36th's Mascot Waif May Stay in U S
The case of Johnny Camera a 12 year old Italian waif who stowed away in a duffle bag to reach the United States is before the board of immigration appeals. He arrived February 1 aboard the S S Clayton Victory and had attached himself to GIs during the war. A special hearing board ordered his return home and acting immigration commissioner Thomas B Shoemaker upheld the decision but he retains hope of staying.
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Washington
Johnny Camera
United States
Board of Immigration Appeals
Johnny
S. S. Clayton Victory
Thomas B. Shoemaker
How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly In Place
An ad promises FASTEETH powder to secure dentures by sprinkling on the teeth. It claims the alkaline non acidic formula provides firmer, more comfortable retention with no gummy taste and helps prevent denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Congress bill to let youth grow up abroad prompts local ties
Rep Vito Marcan tonio of Alp New York introduces a measure in Congress to allow a young person named Camera to grow up in his chosen country at the home of Sgt Curley Thompson in Waxahachie Texas. The board will defer action until Congress disposes of the bill.
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Vito Marcantonio
Alp
N. Y
Congress
Sgt
Curley Thompson
Waxahachie
Texas
Penicillin and Sulfa Rise in Mouth Infection Cure
Dr. Miguel Bustamante reports at the Mexican Dental Association convention that penicillin and sulfa medicines are increasingly used to cure mouth infections. Dr. Drew H. Turner from Jacksonville noted Florida public dental hygiene services as a model for others.
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Mexico City
Miguel Bustamente
Mexico
Mexican Dental Association
Drew H. Turner
Jackson- Ville
Fla
Florida
Corporal Gerald Marable Eligible for Discharge in Japan
Corporal Gerald Marable of Route 3 is eligible for discharge from the 97th Infantry Division now stationed in Japan. He enlisted in July 1943 and has served in both European and Pacific theaters on redeployment schedule.
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Cpl
Gerald Marable
97Th Infantry Division
Japan
Corporal Marable
Pacific
Amarillo Fire Credit Holds At Fifteen Percent For 1946
State Fire Commissioner Marvin Hall reports Amarillo maintains a 15 percent fire insurance credit for 1946. The system uses five year losses to determine credits or penalties, effective March 1, with maximum credit 25 percent. Ed Spann explains the 15 percent saves policy holders 15 percent on premiums, based on the manual rate.
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Marvin Hall
Ed Spann
Amarillo
Texas Fire Insurance Commission
Spann
Texas
Austin
Breckenridge
Eastland
Gladewater
Goose Creek
Laredo
Mexia
Nacogdoches
Taylor
Gonzales
McAllen
Port Arthur
Victoria
Conroe
Raymondville
Waxahaci
Bonham
Houston
Longview
Lubbock
San Antonio
Tyler
Vernon
Beaumont
Edinburg
Galveston
Marshall
Air Enthusiasts To Form Amarillo Pilots Association
Aviation enthusiasts meet at 8 p m in the Herring Hotel to form the Amarillo Pilots Association under a Junior Chamber committee chaired by Cecil Hunter. The group aims to promote flying in Amarillo and safety in aviation.
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Herring Hotel
Amarillo
Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Hunter
Bridegrooms Close With Their Dollars These Days
Potter County justices of the peace handled five weddings over the weekend with most fees at a dollar or less. One ceremony commanded as much as $3, while the bridegroom often determines the charge, sometimes paying with a $5 bill and arranging change for the minister. The trend reflects a tightened budget for marriages.
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Justices of the Peace
Potter County
Justice of the Peace
Amarillo
Martin named district manager moves to Amarillo
Paul L. Martin has moved to Amarillo to be district manager of American General Life Insurance. He comes from College Station with his wife and two sons, living at 3100 Monroe. He was discharged from the Army December 19 last year as a major in the Infantry and graduated from Texas A. & M. College in 1939.
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Paul L. Martin
Amarillo
American General Life Insurance Company
College Station
Monroe
Martin
Army
Infantry
Texas A. & M. College
Aunt Ellen's Workbasket Needle Patterns Offer
Mrs L K L Minnesota suggests Aunt Ellen's Workbasket a monthly needlecraft pattern service. It delivers hot iron transfer patterns and ideas for doilies edgings bedspreads and more from top designers. Subscription is 1 year for 12 issues at 1.00 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Westport Station
Kansas City
Ellen
District Meeting At AHS Set For April 6
Amarillo High School will host the Conference AA District 1 Inter scholastic League Meet on Saturday April 6. Five schools Borger Childress Pampa Quanah and Amarillo will enter contests announced by R B Norman principal of Amarillo High School.
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Amarillo
R. B. Norman
Borger
Childress
Pampa
Quanah
Soldier Harold J. New Jr Discharged by AAF
Pfc Harold J New Jr 911 Virginia has been discharged from the Army Air Forces at the San Antonio District AAF Personnel Distribution Command.
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Harold J. New, Jr
Virginia
Army Air Forces
San Antonio
AAF Personnel Distribution Command
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