Public Safety Chief Warns of Coming Era of Lawlessness
Texas Director Homer Garrison Jr predicts a postwar surge in crime based on 1945 data showing increases in rape 20 percent robbery 22 percent and automobile theft 25 percent. He cites war related instability and returning workers as factors and calls for more facilities for local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Homer Garrison, Jr
Department of Public Safety
Texas
Garrison
Japan
Speech Making Is Hardest Task For George VI
DeWitt MacKenzie reports from London that King George VI adapts to a socialist era due to his democratic nature and lack of personal ambition. Queen Elizabeth provides steadiness, while Princess Elizabeth prepares for future leadership. the royal family is described as harmonious and supportive of the king's public duties.
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George VI
London
Britain
Elizabeth
George
British Commonwealth
Edward VIII
Empire
Amarillo Stamp Club to Hear Talk on Bureauprints
Amateur stamp collectors of Amarillo will hear Harold Kidder speak on Bureauprints and How They Differ From Other Precancers at 7 30 tomorrow night in the Auditorium USO 501 Buchanan. The meeting will include stamp trading, which lasted until 10 45 last week, with a three hour and 15 minute session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Harold Kidder
Uso
Buchanan
W. S. Norman Promoted to Oklahoma City District Manager
W. S. Norman, Amarillo Magnolia Petroleum district manager since 1931, is promoted to Oklahoma City district manager effective January 1. E. E. Ray will succeed him in Amarillo. Ray has led the Dallas headquarters division. The Normans plan to sell their 1900 Western home and have been active in church and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Norman
Amarillo
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Oklahoma City
Norman
P. H. Adams
Western
Rotary Club
Khiva Temple
Mary Astor Weds Chicago Broker in Arizona Honeymoon
Hollywood reports Mary Astor, 39, married Thomas Wheelock, a Chicago broker, in a secret ceremony just before Christmas. The fourth marriage for the actress followed previous spouses film director Kenneth Hawks, Dr Franklyn Thorpe, and Manuel Del Campo. Her daughter Marilyn Thorpe was maid of honor.
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Hollywood
Mary Astor
Movies
Thomas Wheelock
Chicago
Arizona
Miss Astor
Kenneth Hawks
Franklyn Thorpe
Manuel Martinez del Campo
Mexico City
Marilyn Thorpe
Anthony del Campo
Wheelock Identified in Chicago Fixture as 41 and Divorced Twice
In Chicago a man named Wheelock is identified as 41 years old and twice married, with both marriages ending in divorce. The report notes his age and marital history, marking him as a local figure of interest.
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Chicago
Wheelock
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Coats
Polk
Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press World
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Andrew A
Jack) Bradford
Hi-Lonesome Ranch
Andrew A. Bradford
Bulls
G. E. Bradford
Purina Mills
Bradford
Purina Omolene
Lubbock
FT. Worth
W.S. Norman
Herbert
Steward’'s Catering Service
Stationery & Bank Supply
Boxwell
Dumas Perryton
Morrow
Thomas
Hardware Company
General Electric
Peewee
G.E
Radio
U. S
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