Moon Observation Sparks Child's Quirk in Amarillo Note
A two year old, Janie Scanlan, sparked a quirky note by exclaiming the moon was broke at the sight of a cleaning crew. Headlines feature social tidbits, birth notices, health notes, local visits, and community news from Amarillo and surrounding towns. The column blends personal notes with civic updates and light human interest.
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Janie Scanlan
Richard M
Scanlan
Broadmoor
Acalle
Lubbock
Woodward
Okla
Tack
Lower Tank No
Potter County
Veiled bonnets set trend in 1940 fashion front page
The Globe featured Lewis Nordyke noting veiled bonnets and fuller skirts for the year with dresses tending to wrap on gusty days. Also highlights local March 1940 items about an elderly woman who swallowed false teeth, a Amarillo machine firm shipping to South America, and a Canyon lights sighting.
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Lewis Nordyke
XIT
The
Globe
Mr. Nordkye
Amarillo
New York
South America
Canyon
Replace King's Head on Coins in India
Bombay reports India's new coins will replace the King's head with the Asoka pillar relic. Obverse designs are grouped into three categories covering rupee, two-anna, and quarter-anna pieces, with minting and circulation tied to a national event.
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Bombay
India
Spain's bullfight debate pits reformers against industry
In Madrid and Barcelona a broad campaign to outlaw bullfighting gains momentum with 850000 protesters and 1 million followers urging General Franco to ban the sport. Renowned matador Rocherito leaves retirement to condemn bullfighting while industry magnates defend the $10 million annual spectacle drawing large crowds for 20 weeks.
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Madrid
Spain
Barcelonia
Spanish Federation of Humaneities
Franco
Europe
Rocherito
Eme
Chloroform Gang Strikes Italian Trains
In Rome a "chloroform gang" is blamed for robbing passengers on the Bologna Rome express. A wealthy farmer and his daughter were targeted after a well dressed man sought a seat and left, then travelers awoke with headaches to find luggage and wallets missing. Police puzzled by the mask of the crime.
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Rome
Bologna
Our Younger Generation: Jimmie Dell Atkinson and William Gibson
Jimmie Dell Atkinson a 15 year old sophomore at Amarillo High School is vice president of her homeroom and a former Nixon Junior High cheerleader. She dreams of Christian College USC and has blondish hair and brownish yellow eyes. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Beck Atkinson of 1203 Bowie. William Gibson a 14 year old sixth grader at Sam Houston is homeroom president and enjoys football with brown hair and blue eyes. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Earl Gibson of 503 Fairmont.
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Jane Wright
Lubbock
Robert B. Wright
Taylor
F. B. Farwell
Dalhart
W. Clyce Stallings
Madison
Stallings
Farwells
Canada
Jean Taylor
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Here
Sam Houston Junior High School
I. D. Maharon
Jimmie Dell Atkinson
J. D
Amarilo High School
Nixson Junior High
Nixson
Christian College
University of Southern California
Beck Atkinson
Bowie
William Gibson
Sam Houston
Earl Gibson
Fairmont
Filipinos Protest New Food Price Controls
Demonstrators across major cities rally against recent government limits on essential foods, urging faster relief and permanent safeguards for consumer prices. Organizers call for transparent enforcement and broader inclusion of staple items in price caps.
Pioneer Quits His Aged Bike
Bulawayo residents recall Major Charles Daly who retired his bicycle marking a change in the city that grew from his 415 mile ride from Johannesburg. He rode with lions and natives roamed rivers and mountains, later led a cyclist company in the South African War and earned the DSO. He then started a bicycle repair business that became a leading motor-car firm.
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Bulawayo
Charles Daly
Charles
Veld
Johannesburg
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Techie
Eaning
Ben Stoffle
North West Fifth
Northwest Texas Hospital
L. O. Misener
North Lake
W. B. Cochran
East Fourth
A. Clyde Roller
Travis
Oklahoma City
e+ & Lyel Upshaw
Upshaw-Adams Music Company
Sweetwater
Tom Kilpatrick
Bonham
Bob Adams
Fort Worth
Claude Davis
Hayden
Davis
Ongson
Jack Sumpter
Silvern
George Broome
James E
Jimmie” Faulkner
Charlie Gibson
Amarillo Legionnaires
Stamford
17Th District Legion
James R. Croley
Ann Croley
Tyler
San Diego
Cal
Northwest Texas
Earl L. Shelton
Polk
Chester Ramsey
Boys Ranch
C. 8. Hatchett, Jr
Ong
Dan R. Owen
Hughes
J. C. Rae
William M. Martin
Spearman
Hugh Gunter
Houston
E. F. Lanham
Jackson
Grady L. Wilson
R. J. Garner
Louisiana
L. E. Wagner
Adrian
C. L. Williamson
Arthur
William Collins
North McMasters
Arthur S. Peter
North Aldridge
Margaret Ann Hainze
R. Y. Jones
Minnie Deavers Floyd Alton Drake
H. K. Taylor
Frances Schaer Chase
Gary Wayne Knight
Janet Gae Barkley
Pat Easley
Lacy Kilgore
Danny Michael O’brady
Fritz Ochsner
Woolworth Russell
van Buren
Dallas
Polk Street
Sixth and
Florida
Henry Lyle
Mississippi
Lyle
Lindall
Shirley Wishcamper
Joe H. Wishcamper
West Nineteenth
Wrigleys G
Moon
John Davis
Gunnison
Colo
J. L. Bagwell
Claude
Armstrong County
V. C. Davis
Maxine Darnell
Route 3
Annie Lee Ward
T. G. Virden
Forest
Lynette Hill
Elsie Lewis
West Twelfth
Ollie Gobel
North Mirror
Elizabeth Struble
Maryland
Charles Rhea
Surgical
Lester C. Richie
West Fifth
Tommy Barr
M. G. Bonham
Fay Wadsworth
Clarendon
Hazel Young
Hereford
W. B. Walker
Plainview
P. H. Westerfield
Grover
Chester Martin
W. L. Spencer, Sr
Buck White
Abilene
al Reville
Ross Larsen
E. J. McCartt, Jr
Mary Hopps
Lillian Buckman
Joyce Graves
Gene Jordan
Andy
George Washington
Congress
York
Mount Vernon
Adam Bug
Manny
Wwe
Dugan
Tim
Thank You
Mrs. Andrews
Meebe
Au Issu
Glory Osky
ARS
Him
Joe
Red Ryder
Rankin Cromo
Amarillo Printing Company
Poe En la
Chloroform
Gang
Ora Wright
Baby’s Valet
N. Buchanan
Pioneer
Mize
Uae
Tein
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