Long travel tale from West Yellowstone to Amarillo diary
A narrator recalls a summer road trip from West Yellowstone to Amarillo, noting slow park highways, stretches of rough pavement, and many wheat trucks. He reflects on land buying regrets, wheat yields, and a collapse in optimism about the economy as tourist traffic wanes after the Fourth of July.
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West Yellowstone
Amarillo
Unite States
Springfield
Colo
Boise City
Oklo
Vacation Advice From A 1940s Reader On Family Travel
A reader reflects on tourist camps in Virginia and western states offering cheaper stays amid rising tariffs. The piece advises considering Montana and Wyoming for mountain vacations next year, notes couples often share control of plans, and suggests leaving children with relatives to keep trips smooth and enjoyable.
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Yellowstone Park
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Mother dreams of mountain peace for children
A mother longs for peace in the mountains with her kids while she cautions about dangers on the road and river. Mr. Tack offers help for travelers seeking information. A future Yellowstone trip is suggested though it may ruin Colorado for travelers.
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Mr. Tack
Carl Mare
Yellowstone Park
Day care request offers to care for children
A reader asks to keep one or two children at their home during the day, preferably girls, and provides a contact number 2-1733 for further details.
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Tack
Missing Boston Bulldog Sixie at Fifth and Buchanan
A brindle dog named Sixie, belonging to Bernice and Maxine Broaddus, is missing near Fifth and Buchanan. A reward is offered for her return. contact 2-1840 or 2-0020. Also an 18 year old girl seeks childcare work, with references, call 32-3788.
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Tack
Boston
Fifth and
Buchanan
Sixie
Bernice & Maxine Broaddus
Lost female Bird Dog with red collar reported
A reader reports a missing female bird dog wearing a red collar and injured. Please owners contact 4506 with details to locate and care for the animal.
Lost Cocker Spaniel Baby Dumpling Found by Family
Mrs Albert Lard seeks return of her small male Cocker Spaniel named Baby Dumpling last seen wearing a collar with tags including the dog’s name the owner’s son David Lard and address 2408 Buchanan A five dollar reward is offered for the dog’s return contact 2 3923
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Tack
David Lard
Albert Lard
Buchanan
Suitcase Found Unclaimed on Tula Canyon Highway
A black suitcase found on the Tula Canyon highway remains at Tack's office unclaimed. Inside are men's clothing items and two photographs likely depicting the owner.
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Tula Canyon
Tack
Lost dog in Roscoe West Texas prompts search
A dog escaped from a car in Roscoe Texas and vanished when searchers returned. The notice requests help locating the missing hound and mentions continuation on page 3.
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Tack
Texas
Roscoe
Markets Close with Mixed Stock Averages and Livestock Quotes
Merrill Lynch figures show slight declines in industrials and railroads. cattle and hogs in Kansas City and Chicago markets show varied gains and steady to higher bids on select grades. Open quotes reflect active feeders and steady beef cow trading.
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Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Penner & Beane
Kansas City
USDA
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Aerk
Fisenhower Visits Brother in Manhattan Kansas
Army Chief of Staff General Dwieht D. Fisenhower spent the night with his brother Milton Fisenhower president of Kansas State College in Manhattan Kansas before continuing to Alaska on an inspection trip. He landed at Fort Riley yesterday after flying from Washington DC. The visit follows an expected arrival in Anchorage Tuesday.
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Manhattan
Kan
P Dwieht
D. Fisenhower
Alaska
Milton
Great Falls
Mont
Army
Anchorage
Fort Riley
Washington
Animals Enjoy Summer Vacations In Museum Caravan
A group of small animals from the New England Museum of Natural History travels in a motorized 200 caravan to nearby children’s camps for summer fun. The outing highlights interactive learning experiences for youngsters and showcases the museum’s outreach efforts.
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Boston
New England Museum of Natural History
End of Sugar Rationing Ends by Department of Agriculture
The Agriculture Department halted sugar rationing at 10 am due to lack of funds to run the program. Industrial and institutional rationing ends. housewives were freed two months ago. Price controls remain, with new inventory limits for nonhousehold users of 2000 pounds, 140 percent of June usage, and retailer quotas. primary distributors face no limit. The office closes and staff are dismissed as orders and proceedings are terminated.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Congress
Dutch Capture Oil Field and Coal Mines in Sumatra
Dutch forces report sweeping gains in eastern Sumatra with the capture of the Batoeradja oilfield town and Boekit Assam coal mines. Ports Cheribon Probolinggo and Banjuwangi reopen to normal trade as fuel materials move toward world markets.
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Batavia
Java
Sumatra
Palembang
Cheribon
Probolinggo
Banjbewangi
Batoeradja
Boekit Assam
Reed Calls Parley On Freight Car Shortage
Senator Reed of Kansas announced a conference with railroads freight car builders and steel companies to address the shortfall in freight car production. He cited 5 514 cars produced in June and warned for July unless a definite plan emerges.
