Navy Halves Draft Call To Cut Selective Service Load
The Navy reduces its May draft call to about 16 000 registrants and signals possible further cuts in June as peak strength nears 3 600 000 by July 1. Officials cite higher enlistments of 17 year olds and faster attainment of peak strength as reasons for reducing calls. A prior unrelated feature extols F H Shiner of the Bureau of Reclamation for never taking sick leave in 30 years, illustrating government employee dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
F. H. Shiner
Bureau of Reclamation
Denver
Amarillo
Mr. Shiner
Shiner
Browning
Mont
Washington-Jefferson
Bureau
Federal Agency
Tucumcari
N. M
Altus
Okia
Southwest
Vinson Confirmed as War Mobilization Chief by Senate
Fred M. Vinson was confirmed by the Senate today as director of War Mobilization and Reconversion succeeding James F. Byrnes. Approval came by voice vote with no dissent. Vinson, from Kentucky, rose from Stabilization Director to Federal Loan Agent to Mobilization chief, after unanimous approval by the Senate Finance Committee led by Senator George of Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred M. Vinson
Senate
James F. Byrnes
Senate Finance Committee
George Democrat
Georgia
Crippled Children's Clinic Scheduled at St Anthony’s
A Crippled Children's Clinic will be held at St. Anthony's Hospital Saturday morning with 60 children registered. Examinations begin at 10 30 and some operations are planned in the afternoon. The event is sponsored by the Crippled Children's Council of Amarillo and supported by local civic clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's Hospital
Crippled Children’s Council of
Amarillo
Savage Benefit Fund Near Five Thousand Dollar Goal
The Savage benefit fund, started after a city detective's death in the line of duty, is within less than 35 dollars of the 5000 dollar target. Recent donors include a 25 dollar contribution from Kline's at 615 Polk. Additional names appear in the list of supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirth
Kline
Polk
Lem Savage
Old Tack
Savage
25 Criminal Cases Subject To Call Monday in 47th Court
Twenty five criminal cases are subject to call when 47th District Court convenes Monday morning. A petit jury panel has been summoned to report. Among the cases ready for trial are three, and possibly four, of robbery by assault. Called for trial will be Hugh Haralson and C. O. Meyers and Clarence Williams, a negro. One other case may be ready, the district attorney's office revealed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
47Th District Court
Hugh Haralson
C. O. Meyers
Clarence Williams
Sugar Supply Shortest Since the War Began
Senate food investigators told that the sugar supply this year will be the most difficult of the war with Americans possibly receiving less than the British. Lt. Col. R W Olstead, chair of the War Food Administration Allocations Committee, said world meat demand and supply may balance one year after the European war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
R. W. Olstead
War Food Administration
Roosevelt expands Economic Stabilization Board with two new members
President Roosevelt issued an executive order adding Marvin Jones food administrator and Fred M. Vinson to the Economic Stabilization Board. Vinson is serving as war mobilization and reconversion administrator for the moment, with a successor yet to be chosen.
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Washington
Federal Loan
Economic Stabilization Board
Roosevelt
Marvin Jones
Fred M. Vinson
Mrs Farris Visits Wildorado Woman in Amarillo
Mrs Lorine S Farris of Wildorado was a visitor in Amarillo yesterday afternoon, stopping to chat with locals and tour area sites. The brief social call highlighted community ties and regional travel.
Insects claim more lives than all historic wars
The sentence asserts that insect-related deaths exceed all wars combined, implying a claim about comparative mortality. It references a sweeping historical context but lacks specific data or sources.
Sheriff and Mrs Cantrell Featured in State Magazine
Randall County Sheriff M E B Cantrell and his wife appear prominently in the current Texas Sheriff's Association magazine. Cantrell is first vice president of the association and Mrs Cantrell holds the same post with the auxiliary. The feature notes Cantrell’s photo appears three times and Mrs Cantrell’s once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB. Cantrell
Randall County
Sheriff's Association
Cantrell
Sheriff Cantrell
Texas Sheriff's Association
Musical Program Sunday At Downtown USO
A Sunday afternoon program conducted by USO volunteer Miss Thelma Lee will be held at 5 30 in the Downtown USO music room on the second floor. The concert features Ravel Bolero Tchaikowsky Symphony No 6 in B minor Enesco Romanian Rhapsody and other classics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Lee
USO
USO Music Room
Ravel
Tchaikowsky
Enesco
Guests of Combests entertain Wadley Hull visit
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Combest hosted Mrs. Combest's son Lt. Robert J. Wadley and his wife and Lt. and Mrs. Harold Hull at 1000 Milam. The two officers, pilot instructors at Liberal Army Air Field, Kan., will depart tomorrow.
