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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
11
Report outlines a Soviet Russian German Italian axis order with a Turkish pivot. Britain strikes Taranto and Berlin targets as Greece reports Italian retreats in the Balkans while Lorraine protests German expulsions.
Athens dispatch details Panos Kyriakou describing a battle begun Oct 30 on Mount Goumari where about 2,000 Greek troops halted an Italian advance of 20,000 in rugged terrain. He says Greeks captured 800 prisoners and killed 1,100 through Nov 6, despite Italian air attacks.
Eight conscientious objectors from Union Theological Seminary were sentenced in federal court to a year and a day in federal prison for refusing to register under the selective service act. They pled guilty after indictment on October 21 and faced possible maximums of five years and a $10,000 fine.
The article recounts a mistaken wedding license notice where Dr. Jason Robberson's name appeared on a health certificate, leading to gossip and jokes at a civic club about the mixup and the Robberson family.
In Washington eight cities including Amarillo and Hobbs New Mexico press for north south airmail service. Braniff Continental and TWA propose routes through West Texas with connections to San Angelo San Antonio and Fort Worth. Amarillo seeks airport improvement funds and a WPA grant for landing areas and lighting.
A Civil Aeronautics Board examiner heard witnesses from southwestern cities urging more air routes. Applications seek Denver to Kansas City, Denver to Laredo via Amarillo and San Antonio, and San Antonio to El Paso. Testimony cited economic and military needs, with officials from Brownwood, Fort Stockton, Hobbs, Lubbock and Fort Worth among those presenting.
Meteorologist Mr. Collman says the nation’s cold spell is ending with fair warmer conditions. High around 45 degrees, low near 18 at English Field and 25 in town, after a 10 to 19 degree low last night. Wind shifts to 10 to 15 mph from the west southwest as a warm spell begins.
Potter County farmers and ranchers collected 24328.91 in government payments today. County Agent Frank Stubbs announced the distribution of checks. Six rancher checks totaled 13966.92, while 67 farmer checks totaled 11361.99.
William C. Bullitt announced that President Roosevelt declined to accept his resignation as Ambassador to France. The fate of his future posting remained unclear with talk of a return to France or assignment elsewhere such as London. Uncertain if he would be sent to Vichy.
The Weather Bureau forecast fair and warmer conditions across Amarillo and West Texas tonight and Friday. New Mexico also sees fair skies with scattered high cloudiness and rising temperatures. Temperature extremes over 24 hours reached a maximum of 37 and a minimum of 10 with noon reading at 37. FHA Homes offer $20 monthly in Humphries Highlands. Dial 2-4485.
The report notes Japan ending troop withdrawals from Kwangsi and southwestern Kwang tung, while Siam's premier takes supreme command amid fears of renewed moves on Indo China. Chinese papers claim Japan seeks permanent occupation of French Indo China with new demands for landings at Saigon and yen circulation.
Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association votes unanimously to demand a separate Texas oil and gas commission, criticizing the railroad commission as inadequate for conservation. The group cites low per well allowable rates in the Panhandle and calls for a fully appointed body dedicated to oil and gas laws, sending the resolution to Governor Daniel and lawmakers.
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