Chicago Remarks on War Foch Memoir and Local Wits
A Chicago columnist muses on war talk from distant cities and says experts are ordinary people who forecast and are rarely right. He recalls a tale about General Foch and notes he once predicted White Christmas for ten years, receiving village praise after one correct forecast. The piece also praises the Ware brothers for hard, effective work and shares a playful chat with Pauli Allingham about eccentricity.
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Foch
Europe
Ferdinand
Panhandle
Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood weighs war aims and pride
Jimmie Fidler argues against postwar global social projects and calls out self serving dreamers. He contrasts American self preservation with pushing world Democracy on other nations, urging caution about sacrifice and costs after the war.
Homemaker seeks local housekeeping job with board
A reader from San Jacinto district asks for a housekeeping position with room, board, and wages. Ruth Brenneman, 31, with extensive experience, prefers employment with a woman or couple in San Jacinto. Other notes include a sweater for a pan exchange and a lost billfold on Polk Street.
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San Jacito
Ruth Brenneman
San Jacinto
Amarillo
Texas
Women’s Club Hear WAVES Quiz Program on Navy Open House
The Business and Professional Women’s Club hosts a WAVES recruitment quiz on February 9 with Texas Bluebonnets members answering questions. WAVES volunteers Maxine Jordan Bobby Saulsbury and Olivia Eastus prepare to discuss the Women’s Reserves created by Congress. An Open House on February 12 will honor the squadron's send-off at the Crystal Ballroom of the Herring Hotel with naval officers and dignitaries in attendance. Lawrence Hagg chairs and expects a large crowd.
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WAVES
Texas Bluebonnets
Grace Hodge
Navy
Maxine Jordan
Bobby Saulsbury
Olivia Eastus
Congress
U. S. Navy
Panhandle
Herring Hotel
Lawrence Hagg
Rideout to transfer Panhandle Navy office to Dallas
Lieut. Comdr. L. H. Ridout Jr. will arrive in Amarillo Wednesday to restore the Panhandle district to Dallas command after 60 days under Oklahoma City. The move follows induction laws requiring draftees to be inducted in the state where drafted. Seaman Dick Cazzell and Yeoman Harold Hamilton report to Lubbock for station and induction duties.
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L. H. Ridout, Jr
Dallas
Amarillo
Panhandle
Oklahoma City
Dick Cazzell
Harold Hamilton
Lubbock
Cazzell
Hamilton
Navy
Ration Board Considers Pantex Layoff Impact
The rationing board met this morning as a surge of applicants sought special gasoline rations in emergencies. Many applicants were among the 1,000 to 1,500 workers laid off at Pantex due to a government production cut.
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Pantex
WPA sewing room closes as county reallocates equipment
The WPA sewing room project ends with the county lending machines to Red Cross, Social Center for Girls, county farm and other agencies. Nine years of operation cost the federal government most of a half to million dollars and employed up to 138 women. 98 sewing machines remain, 46 in good condition, awaiting reassignment.
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WPA
Red Cross
Social Center For
County Farm
Markets Dow Jones Stock Averages Mixed in Output
Merrill Lynch reports Dow Jones industrials at 125.33 down 25. Rail stocks up 20.25 to 20.04. utilities 16.62 up 0.02. Chicago and Kansas City livestock markets show hogs higher, cattle steady, lambs slow. top hog price $15.60, fed steers $16.65, cows weak, feeder moves varied.
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Pierce, Fenner
Chicago
Kansas City
U.P
AMA
NEW York Stock Exchange
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Alleghany Lud Steel
Allis Chalmers Tenee Sane
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At& SF
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Wee
Wv Standard Brands
Wees
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Eee
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Aes
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Texas Company
Texas Gulf
Tidewater
Union Carbide
United Aircraft
S Rubber
UCS Steel Teeee
Wilson & Co Ween Warene
White Motor Peeeene
Woolworth Syd Boner Reecseas
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad
Public service style note urges immediate treatment for bronchitis to prevent chronic disease. Promotes Creomulsion as a potent, non narcotic remedy that reaches the bronchial membranes and loosens phlegm. Guarantees money back if it does not help rest and sleep.
Night naval action reported with Japanese air attack
Explosions lit the night for 30 miles as Japanese aerial escorts returned with about 20 bombers and torpedo planes. The crew fought them off for nearly two hours until daylight, spotting their course with flares and fending off a submarine or surface vessel threat. A torpedo plane was shot down as bombs fell nearby.
Waves and air battles over Solomons during dawn clash
Report describes a naval encounter with water nearby and no damage to the ship. It notes firing at attacking planes through clouds and six planes rushing north at dawn to continue the effort. The main Japanese fleet north of the Solomons appears unable or unwilling to engage fully.
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Solomons
Flynn Praises Africa Trip Return In Senate Message
A Senate message encloses a statement outlining reasons for action and lauding the brave Africa trip. The author expresses thrill and comfort to freedom lovers worldwide at the traveler’s safe return and success abroad.
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Australia
Senate
Africa
President plans steps after Casablanca conference
The president met with top officials including Hull Simson and Knox War Production Chairman Nelson and advisers to outline actions on diplomacy, military, and home fronts. He is expected to implement commitments from Casablanca as he resumes duties after leaving Washington seven days post conference.
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Hull
First President Forges 1943 War Strategy with Churchill
The president became the first to fly in a plane cross the sea and tread foreign soil during wartime. Alongside Churchill and top military leaders he devised a 1943 strategy aimed at securing unconditional surrender of the Axis.
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Churchill
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