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Dr. R. S. Killpugh, 72, Acknowledged Leader In Medicine, Dies One ol AmarlUo's nvknowledgrd leaders in the medical profession for more than three decades, Dr Robert Swan Killough died at 7:55 o'clock this morning at St. Anthony's hospital.

Dr. KilloUph, who was 72 years old, was taken to the hospital with a fractured hip, suffered AUR. when he fell while on a fishing trip to Palo Duro Canyon with W. Owen. Funeral services will be held at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Polk Street Methodist church.

With the death of Dr. Killough this city lost not only one of the DR. R. S. KILLOUGH best educated members of the medl cal profession In Texas, but also a substantial citizen, who was an im- rtant factor in the development the oil and gas industries in the panhandle.

At his death he was an extensive property owner. "Dr, KUImigh was held in high esteem by all the members," said Jason Kobberson, speaking as president of the Potter County Medical Society, "He probably was the oldest member and he always was active in the society here and In the Panhandle." Robert Swan Killough was born, April 27, 1867, in Graves County, western Kentucky. His father. William Swan Killough, also was born in Graves County. He was a farmer and died on the farm, where he was born.

His mother, Mary Jane Peeples Killough, also was a member of an esteemed Kentucky family. Dr. Killough was the last surviving member of this large Kentucky family. After his early education in the schools of. Graves county, Dr.

Killough enrolled in Lowe's Institute and then attended E. M. I. at Cincinnati, where he was a member of the graduating class in 1896, receiving his M. D.

degree at that time. Dr. Killough then did post-gradu- tte work in New York, Chicago, London, Paris and Vienna and attended the foremost clinics or the world. It was In 1908 that Dr. Killough began practice in Amarillo.

He specialized In eye, ear, nose and throat and for 17 years was associated with Dr. J. J. Grume, later becoming associated with- A. J.

Strelt as Streit Killough. In 1919 Dr. Killough received his P. A. C.

S. (Fellow, American Col- lege ol Surgeons) and lor 20 yrars he served as counselor of the State Medical Association. During his most active years Dr. Ktllough invested in many commercial enterprises, wan Interested keenly In civic affairs and for the past several years maintained one of the city's most beautiful Polk Street. He was Mason, a Knight Templar and a noble of the Mystic Shrine.

He held membership In the Amarillo Country Club, tt the Palo Duro Club, and at one time was quite active In the Lions Club. He was affiliated with the Woodmen of the World and the Security Benefit Association. Dr. KillouKh was a member of Polk Street Methodist Church. Besides the widow, Mrs.

Mlnnlt Person Killough, a son, James Arvis Killough of Amarillo and a granddaughter, Nell Killough, who is 8 years old, survive him. Several nieces end nephews, among them V. W. Killough of Amarillo, also survive him. The body will be in state at Griggs Chapel until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning when it will be taken to the family home.

The body will be in state at the home from 1C o'clock tomorrow morning until an hour before the services. Tribute to the memory of one who attained distinction that comes to few professional men will be paid a 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon li Polk Street Methodist Church with his pastor. Dr. c. C.

Grimes, and Mrs. pastor. Dr. R. Thorn sen of Central Presbyterian Churcl officiating.

Pallbearers will be Dr. R. Rogers, R. E. Underwood, D.

Owen. Shad Elliott. George Ordwaj and George Waddill. Honorary pallbearers will al members of the Potter County Medical Society. Interment will be In Llano Cemetery.

AMERICANS ARE URGED TO FLEE THE AMARILLO GLOBE TUNE IN KGNC Thi Glebc-Ntwi Radio Station (UP) Indicatn United Press (AP Indicate Tht Auociattd Prtss SIXTEENTH YEAR. NO. 131--PRICE 5 CENTS. 16 PAGES AMARILLO, TEXAS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24. 1938.

Labor Dance Tickets Are Placed on Sale Tickets for the labor Day Dance climaxing event of the gigantic Labor Day celebration planned by the Central Labor Union, have been placed on sale at the Maxor Drug Stores, located at Sixteenth Avenue and Jackson Street and in. the Fisk Medical and Professional Building and at Cretney Drug Store 'formerly Fox Drug No. 3) in the OIIver-Eakle Building. The dance will be staged at The Nat. Admission Is 50 cents per person.

