Eisenhower backs French stability over De Gaulle feud
In Washington and London the Allies pledge strong support for Eisenhower to secure communications and bases in French Africa. The North African command remains under Giraud while De Gaulle seeks influence, with political wrangling treated as a military issue to protect troops and supply lines. In Hammond Indiana, George Rogers Clark seniors celebrate graduation during a power outage, with diplomas handed as blackout lighting was briefly observed.
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Kirkel
Simpson
Washington
Charles de Gaulle
Allie
French Africa
Europe
Eisenhower
French Committee For National Liberation
Algiers
Henri Giraud
de Gaulle
Giraud
North Africa
Frince
Vichy
Africa
West
Committee of National Liberation
Hammond
Ind
George Rogers Clark High School
Alleged German Spy Arrested by FBI
Director J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of Ernest Frederik Lehmitz in New York City on charges of violating federal espionage statutes. Lehmitz allegedly wrote letters to German intelligence detailing New York harbor shipping and troop movements using fictitious identities.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation Today
Ernest Fredderick Lehmitz
New York City
Hoover
Lehmitz
Europe
New York Harbor
Germany
United States
FBI
U. S
Brooklyn
Shack sales at Pantex Ordnance Plant Wednesday
More shacks will be offered for sale at the Pantex Ordnance Plant on Wednesday. Buildings range from 8 by 10 to 20 by 32 feet and are priced by condition at 25 cents per square foot good 15 cents per square foot fair and 10 cents per square foot poor. First come first served. buyers must report to Gate 3 by 10 a.m. and will be escorted to sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Pantex
A-Gas Ration Book Applications Ready
The ration board announces renewals and new A gas ration book applications. Service stations stock blanks. drivers obtain them at stations. Mail applications with old tire inspection report and old A book back. Expiration is July 21. new applications accepted any time, but late submissions may overload processing and create shortages.
Mrs. E. H. Northern Burned Canning Green Beans
Mrs. E. H. Northern of 2102 Buchanan Street was badly burned Saturday when jars of green beans she was canning exploded in the oven. A neighbor gave first aid and she was taken to hospital. she is home and recovering. Argentina’s government palace is known as the Pink House.
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E. H. Northern
Buchanan Street
Only Course in Child Training Offered This Summer
Teachers travel from Chicago and Kansas City to Amarillo Center for West Texas State College for a two week workshop on child work. The course, run by Texas health and educational groups, covers health mental and environment aspects and offers three college credits. Dr. Harmon assists with health topics and a mobile dental unit will demonstrate child dental care. Classes run 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4 30 daily, open to teachers and child study groups.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Amarillo
West Texas State College
Frances Swope Paul
Dorothy Jones Kelley
Texas
D. B. Harmon
State Health Department
W. A. Buckner
Amarillo Center
War Plants Survey Here in Amarillo
Rex Baxter of the chamber says a WPB official will oversee a survey of 20 to 25 Amarillo plants to aid war production and postwar economic stabilization. The Smaller War Plants Corporation directs civilian and war contracts with regional oversight from Dallas.
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Amarillo
Rex Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
WPB
Oklahoma City
Southwest
War Plants Corporation
J. A. R. Moseley
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Dallas
Morton R. Harrison
Round Town continues with local visits and arrivals
Cpl and Mrs Dennis Wilson and their baby from Sheppard Field Wichita Falls left after a week with Mrs Wilsons parents Mr and Mrs J J Robinson at 1205 South Buchanan Street. Paul Handley SM3C arrived to spend fifteen days with his parents at 906 Fillmore Street. He is stationed in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Wilson
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
FOOTSTEPS AND BOMBING ECHOES IN NORTHWEST TEXAS
A fragmented society notice lists residents with medical and surgical designations in Amarillo and surrounding towns. It also reports a Dallas News staffer visiting Amarillo and a Cheyenne nephew guest, plus a Sayre Oklahoma visit and a newborn daughter. The piece closes with a wartime line about two thousand calls to support a bomber project.
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Panama
Ecuador
Colombia
Polk
Mary Adell Miner
Northwest Texas Hospital News
John H. Graham
South Johnson Street
J. M. Jones
Carolina Street
Ella F. Gulick
Talmage Place
Dick Baum
Cecil A. Smith
South Arthur Street
Jimmy Copeland
Ong Street
William Jack Wilkinson
Washington Street
Margaret Sullivan
Fillmore Street
Sam F. Goodner
Jackson Street
H. M. Davis
Pierce Street
Surgical
Onece
Moss. Borger
Jerry Malin
Mr. Malin
The
Dallas News
Bell
Rangers
Bell Tailors, Inc
Polk St
J. M. Hyden
W. 7Th St
Mason
Good Housekeeping
Amarillo Garage & Storage Co
Tyler and Polk
Amarillo, Texas
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