12 May 1944
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
1
A long reader letter discusses advertising refunds, local publishing fame, and the influence of reporters on public opinion. It recalls a former News-Globe reporter turned editor, the pressure of publicity, and cautions about polite treatment of journalists. The piece ends with a personal note about signing a letter and concerns about young men sowing wild oats.
Allied forces under General Alexander announce completion of a regrouping across the Fifth and Eighth Armies with attacks on the Gustav line. Fresh formations shift the front to Cassino and the Rapido, while Fifth Army takes the Garignano Valley and operations concentrate on Via Casilina and the Appian Way toward Rome.
A reflective piece argues against idolizing quiet model youths who drift into dull lives. It contrasts early failures and late-life success, noting a Vernon man who reformed after expulsion rose to an influential Oklahoma post. The writer urges tolerance for youths finding themselves while warning that sowing wild oats after forty is often hopeless.
O M Redding appears in Judge Henry S. Bishop's court on a murder charge in the death of Bertha Redding. Bail was denied after habeas corpus delays. a 600‑person special venire was ordered. The defense seeks delay for further investigation while the state seeks an early trial due to potential overseas duty for witnesses.
City School Supt Charles M Rogers and County Supt Grady Wilson announce five Britannica Junior sets for city schools and one set for Highland Park School. River Road Independent School also receives a set, per principal Martin A Meeker.
Amarillo health department has posted signs along Polk Street and at major public locations to deter spitting citing disease spread. Sanitary inspectors report signs at the union bus station, post office and USO. Mrs Jack Bolander of Duncan Oklahoma visits her parents at 1606 Monroe Street and works for Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company in Duncan.
The Amarillo National Hospital Day event features a possible first baby born at Northwest Texas Hospital or St Anthony's Hospital. A son born at 1 30 this morning to Pfc and Mrs R W Gibson in Northwest Texas would be a free baby under the maternity provisions for servicemen wives. Open house events run 3 to 5 pm at both hospitals as the day continues. The Gibsons reside in Dumas.
Mrs. Martin Manzer of 202 Mississippi Street learns her nephew Lieutenant James D. Linn of Lubbock is dead after being listed missing in combat over Tunisia. The fighter pilot received the air medal with oak leaf cluster posthumously. parents Mr and Mrs J D Linn of Lubbock are cited.
Jimmie Fidler reports MGM may co star Paulette Goddard Kee nan Wynn and William Gargan in a film about their army post tour in India and China. Critics note 20th Century Fox’s Three Jills in a Jeep set a poor example of glorifying stars.
Members of the Khiva Temple Patrol, including uniformed bodies, are called to a meeting Monday night at :30 o'clock. Patrol President Joe Hess says preparations for the Pioneer ceremonial on May 22 will be addressed. Wilson L. Avent of Canyon transacted business in Amarillo yesterday.
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