Mexico Faces Bitter Presidential Campaign Now Underway
An experienced observer analyzes Mexico’s 1940 presidential race with Gen. Manuel Avila Camacho backed by the ruling machine and Gen. Juan Andreu Almazan leading a conservative challenge. Almazan leverages Monterrey’s military post and business ties while Camacho seeks continuity of Cardenas policies amid economic strain and labor pressure. The race risks internal clashes and possible rightward revolution if tensions rise before the July election.
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Mexico
Manuel Avila Camacho
National Defense
Cardenas
Puebla
Monterrey
Juan Andreu Almazan
Chipinque Mesa
Almazon
Republic
Almazan
Washington Treasury
Diaz
United States
Avila Camacho
Revolutionary Party
O'Daniel Turns Down Movie Contract for Son's Education
Governor W Lee O'Daniel said on his radio show that his 19-year-old son Mike will finish college at the University of Texas instead of pursuing a film career after a favorable screen test in Hollywood. The decision followed input from Mike and his parents.
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Austin
U.P
Lee O'Daniel
O’daniel
Mike
Young O'’Daniel
Hollywood
Cal
University of Texas
Career Girls Sadden Australia's School Head
In Hobart Australia Minister of Education E J Ogilvie deplored girls who favor the typewriter over dough, saying he would prefer that a girl in his relation be more traditional in work and duties, reflecting era attitudes toward women in schooling and careers.
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Career Girls
Australia
Hobart
A.P
Parents and Friends’ Association
E. J. Ogilvie
Girl Scouts Run Free Nursery at Tri-State Fair Week
Amarillo Girl Scouts and Mariner Scouts will staff a free nursery for children ages two to six during the Tri State Fair this week. Mrs. R A Burnett notes the service aids panhandle mothers as part of the Community Chest supported program. A registered nurse supervises care in the nursery run by Mrs L J Dolan and staff led by Mrs R McAlister.
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Amarillo
Mariner
Tri- State
R. A. Burnett
Girl Scout Council
L. J. Dolan
R. McAlister
Pen
T. A. Troth
Mary Ella Flesher
T. A
Cross
Amarillo Ad Valorem Tax Levy Set For 1939
The City of Amarillo adopts Ordinance 1557 levying a total ad valorem tax of 1.23 per 100 valuation for 1939. Of this, 69 cents funds city government, 54 cents pays interest and creates a sinking fund for bonds and warrants. Ordinance takes effect after publication following a September 15 1939 passage. Signed by Mayor Ross D. Rogers and City Secretary Katheryne Burwell.
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Amarillo
Texas
State of
City of
City Commission
Ross D. Rogers
Wrong tooth case nets dentist $250 in Hartford
A misdone tooth extraction in Hartford leads to a $250 payout for F Leighton Spafford. An ad copy from the era promotes a tonic claiming to boost appetite and health. The text circulates drugstore pricing and product claims.
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Hartford, Conn
U.p
F. Leighton Spafford
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West Fifth Street
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Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Dept
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Jay Cleaner
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Polk Street
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Katheryne Burwell
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Freight
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Rock Island
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Vareca
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