Rome Bombing Threat and Balkan Front Shifts
British and Greek actions tighten hold on Africa and the Balkans as RAF air and naval forces retake Berbera and press toward Italian Eritrea while Greek defense strengthens under new Thracian governor Kostas Koczas. British troops land in Greece and prepare for a Macedonian front with Salonika as base amid warnings of Rome and Berlin.
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Ay United Press
Italian East Africa
Archibald Wavell
Balkan
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Albania
Rome
Britain
Germany
Athens
Berlin
Vatican
Holy See
Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
Berbera
Gulf of Aden
British Somaliland
Italns
Keren
Asmara
Italian Eritrea
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Karen
Ethiopa
Eritrea
Thrace
Bulgaria
Kostas Koczas
Henry Gorrell
United Press
Salonika
Koczas
Gorrell
Leonidas
Thermopylae
Paleologos
Byzantium
Epirus
Macedonia
Greece
Europe
Piraeus
Istanbul
Macedonian
Balkans
The Luck of the Irish Holds On St Patrick’s Day
In New York on St Patrick’s Day 1948 a sunny break met a snow day as 75 000 Irish marchers gathered along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street with 3038 police present while bands and shamrock wearers cheered the celebrations.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
St. Patrick's
Manhattan Isle
Donegal
Kerry
Armagh
Cork
Limerick
Leitrim
Calphurnius
Conchessa
Patrick
44Th Street
Amarillo Rumors Rise Over Big Defense Projects
In Amarillo a rumor factory claims a major defense complex is in production and a large munitions facility may be built. Officials deny details while hints cite a two year defense contract and city upgrades, with VA funding and school expansions brewing as defense work looms.
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Amarillo
Washington
Veterans Administration
Amarrillo
Ireland Sends Greetings to U S Friends on St Patrick Day
Ireland's Prime Minister Eamon de Valera sends greetings to American friends on St Patrick's Day. He says Ireland faces wartime difficulties with courage and unity, and that the new situation is met with greater unity of purpose than ever before.
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Ireland
U. S
Eamon DE Valera
Eire Dublin
U.P
United States
British Planes Fly Over Poland Marking Centennial
A brief retrospective notes that British planes conducted missions over Poland on March 17, 1940, during the anniversary of events from the war era. It also recalls a 1916 action when Brazil seized 42 German ships, highlighting shifting naval tensions in history.
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Poland
Brazil
Why Clothes Fade Faster In Panhandle
Article notes that fabrics fade more quickly in the Panhandle region due to intense sunlight and dry air. It discusses fabric care tips and suggests choosing dyes and materials resistant to sun exposure.
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Panhandle
Senate Reconsiders Truck Load Bill In Texas
Texas Senate votes to reconsider a bill setting 38 000 pounds as the maximum truck gross weight. Sen R C Lanning notes the formula favors large trucks over small ones and calls for further study before any amendments. House actions on a parallel proration measure proceed with votes and delays.
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Austin
U.P
Texas Senate
R. C. Lanning
Jacksboro
Lanning
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Prize Idea from Hawaii Wins Daily Dollar
Mrs. M. Campbell of Honolulu Hawaii wins the daily dollar for the best idea in YOUR IDEAS CONTEST. Her submission argues for lighter-than-air craft in US defense. The idea was mailed March 3 and printed at the head of YOUR IDEAS on page 8. Campbell is mother of Charles Campbell an Army Air Corps enlistee in Hawaii. She will receive the dollar in about two weeks.
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M. Campbell
Honolulu
Hawaii
Daily Dollar
United States
Campbell
United States Army Air Corps
Globe
Countess Price Dedicates St. Lucien's Chapel at Price Memorial College
St. Lucien's Chapel at Price Memorial College was formally dedicated by Archbishop Gerken and Bishop Lucey. The $26,000 Gothic structure honors Lucien B. Price, funded by Countess Catherine E. Price with gifts from friends and religious orders. The weekend celebration included a Price Choir concert and a luncheon in the Countess's honor.
