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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
9
Sheriff Bill Adams and Police Chief W R McDowell mobilize nearly 200 special deputies for Halloween to deter property damage and mischief. They warn offenders will face jail and charges, urge parental supervision, and note school expulsions and student pledges to stay lawful.
The War Department reportedly outlines a $2 billion program to produce 12 000 personal bombing airplanes aided by automobile factories. Two large plants would assemble parts, but government or private operation remains undecided. Knudsen led talks with auto industry leaders as estimates move to Congress.
Mr. Collman reports no prospect of moisture. Tonight will be fair and slightly cooler, with tomorrow also fair. Winds shift to northwest with clear skies. Yesterday afternoon’s sprinkle gave one tenth inch at the airport and a trace downtown. Daytime highs reach about 65, tonight’s lows near 40 in town and 35 at the airport.
Postmaster W D DeGrassi told Amarillo residents that packages to Australia must be mailed before November 11 and the last ships will sail on that date. South American mail closes December 1 and most European parcel post shipments are suspended. Gifts to Albania Belgium Czechoslovakia Denmark Finland Germany Greece Hungary Italy The Netherlands Norway Palestine Sweden Turkey and Russia are not eligible.
Assessor-Collector Jewell Day warned that voters who moved between precincts must transfer their poll tax before voting. The deadline to change precinct registration is tomorrow and the office will not stay open late.
Miss Leite Byrd postmaster at Morris Ranch reported that several homes were demolished by an early morning twister. Rising rivers delayed access to ranches while the Clayton Morris ranch headquarters and the F W Byrd home suffered severe damage. Two and a half inches of rain fell in minutes as the Pedernales River rose rapidly.
Greek forces repelled Italian troops north of Ioannina and recaptured a hill as heavy rains hindered the advance. Athens reported continued fierce fighting along a 100 mile front with Greek reinforcements and a strong Metaxas Line defense amid Allied air operations in the region.
The justice department ordered Mrs. Raissa Browder wife of Earl Browder deported for illegal entry. Attorney General Jackson denied leniency citing evasive testimony about party ties. Mrs Browder 43 will have time to arrange departure to Russia. she and Earl Browder have three sons and reside in Yonkers New York.
Democrats consider the stance on J. E. McDonald for state commissioner of Agriculture at tonight's Potter County Roosevelt-Wallace Club session. The 7 30 p m meeting in the county court room will hear committee reports and plan large turnout for the upcoming election. Absentee voting has been heavy in the county.
Explanation details four proposed amendments listed on the ballot for the general election. Red River County commissioners could levy taxes and issue bonds to refund warrants. notaries public may be appointed by the secretary of state. Article 16 Section 30 may not apply to civil service municipal appointments. legislature may provide appeals to the supreme court in constitutional law cases.
A voter guide outlines Amendment No 1 allowing a 25 cent tax in Red River County if passed, Amendment No 2 lets the secretary of state appoint notaries public, Amendment No 3 enables civil service in appointive posts, and Amendment No 4 could allow direct appeals to the state Supreme Court. Officials note potential implications and reader confusion.
Federal workers are informed by the Civil Service Commission about Hatch Act rights. They may wear campaign buttons and post political images at home or on cars, and may donate to campaigns. They may not solicit contributions from other federal employees or solicit funds in federal buildings.
Secretary Morgenthau disclosed that Britain has ordered a large number of freight ships in the United States. He could not confirm details but noted orders may involve a new U S yard for exclusive British use and a standardized type of ship.
County Clerk Hubert Cole said absentee ballots surged toward a record for Potter County with about 650 cast by noon and an estimate of nearly 700 by day’s end. He noted 675 absentee votes in the first primary and predicted totals would exceed the prior records, with total ballots likely around 8,500 of 12,391 voters in the general election.
Willkie disputes Roosevelt moves on war production and plane orders. He argues a Willkie administration would speed up aircraft output and unite labor, industry, and agriculture to strengthen America. The piece notes a busy New York radio timetable and reactions from both parties.
The state faces a very low quota with Amarillo likely to be spared in the first call as eight registrants volunteer. Volunteers include Frank Stimaker Jr Ray Hunter J A Robinson Young Aron Allen Ray Gilbert Miller John Sebastian Coffey Jr Orville Malcolm Amos and Harmon W Cathey aged 24 to 32. Selective service estimates about two men per thousand registered per board will be called in Texas and 30 000 inductees are planned for November 18.
The U S Weather Bureau forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for fair and cooler conditions tonight and Friday. West Texas expects fair weather with partly cloudy skies and scattered showers in the extreme southeast portion tonight, cooler. Panhandle and New Mexico regions forecast fair tonight and Friday with slightly cooler conditions in southeast portions. Temperature extremes over 24 hours ending 6:30 A M show a max 74 and min 44 with noon reading at 69.
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