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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1944
Page
1
London reports on February 3 that tanks forced a breakthrough at Cassino with heavy street fighting ongoing on the road to Rome. Allied infantry are pouring into the town according to the Cairo radio broadcast.
Lonnie the Navy mascot is a veteran of two major battles with campaign ribbons and two stars on his chest. He traveled from Amarillo to Chicago with Charles Meidkiff, gunner's mate, as they recount Lonnie aboard a destroyer at Guadalcanal and his brave, anxious reactions during near bombings.
The Pine Thomas unit filmed a scene for One Body Too Many with Jack Haley in a glass topped coffin sinking in water but escaping via Houdini technique. Snow storm work on Road to Utopia used two large snow machines and 100 extras, followed by a light bulb explosion.
Wayne Lonergan, charged with killing his 28 year old heiress wife, disclosed through his privately engaged counsel that he rejected a plea offer to admit guilt to second degree murder. The state would seek 20 years. rejection could bring 50 years to life. Lonergan's trial was postponed from Feb 12 to Feb 23 amid efforts to obtain hospital records.
In London Eduard Benes told the exiled Czechoslovak State Council that Russia Czechoslovak ties form part of a Slav alliance including Poland to ensure peace in central and eastern Europe. He called the treaty with Russia a link in a postwar security system with the Anglo Soviet agreement as another key part. He said the pact provides a permanent shield against Pan Germanism, guarantees our frontiers and independence. A California earthquake was recorded at Caltech with a quake felt 2100 miles northwest, likely Alaska.
Dear Tack I lost seven No 3 ration books and one No 4 ration book Please call 7372 or return them to 1509 North Jefferson Street Willie Mae Meeks I am a 14 year old girl wanting to care for children between ages one and six Can care for them from 430 pm to 930 pm Experienced with children Please contact me at 207 Cleveland Street Bettie May Johnson
Hollywood gossip notes Ginger Rogers awaiting the world premiere of Lady In the Dark as she reflects on long climbs to top, her Academy Award, and the grueling path many actresses tread. Other Paramount chatter highlights Katina Paxinou Fred MacMurray Loretta Young and Bing Crosby interactions.
W. M. Gouldy of the Amarillo Fat Stock Show announced the selection of the first judge for the annual event. Charles Franz of Turkey will judge the pigs, with judges for the quarter horse show bulls and calves to be announced soon.
London reports Minister of Labor Ernest Bevin defined the war as a single conflict with Germany and Japan. He said national service will keep applying to British manpower until Japan is defeated, correcting a suggestion that volunteers would be sought for Japan after Germany ends.
A medicated coat to relieve pressure points and soothe bed sores. The product aims to protect skin from further irritation and irritation caused by chafing when sitting or lying in bed. It is marketed as a protective barrier and soothing agent for sensitive skin areas.
Hewins Gamel, a veteran Merchant Marine, is in the Merchant Marine hospital in Baltimore for corrective treatment to his neck and back. His aunt, Mrs. Jack Hall, reports his condition after a Christmas visit here following a two month Galveston hospital stay. He survived two sunken ships and a near-torpedo incident, with weeks of repairs needed before returning to service.
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