Regents Declare Era of Tranquility at University of Texas
The UT regents announced an era of tranquility in administration and pledged to seek a permanent president with faculty input. They emphasized academic freedom, faculty improvement, research support, and tenure protection while addressing rumors about potential credit withdrawals and planning for stable leadership.
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Austin
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Aviwurt
Wrocesyry
Tor Posirong
University of Tex
University of Texart
University of Texas Pr
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Painter
Delay in Allied Blow Lets Nazis Stabilize Western Front
Article argues Allied delay in striking the German West Front allowed Nazis to reorganize forces after Ardennes retreat. Germans used terrain and floods to slow advances, shifted reserves north to meet the Canadian push, and prepared for a tougher, drawn-out struggle despite anticipated next Allied assault.
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Western Front
Wes Gallagher
U. S. Ninth Army
Germany
Allied Command
Nothern
Belgian Bulge
Belgium
France
Roer
Akeleton
Rhine
Ardennes
Italy
Naples
Florence
Traly
University Board Seeks Qualified President Candidate
The Texas Board of Regents states it will diligently search for a worthy successor to the current president. It invites the main university faculty to form a representative committee to advise on the selection and to seek input from university branches and qualified cultural figures statewide.
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State of Texas
Board of Regents
Dobie to Speak on Texas History March 5
Frank Dobie, Southwestern history professor, will lecture on The Fascinating and Romantic Elements of Texas History at Amarillo High School Monday night March 5. The talk ties to the William H. Bush Collection established by Mrs. Bush in 1941 as a memorial to her husband and to be presented by a Southwestern historian. The Bush trustees include Mrs Allen Early and others.
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Frank Dobie
Texas
Amarillo High School
William H. Bush
Southwest
Bush
Allen Early
J. O. Gulekie
Ruth F. Dezell
Earl van Dale
John McCarty
Roach Lt. Thomas Lynch Roach On Leave From Florida Base
Lt. Thomas Lynch Roach arrived in Amarillo on leave from Homestead Army Air Field, Florida. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roach of 2600 Washington Street and is reported ill with influenza at his parents’ home.
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Thomas Lynch Roach
Jack Roach
Washington
Sis
Roach
Homestead Army Air Field
Homestead
Fla
Amarillo
Dalhart Loses Fire Insurance Rate Credits
Dalhart has lost fire insurance rate credits after several serious fires last year. The Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners reports a 25 percent credit in two of the last five years and 20 percent in the other three. Castor oil is noted as soluble in alcohol.
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Dalhart
Texan Board of Insurance Commissioners
F.E. Thomas
Don A Valentine Returns as Amarillo Oldsmobile VP
Former district representative for the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors, Don A Valentine, returns to Amarillo as vice president of the Amarillo Oldsmobile Company Inc, 810 Tyler, after purchasing an interest. He lived in Amarillo five years before World War II and worked 1942 44 as advertising manager for Cessna Aircraft in Wichita Kansas. The Valentine family plans to move into a home here soon. J C Christopher is president of the company and GC Odom formerly owned it until 1944.
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Oldsmobile
General Motors
Don A. Valentine
Amarillo
Oldsmobile Company, Inc
Tyler
Mr. Valentine
Cessna Aircraft Company
Wichita
Kan
Sue
Warren Is Named On Regency Groups
AUSTIN Feb 17 Newly organized standing committees of the University of Texas Board of Regents include Athletics with F E Kirkpatrick, W Scott Schreiner, and David M Warren. College of Mines with Schreiner, FE B Tucker and Warren. Executive with Dudley Woodward, DF Strickland, and Duecker. Medical with Dr C O Terrell. Public Relations with Terrell and Strickland. Newly confirmed members are Woodward Warren Kirkpatrick Tucker Terrell and Scherer. An aviator note and a family visit to Groesbeck finish the item.
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Austin
University of Texas Board of Regent
F. E. Kirkpatrick
Brownwood
W. Scott Schreiner
Kerrville
David M. Warren
Panhandle
College of Mines
el Paso
Schreiner
FE. B. Tucker
Nacogdoches
Warren
Dudley Woodward
Dallas
F Strickkind
Mission
Duecker
Dr CO. ‘Terrell
Fort Worth
Orville Bullington
Wachita Ralls
W. HH. Scherer
Houston
Terrell, Pucker Strickland
Woodward
Kirkpatrick
Tucker
Terrey
Scherer
Funeral Set Monday For Roy R. Childres
Funeral services for Roy R. Childres, 41, who died Wednesday, will be held Monday at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Chapel, with Dr. E. B. Fincher of Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers are J. O. White, Roy McCord, Jim Evans, Paul Faubion, Ben Stone, and Gaston Har hous.
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Roy R. Childres
Joelock Moentoday
Boxwell Brothers
E. B. Fincher
Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Pallbeaters
J. O. White
Roy McCord
Jim Evans
Paul Faubion
Ben Stone
Gaston Harhous
Ice coated Fillmore underpass traps van in roadway
A van became stuck in the Fillmore Street underpass after a film of ice formed on the pavement. Traffic halted in both directions for 45 minutes until two more trucks dragged the stalled vehicle free with lines attached while police redirected vehicles and gave first aid.
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Fillmore Street
Almost Lost Citizen Returns to Texas Birth Cert Granted
Jose Garibaldi of Irapuato Mexico can reenter the United States after a Texas birth certificate proves his Amarillo birth in 1917. A baptismal certificate and a civil court order provided proof of birth, with County Judge E. O. Northcutt signing the certificate Saturday morning.
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Jose Garibaldi
Irapuato
Mexico
Potter
Amarillo
Garibaldi
Tramato
Texas
United States
E. O. Northcutt
Pope Unable to Deliver Lent Address in Stated Time
The Vatican radio reports Pope Pius XII cannot give the Lent address on Monday due to influenza. The pope is recovering, and the address will be read by a cardinal.
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London
Vatican Radio
Pius
Police Investigate Burglary Attempts
Two break ins were investigated by city police. At Frosted Foods Distributing Co. on West Second a window was pried and glass stacked by the intruder who found no cash. W. L. Flinklea Electric Co. on West Sixth reported a small cash theft after entry through a roof ventilator. No leads in the Woolworth store burglary from Wednesday night.
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Frosted Foods Distributing Co., Inc
West Second
J. L. King
King
W. L. Flinklea Electric Co
West Sixth
Coffee Couple From McLean In Amarillo On Business
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Coffee of McLean were in Amarillo on business yesterday. Mr. Coffee is connected with the oil business.
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T. J.coffee
McLean
Amarillo
Mr. Coffee
Ofl
Vacu-matic Carburetor Promises Extra Mileage and Power
Motorists and vehicle owners are urged to install the Vacu-matic carburetor claiming up to 30 extra gas mileage and smoother running. The device operates on a Supercharge principle and can be installed in minutes with no adjustments. Vacumatic Carburetor Co based in Wauwatosa Wisconsin offers free information by request.
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Vacumatic Carburetor Co
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