This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
8
Time Magazine reports the B-29 Superfortress crash near Chinese lines during a return flight from Yawata. Captain Robert Root orders destruction of the plane and papers as Japanese aircraft press the area while the crew awaits extraction and fuel, tools, and a strip to attempt takeoff.
Prominent observers forecast Dewey will secure the Republican nomination with Pennsylvania delegation backing and Taft aligning on platform. Predictors cite talks by Kelland Wentz and Vermont's Senator Austin, as well as a pledged Dewey vote from the 70‑vote Pennsylvania bloc.
Normandy June 21 Private Michael McGee of the British 6th Airborne Division uses a Bren gun to harry a Tiger tank approaching his sector. He and two companions, Corporal Tom Killeen and Private John Sullivan, lure the tank, delay it outside a house, and detonate anti-tank bombs as they vanish, destroying the tank and two self-propelled guns amid heavy fighting.
In Austin on June 21 regular Democrats prepared to fight for control of the Texas Democratic State Convention in Dallas come September. Roy Sanderford of Belton urged party members to attend precinct and county meetings before the state meet as factions from the May convention seek certification of pro Roosevelt electors. The Supreme Court did not rule today on a mandamus bid by rump convention forces. Sanderford blamed bolters and said a single issue drives the Texas Democratic fight: whether Sidney Hillman backed groups in New York and Texas will steer the party or the regular Democrats will.
Fred Erisman Gregg County district attorney for 11 years and Texas attorney general hopeful tours Amarillo Panhandle area. He speaks at 7 45 am on KGNC then travels to Canyon Tulsa Plainview and Ploydada en route to Lubbock.
Admiral Ernest J. King said the Navy created eight task fleets with specific commands in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. Pacific Third Fleet under Halsey, Fifth Fleet under Spruance, Seventh Fleet under Kincaid, Ninth Fleet under Ingram, Eighth Fleet under Hewitt, Mediterranean Twelfth Fleet, and others, with compositions varying by mission.
Whiting Indiana June 21 Mrs Elizabeth Koby a Standard Oil Refinery worker found a payroll check showing the sum 9099094 dollars. A foreman tore off the validating signature and issued a corrected check for 13.26 dollars. A payroll machine is blamed for the error. Mrs Koby says she would have put it all in war bonds.
Joe H. Brownlee II infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Brownlee of Endee New Mexico died in a local hospital yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock. Survived by parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brownlee of Glen Rio and Mr. and Mrs. A M Chapman of Endee. Funeral services were at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel yesterday at 5 o clock with Clinton V Oldham of the San Jacinto Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery.
Harold J. Ingham a representative of G D Searle Co of Kansas City Mo collapsed and died on the Hayden Street sidewalk around 11 o clock last night. An ambulance and respirator were summoned. police said heart attack likely caused the death.
The Ama rillo District Boy Scout Committee met at Silver Grill with Earl O Keefe presiding. Attendees discussed Cub and scoutmaster leadership courses, Palava at Elwood Park, Troops 2 and 13 camping at Philmont and Camp Ceta near Happy, plus a Gem Lake swimming meet and August camp plans.
Thomas T. Myers died yesterday afternoon about 12 30 o clock in a local hospital after a long illness. He resided at 1217 Pillmore Street and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Marie M. Green of Austin. Funeral services will be held at 11 o clock this morning at Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church with Dr. E B Fincher officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Harley Holton, blind operator of the courthouse snack stand, applied for a Seeing Eye dog. County Clerk Hubert Cole recommended him to the Morristown firm. If accepted, Holton will travel to New Jersey for six weeks of training with a dog to assist him.
Dallas reporters note a new campaign by the Southwest Division of the National Committee for Conservation of Manpower in War Industries. The effort targets the slaughtering and packing sector, ranking high in industry accident frequency. Marlene Dietrich recalls intense whistles from soldiers in Italy during World War II era assignments.
Advertisement claims fast relief for eczema rash ringworm pimples and scabies with one application of Blue Star Ointment. Promises money back if not satisfied and urges repeat use as needed for natural healing. Suitable for readers seeking quick topical relief from itchy skin conditions.
Q M Redding is out of jail after noon release on a 15000 bond. The Court of Criminal Appeals overruled the state's motion for a rehearing of the bail appeal. A venire of 450 men is summoned for Monday in Judge Henry S Bishop's 47th District Court for the trial.
The Democratic National Committee states an all anti New Deal convention would be held in a Southern city to decide whether to back the Republican nominee or run an independent Democrat. Invites go to Southern Anti New Deal Association Southern Democratic Party of South Carolina American Nationalists and insurgent Democrats led by E B Germany with W W Walker as secretary.
U S heavy bombers of the Eighth Air Force landed in the Soviet Union for the first time during a shuttle bombing raid from Britain, with over 1,000 bombers and equal fighter escort attacking Berlin and advancing toward the Reich.
U S fighter bomber base in England reports American Mustang pilots destroying German pilotless planes or doodle bugs. First Lt. William Y Anderson, 23, Chicago, downed the first robot, naming them doodle bugs, after diving on one on June 17 and striking its left wing before it exploded.
War Department notice confirms Staff Sergeant Homer J. Foster was killed in action June 1 in Italy while serving with Company H, 142nd Infantry. Born in Amarillo, he attended local schools before joining the National Guard unit now in service. He left two brothers and was raised by grandparents and aunts in the city.
Five year old Jerry Lee Van Doren of 105 Arch Terrace was struck by a car driven by L D Wirt at the Line Avenue and Maryland Street intersection yesterday at about 6 30 pm. He suffered bruises and a minor cut and was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital after receiving first aid at the scene.
Eddie Staeheli four years old handled a rattlesnake by the tail prompting his mother’s alarm. The child’s father Ernest Staeheli killed the snake after Eddie tossed it. The incident occurred in Addy Washington.
Jonas L Sellars died Tuesday in a local hospital at age 90. Services conducted by Rev. Frank A Godsoe at 10:30 this morning in Griggs Funeral Chapel. Survived by nephew H R Sellars Fresno son J R Sellars Bartlesville daughter N T Bunn Carlton and Mary Meagher Carlton. Burial Llano Cemetery.
Texas state police said two of four Wynne State Prison Farm escapees were arrested near Madisonville. Captured were Eugene Padgett 28 serving 99 years for murder from Bell County and W M John 30 serving eight years for burglary from Hardin Harris and Liberty counties.
Mrs. Lydia M. Vance, 73, a Panhandle resident since 1907, died at a Panhandle hospital. She was married 51 years to F. W. Vance and was native of Ohio. Survived by husband, son Henry G. Vance, three daughters, sister, brother, six grandchildren, one great grandson. Funeral arrangements pending with N. S. Griggs and Sons.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.