The Weather Forecast for Amarillo vicinity: Pair tonight Friday, little change in temperature. West Texas: Fair to partly cloudy tonight and Friday. New Mexico: Unsettled tonigli and Friday, probably showers and 'hundershowers northwest portion Ittie change in temperature. Temperature extremes 24 hours ending at 6:30 A. Minimum 63 maximum 92.

Temperature at noon today: 89. First Dirt Turned For Bivins Building Mrs. Mil PS Bivins, one of the thrfe owners of the new Bivins Building, this morning: turned the first shovel of dirt at the site, Polk Street at Fifth Avenue, where the modern three-floor office building: will be completed by March 1. Other owners of the building, which will be on the of the old Bivins building, long a landmark in Amarillo's business district, are Clair Childers and Lee T. Bivins.

Immediately after the ground-breaking ceremony a. huge steam shovel began taking big bites of earth, excavating for the full basement The build in jr will be occupied as general offices of the Southwestern Public Service Company. ifc C. S. Lnttibic Company is the conlraetor.

Deep Dread Reflected in Flashes From Everywhere Britain Steels Self For Momentary War; Hitler Stands Firm By JOE ALEX MORRIS German soldiers also were re- United Press Foreign Editor in unconfirmed dispatches Americans today were Warsaw to have crossed the officially by their embassies to frontier from East Prussia out of England, France and Ger-jand penetrated almost a mile into Grain Markets Panicky CHICAGO, Aug. 24 (fP) The world's grain markets were thrown Into extreme confusion today by a flood of rumors about Europe's war care. Prices soared, then slumped, then rose again. The wheat pit here was the scene of frantic trading as first buyers then sellers took the lead. Prices shot up as much as cents on Lop of yesterday's gains of more than 3 cents.

This lifted quotations to to 74 cents for the various contracts traded, the best level in more than two months and more than 12 cents higher than the seasonal low reached July 24. Almost as quickly, however, the market tumbled as much as cents. Later there was another rails but prices subsequently steadied near yesterday's closing level. U. S.

Ready for Shock WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -John W. Hanes, acting secretary of the treasury, said today "the machinery is well oiled and ready to put into operation" to meet economic or other emergencies thai might arise in this country In the event of a European war. Hanes said that meetings of an inter-departmental group of federa; officials would be continued and a many sessions would be helc throughout the period of crisis. The group has been conferring ever since the European situation became grave.

A European war, Hanes said, 'would, throw a tremendous respons- bility upon this country in remaining neutral," but he indicated that machinery first set up at the time of the Munich crisis last spring was ready to function at an instant's notice. "We are as ready now," he said. S. Treasury issues extended losses in some instances by mid- afternoon to $10 or more per $1,000 faoe value, and several foreign gov ernment loans were off $20 to $50 per $1,000 bond. Most European currencies declined in terms of the dollar, in money dealings.

Soviet-Nazi Part BERLIN, Aug. 24 OP)-Foilowing is the test of the German-Soviet nonaggresion pact: The German reich's government and the Union of the Socialist Soviet Republics, moved by a desire to strengthen the state on peace between Germany and the U. S. S. and in the spirit of the provisions of the neutrality treaty of April, 1926, between Germany and the U.

S. have decided the following: J. The two rcntractlng parties obligate themselves to refrain from every act of force, every aggressive action and every attack against one another, including any single action or that taken in conjunction with other powers. Ms Regain Losses NEW YORK. Aug.

24 ries of "war scare" selling in stocks, and buying in commodities, quickly ubsided in today's'speculative markets, but bonds, including U. S. government issues, remained under iressure. Morning lasses of $1 to $5 in hares of leading corporations were argely recovered, or converted into ains, and wheat lost early ad- ances at Chicago and Winnipeg. In the bond market, however.

II. In one of the parties of this treaty should become the object of warlike acts by tt third power, the other party will in no way support this third power. III. The governments of the two contracting parties in the future will constantly remain in consultation with one another in order to Inform Pfle.li other regarding questions of common interest. IV.

Neither of the high contracting parties will any other associate grouping itself with of powers which directly or indirectly is aimed at the other party. V. In the event of a conflict between the contracting parties concerning any question, the two parties win adjust this difference or conflict exclusively by friendly ex- ihange of opinions or, if necessary, by an arbitration commission. present treaty will extend VI. The 'or a period of 10 years with the condition that if neither of the rxmtractlng parties announces its brogatfon within one year of ex- tinue in force automatically for another period of five years.

