Bomber Radius Boost Elevates Long Range Aircraft Priority
Washington reports national defense officials raised four engined bombers and their engines to 1 B priority, just behind top 1 A machine tools. Plans include two new bomber plants, expanded engine facilities, and a $1.5 billion program to reach 500 bombers monthly, plus 30 munitions factories and nine new camp sites for 2.8 million troops.
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Okla
Army
Congress
Motorcycle Victim In Critical Condition After Crash
Frank A Bernauer of Panhandle was found unconscious beside his wrecked motorcycle near the Bushland underpass on Highway 66. Northwest Texas Hospital attendants report his condition remains critical. he evidently lost control of the bike in the crash. He is the son of Joe Bernauer of Panhandle.
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Weather Forecast For Amarillo And West Texas
The forecast shows fair conditions tonight with partly cloudy skies Thursday afternoon. West Texas will see increasing clouds south portions with similar Thursday conditions and little temperature change. New Mexico expects fair weather tonight and Thursday with more cloudiness at higher elevations and cooler readings in the north on Thursday. Extremes over the past 24 hours ranged from 59 to 90 degrees, with noon at 88.
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Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Alvin C York Fights Draft Rule Education Limit
Jamestown Tennessee May 14 Alvin C York, chairman of Fentress County draft board, denounces a 1941 draft rule requiring a fourth grade education. He argues loyal Americans should fight regardless of schooling, recalling his own WWII era exploits and noting many mountain youths lack formal schooling. York predicts the rule would disqualify up to 60 percent of local registrants, urging recheck and volunteerism.
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Fentress County
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Clean Up Drive in Amarillo Deferred to Later Date
Amarillo postpone cleanup and paint up day which was set for May 19. Civic clubs were urged to appoint members to the city committee as delays in appointments prompted cancellation of the original date.
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Amarillo
Weather Preview With Mr Collman Forecasts Heat Spike
Mr Collman states a 90 degree heat peak yesterday as the hottest of the year. He predicts a slight rise again today and fair skies. A southeasterly to southerly wind runs 15 to 20 miles an hour.
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Some Officials Suspect Hitler Of Peace Plot
Rudolf Hess flight stirs European tensions as officials in Britain and Germany debate peace aims. British sources hint he met Britons and aimed to prompt a peace move, while Berlin portrays Hess as a patriot misled, with Hitler content to press the war. Hess remains under guard at a Scottish castle as observers weigh motives and potential political impact.
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Independent Labor Party
Hess Fussy About Food In England
Rudolf Hess, held as a high profile prisoner in Britain, is described as fussy about meals. Staff say he complains about what he eats, having traveled with compressed food tablets. A regiment captain keeps him company, while guards stand outside his door as Hess reads hospital mystery novels.
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Great Britain
Britain
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Alibi of the Week: Reckless driving case in Lancaster
William G Schnupp, 21, admitted driving 90 mph in a 12 mile chase with a motor patrolman. He explained he watches the road when fast and his eyes wander when slow leading to accidents. He faced charges of reckless driving improper passing and speeding while eluding a patrolman.
Dean Granted Unconditional Release to Join Cubs Coaching Staff
Dizzy Dean was released by the Chicago Cubs after requesting retirement and will be hired as a Cubs coach. General Manager James Gallagher said Dean will contribute in pitching practice batting fungoes and coaching young pitchers. Manager Jim Wilson stressed Dean’s value and noted the Cubs already have Charley Grimm and Dick Spalding as coaches.
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Dizzy Dean
Chicago Cubs
James Gallagher
Cub
Gallagher
Dean
Jim Wilson
Cubs
Charley Grimm
Dick Spalding
Blackburns to WICC Session From Amarillo Delegates
Walter Blackburn leaves at noon as Amarillo delegate to West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Mineral Wells. Howard Fisher of Amarillo accompanies him to represent District No. 1 in the My Home Town contest. Convention runs tomorrow and Friday. Debris on Odessa food cooperative case follows, with 12 employees sentenced to death and 25 jailed for wine and candy speculation loss of $500,000.
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Walter Blackburn
Amarillo
West Texas
Moscow
Radio Moscow
Odessa
Bumper Yield Of New Phones Blooming Here
Amarillo sees strong growth in telephone connections as Southwestern Bell reports 310 new business and residential lines in four months. District manager A. O. Thomas notes 14 110 connections by May 1 with a favorable comparison to peers and explains gains from new homes and business. He also mentions progress in removing lines from West Sixth Avenue and planned pole removals after the fire alarm system work.
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West Sixth Avenue
Georgia Street
Mr. Thomas
Minnesota Grants Free Fishing Licenses to Aged Aid Recipients
The Minnesota legislature approved a law this year that provides free fishing licenses to recipients of old age assistance. The policy saves $1 per person or $1.50 for a married couple, reflecting a small but notable welfare benefit.
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Minnesota
Strike Threat Looms Over Major Auto Makers In Defense Pact
United Press reports a looming strike threat as GM and UAW CIO face a 61 plant deadline over wage and union shop demands. Hudson Motor Car Co. faces a 15-cent raise strike. 8,500 workers at its defense contracts. Coal miners threaten walkouts if wage scales fail by May 20. Colt Patent Fire Arms Co. labor dispute centers on a 20-cent wage request. National Venetians at Newby's noted in coverage.
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UAW
Hudson Motor Car Co
Hudson
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New York
John L. Lewis
Hartford
Conn
Colt Patent Fire Arms Co
Love Power creates awe as atoms yield vast energy
A science fiction serial shows Dr. Robert Hale and Leana Sormi facing a breakthrough from uranium fission. The lab hum ceases after a decisive switch as they secure the locked facility and depart, pondering the implications of atomic power.
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