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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1945
Page
12
April 16 report says Canadian troops captured a large German hospital outside Apeldoorn. They found it already controlled by a British major and 45 wounded Allied prisoners held by Germans for seven months.
In Look Magazine Sgt James A Borders Amarillo is shown manning a machine gun with the 41st Infantry. He volunteered to guide Philippine guerrilla families to American lines and reunite them with their fighters, contributing to the division's record citations and decorations.
76 days in foxholes under fire, Sergeant Borders met Seabee Hardman in the Philippines. They learned their camps were within walking distance. Overseas since October 1944, he trained at Ft. Sill and worked for Southwestern Stationary and Bank Supply before service. His wife Helen Borders, 500 West Tenth, holds his old outside sales job until his return.
The Amarillo International Salon of Photography runs September 16 to 30 with sponsors Amarillo Junior League and Amarillo Photographic Society. James F. Rittenberry announces judges include C T Baker Stuyvesant Peabody and Mrs Rowena Fruth. Last year 1700 prints were submitted with 160 selected and entries from Canada Mexico and South America.
Rationing details list book four red stamps for meats fats and processed foods with varying end dates through late June and July 31. Sugar stamp 35 valid through June 2 with next stamp May 1. Shoes stamps remain indefinite per OPA. Gasoline coupons 15 A four gallons and B6 C6 B7 C7 five gallons through June 21. Local travel note: Mr and Mrs T L Ferguson of 2198 Harrison have left for Chillicothe and Dallas on a business trip, returning Thursday.
Mrs Raymond Weatherly of Dallas is visiting her mother Mrs E B Sanders at 408 Maryland. The report notes average incomes of doctors about $5000 and surgeons about $9000 a year.
City of Amarillo set public hearings before the City Commission in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The first for property 402 and 404 North Hughes Street on April 17 1945 at 7 30 p m seeks reclassification from C APARTMENT Area to another designation. The second hearing for 1601 to 1607 Lincoln and Lots 24 23 22 21 Block 232 Plemmons Addition also on April 17 1945 at 7 30 p m seeks change from D APARTMENT Area to D RETAIL Area on the zoning map.
Six Amarillo area men were unofficially reported as liberated from a German prison camp near Badorb after the Second Cavalry Group breached the camp on April 2. Among the freed are Jimmy L. Campbell and Grady Staggs along with Billy Keith Floydada Harry Lamykin Jr. Wellington Homer L. Lawler Shamrock and Edward S. Ralston Phillips. Prisoners were evacuated by military planes to hospitals in France and will be returned to the United States when strong enough.
Chicago April 16 The American Meat Institute disclosed that no immediate relief is in sight as shortages of meat for the public remain acute throughout the United States.
A survey for the OPA notes shortages are slightly worse than last month. Reports from 751 meat packing companies show meat of all kinds in very short supply with some beef cuts and sausage items less plentiful versus demand. Cattle feeders hesitate to expand without real incentives.
The call argues for actions to expand meat supplies by promoting grass cattle marketing in the upcoming spring and summer, noting urgency due to meat shortages and seeking government steps to facilitate quicker distribution.
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