Allied crew battles downed bomber on Tunis airfield dive
Lt Noel Coffey recalls a crippled B 25 taking a nose dive over Tunisia as the crew kept firing. Two gunners, Edgar Mitchell and Elvin Ludwig, claim two German Messerschmitts shot down while P 38s pressed the fight for a safe return. The pilot cheered Coffey and guided a belly landing on Tunisian soil.
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Belman Morin
North Africa
Noel Coffey
Sidney
Australia
Coffey
Womanpower survey underway in Amarillo district
Office of Civilian Defense leaders conduct door to door womanpower survey in Amarillo for women aged 20 to 50. Army questionnaires distributed yesterday and to be collected by sector leaders by 5 pm tomorrow for a statistical breakdown.
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Office of Civilian Defense
Amarillo
Fred DeCoster
OCD
Army
Taylor Street
Mae West nickname across war effort era in Hollywood gossip
Reader’s Digest editors note Mae West used as slang for parachute gear and inflatables while Mae West references spread from air gunners in London to Burma Road travelers. Judy Garland appears tired after years of work and personal strain, urging a break from nonstop stardom for happiness.
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London
Burma
Reader's Digest
Mae
Winchester
Remington
Garand
Hollywood
Judy Garland
Judy
Joan Crawford
Luise Rainer
Wally Beery
Naval Aviation Reserve
MGM
van Johnson
Columbia
Rita Hayworth
Betty Hutton
James Craig
Clark Gable
Margo
Dan
Beersheba
Iceland
Thumb to Theater Thief Foiled by Ration Stamp Heroism
In Amarillo in 1943 a man invited four soldiers to the movies then tried to borrow a purse from a seated patron after leaving his wallet at home. Police intervened as chaos began. Ginger Rogers praised for dissuading her cook from abandoning her job, even trading a ration stamp to keep her.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Lussier
Mrs. Lussier
Ginger Rogers
Miss Rogers
Governor Seeks Relief From Meat and Tire Rules
Governor Stevenson plans to press for removal of OPA meat and motor vehicle tire restrictions in Texas. He cites overstocked ranches and insufficient meat for civilians and troops, urging a method to guarantee fair beef profits. He also criticizes the Switch-holding tax for farmers amid uncertain incomes.
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Austin
Coke Rtevenson
OPA Renal
Max McCullough
Brazoria
el Paso
OPA
Vernor Stevenson
Jleing
Stevenson
Rules Listed For Control Of Paralysis
Dr. George W. Cox announces poliomyelitis is rising to epidemic levels in parts of the state and outlines measures for communities and parents. The Health Department reports 80 polio cases in 27 counties this week versus 39 last week, with 176 cases in six months against a seven year median of 35. The plan calls for sanitary housefly and mosquito elimination, proper garbage collection, safe water and sewage systems, supervised swimming pools, thorough washing of raw foods, and strict food handling and dish sterilization.
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Austin
George W. Cox
Health Department
Texas Tate Department of Health
Stubborn Defense of Islands Drains War Strength of Japs
Louis F. Keemple analyzes the New Georgia battle showing Japan must drain resources to defend island footholds in the Southwest Pacific. He notes American losses are lighter than Japanese, and predicts main fleet exposure when Rabaul is assaulted, with Munda as a tactical objective.
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New Georgia
Southwest Pacific
Australia
Japan
United States
Kula Gulf
Ed Waters
Tokyo
Munda
Rabaul
New Britain
Rendova Landing Under Desperate Jungle Conditions
Allied forces hit Rendova Island on July 1 facing ankle deep mud and a swarm of insects as they pushed inland. Despite soggy tents and soaked clothing, troops cleared coconut trees for heavy artillery and reported 61 enemy dead as they targeted New Georgia with steady fire. A Japanese captain charged with a sword and was killed as the battle unfolded.
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Rendova Island
North Carolina
New Georgia
Dies Accuser Is Called Back In War Relocation Case
Washington July 7 Dies subcommittee recalls Dillon S Myer director of the War Relocation Authority to answer new charges that the panel stirs racial disunity and endangers prisoners in Japan Myer accuses the subcommittee of spreading half truths and distortions about relocation centers He says WRA policies transcend U S borders while the House takes up a Senate approved resolution to segregate within centers Japanese of questionable loyalty.
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Washington
WUPRI
Dies
Dillon S. Myer
The
War Relocation Authority
Myer
Japan
WRA
Dillon
House
Senate
House Refuses Funds For Crop Insurance Program
The House, in a fourth vote, refused to provide funds to continue the Federal Crop Insurance Program. The decision was announced from Washington on July 7 by United Press.
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House
Washington
Tack Will Give Puppies To Lovers Of Dogs
J W Flanagan announces four fine blooded puppies available to good homes. He invites pickup any night except Tuesday. Residence is six miles north of town on Hill Crest Ave first house on the north side. Amarillo Route 3 Box 147-A.
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Hillcrest Ave
J. W. Flanagan
Rte
Amarillo
Maternity Case Personal Ad Seeks Experienced Helper
A reader seeks an experienced woman to assist with a maternity case. References required. Contact via phone number 2-1997.
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Tack
Army Engineers Recruiter Seeks Applicants in Amarillo
R H Baugh special recruiter for the U S Corps of Army Engineers will interview skilled workers tomorrow afternoon from 1 to 5 at the Army Recruiting Shack Sixth and Polk Street Amarillo. He urges men 18 to 50 to visit for complete information. The recruiter makes three visits weekly from the Engineers Office at Cactus Ordnance Plant.
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U. S. Corps of Army Engineers
Army
Sixth
Polk Street
R. H. Baugh
Corps
Amarillo
Baugh
Cactus Ordnance Plant
Lost baby clothes on Polk and Tyler St
Mrs Ray GolliHugh reports a blue baby shawl a white baby dress and four baby undershirts missing from a paper bag on Polk and Tyler St Saturday afternoon July 3. Please call 2 1709 if found. Address 2500 North West 2nd Ave.
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Tack
Polk and Tyler St
Mrs
Ray Gollihugh
North West
2Nd Ave
War Dads Do Not Meet Tonight
Amarillo Chapter No 2 Texas American War Dads will not meet tonight and now meet Saturday August 7.
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Amarillo
Texas
Senate Resolution Aims Corn Price Increase To 1.40
The Senate passed by voice vote a resolution to permit corn sales at 1.40 a bushel, 33 cents above the current ceiling, and sent it to the House. In the South Pacific a coffee break brings cousins together as U.S. Marines share a moment in the field.
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Washington
Senate
House
South Pacific
U PR
U. S
Cpl
Angelo M. Dugo
Escalon
Pvt
Frank P. Dugo
Chicago
Early precautions urged during infantile paralysis outbreak
Advises avoiding visit to homes with ill children and minimizing contacts for children during an outbreak. Recommends against closing schools churches and theaters. Lists early symptoms including headache fever vomiting drowsiness stiff neck and back and urges immediate phone contact if suspicious signs appear.
Icelands and Yellowstone Road Trip Dialogue
A father and son discuss a cross country trip after a war era pause. The father emphasizes careful car care using Conoco motor oil to prevent acid corrosion and preserve engine plating. The dialogue reflects postwar optimism and practical auto maintenance.
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Conoco
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