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Reed
Washington
U.1
Len Clyde M. Reed
Kansas Republican
Senate Commerce
Baptist World Alliance Opens Sessions Tuesday
In Copenhagen on July 28 the seventh congress of the Baptist World Alliance begins with 45 nations represented. General secretary Dr. W O Lewis says Baptist friendship is central and aims to strengthen international ties as about 5 000 Baptists attend.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
The
Baptist World Alliance
W. O. Lewis
Grain embargo on Houston shipments to be lifted soon
Port Director J Russell Wait announced the grain embargo on railroad wheat shipments to Port Houston would be removed in a few days as freight car congestion eases. About 200 cars were unloaded at the Public Grain Elevator yesterday. superintendent W L Feilrath reported around 800 cars on hand today.
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Denver
Bennett
South Dakota
Checkered Hartford City Driver Warns Fleet Speed
Um Jr B Renner owner of a truck fleet was out checking on his drivers to warn them against speeding. Police ticketed him for driving 50 mph in a 30 mph zone.
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Checker
Hartford City
Ind
Um—Jr
Renner
Will of Mabel Howell Delayed in Probate Hearing
Probate of Mabel Howell's will, which leaves property to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, postponed at attorneys' request. Contest filed by Dora Teague and Rogier Murphy. Teague named temporary administratrix. Howell died July 12 at Northwest Texas Hospital. estate bond set at 8000 dollars. If Shriners hospital not in existence, bequest goes to Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas.
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Mabel Howell
Shriners Hospital
E. O Northcutt
Dora Teague
Rogier Murphy
Howell
Teague
North Fillmore
Johnson
Northwest Texas Hospital
Khiva Temple
Scottish Rite Hospital For
Dallas
Senate Probe Delves Into Hughes Kaiser Contracts
Meigs described Kaiser backed by salesmanship not tech proof while Hughes feared ten month build limits would ruin his name. Senators pressed for a full accounting of taxpayer value amid party intrigue and rumored lavish parties involving Krug Roosevelt and Wallgren. Meigs had testified in secret sessions and noted Kaiser entered Washington in summer 1942.
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Hughes
Meigs
Kaiser
Carl A. Hatch
New Mexico Democrat
Subcommittee
Homer Ferguson
Ferguson
Interior
J. A. Krug
Filiott Roosevelt
Mon C. Walligren
Washington
Hollywood
Kaiser Hughes Giant Planes Contract Sparks World War II Politics
Meigs claims the WPB aircraft board Army Air Forces and Navy declared a giant cargo plane project impossible yet Kaiser and Hughes secured the contract. He suggests Nelson approved due to fear of public pressure while Ferguson warns his committee will sorting a tangle of stories linking the contract to a later Hughes photoplane award tied to a West Coast by Elliott Roosevelt.
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WPB
Aircraft Board
Army Air Forces
Navy
Meigs
Kaiser
Hughes
Donald Nelson
Ferguson
Elliott Roosevelt
Air Forces
O. J. Crabbe Dies in Canyon Hospital
Palo Duro farmer O J Crabbe died at Neblett Hospital Canyon at 1 30 this morning age 46 Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow at First Baptist Canyon Rev A J Sullivan and M G Upton will officiate Burial in Dreamland Cemetery Canyon under Griges Warren Funeral Home direction Survived by widow Chloe parents Mr and Mrs W M Crabbe Palo Duro sister Mrs Bessie McCrow Crom Tex brother W M Crabbe Jr Crom Tex Production of Mikado in Tokyo delayed by copyright hitch.
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O. J. Crabbe
Palo Duro
Wildorado
Neblett Hospital
Canyon
First Baptist Church
A. J. Sullivan
M. G. Upton
Dreamland Cemetery
Griges-Warren Funeral Home
Chloe Crabbe
W. M. Crabbe
Bessie McCrow
W. M. Crabbe, Jr
Crom, Tex
Dallas Boy Enjoys Yuletide Under Scorching Sun
Jerry Wallace of Dallas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wallace, was too ill to meet Santa last Christmas. His parents kept a promise by placing a Christmas tree for his birthday. Jerry opened his presents in the backyard despite the heat on his fourth birthday anniversary.
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Dallas
Jerry Wallace
Barney Wallace
Santa Claus
Jerry
Wallace
Veteran dies of injuries in war assault survivor Elliott
Robert Elliott a former Amarillo resident died in Wichita Veterans Hospital after injuries from 1943 in Germany. Shot down over Schwenfurt he suffered a beating by German civilians then a prisoner and long recovery. He later returned to Texas and lived with Amarillo relatives while attending school and serving in the Army Air Forces. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Robert Co
Bob” Elliott
Amarillo
Veterans Hospital
Wichita
Kan
Ellicott
Schwenfurt
Germany
Gripsholm
Elliott
Temple
Dalhart
Texas A&m College
Army Air Forces
Veterans Rehabilitation School
Kaw
B. N. Richards
L. FE. Parsons
Plainview
J. H. Thomas
British Intercept Two Jewish Immigrant Ships at Haifa
British naval forces escorted two small wooden refugee ships into Haifa harbor carrying about 1,100 uncertified Jewish immigrants and evacuated most to British vessels for deportation to Cyprus. The ships, sponsored by Haganan, aim to break the British blockade of Jewish immigration to the Holy Land. India’s purchases of American products are breaking records.
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Haifa
Cyprus
Haganan
Jewish Underground Organization
Holy Land
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Houston
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POLK
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Maine
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Tokyo
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