Flood Abates In Missouri
Flood conditions along the Missouri River easing after crest at St Charles as five deaths are confirmed and millions in damage spread across Missouri and southern Illinois. Drownings reported in St Louis County and Walnut Grove amid levee strain and wartime supply line protection efforts. Damage tops five million, with crops and farms hardest hit as burlap shortages hindered sandbagging.
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ST. Louis
U.P
Missouri River
St. Charles
Missouri
Mississippi
Illinois
Anna Karl
Hermann
Walnut Grove
James Carruthers
WPA
East St. Louis
Alton
Chester
Ill
Jail Stay Costs Salt Lake Man $10
A Salt Lake City man paid ten dollars for one night in the city jail after requesting admission. In the morning he was fined ten dollars for intoxication.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Beetle shaped tanks eyed by Detroit designer for army
Detroit industrial designer George W. Walker proposes beetle inspired tanks and streamlined combat vehicles for the army. He argues curved surfaces reduce enemy hits, aid camouflage, and allow easier manufacture using plastics for handles panels and possibly tracks while seeking army consultation in Arlington Virginia.
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Walker
Plastic
Eureka
July 4th Observed as Day of Faith in Texas
Governor Coke R Stevenson proclaims July 4 as Independence Day with emphasis on faith. The order, urged by Rep Ennis Favors of Pampa, urges Texans to observe the day by reflecting on faith in God, leaders, allies and soldiers, past and present.
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Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
Texas
Ennis
Pampa
Stevenson
America
Women Happy About Flag Waving Along Wyoming Road
Engineer R A Klein of the Federal Roads Administration notes women hired to slow traffic on a Wyoming road project. The statement highlights drivers’ rapid stops when sighting the female flaggers. The item also recalls Dr Edwin James as the first to climb Pike's Peak in 1820.
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Denver
R. A. Klein
Federal Roads Administration
Wyoming
Pike's Peak
Edwin James
Lon Sellars Enters Race for County Commissioner
Potter County pioneer Lon Sellars announced his candidacy for county commissioner in Precinct No. 1. He has 39 years in the county and previously served as city council member and commissioner from 1937 to 1941. He said the war effort requires utmost economy in county operations.
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Lon Sellars
Potter County
Sellars
Local Official Reenters Race Amid Tax and Spending Critique
A former county and city official seeks votes amid accusations of wasteful spending. He cites governor Coke Stevenson and comptroller George Sheppard warning on revenue losses and urges curbing nonessential expenses. He condemns precinct 1 spending on streets for private development and calls for fairness and efficiency while denying precincts are needed. A separate Molkinsky line note reports Charlie Lane, 40, fatally beaten in McKinney, with attackers sought.
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Coke Stevenson
George Sheppard
McKinney
Charlie Lane
Lane
Globe-News
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Amarillo
Lexington Avengers
U.S. S
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Taylor ST
Bates Agency Insurance
Amarillo Business College
Russell Stationery
McAfee's, Inc
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Buthker's Flowers
Amarilla
RAF
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Jack Holt
Robin Sinclair
War Eagle Field
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Ion Sellars
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Fisk Bldg
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Enochs - Kinney Company
We Victory Retailers
San Jacinto
West Amarillo
Coral Sea
U. S
Ideal Food Store
Kohler Bros. Cleaners
Millwee's
Liberty Peg
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Rogers Drug CO
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Badger Ice CO
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