VII. The present treaty shall be ratified within the shortest possible time. The exchange of ratification documents shall take place in Berlin. The treaty becomes effective immediately upon signature. minister to Turkey, was summoned home and soon after his arrival the minister to London left Bucharest for his post.

War Insurance Up HOUSTON, Aug. 24 (U.R)--Twenty- fold Increase of war risk Insurance for cargoes from all American ports to Germany and Italy went into effect flt 9 A. M. today. Steamship Interests here said the higher rates immediately would delay any shipments to Germany and Italy and any outbreak of hostilities in Europe would stop them altogether.

The new rate Is five per cent of cargo valuation. During the World War, rates climbed as high as 50 per cent. Slightly higher rates were made effective today to Baltic and Mediterranean ports. A committee of marine insurance and underwriters met in New York yesterday and agreed on the new schedule. Shippers said that the rate Increase was based on blockade certain to be drawn around Germany and Italy by the British and French fleets, making it virtually impossible for cargoes to reach their desination.

No vessels bound for Germany or Italy were in Port Houston today. FDR's Mother Returns PARIS, Aug. 24 (ff)--Mrs. Sarah Delano Roosevelt, mother of the President, packed up calmly and left today Tor Le Havre and the New York bound liner Washington, for which her grandson, John, his wife and herself held round trip return tickets. Rumania Increases Defense BUCHAREST, Rumania, Aug.

24 (U.R)--Rumania increased her defenses on the Hungarian and Bulgarian frontiers today after the government was reported to have advised Poland it would remain neutral in event of a conflict over Danzig. Although there was no formal cabinet meeting, government members discussed international devel- piration of this period. It. will ron- throughout the day. Yasifi 'Get Out ot Hong Kong' HONG KONG.

Aug. 24 OJ.fi)--A government spokesman today broadcast a warning to women and children to leave "while the going is good." He said that Hong Kong was being made a fortress and that the presence of non-combatants was a hindrance and would be an obstacle in event of a new threat of war. "That position has not arisen," he said, "but wise people will prepare now." Boat Cancels Visit LONDON, Aug. 24 (U.H--Harbor authorities were notified today that the German gunboat Weser, which was scheduled to arrive today, had cancelled the visit. Sailings of steam trawlers for the North Sea fishing grounds have been stopped a nd vessels at sea were being recalled.

'War Clause' Invitation Aug. 24 (U.R)-- "War clause" Is being inserted in dinner invitations by at least one Washington diplomat. "Come over to my house for din der Friday--if there is no war by then," he telephoned friends today. Morgenthau To Return OSLO, Norway, Aug. 24 Morgenthau.

United States secretary of the treasury, today advanced his return to Washington by a week in view of, darkening European -outlook Morgenthau reserved passage on ie steamship Bergensfjord sailing from Oslo next Wednesday. Jap Army, Navy Split TOKYO. Aug. 24 Japanese army and navy have agreed on the necessity of pursuing an independent international military policy, the navy spokesman said today, but "will cooperate with friendly powers B.S much as possible." (The statement was made after See FLASHES Page 6 Shade rollers recovered. 313 W.

6th. many. Great Britain steeled herself for "the imminent peril of war" after Adolf Hitler had driven Europe's war of nerves to a momentous climax. Two grave of German violations of the Polish frontier were made by the Polish government In an official protest to Berlin. The roles, rapidly mobilizing full war strength, charged (hat German bands in SMrsia fired on Polish buildings.

Everywhere throughout Europe armies were mobilizing, foreigners were huirylng home, governments were bending every effort toward the ultimate in preparedness for any eventuality. The official German news bureau, DNB, in a special dispatch from Danzig asserted the free city had been encircled by a mixed Polish division in the south and west, and the danger of an immediate coupe etat was very great. The DNB dispatch said: "By this concentration of war- equipped Polish division at the Immediate frontier ot Danzig territory the danger of an imminent coup etat has come exceedingly So grave were the British fears that a permanent blackout of London, starting tonight, was ordered as precaution against surprise air raids. In the midst of Europe's preparations for war, Pope Pious broadcast to the world an appeal for peace, urging the rulers and governments of the great powers to recognize the world's desire for "bread and work, not steel and war." He, urged all men intensify their prayers Tor peace In "this grave hour." In tense, united session of Parliament, British-Prime'Minister Neville Chamberlain told the world that his government gravely fearec destruction of the principles on which rest "all possibility of peace and security." And he told Adolf Hitler directly that Great Britain' was prepared, ready and determined to fight the Nazi fuehrer's demand for a "free man" in eastern Europe by power of the sword. Even as Chamberlain spoke and leaders of British opposition parties shouted their support of the government policy.

