Weather Woes Hint at Moisture Needs Across High Plains
The writer laments drought and dryness across the High Plains while noting winter wheat growth and lawns needing rain. The piece blends weather chatter with social commentary, referencing the Elliott Roosevelt affair, political attacks, and shifting work patterns as aimless loafing sets in before the holidays. It mentions gasping readers and a forthcoming Texas Game & Fish Commission initiative to study Panhandle aquatic life with a biologist and net crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Texas Game & Fish Commission
United States
Game and Fish Department Proposes New Construction Plan
Officials propose to build a new facility to support wildlife management and public recreation. Details outline site selection, funding, and anticipated environmental review processes for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Game and Fish Department
Amarillo urged to raise funds for new industries
The piece argues Amarillo should mimic Dallas by raising about 300000 for attracting new industries, noting Dallas reportedly paid back six hundred thousand severalfold. It frames the Chicago style plan as a path to economic revival and hints at local debate over financing and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Dallas
LOST CONTACT ADS SEEK MRS ROSSER AND MRS CURTIS
A reader asks to locate Mrs Rosser whose address was lost and requests she call 8908. Another note seeks Mrs H D Curtis formerly of Amarillo now in Camden Ark, asking friends or her son in Amarillo to contact Box 661 Canyon Tex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Curtis
Amarillo
Camden
Ark
Canyon
Tex
T. V. Donald
Upholstery Work Offered by Mrs G R Lawrence
Mrs G R Lawrence advertises upholstery services with reasonable prices and quality work. Call 29269 for inquiries from 319 North Tyler.
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G. R. Lawrence
Call
North Tyler
Billfold Found Turns Up Owner Identity
A billfold bearing Lawrence McFarland’s identification was turned in to the Globe News office and may be claimed by the owner. A reader reports the finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence McFarland
Globe News
Needs Housekeeper in Widower's Home
Widower seeks a live-in housekeeper to care for himself and child. Applicant must have references and provide for modern conveniences. Position requires reliability and discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Coat Found at 1500 Van Buren Claim by Owner
A good coat was found in the yard at 1500 Van Buren last week and is awaiting the owner’s claim. Mrs Allan asks the owner to come to the address to retrieve it.
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van Buren
Allan
Lost khaki trousers and blue plaid shirt from J C Penneys
A schoolboy seeks return of a purchased khaki trousers size 10 and blue plaid shirt size 10 taken from a package at Borden’s Ice Cream Store. He cannot offer a reward but asks the finder to return the items to 1314 East Eighth or call 2-4278.
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J. C. Penney
Borden
East Eighth
Correspondence request from widow seeks a kind man
A 40 to 45 year old man is sought by a widow of 40 who owns a home and can provide references. She invites writing to her at 1009 East Browning, Pampa, Texas.
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East
Browning
Pampa
Tex
MacArthur orders sweeping purge of Japanese leadership
General Douglas MacArthur ordered Japan to remove its Home Minister and every police chief, free over 3,000 political prisoners, end secret police, and restore civil liberties. He demanded abolition of thought police, release of those jailed for beliefs, and an end to race and political discrimination by next Wednesday. Communist leaders urged Emperor Hirohito’s removal before peace terms can proceed.
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Tokyo
U.P
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
MacArthur
Hirohito
Truman
Coyotes Found Body of William B. Cole in Colorado
The body of William Bryant Cole of Paris was found along a highway near Ludlow after coyotes dug him from a shallow grave. Sheriff E. L. Shay said California officers reported last night. Cole and his wife, found dead near Kingman Arizona three weeks earlier, left Amarillo for California August 30 with Ted Patterson missing. Mrs Cole’s sister identified a belt buckle as Cole’s. Cole carried nearly $7,000 in cash. Their car was found stuck in sand near the gravesite. Police believe both were killed in California.
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William Bryant Cole
Paris
Ludlow
Col
E. L. Shay
San Bernardino
Potter County
Cole
Kingman
Ariz
Amarillo
California
D. W. Bell
East Eighth
Abolishment of WPB and birth of Civilian Production Administration
President Truman ordered the abolition of the War Production Board effective November 3. J. D. Small will head the new Civilian Production Administration, with J. A. Krug resigning as WPB chairman. The agency will manage a smooth transition to peacetime production, prioritize scarce materials, curb hoarding, and coordinate relief and export programs while preserving price and cost stability.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
War Production Board
Civilian Production Administration
J. D. Small
WPB
J. A. Krug
GPA
Lost Sheaffer fountain pen with name Nina Jones
Nina Jones reports a lost Sheaffer fountain pen stamped with her name. She asks the finder to call 9999 and promises a reward for its return. The contact address is 1200 Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White and Kirk's
Nina Jones
Bowie
Lost brown leather purse with money solo plea
Mrs Julia Watson reports a missing brown leather purse containing cash and asks the finder to call 2 4069 or return it to 2505 West First.
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West First
Julia Watson
Harrisburg Man Seeks Correspondence and Family Prospect
W F Atkins of Route 2 Harrisburg Arkansas seeks a woman aged 20 to 30 for correspondence and possible home life. He expresses willingness to provide a comfortable home and a child if desired.
