Fragmented Tale of War Gloom and Distant Echoes
A garbled OCR passage sketches a war scene with phrases about troops, flags, and bombardment. It hints at German and British operations, inspections, and frontline tension, but the text is incomplete and lacks a coherent sequence or clear events.
Kyser May Tour Rumors Lit Amarillo Hopes April 18
Kay Kyser and his Kollege of Musical Knowledge may visit Amarillo on April 18 for a Municipal Auditorium concert and a Nat engagement. Negotiations hinge on a roughly $5,000 one night, with Norman Stepp of MCA Dallas backing the deal. If signed, Kyser would fly from California after the show, then perform in Dallas or Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
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Airlanes
Books review roundup on Pardners and other frontier fiction
A literary column surveys John Weld The Pardners and other novels. It highlights Ira Allen and Savannah as pivotal characters, notes Roberts Pomegranate Caribbean setting and Waugh No Trace With Time, plus Goodman's Fan Dance at Cockrow and Harris Richard Pryne. Ends with a Roosevelt quote on equality.
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John Weld
the Pardners
Ira Allen
New Hampshire
Savannah
Ira
Mr. Weld
Diggings
Diggins
Pardners
Scribners
W. Adolphe Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Bobbs-Merrill
Alec Waugh
West Indies
Mr. Waugh
Farrar & Rinehart
Daniel Carson Goodman
Cockrow
Funk
Cyril Harris
Richard Pryne
New York
Kenneth Roberts
Oliver Wiswell
Roosevelt Labor Board Aims to Curb Unruly Local Unions
The piece discusses Roosevelt's labor mediation board, its intended preventive power, and its impact on CIO and AFL leaders. It notes a push for consensus decisions, aims to curb unruly locals, and outlines political maneuvers behind choosing its leadership, including Perkins, Hillman, Baruch, and Dykstra.
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King Peatures Syndicate, Inc
Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
Labor Mediation Board
CIO
AFL
England
Roosevelt
Miss Perkins
Sidney Hillman
OPM
Hillman
William Knudsen
Labor Department
Bernard Baruch
Clarence Dykstra
Perkins
Dykstra
William H. Davis
New York State Mediation Board
TODAY S PUZZLER HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CLUES
A compact puzzle list with horizontal and vertical clues including map of Asiatic republic and terms like temporary capital visual bullfighter and other word definitions. Answers cover a range from geography to anatomy offering a diverse fill in puzzle format.
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Asiatic Republic
Outdoor fireplaces enhance gardens for happy picnics
The article explains choosing and placing outdoor fireplaces and grills to fit yard size, with tips on seclusion, screening, fuel type, chimney height, firebox depth, and materials. It notes that proper lining, flues, and caps prevent damage and drafts, and suggests aesthetic veneer options.
Tex Bradford the Texas fire fighter aids Britain in London
In London Tex Bradford, a Canadian army fire fighter from Texas, charismatically helps recruit and inspire London fire crews. He tours, speaks, and organizes with a 50 pound briefcase of references, signing notes with a rubber stamp, while recounting global firefighting exploits and past battles.
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England
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Corpus Christi
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Canada
Germany
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Australia
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Mexico
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Jack London
Hoover
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Roosevelt
CCC
Shiloh Park
Tennessee
George Fielding Eliot
Pat Hurley
Dick Kleberg
Frederick Delano
Dale Carnegie
Lowell Thomas
Plains
Building an outdoor fireplace for frost regions and loose ground
The article explains daylight shelters and outdoor fireplace construction with frost considerations. It notes southern regions need only tamped ground while northern areas require deep foundations to withstand frost movement. It also covers chimney design, placement, and drafts. It includes quoted opinions on Japan's preparedness and international peace.
Answers to Cracker Questions on Editorial Page One
A compact quiz covering major sports trophies. The Stanley Cup for hockey, the Davis Cup for tennis, the Walker Cup for golf, the America’s Cup for yacht racing, and the Little Brown Jug trophy contested by the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan each fall.
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University of Minnesota
University of Michigan
Green country boy overcomes fear to give first speech
A Tulare California youth, Clarence F. Pratt, faced fear by joining a debating society after his father urged him to act despite dread. He progressed from a quiet beginner to a California leader who delivered 1500 speeches, learning that doing what one fears can change a life.
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California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Clarence F. Pratt
Clarence Pratt
Rosebud Debating Society
Nurses and War Weathered Ambitions Toward Army Service
Interviews with Amarillo hospital nurses reveal a mix of reluctance and readiness to join army or navy nursing in a national emergency. They cite slow enlistment, personal motives, and strong career commitments, with younger nurses more open to service and some planning to enroll after training.
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Amarillo
St. Anthony's
Mary Angelo Lobato
Katherine Redus
Bennie
Lois Presley
Census Findings Highlight Economic and Demographic Shifts
Census data show urban male to female ratios varying by city size and rural areas. City growth surged 79 percent in the decade, while 1935 figures exceed 1939. The report notes high counts of jewelry stores, tobacco product factories, cheese plants, and large health and death figures, including 360,634 heart disease deaths among 1,387,897 total.
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U. S
Census Bureau
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