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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
2
A veteran columnist argues for preparedness and the United States entry into war. He criticizes Allied delays, applauds Roosevelt’s potential wartime leadership, and cites industry boom as a path to defend civilization.
Live stock sales total 2,000 hogs with prices 4.90 to 5.15 for 190-270 lb range. cattle 800 salable, calves 200. medium to good fed steers steady, vealers steady, stockers steady. Cattle averages show mixed yearlings around 9.85 and cows 5.25 to 6.00. lambs steady near 7.00. Financial notes show Liquidating price 1.4418 and offering 1.58.
Deputy Sheriff reports a young man entered the Center Texas office on June 20 and surrendered keys to an automobile stating he took the car while intoxicated in Beaumont Monday night. He was jailed after the confession was confirmed by Beaumont officers.
The Democratic National Convention arrangements committee selected Speaker William B. Bankhead as keynoter and temporary chairman for the July 15 start in Chicago. It recommended U S Senator Alben Barkley as permanent chairman, both choices urged by James A. Farley after a talk with President Roosevelt. Farley indicated consideration for Senator Robert Wagner to chair the resolutions committee, with another meeting set for July 11.
Amarillo delegates travel to Washington for the National Junior Chamber of Commerce convention. Sixteen Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce members host a West Texas barbecue at 6 30 p m CST with White House visits and invitations extended to President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner.
R H Epperson head of the South western Drug Corp told the Optimists Club at the Capitol Hotel to ignore war jitters and return to work for national good. He forecast strong Panhandle business ahead. Gordon Morrison of the BBB led a talk with slides showing rackets that defraud Americans yearly.
Belgrade reports a German Italian diplomatic push aimed at breaking Yugoslavia's pro Soviet stance has led Axis demands for a new government aligned with their cause. London notes a British air raid across northern Germany targeting Munich Gladbach Hamm and Brunsbüttel last night.
Vernon Witbarger County authorities expand search for 63 year old Marshall Electra farmer missing since May 1. Highway Patrol and local officers assist as they investigate his disappearance.
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