Britain Tightens Pressure as Balkans Brace for War
Allied forces push siege on Narvik with 3 000 to 4 000 German troops, while the Afridi destroyer sinks after Nazi bombers strike. Berlin reports limited gains, and Balkan capitals fear a broader European clash as Turkey and Bulgaria loom in strategic moves across Greece and Romania.
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U-235 isolation sparks talk of nuclear potential
Dr Alfred O Nier of the University of Minnesota, at age 27, isolated the uranium isotope U-235 for the first time, demonstrating its explosive and power potential. He notes the yield is currently small but could fuel future research and applications, including propulsion and weapons, with further work needed to produce larger quantities.
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Amarillo Census Workers Check Coupons as Counts Rise
Amarillo census teams survey coupon submissions from residents and school children to verify counts, with supervisor E C Cayton noting tedious checks due to uncertain parental enumeration. Chamber committees push firms to audit employee lists, while preliminary city tallies and retries aim for a broader final count in coming weeks. The drive includes Pampa with a 20 percent gain over 1930.
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Supreme Court Rules Price Fixing by Oil Firms Unlawful
The Supreme Court by a 5 to 2 vote held that price fixing agreements among 12 major oil companies and 5 individuals violated the Sherman Act. Justice Douglas said price fixing is per se unlawful and rejected the rule of reason, reversing earlier interpretations and signaling a major antitrust victory for the government.
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Globe-News Want Ads Promotes Moving With Listings
Summer approaches and Amarilloans are urged to use Globe-News Want Ads to find houses rooms or apartments. Whether large or small furnished or unfurnished the ads promise matching vacancies as they occur. Dial 6262 Wert Ad Headquarters for listings.
Census Enumeration Notice for Amarillo Residents
If your family has not been counted please fill this form and return it to the Amarillo Census office at 1020 Oliver-Eakle Building or call 2-1545. Provide street address preferred call date and hour. Include roomers or servants and ensure they are listed.
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Oliver-Eakle
Weather Hints At Warm Weekend Across Panhandle
Mr. Collman forecasts heat to persist with highs near 98 in the shade and 106 at Buffalo Lake. Thunderstorms may hit the southeastern Panhandle while Amarillo and northern areas stay drier. Tonight will be partly cloudy and cooler, with lighter south winds and a return to summer conditions tomorrow. Farmers report wheat needing rain as much is boot stage and vulnerable to hail.
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Amarillo
Fire destroys new home of Herbert Wards
A fire early today at 10:18 a.m. destroyed the interior of a recently completed frame house at 311 North Lamar Street. The Wards had moved in yesterday, and firefighters stated the origin was undetermined. The stucco exterior was unfinished, and contents were burned.
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Personal Loan Firms Under New Regulation
Effective today Amarillo enacts an ordinance regulating personal loan companies. By noon only one business had filed for a city hall permit. The law requires licenses from the city manager and keeps lending books open for city inspection.
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Amarillo
Sudden Berserk Spell Results in Three Dead
Martin Ferry Ohio May 6 A 52 year old waiter William Sevastis pleaded guilty to a charge of killing three men in a berserk pistol raid at Mike Manos Greek coffee house He was held for grand jury action Sevastis killed Manos Gus Gramata kis and John Levanis in a wild burst of gunfire despite claiming he did not know why he did it.
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George Helt
Lawrence Newland
Hospital wedding ends with elopement in ambulance
Ruth Gow, 27, invited hospital staff to a ceremony after several major operations. Shortly before the wedding, she and Donald Tindall fled by ambulance to her home and wed, saying weddings are more of a strain than operations.
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Ruth Gow
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Food Minister Warns Of Further Reductions
London May 6 Lord Woolton the food minister warned Britons to expect butter rations cut from eight to four ounces weekly and a possible further reduction in the 12 ounce sugar ration due to the cessation of Danish supplies.
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Lord Woolton
Douglas reports profit for quarter in 1940s
Douglas Aircraft Co reporting three months ended February 29 shows net profit of 1,804,877 dollars, equaling 3 dollars a share on 600,000 shares outstanding. Building and lumber company names appear in ad-like closing line.
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Santa Monica
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Woolsey Being Brought Home to Amarillo by Ambulance
W. W. Woolsey is being brought home by Boxwell Brothers ambulance from Elk City Oklahoma hospital where he has been treated after a serious automobile accident two weeks ago. The ambulance left Elk City this morning and is expected in Amarillo late this afternoon.
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Boxwell Brothers Ambulance
Elk City
Okla
Fish Bite Proof Shown By Canyon Area Anglers
Local fishermen weighed and measured catches at Globe News with reports of bass and catfish. J C Lilly remains top pig fish man after a two and a half pound smallmouth below Tierra Blanca dam. Wrights place near Canyon yielded a three and a half pound largemouth. Mrs R L Stowell landed a two and a half pound largemouth with a five ounce fly rod at Martin's Palo Doo Creek. Albert Lord caught a nine pound channel cat about two miles east of Canyon.
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City Auditing Department
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Buchanan Street
Political activity churns as Potter County Democrats meet
Lively scenes loom at the courthouse Tuesday as Potter County Democrats seek unity on Garner Roosevelt matters. Precinct conventions show mixed stances with resolutions for Garner or Roosevelt varying. delegates will pick state convention delegates in Waco on May 28.
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Waco
Secretaries Warned Of Stocking Runs
Los Angeles May 6. Mrs Ruth Hughes president of the Los Angeles chapter told the California Federation of Legal Secretaries that a run in a stocking distracts workers and irritates men. She cited psychologists noting difficulty in focusing on work with a run visible.
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Los Angeles
Ruth Hughes
California Federation of Legal Secretaries
Police hunt for Pennsylvania maniac killer in two slayings
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania police and CCC youths hunted a tan sedan linked to a maniac killer who fatally bludgeoned Fay Gates 25 near Bellefonte and, five weeks earlier, Rachel Taylor 17 at a Pennsylvania State College area. Lynn G Adams head of the state motor police said both slayings were identical and warned the killer could strike again.
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CCC
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
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Fay Gates
Here
Rachel Taylor
Skier Einar Grottumsbråten Killed Near Oslo
The Norwegian ski star Einar Grottumsbråten was killed in fighting north of Oslo while serving in a ski patrol surprised by a German unit. He was renowned for his wartime skiing exploits and was among Norway’s notable athletes.
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Einar Grottumsbraten
Amarillo Area Weather Report Keeps Cool, Brief Thunder Tonight
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight in Amarillo and vicinity with Tuesday forecast for fair skies. West Texas expects partly cloudy conditions with thunderstorms over mountains in the southwest tonight and cooler Panhandle tonight. New Mexico sees partly cloudy to night and Tuesday with storms over south central mountain areas and cooler west portions. Temperature extremes show a 98 degree maximum and 65 degree minimum in the four hours to 6:30 A M, with noon reading at 84.
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