City to landscape new park beside Amarillo College campus
Hare and Hare landscape architects of Kansas City win city commission approval to design and supervise landscaping of a nearly five acre park south of Twenty Fourth Avenue and east of Washington Street. The Amarillo Independent School District preserves two blocks while the city retains six blocks for park use as negotiations with Hare & Hare proceed.
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Hare & Hare
Kansas City
City Commission
Twenty-Fourth Avenue
Washington Street
Amarillo College
Amarillo Independent School District
Joe Jenkins
Ellwood Park
College
Jenkins
D. W. Bush
Landscape Architects
Twenty-Second Avenue
Jackson Street
W. B. Gunn
Avery Bush
J. W. Mode
Beau
Cattle Theft Suspect Held Near Texas Ranger Area
Herbert Joseph Friemel of near Texas ranger was arrested on charges of stealing four head of cattle from Floyd Tomlinson’s ranch on December 7. The cattle were later offered at a local auction and identified by Landis. White stated Friemel signed a confession.
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Saaatcacoe En Eee
Herbert Joseph Friemel
Texas Ranger
Priemel
Floyd Tomlinson
Landis
White
J. W. Heavin Rites This Afternoon
J W Heavin 74 longtime Hale County resident dies Sunday night at local hospital after ill health since year start. A native of Kentucky born Nov 3 1869 he was a farmer and dairyman who lived near Plainview and formerly resided in McKinney. He was president of the local dairy association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavin
Hale County
First Baptist Church
Carnival Grounds Proving Popular
The Greater United Shows report strong crowds at the carnival grounds with increasing attendance and bustling activity across rides and attractions. Organizers note steady turnout throughout the day and positive reception from families and visitors.
Three Men Sentenced For OPA Violations
Three Lubbock men received six months to one year in federal prison in Texarkana after charges by the Office of Price Administration. Ralph Roberts was charged with transferring gasoline rationing coupons and related offenses in Federal Court.
Invasion News Spread Through Direct Transatlantic Hookup
Report describes a direct trans Atlantic radiotelephone hookup with Supreme command text to be released to the press and radio of the United Nations in ten seconds. The Associated Press notes the rapid interval as seconds were counted off.
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Supreme
The
United Nations
Paving Contract Awarded For City Street Improvements
The city awarded a 3350 foot paving contract to Klock Construction in a project to reduce ship obstructions in streets, costing 27026.06 dollars with adjacent property owners sharing costs. City Manager Hancock to seal agreements for three water pump stations and venturi meter bids to be reviewed by engineers Freese and Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klock Construction Company
A. P. Hancock
Amarillo Bridge Company
Amarillo
Sherman Machine & Iron Works
Oklahoma City
Morey & Moray
Dallas
Freese & Nichols
Gleveland Street
Eighth Avenue
City Electrical Examining Board
Keith Taylor
H. O. Thompson
Jack K. Coffee
Pred Carr
Joe A. Jenkins
O. H Hargett
R. H. Epperson
Hancock
Katheryne Gordon
Control of Air Began at Dieppe Raid Leader
Air Chief Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory heads Allied air forces for D Day planning. He commanded air operations during the Dieppe raid in August 1942 and has directed major fighter sweeps from Britain for two years. The clergyman's son aims to oversee invasion air operations as a continuation of his routine duties from a quiet headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafford L
Leigh
Leigh-Mallory
Dieppe
Leigh - Mallory
Britain
German Prisoner Fakes Drowning To Escape Camp Hood
Kurt Winkler a 21 year old German prisoner of war reportedly faked a drowning at Camp Hood Texas. Special agent in charge D R Morley said Winkler disappeared after leaping from a bridge and swimming to safety, presumed to have escaped.
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Dallas
D. R. Morley
Federal Bureau of Investigation Office
Kurt Winkler
Camp Hood
Tex
Reds Reach Japan Agreement On Prisoner Relief
The Soviet government will allow a Japanese ship to enter a Russian port near Vladivostok to collect relief supplies for American prisoners in the Orient. The State Department noted last year’s stocks await transport and hopes for near term distribution. Moscow offered to forward supplies to Japan overland possibly via Manchuria and named another port for future shipments to Russia.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Orient
State Department
Russia
Moscow
Manchuria
United Russia
Chamber Charts Years Work
At a special meeting called by Amarillo Chamber president John K. Boyce, committee members and directors, with Rex Baxter present, met at the Amarillo Hotel to map upcoming year projects. W. H. Brymer, highway committee chair, reported on progress and the recent Highway 87 Denver meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Boyce
Amarillo
Denver
Fifty Wedding Dresses Donated for UK Service Brides
Fifty wedding dresses donated by U S women have been distributed to British service brides across the navy army and air force auxiliaries the women's land army and the nursing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U. S
Navy
Army
Air Force
Women's Land Army
First Wounded Men Return From Western Front Invasion
The first wounded servicemen returned to England from the western front today. Though injured, many wore smiles as they were taken to an East Anglian hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
How the South Feels About the Race Problem
A compilation of social commentary and essays exploring attitudes toward racial issues in the South. Includes discussions of tone in daily life and reflections on public discourse.
Coliseum Plan Discussion Today
Tri State Fair directors and executive committee members meet at 2 pm in the 326 Amarillo Building offices to discuss a coliseum or livestock pavilion for the fair grounds. President Bill Bleecher announced plans for a Tri State Rodeo to run the first four days in July.
