Public Opinion Split Over Hitler Peace Claim 1939
A national survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion finds most Americans do not accept Hitler's claim that ending the Polish issue ends the war. Responses show broad disagreement across regions and income groups, with concerns centered on Hitlerism and the potential for renewed conflict.
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George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Hitler
Reichstag
Germany
Europe
Poland
Daladier
France
Chamberlain
England
United States
Institute
New England
Teething Aid TEETHINA Promises Diarrhea Relief
A vintage ad urges mothers to monitor infant feeding to prevent diarrhea and promotes TEETHINA as a safe, non opiate remedy. It claims TEETHINA moves waste gently, relieves temporary constipation and gas related issues, and costs 29 cents for a twelve pack.
Amarillo business to stay open Nov 11 parade close
Amarillo merchants plan to keep stores open on Armistice Day but suspend operations during the parade. Ex service men will be allowed to march. Thanksgiving is set for November 3 with broader observances anticipated around November 23 and 30 per local officials. John B. Golding Post will oversee Christmas street decorations to go up by December 3 using over 10,000 yards of laurel wreaths.
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Roosevelt
O’daniel
Rolla Townsend
Credit Association
Amarillo
John B. Golding
Veterans of Foreign Wars
O. C. Applequist
Applequist
British Monitors Bombard German Coast in Yser Battle
Twenty five years ago on October 18 1914 British monitors shelled the German coast in Flanders as the Battle of the Yser intensified German levies appear on the front lines keeping the war in active cold.
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Flanders
Marriage reflections on Hitler and Britain from Neville Chamberlain
Sir Nevile Henderson argues Hitler sought Britain’s friendship through calculated policy and long headed plans yet sparked conflict by envy and resentment. He blames Von Ribbentrop for deceiving Hitler into believing English morality would accept subjugation of Europe’s lesser peoples.
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Sir Neville
Hitler
Britain
Germany
Sir Nevile
Herr Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Europe
Death toll in Panhandle drops in nine months of 1939
The Panhandle region records 34 traffic deaths in the first nine and a half months of 1939, half the 68 deaths last year. Captain Jim Line of the Department of Public Safety credits stricter law enforcement, court cooperation, and cautious motorists. Six victims were pedestrians, with 48 non fatal injuries reported outside Amarillo. Potter County shows improvement with only three fatalities this year, two pedestrians in Amarillo and one outside the city.
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Panhandle
Jim Line
Department of Public Safety
Amarillo
Potter County
Walkers Are More Trouble Than Drivers
The National Safety Congress reported a three year study finding more drunken pedestrians than drivers. It said 13 percent of pedestrians killed by automobiles were drinking versus 9 percent of motorists, and two thirds of pedestrian deaths involved traffic violations or unsafe acts.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Safety Congress
Miss Neva Mitchell Dies in Amarillo
Neva B Mitchell 30 of Fritch died at a local hospital after a brief illness at 4 AM She was the wife of W D Mitchell of Texhoma Natural Gas Company and mother of Glen Wayne and Darlene Survived by her father Gilbert Sawyer of Fritch two sisters Lois Rose and Gale Harkey and seven brothers Led funeral services tomorrow at 3 PM Blackburn Shaw Funeral Chapel with Rev G W Simmons officiating Pallbearers are A A Mansfield T E Sanders Herman Jackson W W Williams Lynn Jackson and W B Finley Burial at Llano Cemetery
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Fritch
W. D. Mitchell
Texhoma Natural Gas Company
Glen
Wayne Mitchell
Darlene Mitchell
Gilbert Sawyer
Lois Rose
Gale Harkey
Oklahoma City
Okla
W. L. Mitchell
Claremore
Altus
Lawrence Sawyer
Hawaiian Islands
Dempsey
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Guy
Hills Sawyer
Hopeville
Cal
Blackburn-Shaw
G. W. Simmons
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
A. A. Mansfield
T. E. Sanders
Herman Jackson
W. W. Williams
Lynn Jackson
W. B. Finley
Llano Cemetery
Picket Line Paralyzes Dodge Plant in Hamtramck
In Detroit area, CIO UAW staged a strike at Chrysler's main Dodge plant in Hamtramck drawing about 2,500 pickets. The action idled roughly 55,000 workers for over a week with no disorders reported as R. J. Thomas authorized a strike at the key Dodge site amid an alleged slow down.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Dodge
Hamtramck
CIO
United Automobile Workers
R. J. Thomas
Uaw-Cio
Chrysler
British Army's Rapid Move Into France Described By Reporter
The observer notes large scale deployment with thousands of infantry practicing bayonet drills near villages as French civilians watch. Tanks, aircraft, and 25 000 vehicles are shown arranged to minimize bombing damage while a 200 000 troop presence is identified as part of France-bound forces.
