Newsmen Plan Annual Parley
Tentative plans for the 37th Panhandle Press Association convention were announced after a luncheon. Dates set are April 12 and 13, with three business sessions, two luncheons, a dinner dance, and a cocktail party. Special recognition for members returning from service is planned. Officers attending included Douglas Meador, W. Rutherford, Clyde Warwick, Roy Kerr, Pat Flynn, H. B. Martin, and Albert Law. Out of town registrants urged to reserve early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Panhandle Press Asociation
Association
Douglas Meador
Matador
W. R. Rutherford
Dumas
Clyde Warwick
Canyon
Roy Kerr
Pat Flynn
H. B. Martin
Amarillo
Albert Law
Dalhart
Critical Crew Shortage Hits War Shipping
More than 100 ships of the War Shipping Administration are delayed in port due to a severe crew shortage. Eight troop transports are among the affected vessels as the Maritime Service in New Orleans appeals for licensed officers and engineers to return to sea. The administration seeks 10 000 seamen immediately, with entry paths for youths 16 and men 26 to 50 meeting requirements. Applications at the Enrolling Officer 201 Stern Building New Orleans La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Eriering Administration
Maritime Service
New Orleans
The
Shipping Administration
Stewards Department
Stern
White House Plans $1.65 Million Face Lift and West Wing Auditorium
Plans released by architect Lorenzo Winslow outline a $1,650,000 modernization of the White House. The project includes a 375 seat auditorium in a new west wing, repurposing the wartime east wing as a museum, interior upgrades, and extensive grounds improvements. Construction to begin in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Lorenzo Winslow
State Department
East Ring
Winslow
Mendaco touted as remedy for bronchial asthma by Knox Company
W. W Burgess announces Mendaco is a tasteless tablet remedy for bronchial asthma avoiding smoke and dust. He claims it relaxes airways, loosens phlegm, aids sleep and energy, and offers a money back guarantee through druggists if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
W. W Burgess
Knox Company
Mendaco
United States Plans Steam Launcher for Buzz Bomb
The U S Army Air Forces were ready to use a steam launched buzz bomb if Germany collapsed. Babcock Wilcox disclosed the steam propulsion method with RAF approval, noting German use of chemical launchers failed to reduce casualties among their crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Army Air Forces
Germany
Babcock & Wilcox Company
New Year Promises From Hedy Lamarr Parody
A humorous 1946 King Features strip lists New Year resolutions including cues about Crosby Lamarr and Lamarr related land mines. The text also mentions a General Electric axial flow turbo jet engine claim and a road to California joke.
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Crosby
Hedy Lamarr
Paramount
LaGuardia
California
King Features Syndicate Inc
General Electric
Western Cowboys Association Receives 10 Acre Gift
Amos McBride donated a 10 acre site for a reunion camp ground north of River Road school in Amarillo. Members have raised about 400 of 650 dollars. remaining funds will fund development including a water well and landscaping as efforts continue. Donations may be sent to Mel Armstrong or treasurer Herbert M. Timmons at 1607 Hayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Western Cowboys Association
Amos McBride
Potter County
River Road School
McBride
Association
Mel Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong
Herbert M. Timmons
Hayden
Mrs Harold Mower Dies in Nova Scotia
Dalhart residents learn Mrs. Harold Mower died in Nova Scotia Canada after the birth of a son. Her husband Sergeant Mower had recently arrived from Germany to join her. Mrs Mower taught at Keller Hill school and the couple had lived in Dalhart while he trained at Dalhart Air Field in 1944.
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Dalhart
Harold Mower
Dalhart Air Field
Hower
Nova Scotia
Canada
Marcus Kramer
Mower
Kella Hill
Sergeant Mower
Germany
No Parking Problem at Huge Greyhound Maintenance Shop
Amarillo hosts an open house at the Southwestern Greyhound Lines maintenance building at Fourth and Adams. The 25 000 square foot shop and 14 000 square foot outside lot showcase a modern, factory like facility with ample parts stockroom a mechanics classroom and a drivers dormitory. Three buses are shown ready for rebuilding as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Schmal
Floyd Patras
A. F. Baldus
Southwestern Greyhound Lines, Inc
Fourth and
Adams
George F. Schmal
Taffin Manancan
Greyhound
Fourth and Adams
Local plant touts heavy service lifts and open house
The Amarillo facility displayed a 1936 Yellow Coach placard and 10 ton lifts enabling easier greasing and inspection. Construction began last October and the plant employs 90 people including 25 women. Glen Adams is shop foreman and J A Prestridge unit foreman. Tom B Spiller from Raton NM attended the open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Glen Adams
J. A. Prestridge
Tom B. Spiller
Raton
N. M
Rock Island Section Gangs Begin 40 Mile Stretch Work
Dalhart Jan 12 The Rock Island track laying crew that finished 41 miles from Stratford to Dalhart now works on a 40 mile stretch near San Jon New Mexico. Division engineer Jerry Carroll said the Dalhart Stratford stretch removed 90 pound rail and replaced it with 112 and the 90 pound rail is replacing 80 pound at San Jon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart, Jan
Rock Island
Stratford
Dalhart
San Jon
N. M
Jerry Carroll
Liberal
Kans
Dalhart-Stratford
Youths Enroll in U S Maritime Service Training
Everett Melbourne Timberlake and Ray Kenneth Renegar have enrolled at the U S Maritime Service Training Station in St. Petersburg Florida. After six weeks of basic training they will serve aboard a training ship at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Melbourne
Timberlake
North Grand
Ray Kenneth Renegar
J. W. Renegar
North Roberts
U. S Maritime Service Training Station
St. Petersburg
Pla
Sailors Riley and Carroll Slated For Discharge on Return Home
Orville Riley and Clyde D Carroll pass through the Naval staging center at Pearl Harbor before returning to the United States for discharge. Both are seaman first class from Dimmitt and Perryton respectively and await final orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Carroll
Orville Riley
Dimmitt
Clyde D. Carroll
Perryton
Pearl Harbor
United States
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Sparton Electric
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