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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
3
Capt. C. R. Luten writes from the Philippines that his company pinned down by heavy fire from a machine gun nest crossed a 40 foot river in their underwear to attack the Japs. A Japanese soldier surrendered but was killed by a bullet. The report highlights Luten's daring escape and attack.
In a letter dated November 16, Captain Luten recalls grim scenes in battle, noting his unit lost many men and counting 35,000 enemy deaths. He describes watching comrades killed, a bugle captured from a fallen foe, and a bold harsh humor from a foxhole.
Amarillo High School Sandie Band and A Cappella Choir plan a joint concert at 8 p.m. next Tuesday to benefit the Texas Warm Springs Foundation. Admission is free with a suggested free will donation. Choir director Julia Dean Evans announced the program today.
The program features Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah by the choir Romberg’s The Student Prince selection by the band and a joint performance of Victory American Selection by band and choir.
Forty seven boys from Boys Ranch visit Amarillo Field tomorrow for a Christmas gala hosted by the Non-Commissioned Officers Club. They tour past highlights including the flight line, watch a large parade with nine decorated service members, then enjoy a turkey dinner, gifts, GI entertainment, and games. Over 250 people are expected, funded by field NCOs.
Beverly Harris, a grade school pupil, sent her report card to her father for signature and received it back twelve days later signed by Machinist V. K. Harris of the Navy. The item appears in a Globe News Want Ads notice from Albuquerque New Mexico.
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