Fleas Lice and Ticks Now Top Disease Spreaders
A report identifies fleas lice and ticks as among the most dangerous spreaders of disease. Researchers warn that these parasites transmit illnesses to humans and animals, urging enhanced prevention and control measures.
Markets Show Mixed Results Across Stocks And Livestock
Merrill Lynch market page lists 20 Industrials down .08, utilities up .02, and various names with mixed USA stock quotes. Kansas City reports cattle and hog price ranges with beef steers at 15.25 to 16.75 and hogs around 14.50. Chicago livestock figures show hogs steady at 14.75, cattle up to 17.50, lambs near 16.90 with varied weights and grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOW Jones
Merrill Lynch
Fenner & Beane
NEW York Stock Exchange
Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Lin
Lane 13
Amer
Amer Tel& Tel
Amaconda
Jceahies Meer
Armour & Co
Aviation Corp
Cssc
Baldwin Locomotive
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Borden
Jocesh
eesGene
Budd
Barresatie
Chrysler
Linvestment
Genciair
Delaware
Continental Motors
Curtis Wright
Deer & Co
General Electric
General Motors
Gillette Ramof
Goodyear
Vse Oo
iInternational Harvester
Kennecott Copper
Lockheed Suoccess
National Can Cooces
S Shipbuilding
Ee Eve
Ia. Sheen
North American Avia
Eee Cheey
Ky Pests
Ana .S
Sr Pe
Pan Amer Airways
AMON
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sass
Northern Pacific Ry
Radio Corp
Coos
Otte Eesesecees
Beenie Steel
S.cccees
St. Jo Lead
Sears
Seeakaby Secees
Shell Union Oil
Biépiene
Socony Vacuum Vas
Shamrock Oil & Gas
Southern Pacific
Standard Brands
Standard Oil Indiana
Standard GE A
Studebaker
Soaw Ae
Spiegel, Inc
Texas Gulf Sylph
Tidewater Cock
Union Carbide
United Mirerets
Oires Cooye
Ccceseres
U S&s Steetee
White Motors
Warner Bros
Western Union
Woolworth
Kansas City
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Colorado
Courthouse Records of Warranties Deeds in Amarillo Area
A sequence of warranty deeds is listed, detailing transfers such as Burr Shane to J R Stephenson for W15 lots 8 and 9, block 11 Summers, and D Y Wrather et al to Burr Shane for the same lots. Additional transfers include Amarillo Housing Co to J T Sykes for lot 7 block 9 Sunnyside and various other property deeds across multiple blocks and neighborhoods.
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Burr Shane
J. R. Stephenson
D Y Wrather
Amarillo Housing Co
J. T. Sykes
Sunnyside
Reppert Et al
Raymond Adkisson
W H Fuqua
C. Y. Dowlen
Swd
Mirror
Katharine M. Morgan
T. M. Bruner
Amarillo
Myr M. Beck
J. E. White
Humphrey
Highlands
Clarence Watley Etux
W. L. Thomas
North
Lucille Tucker
Lawrence Macrander
Theora Z
Widow seeks work in motherless home
A reader signs as a widow seeking any kind of employment and notes availability for work. In a separate item, a reader reports finding a lost billfold on a bus containing money and papers and returned it to the driver offering the finder’s information to the owner at 2-4440.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Arthur
Five part-Persian kittens free to good home
Five part-Persian kittens ready for adoption. Call 5041 or visit 1304 Rosemont to claim one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Rosemont
Lost plaid blouse near high school found
A plaid blouse for a woman was found near the high school. The finder requests the owner to call 2 1529 and describe the item to claim it. The notice seeks a gentleman reader with no further details.
Housekeeping Help Sought for Elderly Couple
Reader seeks housekeeping work with preference for serving an elderly couple. Available for light cleaning, laundry, errands, meal prep, and companionship. Flexible schedule, reliable, and respectful. Please contact for details and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Lost make-up kit near Claude and Clarendon
Mrs James M Clark seeks return of a lost makeup kit from the running board of a car between Claude and Clarendon on Monday. It contained jewelry cosmetics and other items. A reward is offered at the Piggly Wiggly in Clarendon. Stella Ellis, Tam a practical nurse, sees 1019 Johnson for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Clarendon
Dear Tack
Tam
Johnson
Stella Ellis
Needs Child Nurse and In-Home Caregiver Wanted
A reader seeks an experienced older woman to care for three children in the home at 522 East Ninth. No laundry required and lodging optional. Also requests help finding a family mascot or small puppies in Amarillo for a B-29 crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
J. W. Underwood
East Eleventh
Tack
East Ninth
Amarillo
Property Transfers Reported for San Jacinto Heights Area
The record lists several transfers including Co. C Timmons conveying lots 19 and 20 in block 462 Mirror to J C Voshalike G W Parkable and wife transferring lot 19 in block 44 Bivins to Cal Farley I B Stark and wife transferring lot 2 in block 204 San Jacinto Heights to Mark L Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jacinto Heights
Wanted small, young dog under ten pounds for sale or adoption
A reader seeks a puppy or young small dog weighing no more than ten pounds when grown. Pedigreed or not, the writer asks neighbors to call 2 1001 after 5 p.m. to offer options or help.