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Lucien
Pius X
Price College
Bishop Lucey
Christian Brothers of the
St. Louis
Mary Sullivan
Countess Price
P.T. A
C. Rothweiler
Ross Hatcher
Thomas J. Drury
Amos Hummer
Margaret McEvoy
la Marche
John F. Guide
Little Flower Mission Guild
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Oklahoma City Scenic Company
Price
Gerken
Amarillo
St. George's College
Price Memorial College
The
Christian Brothers
Brother I. Francis
Defense chiefs pledge huge boost in American production
William S. Knudsen announced a seven billion dollar British aid and defense contract program will require a 60 percent rise in U S industrial activity. He told a conference with Sidney Hillman and Secretary Perkins that 18 billion man hours of production have been logged since last June and urged ramped training for metal trades workers.
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Washington
William S. Knudsen
Knudser
Office of Production Management
Sidney Hillman
Perkins
Knudsen
America
Hillman
Boys' Ranch Fund Surpasses 1538 Dollars in Drive
Contributions to the Boys' Ranch Fund reach 1538.50 announced by Mrs. Ollie Childers. Latest donors include Mrs. Avery Turner W D DeGrassi Mr and Mrs A J Kelly Miss Leona Allen of Lubbock and couples Earl Van Dale Clarence Willmering. Linoleum at Newbys 418 West 10th.
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Ollie Childers
Avery Turner
W. D. DeGrassi
A. J. Kelly
Leona Allen
Lubbock
Earl van Dale
Clarence Willmering
Mrs. L. O. Thompson in Grave Condition
The condition of Mrs. L. O. Thompson, mother of Colonel Ernest Thompson and Otho Thompson, is described as grave by attendants. She has been critically ill at her Amarillo Hotel apartment for several days, and Colonel Thompson arrived Saturday to be at her bedside.
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L. O. Thompson
Colonel Ernest Thompson
Otho Thompson
Amarillo Hotel
Colonel Thompson
Women Must Register in British Labor Draft
London report says Labor Minister Bevin announced civilian registration for war industry begins April 19 for women. Exemptions apply to those already in armed auxiliaries and nursing services. April 5 marks first registration for men ages 41 and 42 not in certain industries.
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Associated Press
London
Ernest Bevin
Britain
Submarine Snapper Overdue and Presumed Lost
The 670 ton submarine Snapper is overdue and must be presumed lost, according to an admiralty communique issued in London. The report notes the vessel failed to return and acknowledgements from authorities indicate the vessel is beyond recovery.
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London
Admiralty
Mr Collman Forecasts Rain and Warmer Night
Mr Collman predicts clouds and possible rain for tonight and tomorrow with a low near 30 degrees. The Panhandle saw its coldest 1941 night at 16 degrees, the coldest since December 14. Wind shifts and a weather bureau consolidation plan were noted as two upcoming changes.
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Mr. Collman
Panhandle
2 Year Old $1000 Cars Now Only $500
Amarillo's 4th Annual City-Wide Used Car Sale advertises guaranteed reconditioned cars two years old valued at $1,000 available for $500. The copy touts steel bodies, hydraulics, and high compression engines as advantages over newer models, urging buyers to act at the Slobe-News Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Nineteen Dead In Plains Storm Toll Rises
Rescue crews found four more bodies in a northern Plains blizzard bringing North Dakota and Minnesota totals to 51. Frozen victims include Ludwig Foss his wife and their 16 year old daughter near Ada Minnesota and Peter Smiley near Michigan North Dakota. The storm disrupted communications as hundreds searched for missing while winds up to 85 miles per hour damaged buildings and roofs. Weather chilled towns from Roseau to Minneapolis as crews battled debris filled streets and drifting snow.
