Traffic Jam Defense Plan for American War Mobilization
A 1930s column argues that the United States could mobilize its vast motor vehicle fleet for defense. It envisions armored cars, tractors, trucks, buses, and private cars with machine guns, forming a protective “traffic jam” fleet to slow or halt an invading force, with detailed deployment by region and terrain considerations.
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United States
America
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Mexico
Texas
Middle-West
Panhandle
Potter County
Amarillo
Denver
Tucumcari Votes School Bond Issue
Tucumcari residents approve a school bond issue by a vote of 236 yes and 60 no, in a special election announced from Tucumcari.
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Local bond ok funds WPA school project in day election
The day approved a $54,000 school bond issue in a special election amid little interest. The amount will be the sponsor's share of a $165,000 WPA project to erect an elementary school building and the first unit of the new junior high school. News-Globe Want-Ads Get Results.
Panhandle Juneteenth Celebrations Planned at Tri-State Fairgrounds
Negroes plan big doin s as June teenth comes around with events at the Tri State fair ground on the eastern edge of town. Highlights include a ball game between Amarillo Black Sox reserves and a Clovis crew, a barbecue, and evening dances with a parade planned. Delegations from Clovis Pampa Berger and other Plains towns join the Amarillo celebration. June 19 observed in Texas as emancipation news reached the state in 1863.
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Berger
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Lincoln
Texas
Amarilloans Qualify Pilots to Administer Tests
Thornton Oxnard and Fred Smith of Amarillo Air Service were named by the Civil Aeronautics Authority in Fort Worth as qualified flight test inspectors. They can administer flight tests for private licenses to local student pilots, speeding testing by removing the need to wait for the regional inspector.
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Thornton Oxnard
Fred Smith
Amarillo Air Service
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Fort Worth
CAA
Smith
Oxnard
Albert Meyer
Thompson Called Man of Action
SNOOK. June 18 Special George E. Hughes urged voters to judge Col. Ernest O. Thompson by his public service record, noting Thompson commanded all machine gun forces of the 90th Division in World War I. Hughes criticized rival candidates and outlined Thompson's plan for farm and ranch soil conservation.
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Hughes
Free
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Ernest O. Thompson
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Peace Terms Delay Shifts Armistice Reply
New York reports a French government broadcast via CBS shortwave says Germany’s armistice reply to France may not arrive before tomorrow evening at the earliest. The broadcast noted it was 3 AM Wednesday in France, implying Thursday for the expected transmission.
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Germany
France
CBS
Pampa Man Named Credit Official
J. F P. Stewart of Palestine was elected president of the Texas Retail Bureaus Inc at the 28th annual convention of the National Retail Credit Association in San Antonio. Other officers include Henry Block of Galveston as vice president Charles T Lux of Austin as executive secretary and Walter J Daugherty of Pampa along with C Lewis of Waco James F Bain of Corpus Christi and Harry Eagleston of Harlingen as directors.
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J. F P. Stewart
Palestine
Texas Retail Bureaus, Inc
National Retail Credit Association
State Credit Bureaus
Henry Block
Galveston
Charles T. Lux
Austin
Walter J. Daugherty
Pampa
C. C. Lewis
Waco
James F. Bain
Corpus Christi
Harry Eagleston
Harlingen
GOP Gets Busy On Convention
Philadelphia June 18 The resolutions committee of the Republican National Convention selected former Sen. George Wharton Pepper of Pennsylvania as chairman of the drafting committee. Alf Landon was named chairman of the committee to draft the plank on national defense and foreign affairs. Landon supports aid to the Allies and a strong defense. Dr. Glenn Frank urged balance between aiding democracy and avoiding isolationism while stressing flexible contribution. The committee discussed labor reciprocal trade and agriculture. Appointees include Orville Bullington Texas and Herbert K. Hyde Oklahoma. The panel aims for a concise declaration of American principles to rescue human need from political greed and to recover jobs, capital, and prosperity.
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Resolutions Committee
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Glenn Frank
Republican Party
Orville Bullington
Texas
Herbert K. Hyde
Oklahoma
America
Lloyd George May Return to War Cabinet Inquiry
Parliamentary whispers suggest growing demand among MPs for former prime minister David Lloyd George to rejoin the War cabinet to bolster the government. In Belfast, Prime Minister Lord Craigavon told the Commons Northern Ireland stands with Britain to the end amid wartime tensions.
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Fledglings Begin CAA Flight Instruction At Amarillo College
Groundwork for a Civil Aeronautics Administration flight instruction program was laid at Amarillo College as applicants met with air school officials. D O Lafferty and George A Howell will begin lessons once Washington signals approval, with about thirty students planned. Similar programs roll out at West Texas State Canyon, Eastern New Mexico Portales, Panhandle A M College.
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George A. Howell
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Amarillo Air Service
Robert Horsefield
Civil Aeronautics Authority
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Canyon
Eastern New Mexico College
Portales
Panhandle A. & M. College
Perils of Neglect Sermon Warns Parents at Revival
Evangelist Dr Frank L Turner urged San Jacinto Methodist Church attendees to avoid neglect and set safe examples for youth. He warned neglect is harmful to God, self, and others and urged parents to choose the safe path. A young people's service is planned Thursday night and revival morning and evening services run next week starting Monday at 10 am and 8 15 pm.
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Frank L. Turner
San Jacinto Methodist Church
San Jacinto
H. C. Smith
Keffer Speaks On Our Flag at Hanson Post
Charles Keffer described the American flag as a symbol of peace and strength woven with courage and sacrifice, urging aroused citizenship to counter internal and external threats. Commander Clay Thornton set a nominating committee for 1939-40 post officials, with Autry leading and reporting at July 2, and officers to be elected July 16. The Legion also planned a train trip and a large delegation to the 18th District meeting in Canyon next Wednesday.
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Hanson Post
American Legion
Clay Thornton
Bruce Autry
Sam Page
S. F. Rose
Autry
Legion
18Th District Legion
Canyon
Sinking steamship Niagara sinks after explosion off New Zealand
Vancouver reports say the Canadian-Australasian steamship Niagara sank off New Zealand after an explosion. Crew and passengers are in lifeboats and being picked up by rescue steamers as weather remains fine. No further details are available.
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Niagara
New Zealand
Globe Wireless Marine Station
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Marine Station
Senate Refuses To Cut Corner In Defense Bill
The Senate rejected proposals to cut 10 percent from a 1.007 billion defense tax bill, including a ban on foreign silver purchases. Townsend’s silver ban failed 46 to 35 while Byrd’s economy plan was scaled back to mere authorization, drawing Tydings’ jab that Congress is not acting. He pressed for deeper cuts, offering 5, 3, and smaller percentages.
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Delaware
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Virginia
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Traffic Jam Defense Imagined as Invader Blocker
A columnist argues the United States could deploy home guard traffic jam fleets using 6,000 vehicle blocks on highways to slow an invading army. Citing World War II France use of taxicabs, the piece imagines nationwide jam tactics as a feasible if fanciful defense relying on cars and fuel.
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Big Hill
Canyon
Raton Pass
United States
France
Cardenas vows to uphold constitution amid term extension talk
President Cardenas told Mexicans he would not violate the constitution to extend his term. He rejected moves to withdraw presidential candidates to aid his continuance. The report contrasts with U.S. Navy aviation funding from 1911, noting a $25,000 appropriation.
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Mexico City
U. S. Navy
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