Lost gloves near Borden's Ice Cream Store or Cremer Drug
A pair of black suede gloves went missing Sunday evening between Borden's Ice Cream Store and Cremer Drug or at either location. The finder is asked to call 2-3924 to reunite them with the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Cremer Drug
Local Teen Seeks Daytime Work Monday Through Saturday
Anita Jones, a 17 year old colored girl, seeks daytime employment with no Sundays. She requests contact at 7379 around 2 PM or visits at 1102 North Washington to arrange work.
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Tack
North
Washington
Anita Jones
ROTC Cap Lost at Friday High School Fight
Jerry Hopson reports a ROTC cap lost at Friday night high school fights and asks the finder to contact him at 768 1903 in Madison.
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Tack
Jerry Hopson
Madison
Lost right hand black kid glove on Tyler Street
Mrs Fleming reports a missing right hand black kid glove found between Fourteenth and Nineteenth avenues on Tyler Street. If found, call 8549 or return to 1904 Van Buren.
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Tack
Tyler Street
Fourteenth
Nineteenth Avenues
1904
van Buren
Fleming
Painter Seeks Small Jobs After 8 PM
Advertises painting services for fences garages and small houses by the hour after 8 o clock in the evening. Includes contact at P O Box 3453 San Jacinto Station.
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P. O
San Jacinto Station
Bicycle lost at Wilson School yard and braces missing
A person reports a bicycle taken from the Wilson School yard on Monday. The rider asks for its return to Wilson School or 1203 Johnson, promising no questions. Included is a lost silver-link bracelet on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Wilson School
Johnson
Coy
Wayne Radney
Lost item notice with reward for finder contact
A note states a lost item with initials F. M. on the back and asks the finder to call 9721. a small reward is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M
Yard work wanted contact details provided
A notice seeks a man for yard work and provides a contact phone number 2 9272 and the name MRS. L. J. PRESTON at 407 Arch Terrace for arranging the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
L. J. Preston
Arch Terrace
Gloves Lost In Town May Be Recovered For Reward
On March 20 a pair of lady's brown pigskin gloves were lost. The finder should call 2-2167 before 8:30 a m or after 5:30 p m for reunion and reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill-Billy
Plains Distributing Co
Lost Helbros wristwatch in afternoon on March 24
A lady reports losing a small round gold Helbros wristwatch with a second hand on the face in the late afternoon of March 24. The finder is asked to call 2 2694 or 8277 to receive a reward.
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Helbros
Lost red bilfold near Doche Cleaners
A red bilfold containing pictures cash and a social security card was lost near Doche Cleaners. The finder is asked to return it to Doche Cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doche Cleaners
Germans Race To Escape From North Yugoslavia
Rome reports German columns attempting to flee northern Yugoslavia before Soviet advances seal the Austrian back door. Allied air forces in Italy claim heavy losses for German transport, with Mustang and Thunderbolt aircraft destroying 200 motor transports and 70 horse-drawn vehicles and damaging 350 motor vehicles and 53 locomotives in the past two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Yugoslavia
Austria
Italy
Motives of Nazi Holdouts in Tito’s Yugoslav Front
Fragments describe motives of German units that resisted Marshal Tito’s Yugoslav Partisans as World War II remnants. The report outlines why some forces lingered after main battles, including strategic aims, allegiance shifts, and potential negotiations with Partisan leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Tito
Visit to Mrs. Cauthen family returns home
Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Durham and children Jo Ann and Dan with Mrs. Lennie Cauthen of Memphis and Sammie Lee Patterson of Clarendon have returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cauthen of 312 A Prospert.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vinson
Crippled Children’s Clinic
Mrs. Cantrell
Magazine
Southwest Studio
F. 6Th Ph
Financial Industrial Fund
Courthouse Records
Jeff Wm. Bentley
Marion
James M. Clark
Marie and
Mickey
Detroit
San Francisco
TWA
H. H
Will
James Naismith
Pal
Red Billfold
Mrs. Cauthen
Blackburn
Pierce
Sth & Polk
Zale
Zale’s
A. Rose
B. Man
C. Grace and Charm
Seagrams
Metropolitan Opera
Seagram von Wun
Seamtam
Seagram
Seagram Distillers Corporation
Chrysler Building
New York
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