreat of BEF elements. The report notes 748 men aboard certain transports and details subsequent movements toward the British coast as the fighting in France winds down.
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Safety Council Reviews Amarillo Lighting Conditions
Amarillo Safety Council members inspected street lighting near the post office court house and Amarillo Junior College as part of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Safety with Light campaign. Maynard Drake said conditions matched the outlined plan and discussed an ordinance to grant the council legal status while urging citizen cooperation.
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Kiwanians urged to reserve for Amarillo dinner dance
Kiwanians planning to attend the San Jacinto Kiwanis Club dinner dance at Amarillo Country Club Thursday night should buy tickets now. General chairman Lloyd Boxwell emphasized advance reservations for headcount. Tickets cost $1 and are available from Joe Shields Ira Stephenson Glenn Miller or George Kercher. Rev Robert Boshen of Pampa will be the principal speaker during All-Kiwanis week.
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TWA Rushes Copies Of New Paper Here
Amarillo editors are to receive PM, a radical New York newspaper, by air today. TWA rushes first edition from yesterday to editors on its route, delivered post haste by Vernon Gunn. The paper carries no advertising.
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Mother-in-Law Club Plans Benefit Barbecue Rally
The Mother-in-Law Club will meet at the Feder ation Club Rooms at 9:30 Thursday to finalize plans for a benefit barbecue and candidates rally set for Monday night at the Tri-State Fairgrounds. President Mrs. T. H. Rodgers invites all mothers-in-law to attend.
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Snippers Club To Meet At Millsaps Home Today
The Snippers Club gathers at 2 pm at Mrs. Claude Millsap home near Claude. Members and husbands were guests Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. Millsap. High scores by Mrs. Dee Fee who also won the traveling prize. attendees include J D Dillard Rene Morrison Bob Rollins Francis Mc Cowen Narcisse Cranmer Mrs. Fee Renee Morrison Nancy Morrison Loretta McCowen.
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All Day Picnic Planned by SBA at Ellwood Park
The Security Benefit Association plans an all day picnic Sunday on the west side of Ellwood Park with members to bring baskets of food. A monthly social is set for Monday night at Carpenters Hall with the program to begin at 8:30.
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Cardenas urges compulsory military service in Mexico
In Mexico City on June 18 President Lazaro Cardenas urged compulsory military service for Mexicans. He warned exterior dangers are considerable and said a special session of congress would be called soon to act.
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