20 Apr 1944
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1944
Page
1
Long column from Amarillo archives recounts weather woes, dog disputes, and community letters on morals and meat loaf diet. Readers wax about dog control, teen culture, and local civic issues while hints of politics and a Pantex garden offer practical diversions.
An Amarillo reader defends dogs against neighbors who dislike loose dogs. He cites dogs saving lives, guarding homes, and loyalty in war, urging a fair trial for a blamed dog and condemning murder of pets. The piece closes with Otis L. Williams signing his dog’s memorial note.
A collage of fleeting quips on war fronts and home life from a wartime column. Observations cover military rank changes, wartime labor shifts for women in England, gadgets easing housework, and long letters from service members, all reflecting social mood during the conflict.
Four employes died in a three alarm fire at the Missouri Wood Heel Company in St. Louis. One worker and two firefighters were injured as damage reached about 10 000 dollars. Separate incident describes a house fire at 9801 Lipscomb Street causing no injuries to occupants.
At Amarillo Field Lt. Andrew Walker leads 10 airman students a 30 minute flight in the B-17 Old Patch as part of the Flight Familiarization plan. The ride, first of its kind here, exposes recruits to a bomber and testing of escape hatches and instruments.
Princeton church rummage sale ends with State Trooper Jim Seeley retrieving his trousers and toilet articles donated by his wife. ANNOUNCE SERVICES Primitive Baptist church to begin meetings on Friday April 28 at 11 o clock on East Twenty second Street in Glenwood.
Hollywood notes discuss frequent title changes for films such as Dangerous Journey becoming Passport To Tomorrow and Days of Glory replacing Revenge. The piece also applauds MGM for its technical prowess, sets, costumes, photography, sound, and authenticity, praising Leo as a king in movie making.
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