Washington signs of Japanese easing amid war talk
The piece discusses assumed peace terms from Japan after Germany’s collapse, including ceding territories since Pearl Harbor, shrinking the fleet, and reforms. Manchuria would stay under Japanese control, provoking US debate on invading the mainland, with insiders predicting a shift to a peace intermediary and broader war-term implications. The column also teases cultural notes and local letters from the Panhandle.
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Pearl Harbor
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Women and Wit Across Cities in a Witty Column
The writer reflects on wintering in Amarillo praising local clerks for courtesy, mocks Cleopatra, and recalls rapid dressers in Manhattan. Observations range from flattery's effect to Irish bachelors and marriage ages, plus a Sioux County teachers plea for husbands and advice on courting and marriage dynamics.
Democrats Edge Toward George Bill in House Test
Democrats won a narrow 202 to 192 vote to proceed on the George Bill, setting up a Senate vote on Wallace’s confirmation as secretary as the RFC moves from the commerce office. Two minor party members joined 200 Democrats, while 18 Democrats sided with 174 Republicans in opposition.
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Hit and Run Driver Arrested in Dallas Crash
In Dallas on February 15 an 18 year old youth named David McCullough helped police locate and arrest a hit-and-run driver after a car struck 22 year old Edwina Faulkner as she left a street car. Faulkner suffered two broken legs and serious injuries.
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Hottest Valentine Weather Gives Way To Cooler Forecast
Yesterday set an all time February high of 83 degrees as a warm spell eased. Cooler air moves in today with a predicted high near 45 tomorrow and a low around 30 after a 44 degree night. Occasional rain and 25 to 35 mph winds are expected today and tomorrow.
Epidemic of Small Fires Continues With Four Alarms
A new round of fires adds four alarms today following 13 fires yesterday. Gasoline caused two blazes, a grass fire and an oven roast completed the set. Crews responded to 700 Tennessee for a kitchen fire and to Loney School for a grass fire, with other cases at 728 North Fillmore and Tenth and Fillmore. No injuries reported.
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Six Marine planes crash during California maneuvers
Six Marine planes crashed early today during maneuvers off the Southern California coast as bad weather hit. Three went down at sea, two struck land on a channel island, and one crashed near Bakersfield, the Navy announced.
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Three Puppies Free to Good Homes
Three two month old puppies available for new homes. Call 2 1980 or visit 404 South Bivins to inquire. Mrs B F Lindsey announces the ad in the notice.
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Missing Airman Carl Funderburg Reported Over Germany
Listed Missing Over Germany on a B 24, Carl Lee Funderburg Bombardier has been missing over Germany since Jan. 28. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Funderburg and husband of a Denver home wife with two daughters at their Funderburg residence. The Amarillo sergeant joined the Army Air Forces two years ago Oct. 29 after enlisting. he had only recently reached England before being reported missing. He celebrated his 25th birthday 12 days before Jan. 28. Air Forces reports on Jan. 28 described 1,000 planes over the Ruhr with light flak and no German planes sighted. losses were light.
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Yank Outposts Driven Back On Italian Front
German infiltration tactics forced American outposts to pull back along the Tyrrhenian coast. A Nazi raid near Serchio Valley caused a brief setback before ground was regained. Brazilian troops repulsed an enemy patrol near Affrico and clashed northeast of Gaggio as Fifth Army patrolled south of Bologna.
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Arkansans face name change if bill passes
Arkansas residents would adopt the pronunciation Ark‑an-saw-yans if the Senate approves a concurrent resolution. Senator Julian James of Jonesboro introduced the measure after saying he preferred the correct Ark‑an-saw pronunciation. The spelling Arkan-san would stay unchanged.
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Roosevelt Visits Marseille on Way Home from Yalta
President Roosevelt has travelled to Marseille in southern France on his return from the Yalta conference with the Big Three. French sources reported the stop before he heads back to the United States.
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Uruguayan Government Declares War on Axis
Montevideo reports the Uruguayan government decided to declare war on the Axis today February 15.
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Speaker To Discuss Years Under Hitler
Dr Pierre Lecomte du Nour a special lecturer for the Army and Navy YMCA USO will speak at 8 tonight in the American Legion Hall on Two Years in Part Under Hitler's Rule He will address Amarillo volunteer workers then speak to Amarillo Army Air Field officers tomorrow at 10 am and to enlisted men at 4 pm Rockefeller Pasteur ties noted He escaped the Nazis in France in August 1942
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