Amarillo May Have Been Designated Defense Area
Report viewers note debate over Amarillo being labeled a defense area as Rex Baxter urges designation. The issue centers on zinc production and FHA loan implications while conditions in Vichy France prompt broader wartime policy discussions and a pending rail sabotage case near Cherbourg.
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Ralph Heinzen
Vichy
France
Henri Philippe Petain
Carneville
Cherbourg
Paris
Petain
Rex Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
Gene Worley
Lubbock
Housing Program Faces Urgent Demand for 250 Homes
The program still confronts a pressing need for 250 additional dwellings to house officers assigned to the air school. Private enterprise is expected to supply the extra houses.
Radio Dial Listings for KGNC and Local NBC Programs
A dense schedule outlines KGNC broadcasting 5 000 watts day and 1 000 watts night with a full evening lineup of NBC shows and local features. Programs span Hap Hazard Gay and Marty, Delta Rhythm Boys, College Humor, News by Air, and Carlos Molina Orchestra among many others across afternoon and late night slots.
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Europe
Horace Heidt
NBC
Delta Rhythm Boys
Hap Hazard
Judy
Johnny
Carlos Molina
Milt Herth
Freddie Ebner
Neil Bondshu
Acting night desk sergeant named for Amarillo Police
Earl D. Moore, serving as acting night desk sergeant, has history riding a scout car for the Amarillo Police Department. The temporary post fills a vacancy created by J. A. Kirkman’s promotion to day desk sergeant and corporation court judge, succeeding Elmer G. Green, who was discharged.
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Amarillo
Earl D. Moore
J. A. Kirkman
Elmer G. Green
Oscar Hargett To Preside Tonight at Commission Parley
Oscar Hargett will preside as mayor pro tem at Amarillo’s city commission meeting, the first time a city commissioner holds the post. Mayor Joe Jenkins is in Washington with the city’s delegation on defense matters. A public hearing on rezoning 1502 North East Eighth Avenue from B dwelling to D commercial, a withdrawal application, and a tentative city budget are on tonight’s agenda, with the withdrawal linked to the proposed rezoning at 1201 Travis Street for Aug. 2 hearing.
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Amarillo
Oscar Hargett
Bob Epperson
Joe Jenkins
Washington
North East Eighth Avenue
Travis Street
Shifting Population Moves Through Town Listings
Round Town notes list changes of address for multiple residents from Jackson to Taylor streets and other streets. The item records numerous moves across the city, with names and former and new street addresses, reflecting a period of community turnover. It also lists scheduled radio programming blocks and broadcasts for the evening hour, including CBS NBC and local music and drama slots.
Amarillo School Start Schedule Details
Schedule for Amarillo High and three junior high schools lists classification days on Tuesday September 2 and Wednesday September 3 with first classes Thursday morning. Elementary students enroll Wednesday. Reverse alphabetical order governs high and junior high classification with specific letter ranges on Tuesday 1 pm and Wednesday 8:30 am and 1 pm. New students to report for preliminary classification this week.
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Amarillo High School
Amarillo
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Fire Prevention Week Urges Caution In Amarillo
Amarillo Safety Council fire prevention committee warns fall brings higher fire hazard outside the home. Children should not burn leaves and smokers must extinguish matches and lighted cigars before discarding. Aims to make every week Fire Prevention Week in Amarillo to save property and lives.
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Amarillo
Flush Poisons From Kidneys and Sleep Better
An old style ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cheap stimulant and diuretic to flush kidneys. It claims relief from night awakenings, back ache, puffy eyes, and irritated bladder, urging readers not to accept substitutes.
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Haarlem
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