Amarillo Police Prepare For Crime Rise In 1946
Amarillo police chief Sid Harper announced an expected crime increase for 1946 and outlined steps to meet it. Four experienced staffers return from military service and transfers will bolster patrols and traffic work. New motorcycle equipment and a temporary detective addition are planned. one officer resigns to run a motorcycle agency.
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Amarillo
Sid Harper
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Texas Department of Public Safety
Department
Co. D. Harvey
Navy
William FE. Sowell
Army
Leo Kouba
G. F E. Gibson
W. G. Miller
Homer Rountree
Simple home treatment for skin ailments advertised
An ad touts Black and White Ointment for eczema acne pimples tetter and related skin troubles. It claims rapid antiseptic action and 25 years of success with sizes from 19 to 25 cents, offering a refund if not satisfied and urging use as directed.
John Cope Rejoins Texas Highway Patrol From Coast Guard
John T. Cope arrived in Amarillo yesterday to resume duties as a Texas Highway Patrol sergeant. He previously served here before joining the Coast Guard three years ago and was discharged last week as a lieutenant, junior grade.
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John T. Cope
Amarillo
Texas Highway Patrol
Coast Guard
Want Marshall For Referee
A government spokesman in Chungking said China plans to ask General George C. Marshall to chair a three man committee to arrange a cease fire and act as referee in the Nationalist Communist conflict. The panel would include one Nationalist and one Communist representative.
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Chungking
George C. Marshall
China
Marshall
Jehol
Great Wall
Manchuria
Kalgan
Peiping
Rules on Veterans' Vote in Potter County
Frank Hoyt, county tax assessor, explains voting rules for veterans. Voters must meet state and county residence requirements: one year in the state and six months in the county prior to Election Day. Service members stationed at a local post within the past year may not vote in that county. Veterans discharged on or after May 5, 1945 may vote without a poll for 18 months. Those who lived in a different county on Jan 1, 1945 must obtain a poll tax receipt from the former county and transfer it to the current county, with a Jan. 31 deadline. Hoyt notes Potter County poll tax receipts are selling slowly.
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Frank Hoyt
Potter County
Hoyt
Amarillo Field Receives Safety Flag for Low Accidents
Brig. Gen. Arthur Hornsby presents a universal safety flag to Col. Carl W. Connell at Amarillo Army Airfield in recognition of the post recording fewer accidents than any other in the Technical Training Command.
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Amarillo Army Airfield
Technical Training Command
Arthur Hornsby
St. Louis
Carl W. Connell
Amarillo Field
Eight Men Inducted as January Draft Quota Is Filled
In the first Potter County draft call of 1946 eight registrants from Board No. 2 departed for induction in Oklahoma City at noon. The January quota of eight for Board No. 1 was filled through enrollments. Preinduction physicals for the January call were canceled due to the induction center's holiday closure in Oklahoma City.
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Potter County
Board No. 2
Oklahoma City
Board No. 1
Yorks Return From Panhandle Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Silby York of 1109 Polk came home last night after a four day visit to Mr. York's parents Dr and Mrs. Orphus York in Panhandle.
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Panhandle
Silby York
Polk
Mr. York
Orphus York
Ben Smith Announces Reelection Bid for Potter County Clerk
Ben Smith has announced his candidacy for reelection to the office of district clerk in Potter County. His duties involve the 108th and 47th district courts in the county.
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Ben Smith
Potter County
Mr. Smith
Isaac Renfro Sought on Theft Charge Repatriated by Deputies
Sheriff's officers return from McKinney with Isaac H. Renfro who faces a theft charge in connection with the automobile theft from Wilbur Woods. Renfro was arrested in McKinney last week.
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McKinney
Isaac H. Renfro
Renfro
Wilbur Woods
Victory Dance Draws Legion Members From Far and Wide
The 1946 New Year Victory Dance at Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel ran 9 pm to midnight. Hansen Post 54 American Legion sponsored the event for Legionnaires service members and their ladies. Attendance reached 60 with soldiers sailors and Marines from across the nation. FE. C. Nelson, post commander, welcomed guests as Phil provided the music.
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Maine
Connecticut
Herring Hotel
Hanson Post 54
American Legion
FE. C. Nelson
Phil
Phillips and His Orchestra at the Otto Landis Affair
Otto Landis led an evening affair featuring Phillips and his orchestra. The event showcased a blend of musical numbers and orchestral performances under Landis's direction.
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Phillips
Otto Landis
Return From Funeral of Dr Seibel's Father
Dr and Mrs C W Seibel of 1001 Sunset returned yesterday from Kansas City after being summoned by the sudden death of Dr R M Seibel a dentist. Dr Seibel died four days after his brother L L Seibel, with whom he lived.
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C. W. Seibel
Kansas City
Dr. Seibel
R. M. Seibel
L. L. Seibel
Two Cars Stolen On New Year’s Night in Amarillo
One private automobile and one taxicab were reported stolen in Amarillo last night. The private car owner is James Smith of 416 North East Fifth. A 1937 green Dodge coupe was stolen from 417 Buchanan. A 1940 Plym…
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Amarillo
James Smith
North East Fifth
Buchanan
Stolen Sedan Reports Incident Near Nightclub and Safeway Cab
A sedan was stolen from the Safeway Cab Company after being taken from the front of a local night club. Police are investigating the theft and reviewing nearby surveillance footage.
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Outh
Safeway Cab Company
Mrs Lumpkin Visited Lubbock for New Year Holidays
Mrs Hugh Lumpkin of 1514 Harrison spent New Year holidays in Lubbock at the home of her sister Mrs F A McMillan.
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Hugh Lumpkin
Harrison
Lubbock
F. A. McMillan
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Isaac Renfro
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