23 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1944
Page
1
A letter to the editor debates whether Amarillo should pronounce the word as Trook or Truck citing H V Kaltenborn John W Vandercook and Wes Izzard and Webster. Readers compare pronunciations arguing it's decided now Trook. Also notes on Roosevelt soldier vote and japs in Dutch Harbor.
A long column mixes war commentary with criticisms of regulation and domestic life. It recounts a captured Japanese soldier tale, social-work milk theft, black market debates, and calls for stricter enforcement. The author rails against Washington bureaucracy and praises soldiers while deeming home front mismanagement rampant.
During the current cold spell a trusted warning urges using dependable aspirin for colds pains and aches. Do not risk substitutes demand Genuine pure St Joseph Aspirin, the world’s largest selling brand, at 10c.
Advertises Blue Star Ointment claiming one application relieves itching from eczema rash and related skin conditions. Says repeat as needed as nature heals and offers money back if the first jar fails to satisfy. Try it today.
Two Amarillo tourist havens Coronado Courts and The Best Courts change owners March 1. Arthur J. Grief of True Best Courts buys Coronado Courts from J. P. Montgomery while Mrs. Gertrude Smith may run it. O K Dunlap sells The Best to Hugh Neece who plans a farm stay near Houston.
Stockholm reports say at least three foreign bombers dropped high explosives on the southern suburbs including Staengnaes area last night. Hundreds of windows were smashed but no deaths reported. police guard the Eriksdal quarter after the damage. Russian planes over Finland again with a four hour air alarm at Turku starting 7 20.
Pvt. J. W. Wells aged 34 son of Mr and Mrs G W Wells of 926 North Arthur Street landed at Arawe with the first Sixth Army troops on New Britain and helped establish the beachhead as announced by the general headquarters of the Pacific theater of war. Our alligator.
Rosy King, a veteran policeman now in charge of parking meters, invented a coin sorter attached to a counter to divide pennies and nickels as drivers feed meters. Gwendolyn Cook reports time saved and accuracy improved, with city manager A P Hancock praising the device as faster than manual counting.
Civilian workers aged 16 to 62 are urged by the United States Navy to repair and build ships injured in battle. Walter Vossbrink announces openings at Pearl Harbor and Puget Sound Navy Yard Washington DC with urgent need for metal tradesmen. Applicants 18 to 38 require draft board release, under 18 parental consent. Minimum 18 months work, contract duration plus six months. No Pearl Harbor family housing. barracks lodging. Wages range 1.08 to 152 per hour with time and one half over 40 hours weekly.
A Barbo recipe offers a simple home tinting method to color gray hair. Mix Barbo Compound with water, apply by combing through hair, and rinse to achieve a glossy natural look that won’t wash out or affect permanents.
The Amarillo Field Service Club hosts a Sunday 7 PM event as first round champions are decided for the Mission Jewelry trophy. Three plays so far total eight points separate the six leaders. Attendees may enter via the main gate on the Pampa highway and must tell guards they are going to attend the bridge.
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