British Move More Men Into Iraq To Face Threat
British reinforcements land in Iraq amid fears of a German push through Syria and Palestine. Iraq troops surround Habbaniyah RAF station as Britain demands withdrawal to avert incidents. Tobruk siege lengthens with Axis air offensives hitting Malta, Suda Bay, and Crete.
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Suez
Syria
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Royal Air Force
Habbaniyah
Baghdad
Tobruk
Middle East
Cairo
High Command
Malta
Suda Bay
Crete
Mediterranean
Turkey
Vichy
Rome
Berlin
Balkan
Jugoslavia
Greece
Cephalonia
Zante
Africa
Sollum
Kiel
Hamburg
Emden
Tokyo
United States
Britain
South Pacific
Federation Ends 3 Day Convention in Texas District
The Seventh District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs wrapped a three day convention at First Christian Church. Highlights included The American Way stage production and a Philharmonic Orchestra concert at Municipal Auditorium. Speakers included W L Broadhurst on water and publicist Miss Margaret Turner. The event closed with a May Day luncheon and remarks by A J Folley and Joseph Perkins as attendees returned to their 208 federated clubs.
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Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
First Christian Church
Little Theater
Philharmonic Orchestra
Municipal Auditorium
Robert Hester
Levelland
District Fine Arts
I. D. Cole
Robert Louis Barron
Wayne O'Keefe
Luther G. Roberts
Central Church of Christ
Walton Hale
Floydada
W. L. Broadhurst
Plainview
Texas State Water Board
Margaret Turner
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
O'Keefe
Aubrey Jackson
Bedford Harrison
Shamrock
R. H. McKee
Slaton
Evelyn Boyd
Amarillo College Girls
Dean F. D. Jackson
Hall County Rural School Chorus
Mary Foreman
Vera Tops Gilreath
Ladies’ Study Club of
Ideal Meets
W.N. Stokes
Garnet Reeves
Pampa
H. F. Godeke
Lubbock
Fellowship Hall
A. J. Folley
Joseph M. Perkins
Eastland
A. Paschal
Il Club
Lindbergh influence cited in Commons debate
May 1 London officials report that R A Butler deputy foreign secretary told Parliament Charles A Lindbergh consistently used his influence to push action against Germany. Attlee noted Lindbergh views were available for government consideration though Lindbergh interview details remain unclear.
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Ys Lindberg
Germany
London
R. A. Butler
Udtersecretary of Foreign Affairs
A. Lindbergh
Itler
Bergh
Vernment
Lind
Richard A. Butler
House of Commons
Britain
Spain
Portugal
Iberian Peninsula
Defense stamps bonds go on sale at post office
A dime a day and three dollars a month drive defense stamps and bonds sales at the post office and banks this morning. John Jenkins, seven, bought an $18.75 bond, to mature at $25 in 1951, as Maverick Club members join a stamp contest. Posters and scouts aid the national effort to fund defense.
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J. B. Taylor
North Polk Street
Defense
H. B
McCormick Co
Maverick Club
John Jenkins
Joe Jenkins
W. D. DeGrassi
Llano Estacado
Will J. Hiatt
No Man's Land Jaunt Ready to Start
Amarillo caravan to leave early tomorrow morning announced by Sam Elkins good will chairman Nearly 100 men and women have reservations for the trip The voyage begins at 7 30 from chamber of commerce offices and marks the annual pioneer celebration in Guymon Oklahoma
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Amarillo
No Man's Land
Sam Elkins
Goodwill
Elkins
Chamber of Commerce
Guymon
Okla
Greek Army Demobilization Report Emerges from Athens Radio
Berlin dispatch says Athens radio announced an order by War Minister Bakos for demobilization of the entire Greek army. Bakos is noted as a member of the German dominated government governing occupied Greece.
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Berlin
DNB
Athens Radio Today
Bakos
Greece
Weather forecast for Amarillo and West Texas
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts showers tonight and Friday with a low around 50 for Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas expects cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through Friday, little temperature change. New Mexico sees similar activity, decreasing Friday in the west portion. Extremes: 55 to 76, noon 68, precipitation 0.18 inch. Dwight Newby. 418 Seventh
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Signs Point To Very Rainy Month Of May
Weather notes predict a wet May with up to 15 days of rain. Historical signs warn of thunder in February and frost in April, while Amarillo reports a morning shower of .15 inch. May moisture could push the month’s total above the 2.79 inch normal. Temperature today near 70 rising to 50 tonight with southeast damp wind and scattered showers regionwide.
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English Field
Amarillo
Crosbyton
Dalhart
Dimmitt
Clayton
Tucumcari
Beaver
Elk City
Raises Squirrels For the Park In Ellwood Park
Chester Fitz superintendent of city parks raises three baby squirrels by eye dropper to feed them this summer. He says he is acting as nursemaid to the litter after the mama was killed. The youngsters now drink milk and eat solid food. Forks Superintendent Pitz sourced more animals from zoos in Denver and Memphis. He notes the boys keep killing them.
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Ellwood Park
Chester Fitz
City Parks
Fitz
Pitz
Squires
Denver
Memphis
Postoffice Again Breaks a Record
Amarillo post office reports record April receipts of 35713.65 surpassing March 34502.76 and the 1940 December peak. Postmaster W D De Grassi notes a strong start into May as the office continues its run of monthly records, with local builder John Maynard Lumber Co. cited in the closing line.
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Amarillo
W. D. DeGrassi
U. S. Plans 50 Tankers for British Aid in World War II
The Maritime Commission moves to place 50 American tankers in service of Britain within days. Operators of 5000+ gross ton ships are urged to participate. Tankers would operate from South American oil regions to North Atlantic ports where oil transfers occur to British vessels. The President seeks 2 million tons of shipping for vital war materials.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Maritime Commission
South America
United States
North Atlantic
Home Building Activity Surges in Amarillo
New homes started in Amarillo last month at nearly two per day. Two additional home permits were issued by the building inspector at city hall, who also approved a $27,000 Barnett Grain Company storage plant at 2207 09 East Third Avenue. Permits went to William Ladd at 1801 Crockett Street and L. E. Gibbons at 1118 Bellaire. Construction costs for the month totaled $296,111.
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Amarillo
City Hall
Barnett Grain Company
East Third Avenue
William Ladd
Crockett Street
L. E. Gibbons
Bellaire
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