21 Mar 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
1
On the south east coast of England in March 21 a mock invasion drill ends in 29 seconds with a decrepit white yacht sunk by 6 inch guns. Royal artillery crews fire range found shots under searchlights as Dover Strait observers coordinate firing.
Final rites at Central Presbyterian Church honor Amarillo civic leader Mrs. L O Thompson who died Wednesday night in the Amarillo Hotel. Dr R Thomson led scripture readings and reflections on spirit over material things. Pallbearers included Roy Pool Jim Hudson Charles Ware Lawrence Hagg John K Boyce and Jinks Mode. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery beside her husband, with survivors listed as sons Colonel Ernest O Thompson and Otho Thompson daughter Mrs Olive Hastings two sisters and three grandchildren.
A columnist recalls local chatter on war sentiment including a poll of women, Nazi rumors, marriage debates to dodge service, and biting vignettes about daily life. Anecdotes cover civic gossip, education, and a party trick about a deck of cards.
A humorous portrait of a man who avoids publicity and pretentiousness, valuing privacy, duty, and courtesy over fame. The piece contrasts his sober, respectful behavior with Broadway showmanship and colums risk of vanity, praising restraint and integrity.
A man recalls eating three large meals in youth and nightly raw bacon and onions from the ice box. He notes his teeth failed after neglecting brushing. Now he rises at 5:30, drinks coffee, and eats pound cake to start the day, then a hearty breakfast and a heavy noon meal.
In 1923 oil began gushing from the terrain near a state university, contributing to making the University of Texas today one of the world's richest. The passage notes high pay for editors, citing Richard Clarke of New York's Daily News with annual earnings between $120,000 and $145,000.
Coventry, England, shows rapid recovery from last November’s bombing. Mayor J C Moseley notes civic cooperation as shops reopen and families return. A factory hit by fire bombs resumes operations, boosted output by 10 percent. four former U S engineers aid a new modern factory on a former dairy site.
A health ad urges daily bile flow to relieve constipation and morning sluggishness. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are advertised as vegetable and helping digestion and elimination, with prices 15¢ 60¢ 80¢. Available at all drugstores.
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