Senators Demand Probe of FDRs War Spending
Washington February 22 Congress weighs scrutiny of a $631.5 million fund granted to President Roosevelt for secret wartime projects as it debates renewing emergency authority. Senators Tydings and Taft call for full accounting and removal of the revolving fund from future appropriations.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Tydings
Maryland
Taft
Ohio
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tack Letters continued page two notices and requests
A digest of reader notices seeking jobs and missing items. Women seek child care or housework with room and board. Farm work desired by a couple and by a reader. Lost sugar ration book and purse reported with contact numbers. White tap dancing shoe missing and phone contact. Social security card belonging to Leone Doris Cockerell noted.
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Hard Brooks Drug Store
Frances Irvin
Miss Finch
L. 8
Central Junior High School
Leone
Doris Cockerell
Paratrooper Describes Thrill and Nerve of Jump
Evansville sent letter from Sgt. Al Davenport detailing parachute jumps. He recalls the plane takeoff nerves, the exit, main chute deployment, and the silk canopy opening as the most beautiful sight. After landing he admits anxiety fades and he’d gladly jump again. The piece ends with a surreal line about circus elephants preferring open air death.
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Evansville
Ind
U.P
al Davenport
Crash Victim Identified in P-38 Crash Near English Field
Lieut. William H. Stuart of Long Beach California a ferrying flight leader in the Sixth Ferrying Group Air Transport Command was killed when his P-38 crashed near English Field shortly after takeoff He attempted to return to the airport and the plane burst into flames witnesses reported the plane crash landed in a wheat field north of the airport An army board conducts the investigation and public relations officers at Amarillo Field announced the crash details
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William H. Stuart
Long Beach
Calif
Air Transport Command
English Field
Stuart
Army
Amarillo Field
Texas Truck Crop Reports Bring Little Comfort to Housewives
Texas housewives seeking relief from rationing gain little hope from the Federal Agriculture report. February crop conditions show limited progress in Texas with frost damage in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, delays in tomatoes and onions, and moisture shortages affecting cucumbers and beans.
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Texas
Austin
Federal Agricultural Statistics Division
California
Florida
Rio Grande Valley
South Texas
War Ration Book No. 2 registration form notice
The News- Globe prints the registration form for War Ration Book No. 2. Residents may fill it at home and submit during the Feb 11 to 22 week at local rationing boards, bringing Ration Book No. 1 for sugar and coffee.
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News- Globe
Lost billfold found at Globe News switchboard
A brown billfold containing a social security card for Lloyd Lee Hulsey was found and turned in at the Globe News switchboard. The owner may claim it by calling 1111-A West Thirteenth Avenue or writing there and describing it.
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The
Globe News
Lloyd Lee Hulsey
West Thirteenth Avenue
Three 16-year-olds seek farm work experience
Three boys aged 16 seek farm work, asserting experience and willingness. They provide contact as 20072 and ask for any farming opportunities. They also request help locating a cat, described as yellowish gray, with a contact path via Darby Laundry or 511 Madison Street rear for Addie Miller.
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Call
Darby Laundry
Madison Street
Addie Miller
Reward Offered for Lost Coin Purse and $20
A visible reward is posted for the return of a coin purse containing twenty dollars lost Thursday night. The owner cites possible loss locations on the Tenth Avenue and Glenwood Bus routes, at the Leon Theater, or along routes between Twelfth Avenue and Fillmore Bus. Call 7317 to claim.
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Tenth Avenue
Glenwood
Leon Theater
Twelfth Avenue
Fillmore
J. H. Holston
Bermuda sod for free pickup at 2808 Jackson Street
Property owner offers Bermuda sod already dug up free to a willing hauler. Location is 2808 Jackson Street. Contact for pickup details is not provided in the notice.
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Jackson Street
Job Seeker Seeks Housekeeper or Practical Nurse Position
Unencumbered applicant with experience in housekeeping and nursing seeks permanent night shifts at home. Priorities include reliable evening hours and steady employment. Contact through reader line 6101.
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Tack
Bird dog found with J M Hensley collar in Chan ning
A bird dog wearing a collar bearing the name J M Hensley Chan ning has been found. The owner may call at Willborn Brothers Tank Company Second Avenue and Houston Street to claim it. Caller seeks contact for a person driving to the Cactus Ordnance Plant at Dumas daily. Call 7669.
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Tack
J. M. Hensley, Channing
Willborn Brothers Tank Company
Second Avenue
Houston Street
Cactus Ordnance Plant
Dumas
Lost orange food stamp book seeks finder reward
A middle aged woman requests return of a lost orange food stamp book number 188-31. She asks finders to call 7881 in the afternoon and offers a reward. Address: Rt. 2, Box 674, J. Boyle.
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Tack
J. Boyle
Care for Children Seeks Daytime Nanny Position
Individual seeks daytime work caring for small children no night shifts. Provides address 517 N W 2nd Ave and available for interview. references upon request.
Chinese Military Mission Arrives in Britain after U.S. Visit
The Chinese military mission that recently ended a visit to the United States has arrived in Great Britain, official word announced today in London.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Old Home Mixture for Quick Cough Relief
A traditional cough remedy mixes 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup water to create a syrup, with optional corn syrup or honey. Add 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle for a full pint of medicine claimed to loosen phlegm, soothe irritations, open airways, and aid sleep. The ad promises strong effectiveness and a money back guarantee.
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FDR
North Pierce St
Ben Huseman
Amarillo
Donnie Stevens
East 12Th Ave
PURSE
Panhandle
Finder
Irene Latta
P. O
Dickson Drug Store
Polk St
United States OF America
Office OF Price Administration
Budget Bureau
St. Anthony's Hospital
West Ninth Avenue
Bozeman
Blackburn
Printing & Letter Service
Bermuda
N. W
2Nd Ave
Boxwell Brothers OU
Amarillo—Dumas
Fine Diamonds
J.T. Russell Jeweler
Amapillo
H. C. Pestor Income Tax Service
You
America
T-1
Certain-teed Products Corporation
LaSalle St
Chicago
Ertain-Teed
South Lasalle Street
Chicago, Illinois
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