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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1945
Page
11
Americans report finding 100 tons of gold bars in a Merkers salt mine Germany worth about 100 million dollars. The sum would fund about nine hours of U S war effort and is tiny compared to U S gold reserves. Washington knows little of the full story and censor issues hindered disclosure.
The text debates whether Germany captured hundreds of millions in gold from occupied nations. It mentions speculation about hidden treasure by figures like Hitler or Himmler and questions who will claim any such gold, noting the U S Army holds it but ultimate disposition rests with Allied bodies in Berlin or Moscow.
Amarillo Army Air Field earned an official commendation from AAF Training Command for its B-29 technical training program. The notice lauds every enlisted man civilian and officer at the technical school activities and is signed by Lt General Barton K. Yount to Brig General Carl W. Connell, commanding Amarillo Field.
R T Barker of Amarillo was indicted by the Potter County grand jury for sodomy. He is jailed on charges related to the abuse of two elementary school boys at a local tourist court last week. The grand jury will reconvene Thursday.
Murdach Kenney of Honolulu, a pineapple industry representative, spent the night in Amarillo on his trip to New York. He recalled Los Angeles friends predicting heavy snow around Amarillo, but found unusually warm Hawaiian weather upon arrival.
The central depot at Municipal Auditorium Fed erated Women’s clubrooms opens 9 to 4 to receive clothing shoes and bedding. Local chair Jimmy James notes strong city support and urges residents to bring items or call 20301 to arrange pickup if needed.
Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands shows the Pacific war on a reduced scale. Aerial bases, dwindling US fleet presence, and 10 000 Japanese still at large on bypassed atolls frame a still dangerous but distant front. Marine planes continue daily raids amid anti aircraft fire.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Gidden from Mem phis area Hall County farmers shopped in Amarillo yesterday. Gidden said recent rains improved farm lands in his area and left them in excellent condition.
Report notes that pigs and chickens were brought to South Sea islands by emigrants traveling from Asia, altering local ecosystems and farming practices.
A dense, era-typical listing of radio programs across KGNC and KFDA featuring a mix of news shows, drama, music, comedies, sports, and variety segments. Notable programs include Blue On Stage, Lone Ranger, Mr and Mrs North, Dance Music, Lux Radio Theatre style fare, and multiple NBC CBS NBC affiliations with times scattered throughout the day.
Mexican Foreign Secretary Padilla said confusion exists about the San Francisco Conference objective which aims to establish a future international organization replacing the League of Nations. He emphasized the Dumarton Oaks plan as the basis and cited 15 American republics’ views from Chapultepec.
The War Department approved a distinctive cap braid for state guardsmen. Officers will wear a silver band on caps while enlisted men wear green and silver. The status of state guardsman blocks Army braid on headgear. The War Department issued 28 guide books and 23 language instruction books for G I s, covering language, history, geography, and country facts.
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