Denmark Names Hanneken as German Commander in Denmark
German command confirms Hermann von Hanneken, an associate of Himmler, assumes duties as Denmark’s military ruler. He reviews the Danish Nazi Free Corps and hints at intensified use of Danish resources. Danish Premier Bunins keeps non belligerent status. Reports also note Norwegian and German actions on the Russian front and executions in Germany and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Hermann von Hanneken
Gestapo
Heinrich Himmler
Denmark
Germany
von Hanineken
Christian
Luedke
von Hanneken
Svenska Bagbladet
Bodoe
Trondheim
Austria
Krems
Communist Party
Mrs. Blackshear Succumbs Here
Lula A. Blackshear aged 85 died this morning at 8 at her home 903 North Tyler Street. Survived by sons Ernest W. and D. O. Black shear of Los Angeles and daughters Edna Porter Melrose New Mexico and W R Hill Amarillo. A step-son G W Black shear Fremont and step daughter Lilly Simpson Dumas. Member of the Methodist Church. Body in care of N S Griggs and Sons pending funeral arrangements.
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Lula A. Blackshear
North
Tyler Street
Office District Gives Heavily In Scrap Drive
Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle leads a city scrap collection drive aiding wartime production. Downtown offices in 35 buildings yielded notary and corporation seals weighing three to five pounds each, several large safes, and metal paper weights. Notable items include a 100 pound patent model from Archworth Martin and five safes weighing about 2,500 pounds each from K F Rafferty. Harrison seeks miniature rails once used as paper weights. The note ends with a 1940 baseball attendance stat for Detroit at a single ballpark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.P
Golden Triangle
Uncle Sam
Notary and Corporation
Notary
Corporation
David M. Harrison
Archworth Martin
Frick
Martin
K. F. Rafferty
Bakewell
Rafferty
Harrison
Seven year old Louis Pidcoke gives lunch to soldiers
Louis Pidcoke of Margaret Wills School second grade donated his lunch to hungry soldiers at the Service Men's Civic Center. Unable to share all the sandwiches and snacks, he left his own lunch with cookies baked by mothers of his class, hoping generosity will be returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pidcoke
Louis
Walter Irvin
Margaret Wills
Irvin
G. C. Kendall
George
G. C. Pidcoke
Cheyenne
Service Men's Civic Center
Mrs. Irvin
Japs Shouldn’t Thumb Nose at U S Gunners
Baltimore gunner Sergeant Francis E. Hall recalls the Yorktown action. Bombs and shrapnel fell as crews fired calmly. A Japanese torpedo plane looped low and mockingly nose thumbing at the gunners, then blew apart when hit by return fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Gunners
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Francis E. Hall
Yorktown
Letter Bounces Across Oceans to Find Lyons at Fort Benning
A misrouted letter traversed three continents and two oceans trying to reach Lt. John J. A. Lyons. After a transfer set him at Atlanta then Australia, the mail zigzagged via New York Ireland Frisco and back before finally meeting Lyons again at Fort Benning. Akron held a scrap drive campaign with a 12 percent per person metal quota. A parade showcased two 10 ton steam rollers a 7 ton concrete mixer and several hearses.
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Fort Benning
U.P
John J. A. Lyons
Lyons
Atlanta
Australia
Ireland
States
Benning
von Akron
First Chest Report Shows Early Community War Chest Support
The first report by Community and War Chest workers in Amarillo reported pledges over 17000 from more than 60 workers at the Amarillo Hotel. Hazlewood noted optimism for meeting the 139000 budget as meetings are set for Thursday and Friday mornings.
