Telephone Workers Set Nationwide Strike For Nov 14
The Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers called a strike for November 14 affecting 42 states. About 15 000 members voted overwhelmingly for a walkout to shut down long distance wires and government communications. They seek a four percent wage increase and narrowed geographic pay differentials. certification to the National Mediation Board could avert the strike.
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New York
Federation of Long Lines Telephone Workers
John J. Moran
Pittsburgh
Army
Finland in peril as Germany dominates Arctic war moves
DeWitt MacKenzie’s Daily feature notes Finland faces two wars in brief, with Germany-backed Arctic forces inching toward Murmansk. Britain and the United States urge Finland toward non cooperation as Hull signals sympathy, while Archangel remains a contested supply route. A Glendale resident asks Amarillo about coat of arms, surprising Chamber staff.
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Germany
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United States
Helsinki
America
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Lake Onega
Arctic
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Murmansk
Kola
Barents Sea
Europe
North Cape
Passig Murmansk
Archangel
Kola Peninsula
White Sea
Hull
Glendale
Calif
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Fifty Navy Vessels Authorized Under Lend Lease
The navy announced authorization to build fifty escort vessels for the United Kingdom under the lend-lease program. The ships, costing about 300 million dollars, will be built in U S navy yards: 24 at Mare Island California, 12 at Boston, 8 at Puget Sound Washington, and 6 at Philadelphia.
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Wash
Philadelphia
Cobalt Rationing Implemented Amid Shortage
Washington reports direct allocation of cobalt due to rising shortages and uncertain African ore shipments. The metal, used as a steel alloy, will be distributed by government channels. Separately, service stations offered free air for fish traveling from the New York Aquarium to the Boston Aquarium as the New York facility is dismantled.
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Washington
Africa
New York Aquarium
Boston Aquarium
X Marks Spot For New Meters In Amarillo
Downtown Amarillo workers place X markings to indicate future parking meters. The new pay parking plan began at 1 PM yesterday with installation drilling set to start tomorrow. Mid block spaces measure 20 feet, ends 18 feet to allow room for maneuvering, per a traffic officer amid growing griping from motorists.
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Weill
Tennessee
Bellaire
Burgess Lumber
South Harrison
Pedkonline
Biaon
A. P. Black
H. N. Wheeler Fire Insurance
Amarillo
Pleasant Valley
Bargain
W CC. Stockett
River Road
Bivins
South Julian
Oodry Ealty
West Ween
Arch Terrace
Robert Ricks Realty CO
Nice
West
van Buren Street
HOLC
C. Sam Albright
Hugo H. Loewenstern
Polk
Tucumcari Chamber Invites Amarillo for Banquet
The Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce invites Amarillo to its annual banquet, to be held next Monday night at the Community House. Roy L. Cuff of the Kansas City Livestock Sanitary Commission is the principal speaker. Roy H. Smith, Tucumcari secretary, sent tickets to Amarillo.
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Chambers of Commerce
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Tucumcari
Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce
Roy L. Cuff
Kansas City Livestock Sanitary Commission
Roy H. Smith
Jeans fad hits St. Louis high schools with wrap skirts
A shocked school teacher greets a class of girls in blue jeans and loud shirts. The fad has gained headway among high school students despite faculty frowns, with girls carrying wrap-around skirts for quick changes between classes.
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St, Louis
Helping Hand Invites Tragedy
In Kansas City on November 4, George Burnan stopped his car after spotting an approaching train. A second driver pushed Burnan’s car, and both men tried to warn others as the locomotive struck. Burnan later believed the motorist intended to help but vanished after the crash.
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Kansas City
George Burnan
Burnan
Reprisal Report Claims 100 Executed in Belgrade
A Belgrade broadcast reported by Belgrade radio via Reuters says 100 alleged Communists and Jews were shot today in reprisal for an attack on a German soldier. The report notes the event occurred in the former Yugoslav capital.
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London
Belgrade
Reuters
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised in Texas Drug Stores
Since 1883 Ballard's Snow Liniment offers relief for muscular congestion from sprains strains bruises and soreness. Available in 30c and 60¢ bottles at Cretney Drug Stores in Amarillo Pampa and Borger Texas.
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Ballard
Cretney Drug
Amarillo
Pampa
Borger
Texas
Who recalls El Mate soft drink in Panhandle Texas
A Troy Alabama reader asks Amarillo firms about El Mate once sold in the Panhandle about 26 to 28 years ago. Amarillo Chamber refers him to Waco, noting makers Southwestern Drug Corporation and Bob Epperson recall it was made in Waco and long off market. Also Peru studies rubber industry potential per commerce department.
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Troy
Ala
Chamber of Commerce
Southwestern Drug Corporation
Bob Epperson
Waco
Amarillo
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