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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1944
Page
4
The trial of O M Redding charged with murdering his wife is set for the next sessions of the 47th District Court Monday. Judge Henry Bishop will preside. A thousand men were summoned as a first special venire for possible jury service.
Amarillo plans to open in two weeks as 45 janitors complete staffing. George M. Waddill, schools secretary, says a full janitorial quota is now secured and buildings are being prepared for opening day.
A letter from G. W. Wilson of California arrived with two traffic tickets and the money to pay the fines. He apologized for the oversight saying he was忙 preparing to leave and had overlooked the tickets at his Amarillo address 2300 West Eighth Avenue.
A London CBS broadcast reports Allied landings near Bordeaux with unconfirmed details as Paris libertations surge. German broadcasts claim American and French forces move toward Bordeaux, while Paris receives aid shipments to civilian needs. French patriots strike Fort Rousses near Geneva as Allied command quotes large-scale supply efforts into Paris.
Allies report Maj. Gen. Hans Schubert captured on the Dash North front. On the Mediterranean coast a bitter battle rages around Toulon while French armor nears Marseille and holds Hyères east of Toulon as Allied forces press toward prisoners taken since the landings.
French troops advanced toward Toulon and Marseille amid heavy coastal fire as American forces moved from the east and west. The siege around Marseille widened with defenders in fortified positions near the arsenal and docks, while forces pressed toward Le Prachet and areas northwest of the city.
The YWCA business and professional committee will convene at 8 o'clock tonight at 601 South Lincoln Street to plan fall activities. The rest of the text references a masked crab of Europe described as a "human face" or its back.
French interior forces press German cossacks inside fortifications at Rousses while 150 Gestapo and 10 German soldiers are described as minor. Swiss frontier radio notes storms at Chambery and Vichy leaders said Petain captured in Germany or in Vichy with high level witnesses. Local notes cover family visits and Red River vacation plans.
Mrs. C. Edwin Stulce of 1907 Jackson Street returns home from a two and a half month visit in Peru. While away she visited B A Stulce and Mrs. Fred Nichols.
Amarillo moves to place most city workers under civil service after a special election authorizing the charter change. The plan includes classifying all city employees, with police and fire initially under civil service. Officers investigate a possible burglary at the Lewis-Coffey Pontiac Co. on Tyler Street. nothing appears stolen. Ruth Nunn of Moody Bible Institute visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Nunn, on Lincoln Street.
Pvt Samuel W Williams 26 of Amarillo Army Air Field was severely injured when the staff car he drove overturned several times seven miles west of Groom. He suffered ankle fractures a knee injury and a pebble brain concussion though his condition is listed as good.
An advertisement touts Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap as remedies for acne eczema ringworm and other skin irritations. It promises immediate relief antiseptic action and healing with prices of 10 25 and 50 cents and a 25 year track record plus a money back guarantee.
This ad promotes Arrid deodorant claiming it keeps armpits dry and removes odor. It asserts Arrid is safe, does not irritate skin, and will not rot dresses or shirts, positioning the product as a dependable personal care solution.
The Phillips 66 Service Man offers weekly tire checks for air pressure, nail damage, cuts, and bruises. He inspects tires to warn when recapping is advisable. This Tire-Saving and Car-Saving Service supports keeping cars in top condition and is part of the Care For Your Car For Your Country pledge.
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