Knox Warns Mayors on World Crisis and Hitler Threat
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox urged American mayors in St Louis to grasp the seriousness of the global situation. He warned Hitler’s plans aim at the western hemisphere and warned the war could last decades if Britain falls and the US fails to act. The gathering, praised by Major Rogers, drew 1 700 attendees with Canadian mayors among them.
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United States
Frank Knox
St. Louis
United States Conference of Mayors
Amarillo
Knox
New Orleans
Rogers
Demand Raised for Coal Miners Wages in Appalachia
The United Mine Workers of America CIO demands a one dollar daily wage increase for 450,000 soft coal miners in eight Appalachian states. Separately, reports say a bomber attacked Gibraltar and Algeciras with several bombs as anti aircraft fire flared.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
CIO
Appalachian
Gibraltar
Algeciras
Spain
Fortress Rock
Italy’s 1870 Start of Its Colonial Empire
Italy began its push to build a colonial empire in 1870, pursuing territories abroad as part of its national expansion and power projection during the late 19th century.
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Italy
Tech Band 10 Thrill Music Lovers Tonight
Texas Tech Concert Band under D. O. Wiley performs tonight at Amarillo High School auditorium as part of a three day Panhandle tour. Louie Cohn of Borger soloists on saxophone. admission 14 cents students and 25 cents adults with tickets at the door.
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Texas Tech
Amarillo High School
D. O. Wiley
Southwest
Lubbock
Panhandle
South Plains
Louie Cohn
Borger
Capitol Hotel Joins Palo Duro Boosters
The Capitol Hotel has joined the campaign to advertise the Palo Duro Canyon described as the greatest scenic asset. The hotel joins other sponsors supporting promotional efforts for the canyon and its tourism appeal.
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Capitol Hotel
Palo Duro
Boosters
Palo Duro Canyon
Oklahoma votes on cash-and-carry state budget amendment
Oklahoma City March 11 Union Press Leon C Phillips urged voters to approve a constitutional amendment to require pay-as-you-go finances. He cited a $35 million debt in ten years and criticized New Deal spending. The measure would force state budgets to stay within a set income figure and prevent new debt.
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Oklahoma City
Leon C. Phillips
Oklahoma
Phillips
Congress
Capitol
Society
Board of Regents
State Board of Equalization
Feast of Purim Observed by Amarillo Jews Tomorrow
The Jewish community of Amarillo plans Purim on tomorrow evening at 8 in Temple Bar Israel 2224 Taylor Street. Rabbi Harold L. Gelfman will lead a service and the Megillah scroll from Esther will be read. Ben Groner and Temple Sisterhood will provide refreshments.
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Amarillo
Temple Bar Israel
Taylor Street
Harold L. Gelfman
Megillah
Ben Groner
Temple Sisterhood
Xerxes
Per- Sila
Community Service Directors Meet in San Antonio
Cenfer Directors of community service projects gathered in San Antonio for a general discussion. Alson A. Meredith stated that public health and school lunches received much attention. Free lunch projects statewide have been welcomed enthusiastically. Training of workers for general defense work was discussed.
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San Antonio
Alson A. Meredith
Palo Duro Scene Featured At Capitol Hotel
Palo Duro Canyon decor now appears on Capitol Hotel stationery letterhead and Palo Duro images are displayed in the hotel lobby. New Palo Duro menus were printed for the Capitol Motel Coffee Shop several weeks ago.
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Amarillo
the Panhandle
Capitol Hotel
Capitol Motel
Pep Up With Ostrex Tonic Tablets Ad
A 73 year old doctor touts Ostrex Tonic Tablets promising renewed energy for age groups 40 50 and 60. The ad claims iron calcium phosphorus iodine vitamin B and other tonics improve vitality and urges readers to buy a 29 cent introductory 35e size at Cretney Drug and other drug stores.
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Cretney Drug
Dutch cap inspired hat with windmill crown pattern 2796
Advertises a craft pattern from Amarillo Globe Needle Craft Dept offering a Dutch cap with a windmill crown and purse flap design. Provides details on set, illustrations, stitches and required materials. Requests ten cents and sender’s name and address.
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Crocaet
Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Can Live Without Stomach Says Surgeon at Congress
Richmond report on Southeastern Surgical Congress highlights cases where stomach removal or bypasses let patients live years longer. Dr. Sanders notes stomach digestion is by the intestines and early cancer signs like indigestion warrant immediate testing. Dr. Thompson cites prostate mass removal and rapid return to work, stressing no cures but life extension.
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Soldiers and Sailors’ Club
New York
Toby Sayers
Ireland
Ralph Dolk
Galva
Ill
Helen Mills
Corp
Marks
Chelsea
Mass
Stephen J. McDonough
Richmond
Robert L. Sanders
Memphis
Tenn
Southeastern Surgical Congress
G. J. Thompson
Mayo Clinic
Rochester Minn
Sanders
Thompson
Amarillo Community Chest Drive Report Tomorrow Morning
Progress of the Amarillo Community Chest Drive to raise 25000 dollars to carry relief work will be heard at a meeting of campaign workers tomorrow at 10 o clock in the Amarillo Hotel. The campaign began yesterday with more than 250 volunteers. Indications are for a brief and successful campaign says Fred DeCoster executive director. Eleven relief and character building agencies are affiliated with the chest.
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Amarillo
Amarillo Hotel
Fred DeCoster
The
Chest
Community Chest
Experimenting Proves Costly in Indianola
Frank Oldt tried to plunge a clogged lavatory by sticking his finger down the drain. The finger got stuck and a plumber had to remove the pipe. After the plumbing and replacement costs, Oldt faced a sore finger and $15 in fees plus a new toilet.
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Indianola
Frank Oldt
Raymondville Citizens Invite Governor to Onion Fiesta
A Raymondville delegation invites Gov. W Lee O Daniel to attend the onion fiesta on April 18 with a note he would participate if duties permit. The invitation underscores local civic pride and the governor's potential appearance.
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Austin
Raymondville
W. Lee O'Daniel
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