Amarillo appoints Manning and Singleton as new corporation counsel
Manning and Singleton were appointed by a special city commission session to replace resignation of Ray C. Johnson of Underwood Johnson Dooley and Wilson. The group will serve as Amarillo corporation counsel with a $3,600 annual city budget, taking over after Johnson wrote of illness and desire to step down.
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H. R. Smith
Ray C. Johnson
Jenkins
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Texan Told He Fried Eggs On The Wrong Side
Texas Senate heard a Gainesville claim from Julius Owen Saunders that he faced prosecution for frying eggs on the wrong side. A postcard to Senator Weaver Moore described threats by an enforcement officer and asked if a new law requires eggs to be fried on the right side.
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Straw Hat Day Declared in Amarillo Observance Aims at Male Wearers
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 10, is proclaimed Straw Hat Day in Amarillo. Globe-News and local merchants urge men to wear straw hats in observance, recalling a past prank by a reporter who teased felts on Straw Hat Day as a playful nudge to switch to straw.
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Globe-News
Roosevelt Cancels Press Conference
President Roosevelt, still recovering from a stomach disorder, cancelled the semi weekly press conference planned for this morning. He had previously called off a weekend trip to Hyde Park New York.
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Roosevelt
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National Hospital Day Proclamation from Amarillo Mayor
The City of Amarillo proclaims National Hospital Day on May 12 urging citizens to value local hospitals and the staff who serve all in need. Mayor Joe A. Jenkins affirms the city seal and urges greater acquaintance with hospital ministration by the public.
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Joe A. Jenkins
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President's Son Says America Already in War
Captain James Roosevelt, observer for the U S Marine Corps in Cairo, said the United States is already in the war except for sending troops. He noted Iraq Britain hostilities were deep seated and not likely to end soon, while Britain seemed to have the situation under control. He carried a letter from the President to King Farouk and commented on Iraqi political upheaval.
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Amarillo Housewives Face Food Shortages Amid War
Amarillo residents hear that many staple items will vanish from shelves due to wartime controls. English mustard and French carrot seed are scarce while vanilla ginger and other spices source from war torn regions. Uncle Sam’s purchases and limited ships push prices higher as imports falter.
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California
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Shirt Sleeve Days, Says Mr. Collman
Mr. Collman notes shirt sleeve weather with highs near 85 yesterday and up to 90 today. Tonight’s low around 53 with a cooler spell and a few afternoon clouds. Showers possible on the North Plains. generally fair tonight and tomorrow with a south wind about 15 mph.
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Amarillo Faces Shortage of Boys as Draft Drains Ranks
Health department records in Amarillo show only 335 more born boys than girls over the past decade, while hundreds of young men are drawn into the army, navy or marines. The city may rival Salt Lake City's ratio of girls to men as military service taps the population.
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Bomb Found At Ford River Rouge Plant in Detroit
The FBI confirmed it was investigating reports of a bomb found in the Ford Motor River Rouge plant complex in Detroit. The agency said the company reported the matter and declined further comment while the inquiry continues.
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Roosevelt seeks 61 million for 149 new airfields and upgrades
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a 61,477,750 appropriation to build 149 new airports and expand 20 existing sites for Army Air Corps tactical units and civilian use. The request would add to a 28,500,000 total previously approved by the House.
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Easy Dollar Idea Wins Mention in Globe News
Paul Hamilton of 2410 North West Third Avenue earned a dollar after suggesting warning signs on dips at Rusk Street and West Sixth Avenue. The paper offers a daily prize for the best idea printed, encouraging 150 word submissions to YOUR IDEAS EDITOR, Globe News.
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Rusk Street
West Sixth Avenue
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Capitol Visitors Tighten Bag Checks In Washington
Washington agencies inspected all packages and brief cases carried into the capitol to tighten regulations governing visitors. The action by capitol and metropolitan police aims to strengthen security and control entry procedures.
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U.P
Capitol
Weather outlook Amarillo and region fair and cooler
Amarillo region forecast calls for fair weather with cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday. Low around 53, highs near 90, with increasing high cloudiness and a few scattered showers in the far north. Panhandle and New Mexico see similar clouding and isolated afternoon showers Saturday. Temperature extremes: 53 to 85, noon reading 77. Also notes Mother's Day gifts at Russell Stationery Co. and National Venetians at Newby's.
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