Florida House Denounces John L. Lewis as Traitor
The Florida House adopted a resolution branding John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers as traitorous for calling a strike that disrupted wartime materials. The measure, introduced by Rep. Lewis Jr. and backed by Rep. Gautier Wiseheart and Peters, passed unanimously. It also commended President Roosevelt for handling the miners’ problem.
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C Phil Peters
Miami
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Jacksonville
Jerry Collins
Sarasota
Warm windy day expected with possible late thunderstorms
The forecast notes warm windy conditions with a risk of scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers and lightning. Temperatures may reach the 90s after sunset on east west streets, with yesterday’s high 87 and today’s low around 62, the warmest spring low.
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War Production Output In March Reaches High Levels
March production shows gains across aircraft ground ordnance and naval vessels with a 11 to 14 percent rise in key categories. The treasury spent over 7.1 billion for war needs in March, while deliveries of 157 merchant ships in April mark higher activity than February. In a separate case, Milton Rausch is jailed for a year for stealing 340 ration points of canned goods.
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Markets and Kansas City cattle hogs prices May 4
Market report lists Dow Jones figures, Merrill Lynch totals, and commodity trading. Kansas City livestock shows hogs mostly steady with top $14.35, cattle and calves around $12.75 to $16.65, vealers $14.00 to $15.50, with slaughter steers and heifers described and sheep market details. Chicago livestock figures mirror similar ranges, with hogs steady to down a bit and cattle steady with several lots above $17.00. Financial fund liquidation quotes $1.7398 to $1.91.
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Anonymous Soldier Sends Ten Dollars for Damaged Eggs
A soldier at Fort Niagara New York mails ten dollars to pay for a crate of eggs he damaged last June while on EP duty. The note asks that the money be given to mess hall T-137 D Company.
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Youth Admits Raping And Slaying A Toddler
In St Louis on May 4 James Franklin 21 led police to a west side underpass where Mary Jane Tankersley 3 lay dead. Detectives say Franklin confessed to raping choking and stabbing the child before finishing the act as authorities hold him on serious case and incident charges awaiting inquest.
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American Merchant Vessel Torpedoed in North Atlantic
A medium-sized United States merchant vessel was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the North Atlantic in mid March. Survivors have landed at New York. The report comes as U S Navy confirms the loss.
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Tempers Flare In House Tax Debate Over Demagoguery
May 4 Washington. House near a showdown vote on pay as you go taxation. Rep Knutson accused Rep Patman of demagoguery. Speaker Rayburn ruled the remark violated House rules and had it stricken from the record after a 15 minute delay. The debate was set to continue on how the plan would affect 44 million income taxpayers.
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Health Conference Held in Amarillo
Health officials led by V. M. Ehlers, state sanitary engineer, met in Amarillo for conferences. Morning sessions were at the city hall with Mayor Joe Jenkins, followed by lunch at the Amarillo Hotel. Officials traveled from Dumas after a previous meeting at the Cactus Ordnance Plant.
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Lewis Renews Wage Demand In Coal Talks At Waldorf
After a 90 minute session at the Waldorf Astoria, anthracite mine operators and United Mine Workers adjourned negotiations until tomorrow. John L. Lewis reiterated demand levels as talks follow a 15 day truce and a Washington call for War Labor Board approval.
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Wyoming Ranchers Take Cattle Drive Through Monument
A group of 40 Wyoming ranchers and cowboys herded 600 cattle across Jackson Hole National Monument last weekend. They carried loaded rifles and pistols but faced no resistance. only actor Wallace Beery fired at driftwood. The event followed opposition to the monument creation by President Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Legion Plans District Convention in Amarillo
The 18th Congressional District Legion convention will be held in Amarillo on May 15 and 16. Hanson Post will complete preparations tonight at Legion Home, 1800 Harrison Street, in a combined business and entertainment session featuring Wayne Middleton and performers from Patten High School.
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Legion Convention
Amarillo
Legion Home
Harrison Street
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Wayne Middleton
Patten High School
City Commission Seeks Bids for Water Well and Police Car
The city commission will review three bid packages tonight including a contract to drill a water well at the disposal plant 10 miles north of here an elevated tank has been empty since construction and there is no drinking water. A bid to furnish a police car and about 8000 gallons of gasoline is also on the agenda plus appointments of civic club recommended directors to Amarillo Safety Council. Aristarchus in 280 B C first developed the theory that the earth revolves around the sun.
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