Salvation Army Names Pugmire National Commander for 1944
The Salvation Army in New York announces Commissioner Ernest I. Pugmire as national commander for 1944. Lt. Commissioner Donald McMillan becomes national secretary, a new post, with full commissioner rank. Col. William H. Barrett is named western commander with lieutenant commissioner rank.
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Salvation Army
Pugmire
New York
Ernest I. Pugmire
Donald McMillan
Western Territorial
Col
William H. Barrett
Detective Sings Opera Role in Local Carmen
Chattanooga detective Ed. H. Brown leads the city's identification bureau by day and sang the Escamillo role in a local Carmen production. Critics praised his first public opera appearance, noting his long history with singing since boyhood. Brown once auditioned for Lawrence Tibbett who encouraged better training.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
H. Brown
Husky Brown
Escamillo
Brown
Lawrence Tibbett
All Around Town Medical Patients And Attendants
A list notes several residents currently under medical supervision or receiving medical attention. Names include Mrs. Jesse D. Vea zey of 312 North West Fifth Avenue and Mrs. L. L. White of 1302 Rosemont Street along with Mrs. W. T. Clifford of Clarendon and others from Route 3 New York City Portales Clovis New Mexico.
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Jesse D. Veazey
North West Fifth Avenue
L. L. White
Rosemont Street
W. T. Clifford
Clarendon
T. E. Bursey
Route 3
Joe B. Jackson
North Taylor Street
James Mason
New York City
Claud M. Ash
Portales
N. M
Sam Stone
Clovis
Maverick Club Recalls Helpers and Letter Winners
The Maverick Club credits community members for support and lists football letter recipients across 100-lb 115-lb and unlimited teams. Notable names include Edsel Buchanan captain, Jimmie Hamilton and Cedric Boutwell as leaders, plus ongoing gratitude to Mrs. Hervey for free shorts and repairs. Also notes tobacco growth in North Carolina and a mention of Suttee.
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Buddie) Thornton
B. K. Collins
Howard Sharp
John Boutwell
Ben Kile
John Buchanan
M. B. York
L. I. Hudgins
C. A. Hervey
Bud Lilley
Bud
Coast Guard
Pat Austin
Cedric Boutwell
Darrell Sharp
Bob Connell
Buzzy York
Buddie Thornton
Ed Collins
Ernest Thrasher
Richard Skapple
Wilborn Prince
Claus Webb
Ladel Pugh
Kenneth Connell
Keith Connell
Eddie Tillie
Bobby Hudgins
James Kile
Donald Renfro
Jack Ward
Burl York
Frank Buchanan
John Kendall
Malcolm Lancaster
Raymond Andrews
Alfred Alexander
Lional Custer
Allen Eithel
Bob Clark
Mr. Florey
Carlton- Florey
Rationing Stamp Validity Details For Food And Fuel
The roundup lists ration stamp validity: Meats and Fats Book Three L M N P Q valid through Jan 1, Book Four Spare Stamp No. 1 five points for pork through Jan 1. Processed Foods Book Four Green D E F valid through Jan 20, G H J valid Jan 1 to Feb 20. Sugar Book Four Stamp 29 five pounds through Jan 15. Shoes Book One Stamp 18 and Book Three Stamp No. 1 indefinitely. Gasoline Southwest 9-A three gallons through Jan 21, B C two gallons, B-2 C-2 five gallons each.
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Associated Press
Southwest
Amarillo Ensign James Likins Named Outstanding Naval Flight Instructor
Ensign James 8 Likins of Amarillo was named an outstanding student upon graduation from the nation's only naval college for primary flight instructors in New Orleans. He is praised by Comdr. Paul E. Gillespie for exceptional ability and will train flight students at the U S Naval Air Station in Hutchinson Kansas.
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James 8. Likins
Amarillo
Naval College
New Orleans
Navy
T. 8. Likins
Cliffside Street
Paul E. Gillespie
Likins
Naval Air Force
Amarillo High School
Brown Cracker and Candy Company
Ensign Likins
U. S. Naval Ai Station
Hutchinson
Kans
Two French Colonies Get Self-Government
The French National Committee of Liberation announced Lebanon and Syria will gain self government January 1 after Dec 22 talks with Gen. Georges Catroux. The accord maintains the League mandate while permitting local governance. Damascus discussions led to Beirut settlement efforts.
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Algiers
Lebanon
Syria
French National Committee of Liberation
Georges Catroux
Middle East
League of Nations
Damascus
Catroux
France
Beirut
The Battle Continues As Stukas Hit Our Lines
Word from the front describes Stuka bombers attacking at dawn. The narrator notes repeated precise dives and dropping bombs while ground forces, including half tracks, move to guard the position. The tone is wartime combat reporting with limited details on damage.
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Ralph Ingersoll
Harcourt, Brace and Company
United Features Syndicate, Inc
Amarillo Friends Mentioned In South Pacific Dispatch
Eugene Jordan writes from the South Pacific area noting Amarillo connections. He mentions John Vandale and Ensign Cleland marrying one of the Loving girls and two Amarillo nurses at the Navy hospital, Miss Elmore and Miss Mary Lance. He asks friends to write often and reports Texas flags planned for Independence Day and San Jacinto Day.
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St. Eugene Jordan
South Pacific
Amarillo
John Vandale
Ensign Cleland
Elaine
Navy Hospital
Elmore
Mary Lance
San Jacinto
FE. F. Jordan
J. G
USNR
Armed Guard Center
Pac
San Francisco
Cal
Sergeant Isnt Superstitious at Keesler Field
Staff Sgt. Paul J. Spina of Frankfort New York was inducted into the Army on March 13. He was the 13th man sent from his induction center to Keesler Field and assigned to barracks 13 in the engineers school. Spina was sent to Greenland and noted there was a 13th barracks spot ready for him.
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Tulsa
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Grady
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Buick Cadillac Headquarters
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Merry Christmas
Dick Rascoe
Studebaker
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Polk
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Army Technical Village
Luther Hough
Fillmore
Chrysler
Royal Sedan
Hedgecoke Motor CO
Pork
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John Odom
DODGE
Chevrol
Bob Crudgington
S. Fillmore
Clark Dye
SRO
George E. Evan
Ike McCaulley
Nash
Davis Investment Coo
Wilson Battery & Electric
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LaSalle
Harvey Southworth
Superman
Auto Body Works
Fisher Body Corp
Tiny Fogle Body Shop
Polk St
Auto Parts & Service
Hudson
Packard
Cullum Motor CO
Elmer Auto Supply
N. Fillmore
West Texas
King Trailer & Auto Parts CO
Houston
American Auto Wrecking CO
Trailers & Taler
Cope and Story Trailer
Cope & Story Trail
Stanley Rose
Phillips Trail
Dumas
Patton
Alamo Courts
Taylorcraft
H. P. Continental Motor
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Floydada
Batson
Amarillo Center
Margaret Wills
Warren Gilbert Merrick & Barker Garage
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Tiny Fogle
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Anaritt
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