Flying 75 mm Cannon Goes Overseas With Wings Attachments
The War Department reports increasing shipments of the 75 mm aircraft cannon for use in Europe. Capt R M Smith states the flying artillery will outgun tanks and sink armored ships while aiding Tokyo bound air operations. Demonstrations show precise bull's eyes at long range from planes at speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
R. M. Smith
Pantex
America
Europe
Army Air Corps
United States
Tokyo
Smith
Service Men In the News Stone Completes Course
Bernard E. Stone completed his aviation mechanic course at Amarillo Army Air Forces Technical Training School. Sgt. R. Shelton Murrah, promoted from corporal to sergeant, serves on the Solomon Islands with the Marines. Clifford T. Floeck Jr. joins pre flight cadet training in San Antonio. Raymond C. Manning attends University of Tennessee and trained at Camp McCain. Edwin R. Manning trains with the Navy in San Diego. Bruce D. Andrews reported to Altus OK for final pilot training with options to advance to bomber or fighter programs.
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Bernard E. Stone
Army Air
Amarillo
Austin Stone
Stone
R. Shelton Murrah
Solomon Islands
Clifford T. Floeck, Jr
Texas
San Antonio
Floeck
Raymond C
Edwin R. Manning
R. B. Manning
Carolina Street
Raymond C. Manning
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Manning
Camp McCain
Mississippi
Air Corps
Kiesler Field
Amarillo High School
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Altus
Oklo
Andrews
Central
Randolph Field
Tex
Caussey Spends Holiday With Army in Turkey
Pvt Belton M Caussey writes he spent Christmas in Turkey though his Engineer Corps unit is in North Africa He worked as a butcher before enlisting in 1943 training at Fort Bend Ore He is the son of Mrs Effie Caussey 1312 West Sixteenth His wife lives in Plainview Corporal Wilmer T McDaniel has been promoted from private first class to corporal He is at the Air Transport Command Replacement Center Camp Luna New Mexico His wife Mrs Bessie F McDaniel and three children live at 700 Buchanan Street while his father R S McDaniel resides in Estancia New Mexico
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South Pacific
Marine Corps
San Diego
Corps
Amarillo National Bank
Murrah
Lois Murrah
Lipscomb
Tyler Street
Belton M. Caussey
Turkey
North Africa
Engineer Corps
Purr Food Store
No. 7
Caussey
Fort Bend
Ore
Effie Caussey
West Sixteenth
Plainview
Wilmer T. McDaniel
Corporal McDaniel
Air Transport Command Replacement Center
Camp Luna
N. M
Bessie FE. McDaniel
Buchanan Street
R. S. McDaniel
Estancia
Penetro salve touted for cold relief and comfort
An old fashioned remedy, Penetro salve uses medicated vapors to ease nasal irritation and chest aches. Sold in 25c and 35c double supply, it rests on a base of mutton suet and promises soothing warmth both inside and outside the rubbed area.
Bridge Tournament Opens Sunday Night At Amarillo Field
Contract bridge fans may enter at the Service Club Amarillo Army Air Field starting at 7 30 Sunday night. The event runs four weekly plays with no entry fee and nightly prizes. A $50 silver trophy goes to the high scorer, who must attend the first session.
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Amarillo Army Air Field
Amarillo Business Up 23 Percent Despite Spending Decline
A Commerce Department census report shows Amarillo's dollar volume of business rose 23 percent from 1942 to 1943 while a UT Bureau of Business Research survey finds Amarillans spent less in 1943 on five major items. The studies note shifts in income groups, high home ownership, and varied spending by bracket, with utilities and housing showing little change.
