Nazis Charge British Fettering Prisoners
In a German high command communique, British troops raided Sark off Normandy, killing two Germans and wounding a third while alleged mistreatment led to British or Allied prisoners being fettered. Sixteen British soldiers attacked a German working party, resulting in deaths and injuries among the Germans. an engineer’s escape account was cited.
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London
U.P
Channel
Sark
Normandy
Dieppe
Ger
Tire Sandals Arrive In Amarillo To Extend Worn Tires
The first tire sandals are on display at the Amarillo Garage and Storage Company. An asphalt impregnated cotton carpet overshoe, it fits over a worn tire and offers roughly 2,500 miles of driving at 30 mph. Made by United States Tire and Rubber Company, the sandals use non critical wartime materials and are built on carpet making machinery. Prices not announced.
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Amarillo
Polk Street
The
United States
Clarify Soviet Aid Program Amid U S British Confusion
Washington reports steps to clear up misunderstandings in the lend lease aid to the Soviet Union. President Roosevelt said Ambassador Standley will return with military and naval attaches to review deliveries and the war situation. Berlin charged Britain with falsifying details on Dieppe prisoner handling.
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Washington
Oct
Russia
Roosevelt
United States
William H. Standley
Soviet Union
Moscow
Wendell Willkie
Standley
Laurence A. Steinhardt
The
Ani
Bassador
Turkey
Steinshardt
Stalin
Vern Haugland Honored by MacArthur
In New Guinea General MacArthur awarded Associated Press correspondent Vern Haugland the silver star for civilian courage. Haugland, recovering from exhaustion after 43 days in jungle fighting, received the medal at a hospital tent during MacArthur’s visit.
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New Guinea
U.S. Army
Associated Press
Vern Haugland
Douglas MacArthur
New Guinea War
MacArthur
Haugland
Public urged to curtail non essential activities
The West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association at Big Spring urged cutting non essential public actions and preserving relief for those unable to help themselves. The resolution pledged frugal administration of county funds and support for federal and state efforts while maintaining essential functions for citizens.
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Austin
West Texas
Laura Mills Mother of Amarilloan Resident Dies in Lubbock
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Laura Elizabeth Mills, 81, mother of Amarillo resident Mrs. Fort Chesshir, in Lubbock where she died early, after residing in the area.
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Laura Elizabeth Mills
Fort Chesshir
Amarillo
Lubbock
Oil Plating your engine for winter protection
This wartime style ad explains Conoco N's OIL-PLATING motor oil that coats piston rings and bearings even before cold oil circulates. It claims the lubricant resists draining to the crankcase over weekends and fastens to engine parts with a magnet-like attraction for early warmth and protection at startup.
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Conocot
Conoco
Dog Tippy Dies After Separated From Master
Topeka painter Henry Zart left his Collie Tippy in Topeka while he took a Texan job. The dog grieved, grew ill, was nursed by Zart’s daughter Maye Scott, and a transport was arranged. A night before reunion someone poisoned Tippy, and the dog died.
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Topeka
Kas
Henry Zart
Freeport
Tex
Tippy
Zart
Maye Scott
Bay
Lubbock matriarch remembered for family ties
A Lubbock woman, who lived a long life, leaves behind four daughters, 27 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren. The obituary notes her long service to family and community.
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Lubbock
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Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Mony
War Office
Berlin
British War Office
Southwest Pacific
Amarilloan
Bozeman
Blackburn
Printing & Letter Service
Dog Tippy
Eno UN Th Tem la Ie
Oulu
Gallagher & Burton, Inc
Phila, PA
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