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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
3
Moscow reports the Soviet government moved to a six day work week with one day off to boost production and defense. The change ends the Bolshevik era five day week and follows unions' recommendation. The radio cites rising hours in capitalist nations and increasing danger as justification.
An advertisement claims one application of Blue Star Ointment reliefs itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and other skin conditions with repeat use as needed. Money back if the first trial fails to satisfy.
The John B. Golding Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a meeting at 8 o clock this evening in the north wing of the municipal auditorium. Reports from the state encampment in Galveston last week will be presented.
The Amarillo B P W Club held its last fiscal year meeting in the Southwestern Public Service Building. Mrs Blanche Pumphrey spoke on the outgoing presidency and an On To Los Angeles Fund was started to fund delegates to next year’s national convention.
In Cranbrook British Columbia a trapper surprised a full grown grizzly in his pantry after dark. The bear fled through a window with the frame around its neck after shattering glass while the trapper watched from a doorway.
U S exports surged in the first five months of 1940 to 1 717 276 000 in value while imports stood at 1 082 310 000 creating a trade surplus of 634 966 000. Officials cautioned the peak may occur this year as German advances disrupt markets abroad.
In New York on June 26, a west wind swept Manhattan creating a mud rain in Times Square. Dust from the Great Plains mingled with drizzle as onlookers and visitors saw sticky mud balls spot hats and dresses while officials reported numerous calls but no injuries or serious complaints.
Lions from 16 Panhandle towns join Canyon Lions Club for charter celebration tonight at Buffalo Lake. The event begins with a 4 PM open house at Panhandle-Plains Historical Society Museum, followed by a 7:45 PM dinner MCed by Dr. T. M. Montgomery. F. W. Wallace and A. G. Denardin Bear den attend as district leaders, with Ralph Randall as incoming governor.
A Dallas housing authority condemnation ruling was upheld in Austin noting the authority can condemn property not in a slum area. The June 26 report cites U.P. and confirms the legality of such power.
The state supreme court today ruled the housing law does not violate any constitutional provisions urged against it, affirming its validity under the challenged provisions.
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