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Fire Laddies Are Staying Amid War Wage Pressures
Amarillo's fire and police departments face manpower strains as war wages lure personnel away. Chiefs Curry and Harper seek more men while the War Manpower Commission allows draft deferrals for essential public safety staff. Nationwide shortages mirror local vacancies.
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Amarillo
FBI
National Police Academy
Fire Department
Police Department of
Earl Curry
A. S
Sid” Harper
War Manpower Commission
Selective Service