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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
12
Vice Premier Pierre Laval told Paris journalists that France and Germany will collaborate on colonial and economic matters, but he stressed collaboration excludes any ideas of aggression.
French ambassador Gaston Henry Haye told the U S State Department there is nothing to fear from developments involving French possessions in the western hemisphere. He sought a meeting with Sumner Welles to discuss France's new world possessions with Germany and Italy, stressing that no territory cession or separate peace with Germany is involved.
The war update notes observed explosions and fires at industrial plants and docks along both sides of the Thames. British losses include 13 planes yesterday with five of their own also downed. German reports say wintry weather forced British bombers to retreat after scattered raids over Germany.
New York stock market rose today led by steels with heavy volume surpassing a million shares by midafternoon. U S Steel touched a daily high of 68 7 8, Douglas Aircraft rose to 91 and the Dow Jones index gained about 1.51 points by the fourth hour amid profit taking later.
In a series of statements from cities including Los Angeles Glen Falls and St Louis critics assign blame and praise to Willkie. Senator Norris warns of false defense claims while Senator Russell calls him a miracle man. Joe Louis urges black voters to back Willkie citing federal anti lynching law inaction.
Stocks and grain prices from Fenner & Beane show the Dow Jones at 134.49 up 1.61, with other index figures and a large list of securities. Chicago grain details and Kansas City livestock market notes follow, concluding with Rome's abolition of Victory Day on November 4.
A poetical prelude to Sadie Hawkins Day was presented at Amarillo College during the regular student assembly hour. Pledges from four student groups staged rhyme filled lines featuring Lil Abner Yoktum and characters such as Daisy Mae Scraggs and Mayor Prometheus Gurale in a Biz Ad Club driven program.
Fire destroyed a one story sheet metal warehouse and contents including 211 bales of mixed stock and dismantled machinery. Estimated loss tops $10 000 with a 2300 foot hose line laid across the street from the Texas Company refinery and investigations ongoing. Local officials warn fire watch may extend several days.
Italian submarine attacked La Linea and damaged the harbor anti‑submarine net protecting Gibraltar with a torpedo. Reports from the Rock said today.
The Amarillo Crippled Children's Council led today’s Amarillo Rotary Club meeting at the Amarillo Hotel with Frank Storm introducing G. A. Bert McCullough as principal speaker. McCullough outlined the council program, praising donor support from Rotary and local groups. Also, Sheriff Adams spoke on Halloween preparations and Mayor Rogers urged study of a statewide civil service amendment. J. H. Davies was named the new program chairman.
A stuffed figure tagged Willk was hanged on the Bentonville public square last night by unidentified persons, shocking residents and prompting local officials to investigate the incident as a possible prank or threat.
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