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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1944

Page

6

History of pipes and gans traced to bagpipes and Pan pipes

The earliest form of pipe or gan is unclear, but all such instruments evolved from bagpipes and Pan pipes, according to historical debate.

Local air corps veterans awaiting chance to meet the enemy

Four veterans who have flown in battles from Hamburg and Bremen to China India and Burma are stationed at South Plains Army Air Field Lubbock awaiting a return to combat. Staff Sgt James L Longacre of Dumas is among them and has been recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross the Silver Star and the Air Medal. Private Vaughan has 14 months service as a mechanic in the Army Air Corps with basic training at Sheppard Field. He attended Amarillo High School in 1938 and worked for the Highway Department before enlisting. His bride returned to Ohio with him.

Ens Ohio Vaughan Army Air Corps Sheppard Field Amarillo High School Highway Department Hamburg Bremen China India Burma South Plains Army Air Field Lubbock James L. Longacre Dumas William E. Throckmorton Fort Knox Throckmorton Phillips Company L. G. Throckmorton North Lincoln Street

Amarillo Garrison Notes Army Air and Armor Honors

Local notices record Pvt William E Throckmorton at Fort Knox two months in service with an armored division and earning a marksmanship medal. Other Amarillo servicemen include Staff Sergeant Twing awarded the Air Medal for five missions, Pvt Jess A Fairey in basic training at Fort Knox and Lt Babe R Mitchell promoted to first lieutenant with Air Medal nine Oak Leaf Clusters.

Babe R. Mitchell Eva Mitchell North Aldridge Street Mitchell Goodnight High School Goodnight Kelly Field Catania Sicily

Seaman Neusch Reported Missing in New Guinea Area

Seaman Herman William Neusch, son of Mr and Mrs W H Neusch of Route 3, is reported to be somewhere in the New Guinea area after eight months at sea. He entered the service several months ago.

Herman William Neusch W. H. Neusch New Guinea Neusch

San Diego Radio Man Navy Service Cadet

A San Diego trained radio man describes his path from Amarillo High School to farm work before entering the military. He notes the era before SOS became the general distress signal and the earlier use of CDQ at sea.

San Diego Cal Amarillo High School

Egyptians Toothacheless

The teeth of mummies indicate that ancient Egyptians did not suffer from tooth decay, likely due to their coarse fibrous diet.

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