Eight Americans Fight Off 30 German Planes In Flying Fortress
Major General Carl Spaatz revealed an American air crew in Europe scored a stunning defense over Lille. Pilot Lieut Robert Riordan and crew defended a bombed Fortress against 30 Focke Wulf 190s, with Sgt John De John wounded but continuing fire. The damaged ship landed safely with one crew member injured and others credited with shooting down several fighters.
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London
Carl Spaatz
Europe
Lille
France
Robert L. Riordan
Houston
Texas
John T. de John
Ansley
Ala
Player
de John
Riordan
George J. Spellman
Holyoke
Mass
Anthony L. Santoro
England
Santoro
Raleigh W. Holloway
Fredericksburg
John EF. Owens
Roanoke
Gerald D. Rotter
Commerce
Oklo
King George VI
Remodeling at YWCA facility underway in Amarillo
Walls and the floor are being refinished in the lounge writing room and offices for the YWCA Travelers Aid and National Catholic Community Services. Plywood office partitions are being installed. Frank Jesse is the remodeling contractor.
Gibbons Dies in Groom at 76 After Auto Parts Business
W T Gibbons, longtime Groom resident age 76, died this morning at his auto parts shop. Survived by widow, two sons W T Gibbons Jr Amarillo and Sgt R V Gibbons, three daughters, two sisters, three brothers. Body at Blackburn Shaw. arrangements not announced.
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W. T. Gibbons
Groom
W. T. Gibbons, Jr
Amarillo
Sgt
R. V. Gibbons
Army
Bill Holcombe
Fort Reno
Oklahoma
M. C. Alexander
W. C. Evans
Enid
G. W
Itching First Application Promises Fast Relief
Advertising copy touts BLUE STAR OINTMENT for eczema tetter ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch claiming relief in one application with a money back guarantee if the first jar fails to satisfy. It urges trying it today.
Downtown U. S. C. Receives Ground Floor Remodeling
Carpenters remodel the ground floor of the Downtown U. S. C. with plans for a check room kitchen and dinette this week. The project focuses on reconfiguring the space to improve flow and utility for visitors and staff.
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Downton U. S. O
Service Men's Dance At Amarillo Hotel
Service men gather at the Amarillo Hotel for a nonmilitary recreation night hosted by Victory Command units. From 8 to 10 30 p m the Globe News O Group section notes games music and community singing with hostesses assisting at the service men’s dance.
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Amarillo Hotel
Globe-News
Jeep
Victory Command
Ama
Rillo Hotel
Forra Lane
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