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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
9
Parliament approves a plan for a Scrutinizing Committee to oversee delegated legislation. Home Secretary Morrison signals broader use of wartime powers with a parliamentary check, aiming to curb bureaucratic rules while preserving governance and democratic safeguards.
The Chin Up Girl contest linked to the Fifth War Loan campaign rapid votes accessible at bond booths in theaters banks and shops. Contestants include Mrs Rosalie Daley Amarillo War Dads Bonita Cazzell Newby Pan Tex Ordnance Plant and others with sponsors from Rotary North Amarillo Kiwanis Santa Fe Railway Red Cross and more. Only wives of service members may compete and votes come with the purchase of E Bonds with a $25 bond equal to one vote.
The record notes that private U.S. shipyards built 1,896 merchant ships in 1943. Organizations and individuals named include San Jacinto Kiwanis Club, Mrs. Margaret Eisenberg, American Legion, Mrs. Irene Watson, Purr Food Stores, Mrs. Estelle Duncan, Downtown Kiwanis Club, Mrs. Willadean Gochnauer.
The article traces Normandy’s political nonexistence since 1791 while noting its long history from Caesar’s Gaul to Viking invasions and Norman rule. It recalls 1066 conquest of England, centuries of switching hands, and France’s feudal politics before Normandy rises as the stage for a final act in a grand drama, achieving fame through hardship.
The Lyons Den MOVIES unit is finalizing a new move for distribution overseas with Mayor La Guardia featured in a defiant speech. A numerology note cites June 6 as D-Day with analysis by Red Mosier of American Airlines. A radio scene at Broadway and 42nd features sailors, broadcast tickets, and Bernard Baruch discussions in Central Park.
On May 29 near the Italian front a wounded P40 pilot brought his crippled fighter back across no man's land to friendly territory. The second pilot circled and signaled relief as the crew survived, confirming the dramatic rescue.
In Georgetown Washington historians note trees sprouting from Halcyon House walls built in 1700 by Benjamin Stoddard first secretary of the Navy. The piece mentions the world’s costliest engineering project a railroad bridge in Australia with one train crossing in 55 years and a switch to another route after its initial run.
Scientists using a high speed camera observe lightning flashing back and forth between the same cloud and ground points as many as ten times before striking the ground.
The word meander meaning circuitous travel derives from the ancient river in Asia Minor famed for its many windings. The river’s historic meanders gave its name to the literary and geographic term used for winding routes.
The Central Church of Christ at Fourteenth and Monroe invites all to attend daily morning and evening services with 10 15 a m and 8 p m on Sundays at the same location.
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