Why a costly blunder was allowed at the crossing
Patrols and scouts reported to commanders that the enemy held an impregnable position and that crossing would be foolhardy. General Clark had access to this information and the army faces questions from Texans and all Americans about the morale harming failure.
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Texans Banquet in Washington D C By Texas Growers
Texans plan a banquet in Washington D C on January 30 sponsored by the Texas Citrus and Vegetable Growers and Shippers of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Notables invited include cabinet ministers generals the Speaker of the House congressmen movie stars and Adm Chester Nimitz. A Texas plane will deliver 10 000 pounds of Texas grown produce and meat to the capital the night before the event featuring items from Laredo Tyler Amarillo Eagle Pass Pittsburg and more.
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Demand Probe of Blunder at Rapido River Crossing
Texas Senate unanimously adopts a resolution urging Congress to probe the Rapido River disaster in Italy during World War II. Sen. J Franklin Spears of San Antonio supports the measure, citing heavy casualties and disputed crossing orders attributed to Gen Mark Clark and Gen Fred L Walker. The Brownwood 36th Division convention echoed calls for full public light on the matter.
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Dr Tru man Camp Returns to Texas Tech English Post
Dr Tru man Camp, recently discharged from the Army, will resume duties as assistant professor of English at Texas Technological College next semester.
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Stork Flew Fast But He Made It
Beverly Hills recorded only one birth in 1945 in a city known for stars. A hospital-bound wife prompted a detour to a receiving hospital here. A city official quipped that citizens go elsewhere for births due to lack of local hospitals. Colonel Christian was placed on terminal leave and will be inactive February 1 after Reserve commission from Texas A&M.
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Brit Christian Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Reserve
Brit Christian, assistant city engineer, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Corps of Engineers Reserve by order. The promotion reflects service in the Reserve Engineer Corps and affirms leadership responsibilities within the unit.
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Alford Visits Tabor Alford in Amarillo
Alford of Tulsa, a business visitor, spent Monday in Amarillo and met with local contacts before continuing his trip.
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