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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
3
American turkey supplies are abundant with officials estimating at least 15,000,000 birds from this year's 33,138,000 hatch to be sold in the next five to six weeks. Combined with cold storage, this volume could provide about two pounds per person for holiday feasts as prices are expected to be slightly lower than last year.
Notice that Florida will hold a general election on November 5 1940 to ratify or reject multiple proposed constitutional amendments. It lists amendments to Article IX taxation, Article XVI parole commission, Article IX excise taxes, and judiciary provisions plus sections on valuation limits and Supreme Court terms. Key entities include The Legislature of the State of Florida and Secretary of State R A Gray.
The document outlines proposed amendments to Florida's constitution including Supreme Court structure, county commissioners, and property tax exemptions. It covers appointment terms for justices, division composition, and election timing, along with amendments to Article V and Article LX regarding county governance and tax exemptions for widows and disabled veterans.
Wallace Memorial Church closes Loyalty Month with a Roll Call at 11 a m Sunday Oct 27. Guest speaker Rev John Morrison, a World War I captain and longtime missionary in Belgian Congo, will headline four evenings of School of Missions. Classes for youth and adults start 6 30 p m with Morrison speaking 7 15.
The figure estimates United States annual cash losses due to accidents reach 2.5 billion dollars. It highlights the scale of economic impact across sectors and the need for safety improvements and preventive measures.
In Kansas City a burglar who stole a purse with 4.50 from Stanley W. Ward’s apartment left behind his own purse containing 2 cents, reducing the crime proceeds. The lone item remains a minor gain in a small loss for the thief.
In Humboldt Valley Nevada 1906 to 1908 field mice destroyed eighteen thousand acres of alfalfa. The mice swarmed the valley at a density of twelve thousand per acre.
No longer stuffed, taxidermists build anatomically correct animal models and mount skins over them, replacing the old practice of stuffing. The shift emphasizes realism and structural accuracy, showcasing lifelike poses and durable foundations for display.
A hunter in California killed an antlered female deer and faced possible arrest, but the game commissioner ruled the incident an error on the part of Mother Nature, absolving the hunter of wrongdoing.
Ancient lore tied narwhal tusks to unicorn horns, claiming horse like beasts with spiraled horns. The message explains how tusks were exhibited as evidence of mythical unicorns.
Editor notes Russia's advance into Poland and costly failed push into Finland. Marshal Semion Timoshenko was rushed to Finland to bolster defense after the small nation blocked the invasion. Six months earlier Stalin named him defense commissar and ordered reforms.
Moscow report notes Marshal Semion Timoshenko transformed the Soviet military into a more formal regular army. He replaced old command ranks with generals and officers, cut through political commissars, tightened discipline, and introduced salutes and decorations. He personally led war games in Moscow Kiev and western districts, pushing field training and cohesive offensive and flexible defense.
It highlights a family in Minneapolis celebrating births of five children with notable birthdays. Josef Miekodaj and his wife mark the arrivals of Anna on January 1 1912 John on July 4 1915 Henry on December 25 1918 Chester on November 11 1920 and Louise on April 1 1924.
An eight woman four man jury under Federal Judge Philip L. Sullivan delivered a verdict and presented a neck tie as a memento after two weeks of work. The foreman said the tie was handmade during jurors spare time while on the case and each juror contributed at least one tie stitch.
In Seattle Vel House is planned for University of Washington co-eds to study in a dedicated residence. The project promises fixtures and a self-contained living and learning environment, reflecting campus housing trends of the era.
Braden Ball, business manager of the Panama City Pilot, swore before Notary Lous Ella Kelley that Bay County Publishers Inc. Panama City Florida is the publisher and owner. Stockholders include News Journal Co. None of the bonds or securities amount to 1 percent or more. The report covers publisher editor and business manager details and states no other interests.
Des Moines firemen have long rushed to fires under a flawed premise. An 1884 city ordinance creating the fire department was never signed by the mayor. A modern fire ordinance is now being drafted and sent for passage.
A giraffe can extend its tongue to the thickness of a lead pencil enabling it to probe thorny clusters and pluck tender leaves from the African thorn tree, showing remarkable adaptation for feeding in dense brush.
In Zululand an enclosed river stretch sustains crocodiles. Eggs laid on sandy banks are gathered daily and sold to naturalists worldwide, supporting a niche trade.
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