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Association
Amarillo
Bill Bleecher
Heavy Warships Join in Battle
Allied forces bombardment near the Allied landings included the American cruisers Augusta and Tuscaloosa and the battleship Nevada. Augusta served as flagship for Rear Admiral Alan Goodrich Kirk. Tuscaloosa was commanded by Rear Admiral Morton L. Deyo. A British officer noted ongoing weather concerns and sea sickness among crews.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Augusta
Tuscaloosa
Nevada
Alan Goodrich Kirk
Morton L. Deyo
Supreme Command
Infant Ross Crevin Starks Dies in Local Hospital
Ross Crevin Starks infant son of Mr and Mrs Nelson N Starks of 106 Sklight Drive died at a hospital yesterday morning at 9 oclock Survivors include a sister Elizabeth Jane and grandparents Kenton Penrod Amarillo and O M Starks Hancock Wis The body is in state at N S Griggs and Sons pending arrangements.
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Ross Crevin Starks
Nelson N. Starks
Sklight Drive
Elizabeth Jane Starks
Kenton Penrod
Amarillo
O. M. Starks
Hancock
Wis
N. S
Rail Air Express shipments rise in first quarter 1944
Railway Express Agency reports a 19.6 percent increase in combined rail-air shipments in the first quarter of 1944, totaling 110 342 moves compared with 92 223 a year earlier. Express charges also rose 17.5 percent as schedules connect 350 US and Canadian airport cities with 23 000 off-airline points. Arthur Fishback of Joliet discovers his father living 100 yards from home after 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Whittington
Railway Express Agency
Mr. Whittington
United States
Railway Express
Whittington
Hidden Army Awaits Signal From Allied Leaders
London reports a vast underground force in occupied France awaiting the signal to invade. Eisenhower promised timing. de Gaulle urged readiness, urging arms, sabotage, information, or refusal to work for Germans to aid the Allied cause and avoid capture.
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London
Hitler
France
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles de Gaulle
French National Committee
Demo Committee Meets Monday in Dallas
Chairman George Butler of the Democratic Executive Committee arrived in Washington to attend a Dallas meeting next Monday. He said the July primary electors binding to Democratic presidential nominee will be discussed and that talks with Texas figures Rayburn and Connally are planned. Butler also came to appear before the Civil Aeronautics Board for Houston Airways, Inc. approval for postwar air service in the Houston area.
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Washington
George Butler
Democratic Executive Committee
Executive
Dallas
Butler
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Connally
Jesse Jones
Civil Aeronautics Board
Houston Airways, Inc
Houston
Capitol Elevator Operator Laments Idle Duty
Brandon Kaufman, 17, a Capitol elevator operator, wore a long face describing his feeling of uselessness from “sitting here on my little behind, not doing a thing but pushing this car full of senators up and down.”
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Washington
Brandon Kaufman
Capitol
Lubbock Joins Airways Plans For Regional Control
Three officials of Great Plains Inc. reached an agreement with Lubbock businessmen to share stock 37 percent Amarillo 37 percent Lubbock and 25 percent Braniff. Seven directors three from Amarillo three from Lubbock one Braniff. John Fullingim in Washington seeking CAB certificate as pre hearing on feeder lines occurs today.
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Great Plains Inc
Lubbock
Amarillo
Arthur Truitt
Bob Epperson
Shelby Kruser
A. B. Davis
Robert Walker
Parker F. Prouty
Jack M. Randall
Robert H. Bean
Braniff Airways
Braniff
Charles E. Beard
John Fullingim
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Great Plains Airways
Panhandle
Sunshine Airlines
Lindsay Nunn and Associates
Texas-New Mexico Airlines
Robert Houck
Amarilo
Raymond Weatherly
Dallas
Glen Lowe Injured In Automobile Crash
Pvt. Glen Lowe husband of Lois L. Lowe of 405 Garfield Street was injured when the car he rode in skidded into an electric train near Salt Lake City Utah. Cpl. Sheldon L. Romaine of New York City died on arrival at the Army Air Forces depot near Kearns Utah. Four other soldiers were in serious condition. There are 140 births on British ships annually.
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Glen Lowe
Lois L. Lowe
Garfield Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sheldon L. Romaine
New York City
Army Air Forces Overseas Replacement Depot
Kearns
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General Motors
Herring Hotel
Amarillo General Motors
Carl Harber
Bill Frost
Buick
Jesse Rogers
Chevrolet
Joe Shields
Frigidaire
Buck Carter
Plains Chevrolet Company
J. C. Christopher
Oldsmobile
Mac Forester
GMC
D. H. Coffey
Pontiac
A. K. Wilcoxson
Cowie Electric Company
Glenn Osborn
GMAC
J. T. Blailock
Frigidaire Division
Fort Worth
Arthur Dodson
S. C. Hagg
Phil Rozelle
St. Louis
J. Breen
C. E. Lenington
Ethyl Corporation
Keith Kirton
GEIC
J. W. Heavin
Greater United
Braniff Files
Associated Press
French Coast
Pierre Huss
Europe
Japan
V. Globe-News
South
Decey
Olympus
Catherine Drinker Fosse
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Versailles
William C Bullitt
Kathleen Norris
Reader’s Digest
Cretney Drug
Walgreen
Airways
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