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France
Credit Man To Speak Here In Amarillo
Henry H. Heimann executive manager of the National Association of Credit Men will speak in Amarillo on November 9 as the principal speaker at a meeting for civic clubs business men Amarillo Retail Credit Association and Tri State Association of Credit Men His career includes government service in the Hoover and Roosevelt administrations and leadership roles in multiple national credit and business groups He is a prolific speaker and author with appearances before diverse organizations and publications in national magazines and journals His luncheon address will be at 12 o clock at the Amarillo Hotel and the talk will be conducted with the Rotary Club so local business men can attend
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National Association of Credit Men
Amarillo
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Roosevelt
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Gen. Hugh Johnson
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Daniel C. Roper
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Canadian Credit Men's Trust Association
Detroit Economic Club
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Retail Dry Goods Association
National Wholesale Hardware Association
American Magazine
Nation's Business
Forbes
Readers Digest
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Bralley Elected Director of Texas Children's Home Society
Amarillo attorney F M Bralley has been elected to the directorate of the Texas Children's Home and Aid Society. Also chosen as new directors are Dr Clay ton Shirley of Tyler and Dr Henry R Maresh of Houston at the Fort Worth annual election. John W Herbert of Fort Worth was named president to succeed William Bryce who has been connected with the society since its infancy.
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Amarillo
Texas Children’s Home and Aid Society
Clayton Shirley
Tyler
Henry R. Maresh
Houston
Fort Worth
John W. Herbert
William Bryce
Car Found Just as It Was Left
The Boxwell car was found at noon today near the Capitol Hotel after being stolen yesterday afternoon from in front of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. A 1939 gray Ford sedan remained undamaged with about 50 miles shown on the gauge. Keys and roughly 100 feet of garden hose were missing from the trunk.
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Boxwell
Boxwell Brothers
Howard Boxwell
Paul Boxwell
Capitol Hotel
Amarillo
Townsend Club Halloween Masquerade Sponsored Event
The Townsend Club will sponsor a Halloween masquerade party Friday night in Townsend Hall with a program and chili supper from 6 30 to 9 00. Dancing will follow and a prize will be awarded for the best costume.
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Townsend Club
Townsend Hall
Harold D. Jacobs Named Acting Wage-Hour Head
Secretary Perkins appointed Harold D. Jacobs as acting administrator of the Wage-Hour Division of the Labor Department in Washington on October 18.
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Harold D. Jacobs
Washington
Perkins
Labor Department
Frightful Oil Spill At Sea After Raiddived Incident
Eyewitness recounts searchlights on water as hundreds of heads bobbed and oil belched to the surface. Two friends collapsed, one disappeared, and a rocky shore rescue ended in a near nightmare with a climber crashing on the cliffs and another losing consciousness.
Amarillo WPA Paying Okayed For Street Improvements
Mayor Ross D. Rogers announced President Roosevelt has approved a $46,390 WPA labor project for Amarillo. Property owners fund materials while the city can pursue a $100,000 street improvement program funded by WPA, with petitions to the city commission accepted for labor drawn against the approved amount. Miles of city streets could benefit.
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Amarillo
Ross D. Rogers
Tom Connally
WPA
Roosevelt
Neutrality debate sparks war readiness claims
Holt denounces neutrality policy as war propaganda in the United States. He asserts preparations for war and accuses Lord Beaverbrook, the London publisher, of visiting America to gain support for Europe’s conflict.
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Holt
United States
Lord Beaverbrook
London
Britain Brace for Bigger Nazi Air Attacks
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Hitler has not replied to allied peace terms and Britain must ready for more intense German raids. He noted initial aerial attacks on British naval bases and warned surprises in war, while praising the first exchanges as a promising start.
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Balkans
Adolf Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
Potter County Budget Hearing Set for Oct 19
Potter County Commissioners Court will meet at 10 A M Thursday October 19 in the court room to consider and adopt the 1939 40 budget. All Amarillo citizens are invited to attend. J N Riggs County Judge.
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Commissioners Court
Potter County
Texas
Amarillo
J. N. Riggs
Examination for Certificate of Public Accountant
Notice of a State Board of Public Accountancy meeting in Dallas Texas at the Baker Hotel on November 16 and 17 1939 to examine applicants for Texas Certified Public Accountant certificates. Applications should be filed with Secretary J B Allred at 612 City National Building Wichita Falls Texas.
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Certificate OF Public Accountant
State of Texas
State Board of Public Accountancy of Texas
Dallas
Texas
Baker Hotel
Certified Public Accountants
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