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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
11
Potter County motor vehicle owners face a July 1 deadline to display the new $5 tax stamps. Only 2,166 of about 16,000 stamps have been sold so far, with penalties possible for the 14,000 delinquent motorists. Deputy collectors plan street checks and will issue summons for noncompliance.
The Fourth Service Command reports German prisoners of war favor cooked cereals, fruit, bread, jam, and coffee while avoiding milk as a drink and butter. They prefer oleo, avoid tomato juice, and favor processed meats like bologna and salami over fresh beef. Fresh meat scarce, salts pork issued, and long roasts shrink. High interest in cabbage, lettuce, beets, potatoes, and sauerkraut. The piece also notes historic boxing records and long bare knuckle fight milestones.
A fundraising appeal in Amarillo for the National Probation Association describes wartime youth risks and delinquency concerns. Bert Levy chairs the drive with Bill Durham Jr. as assistant cashier handling memberships and contributions at First National Bank.
Admission to the launching of the SS Amarillo Victory will be via war bond purchase. The ship will be launched July 1 in Wilmington California with Mayor Joe A. Jenkins attending. City groups donate phonograph records plaques and funds.
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