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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
2
Washington is flooded with delegates from cities seeking war effort funds and basing rights. Amarillo and the Panhandle are highlighted for strategic importance, helium plants, and aircraft munitions. Commander Rosendahl backs helium blimps for observation. Germany’s aims and U S defense plans dominate debates as Congress protects the bald eagle and local political maneuvers shape Marvin Jones’s congressional bid.
Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis triumphed in the 500 mile race before 142000 spectators marking his third win. Rex Mays of Glendale finished second as officials halted the event at the 150th lap due to rain and a yellow flag slowed cars to about 85 mph. Duke Nalon of Chicago exited the race on lap 117 after skidding off the southwest curve with no injuries.
Memorial Day giving boosted the Potter County Red Cross war relief fund to 1667.85 as banks closed for the holiday. Contributors included Advisory group in Room 203, Senior High School with sponsor Mrs. C C Shaller, and several individuals giving small sums. The article notes the origin of the name Dakotas from a Sioux word.
With Chattea Belfi's resignation a vacancy opens on the Amarillo Safety Council to be filled by appointment from the Optimist Club. Belfi left KGNU today to take a radio post in Fort Worth, leaving larger duties on council members who say he organized the 3-E committees and did a good job.
Funeral services for Herman A. Turner will be held Friday at 2 p m at the Tenth Avenue Methodist Church with Rev. Herbert Thompson and two other pastors officiating. Pallbearers are Floyd Krabbe Harry Krabbe Bill Juett Roy Storker Herb Woods and Luther Glovier. Turner died Tuesday afternoon in a local hospital from injuries in a tractor accident more than a week ago. He was 25. Survivors include his wife his parents three brothers and three sisters. Burial at Llano Cemetery under N B Griggs and Sons direction.
In Mexico City on May 30 the Mexican Communist party announced it would disclose sensational declarations at a special meeting to be held tomorrow. Party sources said speakers would argue the party had no role in the assault on Leon Trotsky through an analysis of the case.
Permits for new homes valued over ten thousand dollars were issued today at city hall. One permit went to R. & Reeves for a five thousand dollar six room brick house at 2100 Lipscomb Street.
A woman in her early thirties announces willingness to take half day housekeeping work. She notes prior experience and asks for consideration. Continued on page 3.
Amarillo Air Service at English Field announced a summer flying course by the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Eighty students will receive private pilot training starting June 15 with costs not exceeding 40 dollars for ground fees. flight training funded by the government. Eligibility includes college graduation or previous year attendance at West Texas State or Amarillo Junior College, age 18 to 25, a required physical exam, and payment of exam fees.
AUSTIN May 30 The Texas oil industry may see an upsurge in exports if Italy aligns with Germany economist Dr G W Stocking University of Texas Natural Resources says such a move would block British and French traffic to east Mediterranean fields prompting Britain and France to rely on the United States and South America for oil Stocking notes American crude exports have fallen as Britain takes about half its usual quota and France curtails imports England licenses for intoxicating liquor sales rest with magistrates.
Markets were closed nationwide on Memorial Day. Major Al Williams, former navy speed flier, said the administration muddled aircraft production by delaying a unified air force and opposing full American air power. He criticized Roosevelt's remarks on flying time as inducing panic to push into war.
The world's longest floating bridge, linking Seattle to the eastern shore over Lake Washington, opens July 2. At 6,561 feet it costs 8.854 million dollars funded by bonds and a PWA grant, reducing Seattle to eastern Washington travel by 14 miles.
Spanish Ambassador Juan Francisco de Cardenas hailed the Coronado Entrada as a successful start of the $100000 pageant marking the 400th anniversary of Coronado's explorations. The parade features Don Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's trek from Compostela to the Grand Canyon and back.
Despite a late opening and low water, officials anticipate a record season at City Lake 20 miles southwest. The lake opens Saturday with free fishing. Last season more than 21 000 people paid admission and fishing fees at the lake.
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