MacArthur's Little Air Force Sinks Four Jap Ships
Gen. Douglas MacArthur's small air force, with a handful of P-40 fighters, attacked Subic Bay and destroyed four Japanese ships including a 10,000-ton vessel and an 8,000-tonner. The raid damaged many small craft and started large fires at Olongapo docks.
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Banana
Subic Bay
War Department
Japan
MacArthur
Bataan
Navy
Olongapo
Grand Island
Daggett Retires as FW and D Cities Passenger Head
Fred D. Daggett retires as general passenger agent of the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway after a long career in Burlington Lines affiliates. Robert L. Hoyt succeeds him as general passenger agent, bringing Fort Worth roots and a long FW&DC tenure starting in 1917 with roles in passenger accounting and traffic.
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Fred D. Daggett
Burlington Lines
Fort Worth
Denver City
Mr. Daggett
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
International-Great Northern
Palestine
Sa&ap
San Antonio
Daggett
Denver
Robert L. Hoyt
Hoyt
Fw&dc
Amarillo Marched to Lowest Texas City Tax Rate
A national survey shows Amarillo has the lowest adjusted tax rate among Texas cities with 50 000 to 100 000 population. Corpus Christi tops the bracket, while Dallas among Texas cities has the lowest rate. The report notes nationwide rates rose slightly, with larger cities facing declines in assessed values and higher taxes to sustain revenues.
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Amarillo
Texas
Brack Curry
Associated Press
Curry
National Municipal League
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Highland Park
University Park
Rosina K. Mohaupt
Detroit Bureau of Government Research, Inc
Chambers of Commerce
Port Arthur
Lubbock
Atlantic City
N. J
Montgomery
Ala
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
el Paso
Beaumont
Laredo
Austin
Galveston
Waco
Wichita Falls
Mohaupt
Mileage Is Cut For Car Tires By Big Snow
Last week's snow cost Amarillo drivers many miles of carefree motoring. It proved destructive to tires, which are already scarce, as wheels spin and wear tread quickly when cars fail to pull away from the curb. Chains help, allowing motorists to move, easing the distress.
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Amarillo
State subsidies and grants face ongoing uncertainty
The text notes that state subsidies are precarious and even federal grants remain uncertain outside social security, highlighting instability in funding across various fields.
Driving With Chains On Icy Streets Cited By Tire Expert
A tire expert warns chains should only be used on muddy or dirt roads for small gains on ice. Driving on pavement worsens tire wear and reduces mileage, while chains may cause additional wear to tires and themselves. Farm cash receipts across seven Western states rose 16 percent in early 1941, totaling $550 million.
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Amarillo
San Francisco
U.P
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Washington
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Tolzien
Schenley
Schenley Distillers Corp
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RED Cross
Globe-News
McApito Garbo
Melvyn Douglas
ENTRA
Johnny Long and
WIS Orchestra
Cac
Melvyn
Poweld
Ray Bolger
Anne Shirley
June Havog
Desi Arnaz
Jack Durant
Eddie Foy
R. L. Hoyt
Oscar Wise
Sano
Thomas Hardin
Panhandle Laundry
Kiwanis Ae
Potter County Federation
Argentina
D.D.D. Preseri
S.S.S
Tonic
S.S.S. Co
Pute
Amarillo Greenhouse
Floyd Lacery
POLK
Rowfully
Drug Store
Taylor ST
Barbara Gould Cosmetics
DR. Scholl
Mead
Fitch
L. B
Woodbury
Squibb's
Southwestern Public Service Company
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