King Seeks Training Support for Navy Demobilization Strain
Admiral Ernest J. King told a House Military Committee that the Navy is not ready to fight a major war due to rapid demobilization and unit disintegration. He warned that some key personnel have been demobilized and not replaced, though fighting units remain numerically robust. He doubted atomic bombs could destroy a well arranged fleet and outlined formations to limit losses in an attack.
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Leroy Johnson
California
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Hiroshima
Japan
Amarillo outlines postwar plan for downtown Coliseum
A coordinating committee of city school county leaders plus chambers and taxpayer groups drafted a broad plan for a downtown Coliseum in Amarillo. Recommendations include a new school football stadium and gym, landscape plans for the Tri-State Fair Grounds, and a city hall plus a Coliseum type municipal building. The effort aims to hatch a taxpayer plan by Monday, Nov. 26.
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County Commissioners’ Court
Taylor
Amarillo
Panhandle
Coliseum
Hollywood babies upend schedules as stars expect
Hollywood buzz centers on expectant mothers Deanna Durbin Judy Garland Dorothy Lamour Gloria de Haven and others. Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles keep Christmas at home for daughter Rebecca while industry watchers eye how birth dates affect filming. Rita says Rebecca may become an actress.
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William Howard
John Payne
Deanna Durbin
Judy Garland
Dorothy Lamour
Gloria de Haven
Maria Montez
Brenda Marshall
Veronica Lake
Betty Hutton
June Allyson
Faye Emerson
Rebecca
Rita
Questioned sighting of Japanese fleet before Pearl Harbor attack
Republican lawmakers pressed for a Navy probe into whether the cruiser Boise saw the Japanese force before Pearl Harbor on December 7. Gearhart alleged orders of radio silence and radar shutdown on Oahu may have concealed the attack, while Inglis agreed to provide Boise’s movements.
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Ferguson
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Inglis
Barkley
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Honolulu
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Thielen
Russia Holds Key To Atomic Unity
Russia holds the key to success or failure of the Anglo American atomic control program as the United Nations faces a potential test of cooperation. Washington officials say Moscow will decide the next move, with a special UN atomic energy commission as the likely outcome. Secretary Byrnes speaks tonight in Charleston, South Carolina as the U N debate looms. In Shanghai, French Col Albert J Artigne shot himself and is critically wounded.
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De Gaulle May Resign As Interim President
Paris reports General de Gaulle planned to resign as interim president amid a clash with Communists over the government. Negotiations continued as officials denied receipt of any resignation letter or official communique, while a press conference yielded only a brief statement.
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Pan American Resumes Flights Between Mainland and Hawaii
Pan American World Airways resumes commercial air service between the mainland United States and Hawaii starting today November 16, signaling a return to regular intercontinental connections. The move restores vital air links for passengers and cargo after a hiatus.
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Hawaii
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Amarillo units agree on long range public building plan
Amarillo city commission, county court and school board joined forces with the coliseum committee, Chamber of Commerce and Taxpayers League to draft a coordinated, long term building program. A downtown civic center and new city hall are among potential projects with a five year horizon and financing questions unresolved.
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Coliseum Group
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Hancock
Polk Street
Jay Taylor
British Tribunal Finds Kramer Guilty at Belsen War Crimes Trial
In Lünenburg Germany a British Military Tribunal convicts Joseph Kramer chief defendant at Belsen on both counts of mass cruelty and inmate abuse. Also found guilty are Dr. Pritz Klein Irma Grese and Peter Weingartner. death penalty anticipated for Kramer. Spectators were searched entering the courthouse.
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Germany
U.P
Joseph Kramer
Belsen
Kramer
Auschwitz
Pritz Klein
Budapest
Aho
Irma Grese
Belen
Peter Weingertner
Peasent
Weather Outlook for Amarillo and West Texas
Fair and warmer this afternoon into Saturday with winds 25 to 35 mph and light blowing dust in the afternoon. West Texas expect partly cloudy skies with warmer temps and strong southwest winds across the Panhandle and South Plains. New Mexico shows continued partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change and highs 55 to 80 across regions.
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Panhandle
South Plains
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Four Motorists Pay Fines in Amarillo Traffic Court
Four motorists paid fines yesterday in Amarillo for moving violations. John King at 799 Houston S10 ran a stop sign. Winton Russell at 416 Jackson paid $10 for no driver's license. Thomas Garrett at Ill West Fourth 85 faced reckless driving. Ss P Harmon at 617 North East Tenth paid $10 for reckless driving. Total traffic cases 23. total fines collected $59.
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Amarillo
John King
Houston
Winton Russell
Jackson
Thomas Garrett
Ill West
Ss. P. Harmon
North East Tenth
That's the Ticket Careless Turning Causes Auto Accidents
Traffic officers say carelessness behind the wheel causes many Amarillo crashes. City rules permit left turns at most intersections unless posted No Left Turn. right turns on red require a full stop unless posted No Right Turn. The wrong turn can lead to an accident.
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Amarillo
Iian
Amarillo considers highway routes through the city
Chamber of Commerce highway committee proposes an eight point plan to route state highways through Amarillo after a conference in Austin with highway officials. Mayor Joe A Jenkins and City Manager A P Hancock endorsed the recommendations at the noon meeting.
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Coliseum
Jay Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Joe A Jenkins
A. P. Hancock
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Fillmore
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