Hitler drove the European "war of nerves" swiftly toward its momentous climax. In Rome, it was disclosed that President Roosevelt had made direct appeal to King Victor Emmanuel to exert all possible Influence in behalf of peace. This was confirmed Uter by the department of state in Washington. In the Free City of Danzig, the Nazi party leader, Albert Forster, was declared the supreme head of ihe state--a sort of fuehrer-dictator--in a move that Poles decried as violation of the Danzig statute and feared as the first step toward iturn of Danzig to the Reich. Poland.

Everywhere troops were being mo- silized on a gigantic scale, with Prance calling up reserves so rapidly that experts said she was approaching a state of general mobilization as fast as transport facilities would permit. France's total fighting strength is 6,000,000. Britons were warned to leave 3ermany and, except for Germans in England, there was a general and mounting surge of foreigners to get home. King George, meeting with the privy council, signed orders which authorized the British government xj complete the mobilization that already is far along. Parliament was asked, and indicated that it unguestionably would, immediately )ass the emergency defense powers bill giving Chamtierlain's cabinet ower to take any dictatorial ac-ion desired te- meet the emergency.

The official German news agency reported that Poland had cut tele- hone connections with Gdynia, vhere Nazis said every Pole able a bear arms had been mustered. Nazis triumphantly hailed signature of a non-aggression pact with Russia as assuring close friendly with Moscow. The British ind French missions seeking a mu- aid pact with the Soviets were considering returning home at ones empty handed. WARSAW--Political circles denounced the elevation of Nazi Leader Albert Forster to be fuehrer of Danzig as an evident violation of the Danzig statute. The League of Nations tee of Britain, France and Sweden representing the league as guarantor of the Free City now must act, it was said.

Poland presumably will await the committees action. Foreign. Minister Josef Beck again conferred with the British and French ambassadors as the government rushed "very far reaching" defense preparations by calling more reservists to duty. The bringing of foodstuffs to Warsaw was speeded up. Air defense practice wa's scheduled to begin this afternoon but it was postponed until tonight.

Fuehrer Adolf Hitler relumed to Berlin by airplane late today from his summer mountain retreat at Berchtesgaden, Bavaria. Hitler, returning to his capital in the midst of Europe's gravest crisis since 1914, drove with his entourage rom the airport to the chancellery the front seat of an open tour- ng car. With lips compressed he ooked neither to left nor right. He did not even acknowledge the 'eeble "hells" from about 200 citizens in front of the chancellery. Joachim von Ribbentrop, foreign minister, arrived this evening from Moscow to report to Hitler on the.

Soviet a non aggression treaty. Nazi officials tonight described Prime Minister Neville Chamber- See EUROPE Page 6 War? Most Amarilloans Interviewed Say 'Yes' Rv HERSCHEL CAPLAN rnf.al Shnn--T still rinn'h thlnlr l.hpro HEESCHEL CAPLAN today were unani mous in the hope that the war. which seems to be in the offing, will be in some way prevented, but of 25 questioned, a slight majority epressed the thought that there would be a war. Many, asked how they thought conditions pointed, were of the opinion that war was inevitable. They presented the blackest side or the picture.

There were others who were sure that Europe would be fighting very soon unless one of the opposing factions would back down and capitulate to the other's demands. Some thought it would be England that would give way. and some thought it would be Hitler. Taking the optimistic point of view, ereat. many questioned said tha they were sure that there Would be no war.

Some said today's crisis is all bluff, while others didn't think the powers were bluffing but ttiat there wouM be a way out. A familiar on the streets of Amarillo today was that of a car standing at the curb with the radio going and a group of people landing round H. listening 1 at- Irntivrly, ns if they expected to hear ni, any i the ominous announcement a "war is declared." Every Amnrilloan who could DOS enf.al Shop--I still don't think there will be a war. General Foch once advocated that unless a country had a better than 80 per cent chance of winning, there should be no attack. I don't think that nt the present time any of the conflicting powers have that good s.

chance, Unless there's a sudden explosion of things, there will be more bluffing and no war. Dave Kaufman, KGNC announcer --Yes. undoubtedly there will be a war. It's just a matter of time how long it will be. It might take a crisis arising from the present crisis to start it, but something will.

