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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

3

Britain’s chances to beat Germany face risky test

Dewitt Mackenzie writes that rumors of a British peace offer are denied and Britain vows to continue fighting. He notes Britain’s confidence, strong air force, and 46 million population in congested areas while warning of possible civilian slaughter and the threat of invasion. He says victory is possible but not assured.

Britain Germany Samuel Hoare Spain Berlin London United States Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee England Canada Eden

Kleenite Denture Cleaner Promises Bright Look

An advertisement touts Kleenite as a dentists plate cleaner for stained false teeth. Dissolve a small amount in warm water, soak dentures for a few minutes, then rinse without brushing and replace. Sold by Pool Drug Co.

Pool Drug Co

State Police Head Appeals For Safety

AUSTIN June 27 Col Homer Garrison Jr director of Texas State Police urged safer July 4 traffic on Texas highways. He noted 42 deaths last Independence Day weekend and projected up to 50 fatalities this year. Extra motor police will patrol high traffic routes from July 3 to July 8. Drivers should check their cars, avoid fatigue, drive slower, stay sober and obey rules. Boaters and swimmers were cautioned as well.

Austin Homer Garrison, Jr Texas State Police Texas Garrison Texas-Mexico

Armless, Legless Linden Man Drives, Plays Piano

Charles Rentz born without arms below elbows and without legs below knees can drive an automobile play a piano use a typewriter and roll his own cigarettes in Linden Alabama according to an Associated Press report.

Linden Ala Charles Rentz

Used To Fight for Highways Through Cities but Now They Want By Passes

In Texas towns residents once opposed new routes but now seek by passes for major roads. Officials note most highway traffic is through traffic and bypassed towns lose business. Examples include San Marcos New Braunfels Waco Alice Palestine and others.

Highway Department New Braunfels Waco South Texas Alice Goldthwaite Mullen Eileen U. S. 81 Palestine U. S. 79

Mexican Congress to settle Sinclair Oil expropriation

Mexico City June 27 The extraordinary session of the Mexican Congress will begin July 25 to consider laws for compulsory military training and ratify the expropriation settlement with Consolidated Oil Corporation Sinclair. The permanent commission called the special meeting noting the transcendental importance and urgency of the measures. Three of four theatergoers in England are women.

Mexico City Mexican Congress Mexico Consolidated Oil Corporation Sinclair Permanent Congressional Commission

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