16 Sign for Active Duty
Local recruiters list men enlisted or accepted for active duty across Army Navy and Marine units. Names and hometowns include Harlan J Ludlam of Goliad Texas Billy C Billington of Memphis Benny Mireles and John Luera of Dalfart Harold W Simpson of Amarillo plus others from North East Fight and Tulsa. Marine Corps accepts Glenn C Bronbs and Doyle L Land with Tulsa ties.
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Pixuen Ramangie
Army
Navy
Ma Corps
US Army
Harlan J. Ludlam
Goliad
Medical Corps
Billy C. Billington
Memphis
Air Corps
Benny Mireles
John Luera
Dalfart Armored Division
Harold W. Simpson
Amarillo
US Navy
D. McMahon
Peacock
Denhago
Wheeler
Robe Clarker
North Arthur
Je Wheeler
Edgar W. Stafto
Lean
Donal G. Iverson
Cox
George W. Hodges
Glenn C. Bronbs
Doyle L. Land
Tulsa
US Marine Corps Corps
J. Brown
Newberry
Balance in State Fund Takes Hike
The Texas State Treasurer reported a May end balance slightly above 2 million dollars in the state fund, about 1.5 million ahead of April. A 10 million dollar deposit from clearance funds boosted totals as revenue gains across sources reduced the omnibus fund’s school contributions. Total state funds reached 156,693,907 dollars with 17,488,144 in the unallocated fund.
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Austin
Oune
Jesse James
George H. Sheppard
James
Inner Aid Medicine Real Relief for ms Constipation
An ad touts INNER AID claiming cleansing effects for the stomach intestines and bowels with 12 herbs. It asserts headaches pimples rheumatic pains and overall wellbeing improve after use and urges purchase at drug stores.
Patterson Weymouth Appointed Honorary State Fair Officers
Patterson and Weymouth have been named honorary state fair officers, underscoring their community service and long association with the annual event. The appointments recognize their leadership roles and ongoing support for local agricultural showcases.
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Patterson
Weymouth
Plan Route 60 Meet July 2 in Amarillo Hotel
The US Highway 60 Association will hold a meeting at 7 oclock Friday night July 2 in the Amarillo Hotel after a delegates dinner. President Harry O. Glasser of Enid Oklahoma will discuss the historical and geographic importance of US 60 as a transcontinental route and possible alternates from New York City to Los Angeles. The program aims to position Amarillo on the best road from Chicago to Los Angeles and from New York to Los Angeles, with other agenda items noted including tie-ins for Route 60 planning and related discussions.
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Amarillo
Harry O. Gser
Enid
Okla
Glasser
New York
Los Aige
Nis
Chicago
Los Angeles
Sauerkraut satire and Greek relief row in UNRRA tale
Freer info blends humor and critique as a UNRRA aid officer trots through Athens. The piece lampoons misallocated relief items, including sauerkraut seen as wallpaper, corn flakes for donkeys, and horse supplies, while noting Greece’s disinterest and legal limits on aid exports. It also touches on UNRRA’s inefficiency and postwar relief transitions.
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Gerire
Griswold
Eece
Greece
UNRRA
Capper to End Senate Career in Kansas Fallout
Kansas Republican Arthur Capper 38 year veteran of the Senate says he will not seek re election after 30 years in office. His retirement opens the door for former Gov Andrew Schoepper to win the GOP nomination with support from Roy Roberts Harry Darby and editor William White. Capper notes he has “done my part” and cites age as a factor in stepping away from public life.
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Washington
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senate
Capper
Kellar
Andrew F. Schoepper
Sebi
GOP
Roy A. Roberts
Kansas City (Mo
Star
Naional
Harry Darby
Roberts
Darby
William L. White
Emporia Kan
Gavette
Hales Holstein Sets Production Record
Joe V. Hales of Amarillo reports his Holstein cow completed a production record with 718 pounds of butterfat and 19,456 pounds of milk. The Holstein-Friesian Association of America and Texas A&M College supervised the advanced registry tests in Brattleboro Vermont cooperation with the association.
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Joe V. Hales
Amerillo Dairy Man
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Brattleboro
National Holstein’ Breeders Association
Texe A&m College
Men Wanted for Active Duty Aboard USS Albany
Amarillo Navy recruiter Chief L. P. Burgess announced men are needed for active service on the USS Albany through December 1, 1948. Positions include radarmen, control technicians mates, electric mates, boiler men, radio and yeomen for the Naval Reserve cruising program operating from East Coast ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USS Albany
L. P. Burgess
Amarillo
Burges
Packing Shed and Cottages Destroyed in Pharr Blaze
A Pharr fire destroyed the Pape Allison packing shed and seven cottages at Rio Real courts last night. Damage was put at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. Cause was not immediately known. Firemen battled flames from end to end of the shed. The shed was owned by W H Whit ten and operated by Jack Pape and Aust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape-Allison
Rio Vale Courts
W. H. Whitten
Jack Pape
Nash Pioneer in Auto World Dies
Beverly Hills California June 7 Messages of sympathy poured in for Charles W Nash 84 a pioneer of the automotive industry who died yesterday of a heart ailment less than a year after his wife Halleck Nash 83 died Aug 19 1947 Funeral arrangements incomplete Nash rose from farm boy to industry leader and was hailed as a pioneer in American business.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Charles W. Nash
Nash
Halleck Naash
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