New York attitudes contrast with Washington on war news
A correspondent describes New Yorkers as pragmatic and fact driven while Washington voices mockery of war propaganda. He notes distrust of casualty figures, strong unity, gas shortages in the East, and limited travel amid fuel bans. He mentions Canadian peace fantasies and personal travel to Westport Connecticut with sister and husband.
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Chicago
New York
East
Westport
Connecticut
New York City
Panhandle
Westpoint
East Visions War, Food, and Banter Across Cities
A traveler in the East notes larger funerals with car processions, popular candied chestnuts with ice cream, and New Yorks cold winds. He observes bootlegging, rationing strains, and labor shifts while detailing public mood on war leadership, postwar plans, and Roosevelt. He shares letters praising a feminine fighter and jokes about insomnia and dachshunds.
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East
Missing Boston Screwtail Bulldog Seeks Return for Reward
A female Boston screwtail bulldog vanished last Thursday. A reader offers a reward for her safe return. A man's purse found on Polk Street bears the name Roy Birchard and will be returned to the owner upon contact at 2-1009.
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Boston
Aldridge St
Polk Street
Roy Birchard
Maid Service Inquiry at 606 Monroe Street
A colored girl offers to care for children around the clock at 606 Monroe Street, seeking employment in child care.
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Tack
Monroe Street
Lady's Billfold Lost Near First National Bank
A woman reports losing a Justin leather billfold containing 48 dollars and 65 cents and a two week pay. The item also held a sales receipt with her name and address and a three cent stamp. A liberal reward is offered.
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First National Bank
Hollywood Sizzle and Show Biz Notes in February
Jimmie Fidler reports on Frances Farmer parole timing and a flurry of Hollywood moves. Frances Farmer parole delay, Nina Davis recovery, Maxie Rosenbloom reconciliation, Paul Kelly discharge, Lupe Velez and Arturo de Cordoba blaze, Curtis yacht loss, Harvey drafted, McCrea joining agriculture, Vera Steadman walking again, Marie Orsatti with Vic, Paulette Goddard tour, Betty Field stage plans, Buck Jones War Bond drive, and industry feuds targeted at Rita Hayworth and Maria Montez.
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Hollywood
Samaritans
Frances Farmer
Nina
Joan
Davis
Maxie Rosenbloom
Paul Kelly
Bam
Army Air Corps
Lupe Velez
Arturo de Cordoba
Alan Curtis
Paramount
Michael
Harvey
Joel McCrea
Department of Agriculture
Jack Huber
Tom Neal
Dana Drake
Vera Steadman
Marie MacDonald
Vic
Orsatti
Paulette Goddard
Descens
Betty Field
Jimmie Fidler
Courthouse Records Deals and Divorces Listed
A local court notebook lists warranty deeds from multiple transfers dated 1939 to 1943 with prices and revenue stamps, plus district court divorce actions and numerous marriage licenses. Names include Fuqua Priolo Williams Weaver Boyd Fortune Terry McCullough Glover Moore and others, with property parcels in Alamo Glenwood University Heights and Morningside.
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W. H. Fuqua
Charles Priolo
O. T. Daisy D. Currie
Howard Williams
Plemons
John K. Boyce
Lois F. Weaver
George G. Boyd
Clyde H. Fortune
C. C. Ter
G. H. Walker
Pawnee Gaither
Hughes
Otis R. Terry
Carolyn H. McCullough
O. T
D. Sears
W. Gragg
Alamo
Amarillo Improvement Co
Bonnie May Nelson
Morningside
O. W. Harrison
F. E. Litterly
Glenwood
E. M. Phipps
Ruby Hayhurst
R. L. Wheeler
P. H. Day
J. H
Lessie Malone
R. & Womack
Bueford Wayne Crawford
Curtis Bell Et al
G&s
Guadalcanal fall reshapes Pacific air war strategy
Veteran correspondent notes Japanese evacuation from Guadalcanal to be a turning point. He argues Allied air bases at Henderson Field extend bomber ranges and threaten Truk and southern Japanese targets, forecasting larger battles and a push toward Tokyo this year.
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J. Norman
Sarge) Lodge
Associated Press
Europe
North Atlantic
South Pacific
Guadalcanal
Lodge
Tokyo
J. Norman Lodge
U. S
William F. Halsey
Halsey
Lincoln
United Nations
Henderson Field
Truk
Navy
Knox
Admiral Halsey
Return of Funds Sought by Maxine Montgomery
Maxine Montgomery asks the finder to contact Shamrock Oil and Gas Company or call 2-5066 after hours to arrange return of money.
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Ward
Finder
Shamrock Oil and Gas Company
Maxine Montgomery
U S and British Generals Confer With Brazil Air Minister
Lieut. Gen. H. H. Arnold Lieut. Gen. Brehon Somervell and British Field Marshal Sir John Dill met Brazil's air minister Joachim Salgado Jr in Recife while en route from North Africa. They inspected military installations along the Brazilian coast before continuing to the United States.
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Rio DE Janeiro
United States
North Africa
Recife
Brazil
Joachim Salgado
H. H. Arnold
U. S. Army Air Forces
Brehon B. Somervell
U. S. Army Service of Supply
Sir John Dill
Army Recruiting 17 Year Olds for Air Corps and Army
The Army opens enlistment to 17-year-olds who may join but will not be called until age 18. Local recruiter Sgt. T. K. Morris says volunteers will be in the Army unassigned until then, with parental consent required and exams in Lubbock if Air Corps is pursued. Cadet enlistment takes two days to complete.
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Guadalcanal
United States
Pacific
Philippines
South Pacific
Knox
United States Army
Army Air Corps
Regular Army
T. K. Morris
Morris
Army
Amarillo
Army Reserve
Lubbock
Air Corps
Elmer Green Becomes Lieutenant In Army Service
Elmer George Green has been commissioned as a lieutenant after entering military service. He serves in radio instruction roles at Camp Adair Oregon while his father, known as Sgt. Green, remains a sergeant and now works as a radio dispatcher for a nearby war plant.
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Sgt. Green
George
Elmer George Green
Lieut. Green
Camp Adair
Ore
Amarillo
William Visage Heard on Java Radio Broadcast
William Visage of the Lost Battalion spoke over the Java short wave radio last night, telling his family he was well and that his unit had no casualties. The message, heard by his sister Jewell Visage and relatives in Amarillo, drew many calls and broad interest from locals.
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William Visage
Java
Jewell L. Visage
W. H. Harrell
Amarillo
William
Charlie Robertson
Harrell
Los Angeles
Jewell Visage
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Cecil M. Waller
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Robert Wayland
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Elmer W. Pace
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Guadalcanal Fall
Alrigh
Trip
Miller Printing CO
Fillmore
Elmer Green
Java Radio
Aise
Cretney Drug
Walgreen
Strahan
Hunsley's
Hunsley
House OF Color
Earl A. Irwin
Southwarn Life
Oliver Eakle
Amarillo, Texas
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