Old Tack's Fifth and Last Column From Pecos Pete
Bob Dow closes his Old Tack columns with tales of rodeos, ranch life, and wartime humor. Pecos Pete praises Dow’s wit while recalling past horse and buggy days, a Pecos Valley upbringing, and ranch friends like Chief Justice Brice and Judge McGee as Amarillo prepares for the Tri-State Fair and a Texas governor visit.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Pecos Valley
Rigdon
Howell Gage
Pecos River
Pecos Pete
Argus
Bob Dow
Alaska
Tack
Mama
Charles R. Brice
Jim McGee
Josh
Supreme Court
Lost Keys and Ranch Worker Requests from Readers
A reader asks for help returning a red leather key container with two car keys a door key and a driver’s license attached. A reward is offered. Another reader seeks ranch or farm work for a middle aged couple with housing and cooking help. Box 7 Bushland Texas and a 17 year old girl seek housing and placement.
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Tack
Albert A. Ferguson
Bushland
Texas
Revolt in France Clouds Napoleon’s Shadowed Path
DeWitt MacKenzie argues the Laval assassination attempt and sabotage signal a rebirth crisis for France under Nazi occupation. He notes Britain’s propaganda and Allied hopes for a coordinated revolt, while warning of German penalties and the fragile timing of resistance.
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Pierre Laval
Versailles
France
Lafayette
Laval
Free Republic
Britain
London
Columbia Broadcasting System
New York
Eagle Scout Award Presented at Parish Court of Honor
Edward Nobles of Troop 12 received the Eagle Scout rank at the parish house ceremony. Wayne Medlin of Troop 5 was slated to be honored but was away and will receive it at the September Court. Other ranks awarded included Carl Applequist and Charlies Taylor as First Class, Gene Hull as Second Class, Bill Brainerd and Richard Hogan as Star Scouts, Frank Stalnaker with Eagle and Gold Palm, and Explorer Troop 6’s Williaa F. Tanner receiving the 10-year veteran’s award with merit badges to a list of scouts.
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Edward Nobles
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Wayne Medlin
Carl Applequist
Charlies Taylor
Gene Hull
Bill Brainerd
Richard Hogan
Frank Stalnaker
Williaa F. Tanner
Explorer
O B. Cheshire, Jr
Wiliam Collier
William Lampe
Jack Landers
James Maberry
Lige Nelson
Walter Shudde
Frank Stainaker
Edwin Harvey
Billy Snorgrass
Court of Honor
J. E. Spann
John 8. McKnight
A. A Graham
Bishop E. C. Seaman
W. J. Hiatt
Harriman To Moscow Heads American Russia Aid Delegation
President Roosevelt announced W. Averell Harriman will lead an American delegation to Moscow to study aid to Russia. John Biggers will take over Harriman's duties in London, linking British and American production efforts. A separate air force tour led by Major General George H. Brett will visit North Africa the Near East and Europe to assess British aviation needs.
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Army Air Force
George H. Brett
Air Corps
Washington
Roosevelt
W. Averell Harriman
Moscow
Russia
Harriman
London
Rosevelt
John Biggers
Office of Production Management
Biggers
Mr and Mrs Myrick Injured in Santa Fe Crash
Mr and Mrs Red Myrick formerly of Amarillo were seriously injured in an automobile accident near Santa Fe New Mexico several days ago. Mr Myrick has been released from hospital while Mrs Myrick remains at St Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe. Mrs Myrick is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Lewis of 831 Carolina Street. V Electrical power capable of serving a city of 5250 homes is available through the plant supporting a Texas airplane facility.
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Red Myrick
Amarillo
Santa Fe
N. M
Myrick
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sam Lewis
Carolina Street
Texas
Voters League Meets Sunday in 47th District Court
The Texas Voters' League, an organization advocating increased old age assistance, will hold a meeting Sunday at 3 PM in the 47th District courtroom.
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Texas Voters’ League
Pilot Club approves defense stamps and bonds plan
The local Pilot Club International votes to buy defense stamps and bonds at 10 percent. The group also polls members on fitness for defense work. All clubs in the organization adopt the same program.
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Pilot Club International
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