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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
3
A Globe News poll of 54 eligible voters in Canadian shows 29 favor Roosevelt seeking a fourth term, 25 oppose it, and 37 would vote for Roosevelt if nominated while 17 would not. The county's Democratic convention delegates include Uninstructed Delegate Thomas Jones bound for Chicago.
Political observers note more opposition to the administration than usual, yet expect Roosevelt to carry the county if nominated. Businessmen prefer a non fourth term but favor Roosevelt if nominated. ranchers, farmers, and laborers show mixed but generally pro Roosevelt leanings. Women largely back Roosevelt, and many have sons in service. Ranchers foresee a revised livestock program before the election or at the national convention to win back cattle voters. Local cattlemen call politics.
Dalhart city park, poorly maintained for years, is offered to the USO as a recreation site. USO Director Charles LaCour said the group would equip the area if a suitable site is provided. The space would serve military personnel and families, but be available to the whole community. Work could start soon pending approval from higher USO authorities.
Amarillo College lists two summer terms beginning Tuesday and July 17 with night classes in aeronautics history mathematics government English and other subjects. Acting president Dr Ernest C Shearer heads the faculty including Artic botanist librarian bursar Barron and others as instructors and staff.
Admiral William F. Halsey disclosed at a press conference that captured orders show the Japanese expected to receive American surrenders on Bougainville and Guadalcanal. He noted Griswold's airfield surrender was planned, but Griswold was not shot and would not be. He said Japan's spine has been broken though they can still strike at high cost.
Pin-up girls are described as universal, found in British petty officers quarters and on bulkheads of crews from Java, China, France, Italy, Britain, the Netherlands and America. Globe News Want Ads assert their cross cultural appeal and placement.
The ad touts Folger's as improving the regional economy and delivering strong flavor. It claims women prefer Folger's over weaker brands and enjoy the best coffee taste. A mountain of flavor is promised in every spoonful.
Roberts County, Texas, led Panhandle in War Bond participation via a tax-roll based quota. Judge J A Mead said 3 percent of total assessed value funds the goal, with estates like Charles Lips of San Antonio and Combs Worley of Pampa contributing large sums. Roberts County seeks 85,000 for the Fifth War Loan in June.
Texline High School will hold commencement Friday at 8 30 with District Attorney John B Honts of Dalhart delivering the address. Three graduates are Elsie Cornelson Paul Gene Nikkel and Billy Kehoe. Chaplain G E TerBush of the Dalhart Army Air Field gave the baccalaureate sermon Sunday.
Bids due 11 a.m. June 16 at the U S Engineer office in Denison for salvage items from Cactus Ordnance Works Etter including 182.6 gross tons of ferrous metal and 319 hand tools. Items listed cover cast iron pipe steel and structural iron and steel and prefabricated steel pipe with 310 assorted shovels rakes picks and a fork. prospective bidders may view and obtain bid forms at Cactus Ordnance Works.
Cairo report states the U S Army Service Forces in Palestine run a $1,000,000 plant to manufacture four gallon gasoline containers copied from German designs. The plant shipped from the United States trains natives in welding and machine shop skills. West Point graduates have headed the U S Army eight of the last fifteen chiefs of staff.
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