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W. F. Atkins
Harrisburg
Ark
Lost wallet at Herring Hotel near Amarillo Field
A brown leather wallet containing money, a social security card, flying papers, photos, and Amarillo Field pass for A S John F Martins No 36593265 Sq X. Call Amarillo Field Squadron X after 7 PM at 2 5501.
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Herring Hotel
Amarillo Field
John F. Martins
Squadron X
Wristwatch Lost Near Tenth and Van Buren
Edna Adams reports a lost yellow gold oblong Elgin wristwatch with band between Tenth and Van Buren and Seventh and Polk. Call 2-5597 before 5 pm or 1015 A Van Buren after 5:15 pm. reward offered.
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van Buren
Polk
Edna Adams
Would Correspond in Tack Care Ad Seeks Partner
middle aged bachelor with good business and home seeks a woman aged twenty five to thirty five to correspond and possibly build a relationship. contact care of Tack.
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Tack
W. A
Stop Sign Shortage Seen Hampering Police Traffic Units
City officials report stop signs are scarce as collectors keep the signs in homes. Many signs are not on streets, especially in school zones, reducing enforcement ability. Officials note signs are hard to obtain and orders for two dozen yield few usable signs.
Thompson to be tried in Childress on murder charge
Miran Thompson will face murder charges in Childress after a transfer from Canyon because Pandall County could not provide a jury. Judge Luther Gribble of Wellington presides with Col E A Simpson and Byron Singleton aiding the prosecution. Elbert Day had charges dismissed.
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Miran Thompson
Lem Savage
Luther Gribble
Wellington
100Th District Court
Childress
Pandall County
Canyon
Henry 8
47Th District Court
Sam Hamilton
Memphis
Col. E. A Simpson
Byron Singleton
Jim Lumpkin
Attoreys
Bishop
Gribble
Thompson
Potter County
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Elbert Day
Former Amarillo Resident Heard on Local Radio
Mrs. E. Davis, a former Amarillo woman now living in Los Angeles, was heard on a radio program this morning by Mrs. Rochelle Goodwin and Miss Jackie Pieratt in Amarillo.
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E. Davis
Amarillo
Los Angeles
Rochelle Goodwin
Fillmore
Jackie Pieratt
Fritz Kuhn Arrested On Arrival in Germany
Frankfort reports Fritz Kuhn former German American Bund leader was arrested on arrival at Bremerhaven after deportation from the United States. Military sources said the arrest occurred as Kuhn landed in Germany.
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Fritz Kuhn
Germany
Frankfurt
U.P
Fritz Khan
Bund
Bremerhaven
United States
Portraits of Flying Tiers head to Texas exhibition
Plans to bring portraits from the Smithsonian Institute to Texas for public viewing follow the death of Amarillo flyer John Edward Blackburn III. The unveiling was attended by his mother Clara Blackburn and sister Clara W. Tuckness at New York’s Grand Central Art Gallery. Generous tribute to Blackburn appears in a souvenir catalog for the Pawley collection.
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Smithsonian Institute
Texas
Amarilo
John Edward Blackburn, III
Clara T. Blackburn
John Edward
W. O. Tuckness
Grand Central Art Gallery
New York
John Edward Blackburn
William D. Pawley
Davy Crockett
Steve Austin
Sam Houston
Claire Lee Chennault
General Chennault
Johnny Blackburn
Amarillo
Johnny
Tigers
Cavalry
Blackburn
Lake Kunming
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Blackburn Honored as Valiant Warrior in Americana History
The passage notes America's pride in honoring John Edward Blackburn and preserving his record as a valiant warrior, highlighting a special place in maintaining his fair name and legacy.
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America
John Edward Blackburn
Amarillo Toastmasters Plan Meeting With Borger Club
The Amarillo Toastmasters Club agreed to meet the Borger Toastmasters Club next Monday. Lane McAfee served as toastmaster. Art McKay spoke on Good Funds. George Ordway discussed Population Trends and the Employment Situation. R. E. Phillips spoke on Unemployment Insurance.
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Amarillo Toastmasters Club
Borger Toastmasters Club
Lane McAfee
Art McKay
George Ordway
R. E. Phillips
Cary and Knight Removed From Potter County Jail
State penitentiary authorities removed Joe Cary and Floyd Knight from the Potter County jail after their two year sentences for theft. Twelve prisoners from other Panhandle county jails were placed in the Potter County jail for safekeeping last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
Joe Cary
Floyd Knight
Potter County
Panhandle County
Fighting Ends In Kunming After Street Foes Clash
Maj. Gen. H. S. Aurand announced complete cessation of fighting at Kunming between central government troops and Lung Yun forces. Normalization is under way after at least three Americans were wounded. earlier Yank troops were isolated in two hotels amid the battle. Chiang Kai-shek ousted Lung Yun, fueling the clashes, with no word on Lung Yun's whereabouts.
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Chungking
H. S. Aurand
U.S
Kunming
Yunan
Lung Yun
Aurand
Chiang Kai-shek
Lung
the Dragon
Tu’s
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Iran
James Madison Wood
Stephens College
Rosser
Kendith Allison
A'S
Try Thompson
Boxwell Brothers
Eee
DUMAS
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Spearman
Reyray
Willard
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Cary
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