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Fargo
N. D
Minnesota
Plains
North Dakota
Ludwig Foss
Ada
Minn
Peter Smiley
Michigan, N. D
Red Valley
Duluth
Dakota
Roseau
Grand Forks
Bemidji
Minneapolis
Coast Guard
Lake Superior
Coast Guards
Munising
James Stewart Hospitalized After Private Plane Forced Landing
Hollywood star James Stewart, 32, was found in a hospital after a private airplane forced landing near Van Nuys. He had used the name James Smith. Dr. Saul Fox said Stewart is “fine, just fine.” The event followed a Sunday afternoon flight. Stewart had earned a commercial pilot license last week.
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Hollywood
James Stewart
van Nuys
James Smith
Saul Fox
Stewart
Solon Responds With Irish Song In St Patrick Day Action
In Austin on March 17 U P Sen Jesse Martin of Fort Worth a former donor soloist at Texas Christian University sang When Irish Eyes Are Smiling in response to a Texas resolution honoring Ireland and its patron saint Sen Rogers Kelley of Edinburg authored the resolution while Sen Weaver Moore of Houston noted a typographical error that linked St Patrick s birth to Ireland and that St Patrick was sent to Ireland from Rome
Shamrock Texas Celebrates St Patrick Day Crowds
Shamrock woke to a morning of parades massed bands dances and speeches as residents and visitors from the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma joined in the St Patrick Day festivities. The Amarillo chamber caravan of 200 plus people led by Smilin Sam Elkins arrived in over 30 cars, escorted by state patrol, with the SAL drum and bugle corps aboard.
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Shamrock
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Smilin
Sam Elkins
Celebration
Legion
SAL
Judge Stokes Named On Judicial Council
Associate Justice W. N. Stokes of the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals in Amarillo was appointed by Governor O Daniel to a seat on the State Civil Judicial Council. He succeeds Judge James P. Alexander of Waco, elected last November as chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. The council advises the legislature on court procedures and is made up of one supreme court member, two civil appeals judges, two district judges, seven lawyers, two laymen, and two UT Law School reps.
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W. N. Stokes
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
Amarillo
O’daniel
State
Civil Judicial Council
Stokes
James P Alexander
Waco
Texas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Courts of Civil Appeals
University of Texas Law School
Human Values Forum Tonight at Amarillo High School
Manoah Leide-Tedesco will speak on Human Values in a Changing World at the Institute of Understanding forum in Amarillo High School. Rotarians fund the institute, public invited without charge, with a post address Q and A session after the principal address. Dr. W B Stevenson reports weekly crowds.
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Institute of Understanding
Amarillo High School
Rotary Club
Manoah Leide-Tedesco
Leide-Tedesco
W. B. Stevenson
Pinto Pony Upset Over Master Joining Army
Hugo Oklahoma reports Tony Thomas a 29 year old cowboy ballad singer has joined the United States army. His pinto pony Comanche is furious and cantankerous demanding fights. A high three plywood corral and water delivery were arranged as Comanche grows harder to manage. Comanche’s bad mood continues after the sugar treat failed to soften him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo
Okla
U.P
Tony Thomas
United States Army
Thomas
Fire aboard the Bremen described as big and continuing
Berlin reports a large fire aboard the German liner Bremen with undetermined origin. Authorities offered few details as the ship remains in port amid conflicting reports of its status and role in the war.
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Berlin
Bremen
DNB
Atlantic
New York
Murmansk
Germany
Norway
British Broadcasting Corporation
Hamburg
City Commission Meeting Set for Tomorrow
The city commission will hold its regular weekly meeting tomorrow night.
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City Commission
Weather forecast for Amarillo and nearby regions
The Weather Bureau forecasts cloudy and warmer conditions tonight with a low around 30 degrees. Tuesday brings more clouds and warmth with mixed precipitation including snow and rain in various parts, and a shift to cooler temperatures in the south while the north remains cold. Temperature extremes over 24 hours end at 6:30 AM show a minimum of 21 and a maximum of 49, with noon reading 37.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
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Lester Clark
Breckenridge
ST. Lucien’s Chapel
Newby
Weather Bureau
Solon
St. Patrick’s Day
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Rotary
Pinto Pony
U.S. Weather Bureau
John Maynard Lbr, Co. Neely-Greenhill-Lowndes Insurances
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