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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1945
Page
13
The Santa Fe System reports week ending May 5 1945 carloadings at 26 090, up from 21 330 in 1944. Connections brought in 18 266 cars vs 14 974 last year. Total cars moved 44 356, compared with 36 304 in 1944. Previous week total was 41 732 cars.
Numerous vehicles listed with prices and features across local dealers. Targeted bargains include 1942 Ford, 1941 Buick models, 1939 Chevrolet Master, and Desoto Chrysler options, all marketed with OPA ceiling prices and trade in offers.
Aviation radioman Foy Wayne Duke, 17 months of Pacific duty, visits his parents at 1015 Jackson. He served in the Solomons Philippines and Bismarck Archipelago, earned combat crewman wings, and will report to Memphis for a 30 day refresher in radio after his leave.
William C. Mack notes he lives 17 miles from Lysite placing him about 70 miles from the nearest barbershop as barbers are few and far between in the Lysite area.
A new World War II employment flag approved by the War Department will bear the gold discharge button on white with blue edging, indicating the number of returned veterans employed. The Disabled American Veterans emphasize its display, with Jimmy Moore of the local post praising industry pride in the flag.
Amarillo Globe lists multiple current film bills across theaters. Paramount features National Velvet in Technicolor with Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor. Liberty shows Starlight Over Texas and Northwest Rangers. Capitol presents Tonight and Every Night with Rita Hayworth. Rialto offers Melody Ranch with Gene Autry. León screens The Miracle of Morgan's Creek. and more showings include The Three Caballeros and Nazi atrocity reels amid a packed schedule.
The notices list weekly entertainment with Josh O Neals Swingsters at Mayfair, Jimmy Meeks Orchestra in the Blue Mirrored Room of Amarillo Hotel, and Dick Morton and his orchestra performing nightly at Old Tascosa.
Tank cars moved at an average of 546 447 barrels per day of crude oil and petroleum products to the East Coast for the week ending March 17.
Night clubs list open days and bands. Aviatrix and Nat venues play nightly except Sundays, Rainbow Gardens runs Monday to Saturday with Slick Robert son and his orchestra, Mexican Inn open every night except Sunday, club Victoria offers dancing seven days.
A dense list of radio programs across stations KGNC KFDA CBS NBC and others for Tuesday evening and Wednesday daytime. The schedule features variety shows, dramas, news, music, talks, and soap operas with numerous hosts and performers such as Ginny Simms Ted Malone Lum and Abner and Fibber McGee and Molly, plus late-night news.
A brief notice outlines a fire wind storm accident affecting motor vehicles and related compensation. It references surety bonds and insurance processes for settlement and claims handling. Local authorities coordinate with insurers to assess damage and determine eligible compensation for affected vehicle owners.
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