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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
5
Britain denies Nazi claim of sinking English battleship and heavy cruiser off Norway. The piece argues air and sea superiority is disputed, noting Hitler relies on air power while allies depend on surface fleets. It warns propaganda will rise and calls for broader allied action beyond blockade.
An advertisement asserts Adlerika relieves stomach gas and constipation by acting on both stomach and bowels. It promises quick results under two hours, states no nighttime waiting, and claims the product is not habit forming. Fox Drug Co and local drug stores distributed the ad.
The Amarillo High School Band Parents Association will hold a special meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the band room. The group will discuss the band's trip to the regional national contest at Waco this weekend and all members are urged to attend.
Potter County commissioners court pages a final plan to transfer the library from county to city. The city offers a signed agreement and contract while the county reviews legal details for completion.
The newspaper allied with Fascist circles warns Allies against pressuring Italy and suggests Britain is secretly preparing naval and air bases in Greece. It questions whether the Mediterranean can supply Allied forces and notes Italy’s possible move toward entering the war.
Market report shows declines across major indices with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 47.33 points and notable drops in other averages. Auto and rail sectors are indicated lower, with broad declines in stock prices reflected in the day’s activity.
Weather Data shows slight declines in western springers and early peas trading around steady to lower prices. Sheep are scarce while prices for peas hover around 8 to 9 dollars, and financial quotes list the security fund bid at 1.7821 and ask at 1.96. News-Globe Want-Ads.
Radio listings show KGNC broadcasting day and night power figures and a dense schedule of NBC and local programs. The Monday lineup includes The Telephone Hour, Voice of Firestone, Hats Off, Evening Varieties, orchestra sets, and news segments, ending with Xavier Cugat. The Tuesday schedule spans morning to late afternoon with soap operas, dramas, markets, and farm shows, plus multiple network feeds and local segments.
Mayor Ross Rogers expressed optimism about a plan to fix Amario's water problem. He said results could come in four to five weeks and that domestic and commercial needs could be met at one fifth of the originally contemplated cost.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin digests undigested protein in the stomach while Senna stimulates bowel movements and targets gastric upset. The copy emphasizes stomach comfort and kid friendly taste.
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