Workers urged to know social security numbers amid defense work
Dewey Reed of the Social Security Board in Amarillo warns thousands in the defense effort to have their social security account number on file. He explains the number ties wages to insurance benefits and urges workers to obtain duplicates if a card is lost and to use the correct single account number for payroll and quarterly tax reporting.
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Dewey Reed
Social Security Board
Amarillo
Internal Revenue
New Post Office Bldg
United States
Governor announces freak hunting reports in state
A McGraw resident spent nine days chasing deer on two rain soaked trips before finally shooting a deer in his own cow pasture. The state conservation department released the unusual hunting incidents as part of its routine freak hunting notices.
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Albany
N. Y
McGraw, N. Y
Huntted
State Conservation Department
Troops Guard U.S. Embassy as Italian Students Riot
Rome reports hundreds of Italian troops deployed around the United States embassy and consulate as university students march against democracies and plutocracies. About 500 soldiers were ordered to reinforce Carabinieri guard while protests target the British aid bill before Congress.
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Rome
U.P
United States
Piazza di Espagna
Congress
Washington
Plan for Jobs After the War
President Roosevelt announced plans to create a shelf of public works projects to employ defense workers after the war. The program would include highways, hospitals, airports, housing and other returns to the government, with authorization bills anticipated but no immediate appropriations. Roosevelt also referenced a Washington Baltimore highway linked to the public works reservoir idea and said he would discuss it with Federal Roads Commissioner MacDonald.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Fort Meade
Army
Aberdeen
Federal Roads
Thomas H. MacDonald
Suzy Unveils Paris Hat Styles Amid Ration Rules
Paris reports Suzy the hatmaker launches a spring collection amid fruit rationing. Hats feature tiny sizes with bird wing motifs and veils, worn low to obscure the right eye. An afternoon model shows camouflage flowers and phosphorescent pastels. A fragment mentions a lost item and nurse ad notices, with contact numbers.
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Paris
Berlin
Suzy
Classified wants and job notices from Tack letters
A dense roundup of help wanted and found items from Tack letters. Entries include individuals seeking hourly work in housekeeping, child care, nursing, and general labor, with several offers of service and references. Also notes on lost items, a purse, watch, and sweater, plus contact numbers and addresses.
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Harrison Street
Scouts Open Annual Week Observance In Amarillo
Scouting groups in Amarillo rededicate to the Scout oath as Boy Scout Week begins marking the 31st birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. President Roosevelt will address via radio at 6 30 PM Amarillo time with Walter Head and James West in attendance.
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Boy S Scouts of
Amarillo
Boy Scouts of America
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Walter W. Head
National Council of Boy Scouts
James E. West
Conscription Law May Be Passed by Cuban Solons Soon
Havana reports that liberal members of Cuba’s House may seek a debate to enact a conscription law tied to national defense. Manuel Benitez launches a clean-up raid on gambling clubs. Col. Angel A. Gonzalez, former navy chief, departs for Miami with wife and Lt. Vicente Sanchez as police escort.
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Havana
Union of Congress
House of Representatives
House
Manuel Benitez
Benitez
Angel A. Gonzalez
Navy
Miami
Florida
Vicente Sanchez
Maritime Police
Gonzalez
Goldwyn Leaves United Artists After 15 Years
Samuel Goldwyn withdraws from United Artists Corporation ending a 15 year owner member relationship. He leaves majority control with Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Alexander Korda, and Douglas Fairbanks estate as he plans a film version of The Little Foxes starring Bette Davis.
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Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn
America
United Artists Corporation
Goldwyn
United Artists
Mary Pickford
Charlie Chaplin
Alexander Korda
Douglas Fairbanks
Bette Davis
Harpy Moth Caterpillar Resembles Eight-Legged Cat
A harpy moth caterpillar is described as looking like an eight legged two tailed cat, highlighting its unusual and striking appearance.
Popularity Ball Set for Tomorrow at Amarillo High
The Annual Popularity Ball will run from 9 to 12 at Amarillo High School. Students will be chosen as most popular boy and girl from each of three classes. La Airosa sponsors the event and will honor winners in the yearbook. Results announced at the hall.
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Amarillo High School
la Airosa
Father’s Excitement After Quadruplets Born at St. Johns
Leonard N D farmer Nick Brown said he was excited as his wife gave birth to quadruplets at St Johns Hospital. Three boys and a girl arrived one month premature, weighing 4 10, 4 10, 4 9, and 3 12 pounds. Mother and quads were healthy. delivery occurred in five minutes with X ray predicting multiple birth.
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Fargo
N. D
U.P
Nick Brown
Leonard
Farmer
Brown
St. John's Hospital
J F. Hanna
Barefoot Burglar Hunted as Pneumonia Lingers
Oakland police pursue a known barefoot burglar who has evaded capture for months. Officials warn winter weather and persistent offenses may lead to his arrest, while the suspect faces health risks from exposure and possible pneumonia.
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Oakland
Cal
U.P
Hearst Sues Priday Over Libel Claim
William Randolph Hearst and the International News Service filed a $500,000 libel suit in state supreme court against Priday Inc publishers of Unbelievable magazine. Hearst seeks $250,000 for damages to his reputation as a newspaper man and the News Service seeks $250,000 for damage to its prestige from the article.
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New York
State Supreme Court
William Randolph Hearst
The
International News Service
Priday, Inc
News Service
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Proop
Old Taylor
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Rational Distillers Products Corporation
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PURSE
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W. W. Williams
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Horace Mann
Richard Cook
Houston
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Haskell Woodward
Spruce Street
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Amarillo Bowl
A. K. Bass
Brunswick
Zale's
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