Nation's top tornado expert explains causes and travel
J. R. Lloyd of the U S Weather Bureau in Kansas City tours the Panhandle Okla tornado path as the nation's leading authority on twisters He explains wind speeds from 200 to 500 miles an hour and outlines factors needed for tornado formation including upper air fronts and hot air currents He plans further study in Texas Oklahoma and surrounding areas and notes the possibility of predicting tornado events someday
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National Guard Showcases Battle Film Battle of San Pietro in Amarillo
The War Department released the film Battle of San Pietro was shown to National Guard units in Amarillo highlighting the 36th Division and the 142nd Infantry. Lt Col Selden Simpson urged viewing to stress preparedness and the Guard's role in preventing future incidents. New enlistments include Paul E. Alstead and John C. Hamilton with Richmond named first sergeant. First promotion list includes Bowman Perry Green O’Neil Strickland Hendricks Baker Franks Krizan Persall Soloman Britt and John
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H” Company
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Lyle F. O'Neil
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From privates to technical sergeants in the 142nd
Colonel Simpson announced from Washington that several car loads of organizational equipment for the 142nd will begin arriving within the next 30 days. W Grier progresses from private to technical sergeant in the unit.
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Baptist Foundation to Sell Nixon Building in Corpus Christi
George J Mason announced the sale of the 12 story Nixon Building and trackage property owned by the Baptist Foundation of Texas in Corpus Christi for 1 300 000 dollars. The building donated by H L Kokernot of San Antonio has stood with the foundation six years and revenue supported endowment funds at Baylor University Waco and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth.
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