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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
4
The article states Britain’s coal mining sector produces about 260 million tons each year, reflecting the scale of a key energy industry and its role in the economy.
The city enacts Ordinance 1565 regulating parking on a section of West Sixth Avenue from Georgia Street to Belleview Street. Vehicles must park parallel to the curb with limited angles. violations carry up to 200 dollars fine. The measure, declared an emergency, takes effect after publication.
Belgrade reports indicate Yugoslavia may seek Russian support while Britain and France offer a security guarantee for independence. A Yugoslav military mission, led by General Vojin Maximovic, planned to visit Moscow for talks with Russian leaders, amid broader moves toward a Yugoslav Russian alliance and pan-Slavic defense ideas in the Balkans.
Dewitt Mackenzie argues British Premier Chamberlain stands firm in seeking to finish the war as head of government despite Commons censure. He suggests a coalition with Labor and Liberals may form, while Churchill's loyalty is praised though his defense lacks punch. Mackenzie cautions responsibility for the Norwegian debacle lies with Chamberlain.
The Palo Duro Baptist Association Woman’s Missionary Union conducts a two day school of instruction at First Baptist Church Amarillo. Hostesses include Line Avenue Summit Pierce Street and Glenwood churches with noon luncheon today and again tomorrow. Mrs. R L Mathis of Dallas directs. Hours are 10 to 3 tomorrow. The note mentions Middletown in 15 towns and seven Middlet ons.
John Nedwick risked drowning as he leapt into the Mississippi River to recover 22 years of papers in his wallet. Weak swimmer, he clung to a post until a sheriff's boat hauled him from the current three hours later, but the documents remained missing.
The text notes the bamboo crab hides in hollow bamboo stalks with hinder parts undeveloped and defends its domain with two claws. It adds a curious fact that three towns in the United States bear the name Sun and three bear Moon reflecting a playful naming observation.
Fresno based report notes Sequoia National Park naturalists observing carbon dioxide gas escaping from a large fumarole at Shotgun Creek killing insects and birds. Similar incidents reported at Soda Springs in Yellowstone where birds perished seeking warmth near fumaroles.
Ad copy touts two pints of squid bile daily to aid digestion and prevent decay in the bowels. It claims gas, constipation, sour mood, and a sinking world outlook are cured by Carter's Little Liver Pills.priced at 10¢ and 26¢ and marketed as the remedy.
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