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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1946
Page
5
Aboard the USS McKinley at Bikini on July 2 observers recount the atomic blast near the Nevada detailing etched red finger marks on its turret showing where the bomb exploded relative to the fleet. The test shows one inch steel walls yield to the blast while Nevada’s armor and guns largely withstood the impact.
Howard Ferguson Jr. and Jacky Barnwell, both listed with Santa Fe addresses, are in Santa Fe New Mexico on business and plan a vacation trip to Red River before returning home on July 5.
A prowler used a removed blade from a hoe handle to push a billfold through a bedroom window screen during a 8 to 9 pm visit at 1417 Pierce. The billfold contained a $2 bill and papers and was found next day at 1409 Buchanan. Mrs Craft notified after the incident. Mr Craft works at Pantex Ordnance Plant.
Mrs. Dayton Blaine and her son from Dallas are in Amarillo this week to visit relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cole at 1622 Ong and Mrs. Alma Speaks at 214 West Nineteenth.
Paul Skillman has returned to the University of Texas at Austin after visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Skillman Sr at 1014 B West Eleventh.
Colleen Moore's Doll House attracts more adults than children with 807 adults and 388 children among 1195 visitors over Friday Saturday and Sunday. The exhibit, sponsored by Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce, runs at J. W. Hill Furniture Company 911 Polk until July 8 except Thursday July 4.
An anniversary recall notes the Pickett’s division assault at Gettysburg on July 3 as a pivotal Confederate attack. It details casualties, the retreat of Lee’s army, and Meade’s sustenance of Union lines. The article situates Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, noting its incorporation, population, and the national cemetery and park status.
General Douglas MacArthur arrives at Nichols Field aboard the C-54 Bataan as honor guest for the Philippines July 4 independence events. President Manuel Roxas and American High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt greet him. MacArthur embraces Roxas and greets McNutt. Mrs. MacArthur accompanies him on his first trip from Japan since Japan’s surrender.
Five construction inspector positions announced by the U S Engineer Department at Large Tulsa with July 10 application deadline. Obtain forms from H M Timmons Civil Service Secretary Post Office Building. Local social notes mention visits by Mr and Mrs J E Ryan of Clarendon to the Dyer residence.
Traffic Capt. Carlie Price announced the transfer of two motorcycle patrolmen to the night shift from 4 p.m. to midnight to curb reckless driving during evening hours.
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