Knudsen outlines army mobilization timeline in 1947 memorandum
Defense Commissioner William Knudsen told Congress a fully equipped force of 72 million could be in the field by October 1, 1943. He described a program to ready 1.2 million with 800,000 more items by end of 1942, noting no plan for 2 million men.
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Washington
Defense
William
Knudsen
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senator Lodge
Republican
Massachusetts
Alien Registration Opens at Amarillo Post Office
Registration of aliens will begin August 27 at the Amarillo post office and run through December 26. All aliens over 14 must register and may be fingerprinted. A $1000 fine or six months in prison await those who refuse to register or provide false information. Registered aliens receive a card at no charge. Instruction details were not yet received.
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Amarillo
W. D. DeGrnassi
Rob Roy Becomes Metro Police Officer in Culver City
Roy Roy, longtime Amarillo wrestler, has left wrestling to join the police in Culver City California. He is employed by MGM studios and arrived from Goodnight for a 10 day visit, saying he will stay about ten days at police headquarters.
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Goodnight
Culver City
Calif
MGM Studios
Boy Swallows Handiwork It Is a Whistle
Bobby James a 12 year old son of J A James 2193 Fillmore Street recently made a tin whistle. He swallowed the whistle at noon and was rushed to Northwest Texas Hospital with the object lodged in his throat. X ray was scheduled to locate its position around 2 pm.
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Bobby James
J. A. James
Fillmore Street
Northwest Texas Hospital
Knox Urges Draft to Meet World Crisis
Secretary Knox urged the House military committee to back compulsory training as the nation faces a grave crisis. He warned that England could fall and the United States would lose a friend, and argued preparedness must be financed despite costs.
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Washington
Knox
House Military Committee
England
United States
Navy
France
Little outlines Texas bill process at Amarillo luncheon
State representative Jack Little spoke to the Amarillo Jaycees at the Capitol Hotel during the weekly luncheon. He traced a bill from introduction to final action and explained House and Senate rules. Eighty members attended as C Lou Sampson announced a 30 day membership drive.
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Jack Little
Amarillo
Texas
Turner Pioneer Cowboy Alexander Turner Dies in Amarillo
Alexander L. Bud Turner early Panhandle pioneer and rancher dies at his daughter’s home in Amarillo. He arrived in the Panhandle in the 1880s, worked as a cowboy near Old Tascosa, and held county offices including treasurer and deputy sheriff. Survived by wife Julia, daughters Mrs Sullivan and Miss Veda Turner, and sons Roy Edward C Turner. Funeral arrangements pending at Boxwell Brothers.
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Alexander L
Bud” Turner
Panhandle
E. A. Sullivan
North Mirror Street
Mr. Turner
LS Ranch
Oldham County
Old Tascosa
General Marshall Inspects Troops at Camp Beauregard
General George C. Marshall visits Camp Beauregard La to view troop maneuvers. He says selective service is the only means to raise the army to required strength as 170000 troops concentrate for weekend simulated warfare in Sabine Valley region.
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Marshall
Beauregard
George C. Marshall
United States Army
Sabine Valley
National Guard
The British Muddle Through
Clouds of enemy bombers filled English skies as raids continued along the South Coast. Citizens endured fatigue and eye strain from staring at the raiders while drug stores sold out sun glasses and the day’s joke centered on a golf course par.
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London
U.P
England
Air war figures and Allied losses dominate late war bulletin
British air ministry said 140 German planes were definitely destroyed and 140 probably destroyed in two days of raids. Luftwaffe losses amounted to 263 aircraft over four days, while German claims of British losses reached 363 to 83. Admiral Hart arrived in Shanghai to participate in Asiatic settlement affairs as British troop withdrawals proceed.
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Air Ministry
Libya
Egypt
Berbera
British Somaliland
Thomas Charles Hart
Shanghai
Rome
Corfu
Adriatic
Italy
Greece
Albania
Communists Name Ticket For Texas Governor Race
Ben H. Laudersale of Breckenridge is named as a third candidate for governor by the Texas Communists at their state convention. Homer Brooks of Houston announces a full slate including U S Senator Homer Brooks and Rep Em a Tenayuca. Lieut Governor Cecil B Robinson, Attorney General J Lloyd Wright, Agricultural commissioner Orton Campbell, Railroad commissioner Enoch Hardaway, and presidential electors C O Berry were named.
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San Antonio
Texas
Ben H. Laudersale
Breckenridge
Homer Brooks
Houston
U. S
Emma Tenayuca
Cecil B. Robinett
J. Lloyd Wright
Orton T. Campbell
Waco
Enoch Hardaway
Monahans
C. O. Berry
Laredo
Two Army Trains To Pass Through Amarillo Today
Two troop trains of Uncle Sam’s regular army, each with 20 cars, were scheduled to pass through Amarillo this afternoon or tonight en route to Fort Worth. Details on origin, final destination, personnel, and equipment were not released, and stopping in Amarillo was not disclosed. The movement was described as highly secretive. More than 40 percent of workers in the women’s and children’s apparel industry are employed in New York state.
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Panhandle
Fort Dodge
Kaw
Dodge City
Turner
Oldham County
Tascosa
Uncle Sam
Amarillo
Fort Worth
New York State
Itching First Application of Blue Star Ointment
Agonizing itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples and scabies is claimed to be relieved in one application of Blue Star Ointment. Repeats as needed as nature helps heal. Money back if first far fails to satisfy. Try it today.
Officials Discuss Tri State Fair Plans
Plans for the 1940 Tri State Fair set for September 16 to 21 were reviewed at an executive meeting of vice presidents and officials. Free attractions and free parking may feature this year's exposition.
Masons To Have Watermelon Feast in Amarillo Park
Masons of Amarillo will host a watermelon feast Friday night at San Jacinto park starting at 6 30 o clock. Palo Duro lodge is the host with all Masons invited announced Fred Lyon master of the lodge.
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Masons of
Amarillo
Palo Duro Lodge
Fred Lyon
San Jacinto Park
Firemen Respond To Sixth Avenue Madison Street Alarm
Firefighters arrived at 12 33 this afternoon to a car fire on Sixth Avenue near Madison Street. Minor damage reported to the vehicle despite the blaze.
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Sixth Avenue
Madison Street
Herbine Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
An ad touts Herbine as a vegetable tonic for biliousness headaches flatulence gas and tired feeling from temporary constipation. The bottle is sold for six cents.
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