Army Ordnance Plants Report Excellent Safety Record
Army ordnance plants, including Pantex, show health and safety records surpassing other industries. Capt R M Smith notes officials of the Public Health Service informed him of survey results indicating fewer occupational injuries per million man hours at ordnance facilities handling explosives. Dr T A Cresswell, plant physician, oversees health programs and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Ordnance
R. M. Smith
Pantex Ordnance Plant
U.S. Public Health Service
Army Ordnance Department
Medical and Safety Department
Pantex
T. A. Cresswell
Certain-feed Products Corporation
Lt. Middleton Wins Air Medal and Gold Star
Lt. John Middleton Jr USNR, Amarillo native, missing in action, awarded the Air Medal and Gold Star for sinking Japanese cargo ships near the Bonin Islands in June 1944 and near the Philippines on Sept 2 1944. Citations praise meritorious aerial combat and bold, accurate bombing against enemy shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Middleton, Jr
USNR
John Middleton
North Buchanan
Secretary of the Navy
Washington
Middleton
Amarillo
Bonin Islands
Philippines
Philippine Islands
United States Naval Service
Odd-lot shoe sale extended in Amarillo
Amarillo rationing board grants an extra week to buy odd-lot shoes without stamps due to a freight embargo delaying shipments. Non ration shoe sale runs through March 10 with stores required to track pairs bought and sold during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Use of Mails Encouraged By Local Rationing Board
A county rationing board urged citizens to handle applications by mail claiming it is ten times faster than personal calls. A three cent stamp speeds processing and reduces time for applicants and clerks while saving tires gasoline and shoes amidst a board reorganization and shift to mail business.
Red Cross Day Proclaimed by Amarillo Mayor
Mayor Joe Jenkins proclaims March 2 1945 Red Cross War Fund Day in Amarillo urging full and prompt support. The city joins a one day drive to raise 154000 for the Red Cross War Fund with banks open to receive contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Amarillo
Joe Jenkins
Red Cross War Fund
Potter County
War Fund
Churches
Barks
Amarillo Credit Association
City Seal Extends Official Claim Recognition
The document records a formal city acknowledgment dated February 25 1945 signed by Mayor Joe A Jenkins and sealed with the city seal. It notes the act of recognition as part of official municipal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Joe. A. Jenkins
NLRB Hearings Set For Fort Worth Federal Building
Hearings before the National Labor Relations Board begin at 10 tomorrow in Room 318 of the Federal Building. Edwin Elliott, Fort Worth regional director, announces cases from Phillips Petroleum Co. and General Atlas Carbon Co. will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLRB
National Tumber Board
Federal Building
Edwin A. Elliott
Fort Worth
Phillips Petroleum Co
General Atlas Carbon Company
Mustard Gas Release Lingers In Dense Jungle
A damp dense jungle environment allows mustard gas released earlier to remain potent for up to a year. Soldiers and safety crews warn of lingering contamination and ongoing decontamination efforts in the affected area.
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Cretney
Polk
B. B. Williams
Frank Campbell
Agency
State Farm Insurance Companies
Eagle Insulation
Insulating CO
West 3Rd St
Globe-News
Ol’ Vernon Sez
Buchanan
Oriental Cleaners
Vernon Hancock
Southwest Studio
LEE Optical CO
Dallas
Oak Cliff
Wichita Falls
Greenville
First Mortgage
Cae
Texas
Employers Casualty Company
Austin
Abilene
Beaumont
Corpus Christi
EL Paso
Galveston
Harlingen
Houston
Lubbock
Midland
Port Arthur
San Antonio
Sherman
Tyler
Waco
KGNC
Willard W. Phillips
E. E
Dick) Holcombe
Moree
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Amarillo, Texas
Pet Eee
B. Palmer Lewis, C. S. B
New York City
The
Mother Church
the First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Taylor Street
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