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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1945
Page
3
Amarilloans heard on the Army Hour yesterday. Col. Charlies C Blanchard spoke from Corregidor and Capt. Jack Harmon broadcast from near Cologne on the Western Front. Blanchard, raised in Amarillo, has served since West Point graduation and is Thorn ton Blanchard’s brother.
Antonio, nephew of H. B. Jones of 3415 Hayden, and Captain Harmon, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harmon of 2903 Taylor, are cited for actions in World War II. Blanchard receives Bronze Star for role in Leyte operation while Harmon leads men to capture a hill near Cologne.
Victor Smith 22, recently discharged from the Navy after two years and two months with 14 months overseas, and his brother Phc. Truitt Leon Smith 21, in an Army hospital in Georgia after an accident, expect a reunion in Amarillo in a few days. They studied in Amarillo and lived with uncle and aunt O E Conoley at 600 Buchanan. Victor attended A and M College before enlisting and now attends Amarillo College plans to work for an oil company in Houston before further schooling.
Sgt Randolph C Lackey of Amarillo and six other 101st Airborne veterans visited Texas to recount Bastogne battles. He described German death by own action squads used to break lines and attack command posts. the unit held seven days before Third Army rescue as they toured Eighth Service Command plants.
E V McDowell and Clyde Post face theft charges after a duffel bag was taken from Sgt Lynn M Gorney in a cafe in Amarillo while he passed through Morana Field Arizona. The bag and some clothing valued at over 50 dollars were recovered. others remain missing. Bond set at 1000 dollars each by Justice of the Peace C W Carder.
Detroit march 5 a unit of 15 000 Briggs Manufacturing Co workers voted to stay off the job until 15 discharged workers are rehired on the payroll.
Growing need for sanitation as more doctors join the armed forces prompts housewives to guard against germs. Clorox disinfects deodorizes and removes stains while protecting fabrics and extending linen life.
Mildred Pavillard of Amarillo was accepted for WAC enlistment at Corpus Christi after a send off party auctioned her civilian wardrobe for war bonds. More than 200 dollars was raised by 15 friends. she will wear her clothes until departure in three to four weeks before basic training at Port Oglethorpe and transfer to Brooke General Hospital.
Naval recruiters announced 18 enlistments last week led by Chief Harry F. Longabach. Recruits from Amarillo include G. O. Gall Jr. and four others while men from Pampa Shamrock Perryton Canadian Stratford Memphis Lefors and Balko Oklahoma also joined.
C E Burk, Amarillo softball figure, is named rules and regulations committee chairman for the Boys Athletic Softball League. Harold Gallarneau, president, announces duties include selecting umpires for May games. Interested officials may contact Burk at 4222. This is the league's first season, started by Cal Farley through the Maerick Club.
Wage stabilization inspectors led by Jack G. High visit Amarillo as part of a request from acting regional attorney John Thad Scott Jr. The effort aims to raise awareness of Wage Stabilization Regulations and aid filings for wage adjustments. The Dallas based board notes no punitive action, and few applications have been received so far.
London report says four hundred U S heavy bombers from Britain attacked Chemnitz railway networks and Harburg oil refineries on the 21st straight day of aerial offensive. They were escorted by 600 Mustang and Thunderbolt fighters patrolling for trains and road convoys.
An advertisement urges men feeling aging fatigue to try CASELLA stimulating tablets to regain zest and vitality. It promotes use by men aged 49 and beyond and claims no harm, listing Celery seed Thiamin Chloride Passion Flower Iron in the formula.
Kiwanis Club members viewed the sound color film Life line of the Nation at a noon meeting. The documentary, produced by the American Association of Railroads, traveled to the Panhandle with Cecil Kersey arranging the screening.
A wartime railway film is to be shown this afternoon before classes at Amarillo Field. A special 8 PM presentation for railway employees and guests is planned in the Herring Hotel Crystal Ballroom. On Wednesday morning Horace Mann School students will view the film at a 9 AM assembly.
Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius Jr spoke this morning and his address will be aired by KGNC tonight at 10 30 o clock. The transcription was prepared for radio broadcast.
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