21 Jun 1940
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
1
W S Stevenson president of Suter Chamber of Commerce calls for a medical meeting Monday night to discuss forming a home defense group. The plan envisions a council of qualified men providing personal equipment and support while addressing safety and civic protection in the county and neighboring areas.
A reader laments foreigners aiding enemies and criticizes immigration and taxation while recalling biblical and classical allusions. The piece argues some newcomers betray the United States and references Judas Brutus Caesar and a Benedict Arnold figure, tying to warnings under Preparedness era sentiment.
The article notes about two years of job search for graduates amid scarce openings and rising unemployment among under 24s. It cites 7 of 100 workers failing to find work, explores causes, and offers guidance from the American Faith Commission. It recommends parental support, vocational guidance, public placement offices, and continued education or training options.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 21 1508 miners at the Moaca Taqwa colliery began saluting the American flag each morning following a rule issued by a United Mine Workers union leader. A foreman was assigned to enforce the regulation.
Francie yearns for fame after a concert ticket promises entry to Hollywood. Gusty doubts her chances while their strained dynamic tests loyalties as Francie’s father dismisses glamor talk. Aunt Hat schemes to secure the ticket, urging Francie to seize the chance despite family doubts.
Atlanta report in The Atlanta Constitution describes a proposed 100-ton monster for U S forces by Giorgis Tech engineer. It would mount a 75 mm cannon, wear five to six inches of armor, be larger than the French “growlers,” and run at speeds comparable to German tanks in service.
Fragments mention Aberdeen and Dover in Scotland and England with scattered references to Florence Manchester and other locales, suggesting a page column of place names without clear context or events. No person or organization identified.
Unclear report notes Turkish forces sent to border with Bulgaria amid rising tensions. The short dispatch mentions instability and references June dates with limited location details.
Hollywood notices the death of Charles Chase a longtime veteran comedian and writer who died of a heart attack at his home after weeks of illness He left the stage in 1947 and starred in Amena Pictures including The Bond of the Desert Neighborhood House and Kelly the Second His widow and two married daughters Dime and Polly survive him Born in Baltimore
The newspaper lists authorized candidates for district and county offices including Representative Bill Boggess and Calvin Huffman, District Clerk Mary Jourdan Sartwelle and Emma Turner Stewart, Tax Collector Lyle Almond, and County Commissioner contenders M. L. Whistler Hussie Gallaway J. P. Aderhold, noting withdrawal and fee details.
The Capitol debated a $171 million appropriation to add 96,000 soldiers and 9,000 air planes, plus money to start 68 ships, raise Federal Bureau of Investigation staff by 500, and train 87,000 civilian pilots. The House approved the bill, with Bennie amendments pending before White House review. The army increase would raise enlisted strength to 378,000 and trigger more officers. the War Department said it would call 9,000 reserve officers to duty.
A Baltimore resident received a $40 cash payment after the Commerce Department seized gold in false teeth. The report notes continued coverage of German wartime imports and refugee issues as the weekly Commerce listing lagged behind developments.
Three indictments returned by the district grand jury accuse Haskell Ford and two others in the June bombing of homes belonging to Lubbock court officials. Charges include murder instigation arson perjury and assault with intent. Bail set at 7000 for Ford and additional suspects linked to the dynamite attack near Judge Pitts residence.
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