Winter Weather Hints at Northern Storm Heads for Texas Panhandle
A writer on the high plains notes a coming major norther likely to reach the Panhandle by Saturday night. He observes a mild east and north, warns of snow, and discusses war expectations, German resistance, and Allied strategies with regional anecdotes and a Republican propaganda aside. He also recalls encounters with bed bugs on a Pullman trip and a humorous tale from Judge Jim Wilson.
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Panhandle
Mississippi
High Plains
California
Los Angeles
Texas
Reward offered for return of 8 month old black cocker pup
A reward of 10 dollars is offered for the return of Jerry Alexander's 8 month old black cocker pup wearing a tan leather collar with Alexander Ranch lettering. Contact The Globe News at 6262 or deliver the pup to 912 Fannin Street. Jerry's father serves overseas and the boy is heartbroken.
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Tack
Letering
Globe News
Jerry Alexander
Fannin Street
USO Open House Showcases Music and Military Exhibits
Amarillo hosts third anniversary USO open house with a full program. 1165 volunteers greet attendees and serve refreshments while musical performances by the Golden Sandie Band and a tea dance highlight the day. Exhibits include Army life cartoons and USO caricatures.
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USC
National War Fund
Amarillo
War Chest
Amarillo Golden Sandie Band
Clyde Rowe
First Army Air Force Band
Joe Shields
Victory Command
Army Life
Amarillo Army Air Field
Cpl
Herbert Mott
Chet Szalkowski
Travelers’ Aid
Nunn Building
East
Fifth Avenue
Potter County Votes in State Democratic Meet
Potter County along with neighboring counties holds 22 votes at the state Democratic convention this year to name delegates for the national nominating process. Potter County contributes 10 votes with Armstrong 2 Carson 4 Moore 2 Oldham 1 and Randall 3. A separate London dispatch notes aircraft production will soon trim personnel as Britain downsizes after strong wartime output.
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Potter
Armstrong
Carson
Moore
Oldham
Randall
London
The
Daily Mail
Rita Hayworth Rebels Against Columbia and Plans England Trip
Hollywood gossip notes Rita Hayworth has AWOL in New York after clashing with Columbia over a planned England trip. The piece contrasts her strike with veteran stars who served, and notes industry pressures as writers face unusual assignments, including Clifford Odets’ None But The Lone Heart with Cary Grant cast.
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Hollywood
Rita Hayworth
Columbia
New York
Miss Hayward
Orson Welles
England
Hayworth
Miss Hay- Worth
Cowpunchers Tell Tale Of Western Hospitality
Justice of the Peace C W Carder recalls a true old west incident about cowpunchers and itinerant cuck riders. They returned to a bunkhouse where eight guests drank and slept. a rooftop marksman dropped three .45 cartridges down a stove pipe to blast the visitors out the door.
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Justice of the Peace
C. W. Carder
Clerk's Office Sees Rush Recording Discharges
The county clerk reports a rush in recording military discharges with no known cause. Clerk Hubert Cole said the rush is not tied to any specific reason and the office can handle all discharges. Mrs S E Fish plans to depart for Corpus Christi to visit son Whitman Fish in construction.
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Hubert Cole
S. E. Fish
Harrison Street
Corpus Christi
Whitman Fish
FDR Signs Soldier Bill
President Roosevelt signed legislation providing mustering out pay of 100 to 300 for armed services members. He urged action on further program measures to ease military to civilian transition including education continuation, social security credits for service, and unemployment allowances machinery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
China at War lecture and film shown in Amarillo
Native of Canton T R Louie visits Amarillo to present China at War with a free full length film. He prefers large audiences at schools or colleges to foster US China understanding and urges aid to defeat Japan. Louie, director of The China Center of Cultures in America, is available for meetings at the Herring Hotel.
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Canton
Amarillo
China
Mr. Louie
Louie
China Center of Cultures
America
New York
United States
ABC
Herring Hotel
Arlene Wilson Resigns as County Attorney Secretary
Arlene Wilson has resigned from her post as secretary to the county attorney and has taken a position at the First Baptist Church. County Attorney Tom Seay indicated he is seeking a replacement.
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Arlene Wilson
Erlene Wilson
First Baptist Church
Tom Seay
Townsend Club President Announces Meeting
V. Wyatt, president of the Town send Club, announced a Sunday 2:30 PM meeting at the courthouse fourth floor with elevator. He urged members to assemble unite plan and work together for security and peace after the war.
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V. Wyatt
Townsend Club
Townsend
Twelve Juvenile Girls Held in County Jail
The Potter County grand jury convened today with no report, while reports suggest focus on juvenile delinquency among girls. This week twelve juvenile girls were held in the county jail, three as witnesses in criminal attack charges against three soldiers at Amarfllo Field. In Los Angeles, February 4, actor Donald O Connor will be inducted into the Army at a salary of 1566.66 per month, as Universal Pictures increases his pay to supplement his 350 weekly army earnings.
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England
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Cific
Henry Wallace
United States Senate
Senate
Montreal
Potter County
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Amarfllo Field
Donald O'Connor
Los Angeles
Superior Court
Universal Pictures
Cost of profanity jars up in Willow Springs
County highway patrol Sgt. John Cappelleti collected profanity fines in a jar on his desk for a soldier cigarette fund. In 24 hours the jar held seven dollars sixty one cents as volunteers dropped pennies for each spoken bad word.
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Willow Springs
Til
County
John Cappelleti
Amarillo Center Extends Registration For Special Courses
R G Boger director of the Amarillo branch of West Texas State College said registration would continue another week in several special courses. Word study meets Monday night, aviation ground school Thursday night, personality development Wednesday night, history of the U S Navy Thursday night, and post war problems Friday evening starting next week.
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R. G. Boger
Amarillo
West Texas State College
U. S. Navy
History of the Navy
Soldier Fatally Shot at Camp Bowie Jap Village
Sgt. Kenneth J. Larsen aged 21 from Harvey Illinois was shot fatally in the abdomen while traversing a training course through a Jap Village at Camp Bowie yesterday.
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Brownwood
Kenneth J. Larsen
Harvey, Ill
Camp
Bowie
Cold Spell Predicted With Snow Flurries This Weekend
The bureau warns a cold spell will arrive Saturday night with possible snow flurries and strong winds. Temperatures are expected to drop to the low 80s by Sunday morning, with yesterday’s high 62 and morning low 33.
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Bureau
Man Sues Over Overtime Pay From Jail Term
David Holmes 43 of Washington sues claiming 11 days of overtime worth 5000 daily were not paid after he was jailed 25 days beyond a 20 day drunkenness sentence. He alleges wrongful detention and seeks compensation.
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Aphl
David Holmes
Globe News
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