The only way out, as I see it, is for one of Hitler's own countrymen to kill him. H. E. Fuqua, chairman of the board. First National Bank--No.

England will trade off Poland. They will sign another peace pact and in two years, Germany will be back with some new demands. Kapeius, Lucille Shoppe owner--Yes, there will be a war, and, I predicted one a long time ago. Georpe Tuckf 1 city manager Texas Consolidated Theaters--I belipve that Hitler will pet what he wants, and (hat there won't be a war for a. while yet.

John Furbach. jeweler--T don't sib manage to get near a radio think so. I don't think that common did so, it to observers. se nsc on all parts concerned, Manv -shop managers who were not clfl ii England, will allow it. It would needed on the floor to look a be suicide for nil countries in the a a business, were found In their event of war.

offiees listening to the news broad-1 On rvrry street coinrv, thr JWPP- trby r-milrt hrar HIP names of i Rivsia, England, France and Japan being mentioned in voices 'peasement. showing curiosity and in some cn.sc£. fear. Attempting to get a cross-section K. I).

DfVrtin, diamond salesman --I think they're coming lo a crisis and a war will result. They've rrachrd their limit in offering'ap-'j pic-lure of tlu: Globe to-'lny intei 25 and heir's what, thry had tn wjy: A. Uaratat, Owner of the Ori- Mary Lane. Lanr Ire Cream I I i there's a whole lot of eres a woe uff and ir come.s a Hiller will back out. Irving Tnlzien, Tnlzien ftlu- sic Store--No.

I don't think there will be a war. J. A. Gillies, general manager Santa Fe western lines --War is almost inevitable unless either of powers concerned backs down. Harold Hcmphill, Santa statistician--I hope there Isn't.

I rin believe, though, that the possi- ol a war are greater now than they've been before. Jess Brisroe. stenographer I think there'll be one this time. They've backed down all they can. Now's the show-down.

Dutch Man tell, promoter---There won't, be a fight because Hitler is not prepared for one. I). E. Willis, Monroe, natural gas field man--Yes. I think they're in for it because Hitler has gone there will be a war.

The only way out is for Poland to give in to Hitler's demands-1 am not sympathetic to either side particularly. I wish to remain neutral. Judge Akin R. Allison, state rcsentatlve--I think it's inevitable, Conditions are such that in European countries I think war will ba declared but I don't know how soon. Col.

Ernest O. Thompson--I think that Hitler will certainly take what he wants from Poland. The question is. will England fight? Parliament decides that today. If there's ro in the next couple of days, tfcere'll be no war.

They're all as well prepared as they'll get, and all routine preparations for war are being made by Germany. H. Smith, Amaritlo city Manager--There's either going to be a war or someone will have to back tar if he backs down now he'll a clnch 50meon lose face with his people. 'backs up. Hl pav ne.

Detroit. with a nav9 mate Hit- Bon I.lpshr, manager Sale's Hl pavnc Sf troll. with flry--From Wt experiences and the mo Motor Corn--I don't pan Indications. I don't, think there there will a war. I will be one, but anything can hap- TMoiigh confidencr in the diploi 'pen.

i maneuver Icr out of it pome way. M. Sherman. MaHzon's--I really! a they can't help but, i Clay Thornton, Panhandle have gone too far to )rv look 1 like it's inevitable un- 'now, but I sure hate to a war i i backs "P- I Gon England will give any ground so i Mrs. A.

Walking housewife-- bc to hope that there Isn't, a war, but I have a strange feeling that there A DANCE OK DEATH will be one. PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24 Dancing, whtcn Mrs. Elizabeth Sflla- A. KhrrsUdl.

Imiiranrr-it, lonfcJnin. 89-year-old great prandmothrf. like thrre will a war. and I think 'pursued "In krcp young," brought Italy is trying to start something between England and Germany. A SIGNING OF NON-AGGRESSION PACT i Russia shocks world as a crisis approaches a i a I lent arc latest estimates of major Kuropnaii powers' land forces, i i ir a a i Atfajpt 2,700,000 a i a a a troops, i a i could pit at least.

2,875.000 men. lint i Soviet arjfiy, it now appears, would be either a or i i on side of axis mtfions. about her death. While, dancing tha Olho Thompson, managing rector Hrrrlnit Hotel--YM, I i there will be Keanmnitl Stinnett, A in a i School am a a i tumble down," she fell and t.ured hsr hip. She died of complt- I- cations from the injury.

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