Germans’ war prowess and sky battles loom in New York analysis
In New York May 31 observers said Germany won the first war phase and Italy may strike at the Allies’ rear soon. The piece notes English and French, armed by U.K. and U.S. purchases, mobilizing aviation and munitions while Roosevelt’s embargo limits Russian and Japanese sales. It argues that a large German air armada favors short-range, mobile bases, traditions of mass production, and a potential U.S. defense deterrent.
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Planes Packed Close to Front Lines Dictate Quick Strikes
The article argues that air forces keep bases near the front to allow rapid reach to targets. Bombers and fighters fly brief missions with minimal training, replacing losses immediately. It notes New York’s stock market optimism and mentions Green Bros. to McAfee's Incorporated name change led by Lane McAfee, praising Charley and Lane McAfee as Amarillo business leaders.
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Norwegian forces plan Narvik operations after siege
In Narvik Norway May 31 Gen Fleischer commander of the sixth division and the Norse general staff with French commanders have gone to Narvik to plan further operations. Narvik has suffered light damage in two months of combat and civilian casualties in the ore port during the Allied siege are reported surprisingly small.
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Tae Tack Truck Driver Dear Tack
A clipped classified notice seeks a young single man for work. The ad notes experience in form and hints at continued details on page 13.
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Slight Increase Shown In Postal Receipts Here
Postal receipts for May totaled 31884.03 dollars per figures from Postmaster W. D. De Grassi. The May total shows a slight rise over last year’s 31664.46 dollars. The year to date shows a large increase versus the same period in 1939.
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Japanese Bombing Raids Hit Chongqing Fifth Day Straight
Tokyo dispatches report Japanese bombing planes struck Chungking for the fifth consecutive day, scoring direct hits on military objectives. No Chinese fighter opposition noted as Chungking, capital of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, suffered heavy damage from repeated air raids.
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Walker Nominated as Pampa Postmaster
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate for confirmation the nomination of Curry H. Walker as post master at Pampa. The move comes as part of postmaster appointments announced in Washington on May 31.
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Trotsky Guard Detentions Tied to Attempt on Exile
In Mexico City on May 31 police announced three of Leon Trotsky's secretary body guards were detained for questioning in connection with a recent machine gun attack aimed at the Russian exile. News-Globe Want-Ads Get Results.
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Navy Enlists Rum Runners Navy Enlists Rum Runners
Ottawa May 21 United Press reports that wartime Canada and the United States see a collapse of rum running as Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers join the navy. Veterans among the force reveal old rivals now serve together, aiding anti smuggling efforts on coastlines and the Great Lakes with American Coast Guard cooperation reducing illicit traffic.
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Tobacco Pioneered in Virginia by Colonists in 1612
A historical note recalls that tobacco was first cultivated by colonists in Virginia in 1612, marking a key early agricultural milestone for the region and its settlement.
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Tenant Purchase Program Meeting At Regional Office
Farm Security Administration officers meet today and tomorrow to discuss the operation and administration of the tenant purchase program. Regional administrator Wilson Cowan leads the session with officials from Texas New Mexico Oklahoma and Kansas attending.
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Police Find Abandoned Car on Hughes Street
This morning officers found a car abandoned in the 2600 block of Hughes Street. The vehicle was not reported stolen, but the license plates did not match the car.
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County bids sought for 12 miles of asphalt paving
The county commissioners court advertised today for bids on construction of about 12 miles of asphaltic paving across roads in Precincts 1, 2 and 4.
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