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Lil’ Abner
Commerce Department
Census Bureau
Amarillo
Bureau of Business Research
University of Texas
Bureau of Labor Statistics
F. A. Buechel
Buechel
Coleman
Fort Worth
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Private party advert offers swap for dog and child
An Indianapolis classifieds item reads a private party will swap cash for a washing machine lawn mower fence material and a young dog in exchange for a child The odd phrasing startled readers amid the Feb 4 report noting a possible syntax slip.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Voo Doo Dust Not Arouse Tennessee Judge In Court
In Chattanooga on February 4, Criminal Judge L D Miller dismisses concerns over white dust said to be voodoo sprinkled by black defendants before trial. He brushes it aside and continues the proceedings.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
L. D. Miller
Miller
Wrecked Plane Not Cause For Alarm in Hollywood
Two fliers reported wreckage near Hollywood Lake. police found an old plane used as a movie prop. Also contains notices from Amarillo including city depository qualifications and probate administration for Celia Catherine Henry with claims deadline and administratrix contact.
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Hollywood
Hollywood Lake
Celia Catherine Henry
County Court
Potter County
Texas
Cleveland Street
Amarillo
Grace E. McGregor
Father of Eight Faces Army Induction in Fort Worth
Orville Brown Terry, 33, a Dallas mover and plumber, is ordered by Tarrant County Selective Service Board No. 7 to report to the induction station on February 15. He is the father of eight, seven born before Pearl Harbor, with a family allowance estimated at 220 dollars.
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Fort Worth
Pearl Harbor
Armed Forces
Tarrant County Selective Service Board
Orville Brown Terry
Dallas
Khiva Temple Sets First 1944 Meeting at Shrine HQ
The first regular monthly Khiva Temple meeting for 1944 will be next Wednesday at Shrine headquarters 312 East Fifth Avenue. Notices were sent today to all nobles. After the meeting an election of officers for Khiva's gratuity fund will be held.
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Khiva Temple
Shrine
East Fifth Avenue
Khiva
Diamond-Drinker Returns $500 Gems
A Provo Utah man refused diamonds valued at $500 after leaving a beer glass. The rings were later returned to the establishment in an unsigned letter, ending the incident.
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Provo
Utah
Hand Made House Being Converted Into Apartments
Salt Lake City reports a historic home once built by Walter Henry Atwood eighty years ago will be transformed into apartments. Walter S. Atwood, 62, son of the builder, confirms the change as the property undergoes conversion.
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Salt Lake City
Walter Henry Atwood
Utah
Walter S. Atwood
Radio Schedule Full Day NBC Blue Network Highlights
A dense listing shows Friday to Saturday programming across NBC and Blue Network stations with a mix of news, music, comedy, dramas, and war bond programs. Notable entries include Fred Waring, Amos ’n’ Andy, News by Air, Your All Time Hit Parade, and Glenn Miller’s Orchestra among others.
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Fred Waring
NBC
News of the World
H. V. Kaltenborn
Howdy
Soldier
Sons of the Pioneers
Will Osborne
Manhattan
Amarillo Field
Roy Shield & Company
Rupert Hughes
Jan Savitt
Book_ Review
Fpulton Lewis, Jr
MBS
Johnson Family
Irving Berlin
Ford
John_ Lane
Meet Your Navy
Blue
Freedom of Opportunity
John Vandercook
Roseland Ballroom
Edgewater Beach Hotel Orchestra
Victory
Bob Hamilton
Bing Crosby
Little Blue Playhouse
Eaton Farm
Salon Ensemble
Metropolitan Opera
Vaugha Monroe
Storyland Theater
Andy Russell
Glenn Miller
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Horace A. Quinn
Ordnance Department
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
G. M. Barnes
Canton, Ohio
R. M. Bacher
Dumas
Philippines
Buna
Lae-Salamaua
Bacher
Southwest Pacific
Donald F. Madigan
Munising
Mich
New Guinea
Ordnance Laboratories
Scout Mountain
R. Shelton
Bruce D. Andrews
R. W. Andrews
Alabama Street
Army Air Force
McDaniel
Corporal
Shelton
Beauty Shop
Yanks
London
Paris
Ankara
Gerede
Williams Case
Chicago
U.P
Drake
Adele Born Williams
Frank Reynolds
Thad
First National Bank
Dixie Dream Donut Shop
Howard
McDonald
J.M. Hyden
W. 7Th St
Globe-News
State of Texas
City of
Elaine Cleland
Army
CHE
RADIO
Curt Massey & Company
News
Kfda Ohn
Tom Thomas
Western Auto Stores
Polk
Surety
RBI
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