Amarillo Transportation Bottleneck Says Dallas WMC Official
Dallas War Manpower Commission official Orville Erringer says Amarillo is the Southwest's worst transportation bottleneck as troops and materiel move west. He notes 5,000 railroad workers are needed and rail lines must divert to two routes, delaying Pullman service and awaiting manpower.
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Truck Wedge Clears Underpass Blocking Tenth Street Traffic
A Houston fruit truck driven by E. W. Garwood became wedged in the Tenth Street underpass, blocking traffic for three hours last night. A wrecker freed the truck, part of its top was removed, and a following car driven by soldier A. H. Walker injured its front when it struck the back of the truck. Walker was unhurt.
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Yard Work Exchange and Domestic Help Notices
Classified notices from a reader seeking yard work in exchange for servant quarters by Jim Jackson a Colored man a 14 year old girl seeks child care or light housework with references contact numbers 7190 and address 213 North Pierce a service man's wife offers sewing and dressmaking services at 1303 East Fourteenth contact 4800 Mrs Raymond York
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Lost dog Ginger described by eight-year-old owner
A child seeks a white dog with light brown spots and a Scotty-like face but larger, with long fine hair and a leather collar. Ginger has been missing since June 21. Contact 23484 or return to 713 North Houston. Prince Dee VanhOOSE.
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Wristwatch Found Before Santa Fe Building
A lady's wristwatch was found in front of the Santa Fe Building on June 12. The owner may claim it by calling 2-2536 and identifying the item.
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Santa Fe
Missing blue bag with children's coveralls found
Mrs A F Nason reports a blue paper bag lost on Thursday afternoon in the downtown area. The bag contained two pairs of children's coveralls, thread, a card of buttons, and embroidery scissors. A reward is offered for return and contact at 1504 Line.
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Woman seeks part time home duties to care for two schoolage children
A woman explains she has three children with two school age and is seeking a place where she can do housework and provide care. She asks for opportunities suitable for part time or flexible work.
Ex-Convict Mullins Held on Interstate Theft Charge
Bass C Mullins ex convict from Texas and New Mexico is in U S marshal custody on theft from interstate shipment charges. Bond set at 1000 dollars after arraignment. held in Potter County jail. FBI accuses him of removing Kathy Trimble of San Francisco's traveling bag checked in Wichita Falls.
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Amarillo DPS officers take sergeant exams in Austin
Thirty four patrolmen statewide are testing for sergeant ranks. Amarillo district contenders include Joe Cantrell J C Reese and Sam Gardner from Hereford and Childress. The top scorer will lead the Amarillo district under Captain Polk Ivy, replacing C G Connor now captain of Corpus Christi district.
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Work exchange for room and board notice
Mrs. V Smith seeks housing in exchange for work for herself and children. She states responsibility and hard work and asks interested readers to write in care of Tack's Column.
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Child care for afternoons and evenings offered
A caregiver seeks families for after school and evening care for children over three. Location is 1012 West Eighth, upstairs apartment. Contact for arranging visits.
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West Eighth
Piano storage request from local resident
Mrs Gertrude Scott seeks a piano to store in the region. She asks interested parties to contact at 1195 North Harrison or via St. Anthony's Hospital. She promises to take best care of the instrument.
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Ranch job seeker seeks contact by address
A young man introduces himself as Kenneth Allen and requests a ranch job. He provides a street address 311 North McMasters for in person contact and a mailing address 2104 Front for written correspondence.
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Seeking Correspondence with a Woman Under 40
An unencumbered 40 year old man of good character offers to correspond with a nice woman under 40. He has a home and good position and can furnish references. MS Blanton ro Rox 1124 Aurilio.
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Care for children part or full time call number 4154
Classified request seeking part or full time child care. Contact by phone at 4154. Additional letters indicate another page reference for more details.
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Tack
Elderly Man Seeks East Side Shared Housing Near Work
An elderly man seeks a cooperative living arrangement on the east side near his General Mills job. He offers yard work or similar tasks in exchange for rent and asks to be contacted at 516 North Tyler.
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Kidnaped Baby Believed Safe in Marion
Marion Ohio July 10 an arrest was made in the disappearance of 6 day old Jean Eileen Creviston. Police indicate a woman who claimed to have just given birth may be involved and physicians were called to verify the story. Authorities expressed cautious optimism that the baby remains unharmed.
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Timetable of Redeployment of U S Army Divisions in 1944
Paris July 10 U P Today's redeployment timetable lists divisions and ports of embarkation. Fourth Infantry on high seas expected to reach United States around Thursday. 44th to New York July 17. 71st and 15th advance parties home from Le Havre. Second and 13th Armored advance parties home with main bodies leaving Le Havre. 20th Armored reached Le Havre yesterday. rest moving from Reims to Le Havre. 28th Infantry to embark at Le Havre Thursday. 30th to Camp Oklahoma City Reims area July 10. Fourth Infantry tentatively due in Reims area July 10. 35th Infantry alerted for Reims arrival July 18.
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Ecuador Enforces Illiteracy Law With Fines
Quito enacts a law requiring all illiterate Ecuadorians aged 16 to 50 to learn reading and basic arithmetic within five years. Fines range from 40 cents to 12 dollars for noncompliance, with heads of families responsible for enrolling relatives. The National Union of News Photographers is tasked with enforcing the measure.
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