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War Chest
J. A. Hazlewood
Amarillo
Hazlewood
Rationed Meat Defines Bone In Cuts For Households
In Dallas on October 14 the War Production Board clarifies voluntary meat rationing starting February 1. The weekly limit is two and a half pounds of beef veal pork mutton and lamb with bones. Liver heart kidneys sweetbreads brains and pigs feet may be bought without self rationing. Canned meat sausage souse and similar products are not quota restricted. Poultry and fish remain unrestricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
War Production Boards
Motley's Plea in Uniform Wearing Case and Amaroillo Theft Plea
J R Motley repented for an idea to hitchhike in a military uniform worn without right. He pleaded guilty in federal court and the sentence was suspended for 30 days. Paul Mann of Amarillo pleaded guilty to theft of a tool from the NYA in 1940 with the sentence suspended for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Motley
San Antonio
Wilson
Paul Mann
Amarillo
NYA
Drivers' licenses due for renewal by Nov 1
Capt. Polk Ivy warned many Texans have not applied for renewal as all original licenses expire Nov 1. The highway patrol office provides renewal forms and applicants must pass a fairly tough examination if they fail to renew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Ivy
Texas
Highway Patrol
Cooler Weather Predicted After Rain Clears
The rain should stop by night with cooler air on the way. Temperatures are expected to fall about one blanket of warmth, with yesterday's high near 73 degrees and a low around 55 this morning. Rain has been general from Lubbock north across the Plains, heavier in Amarillo than at English Field by noon.
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Lubbock
Amarillo
English Field
Fun Frolic Stars in Amarillo High Pageant
Amarillo High School will stage Star-Spangled Glamour a Fun Frolic tomorrow at 10 30 a m. Miss Mabel Rowan Mrs Lela Crossett and Miss Julia Dean direct a program featuring the Hula Honeys Jersey Bounces Glamorettes and a guard of student performers including Joe Bob Coble Harold Dean and Doris Shields. Admission is 10 cents and parents are invited.
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Amarillo High School
Mabel Rowan
Lela Crossett
Julia Dean
Jersey
Bobbie Jean Williams
Barbara Pollard
Fred Miller
Jean Bechtel
James Paschal
Glenmar Snook
Joe Bob Coble
Harold Dean
Doris Shields
Christie Dougherty
Celeste Cheshire
Kenneth Linn
Mary Elizabeth Weatherly
Patsy Dinan
Bill Richey
Betty Roberts
Eugene Stephens
Herbert Duniven
Dulce Watson
Hawaii
Calis
Voices of Freedom
Marie Bennett
Margaret Barker
Joanna Lea
Bill Fanning
Donda Dotson
Thelma Pollard
Taps
Bert Matthews
Liberty
Joyce Saunders
Jack McBroom
Young soprano Ravina triumphs in Buenos Aires colon theater
Raquel Ravina a New York soprano closes a triumphant season at the Colon Theater singing in both German and Italian operas. She led in The Magic Flute Mozart and may join the Chicago Opera after returning to the United States in October. Ravina began as a piano student at the New York College of Music before turning to voice, studying eight years in Italy with a repertoire of about 20 Italian operas.
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Buenos Aires
U.P
Raquel Ravina
New York
Colon Theater
Miss Ravina
The
Colon
Arturo Toscanini
United States
Chicago Opera Company
New York College of Music
Italy
U S Air Forces claim first big dog fight victory
The United States Middle Eastern Air Force reports its first major air battle win. Twelve American fighters faced twenty German Messerschmitt ME 109s over desert lines while escorting South African Air Force bombers. Two ME 109s were shot down and a third damaged before the German force dispersed. The Stukas abandoned their bombs and retreated after a twenty minute engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Middle Eastern
United States Middle Eastern
Desert
Messerschmitts
Pay For Your Tire Inspections Under Rationing
Motorists must pay a nominal fee for government appointed inspectors to check tires as part of the gasoline rationing program. After November 22, cars with more than five tires are illegal to drive. System requires owners to file tire serial numbers with local rationing boards between November 9 and 22.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
War Bond Sales Total 78000 in County Weekend
War bond and stamp sales reached 78,439.25 in Potter County over the weekend despite banks closing for a holiday. October's total rose to 300,374.50 toward a 491,100 quota. A city purchase of 100,000 gave the drive a strong start. remaining needs will rely on smaller sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
British civilians suffer heavy losses in September raids
London reports September German air raids killed or missing 207 civilians and 238 injured, reflecting the high toll on British home front during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry of Home Security
Britain
Amarillo Air Technical School Flag Raising Opens New Field
The Army Air Forces Technical School at Amarillo Field officially opened as the flag was raised amid rain and sun. Col. E C Black praised Amarillo citizens for wartime resolve while visiting officials and cadets attended the ceremony broadcast on KGNC.
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Amarillo Field
Army Air Forces Technical School
M. P. Guard
Joe Jenkins
E. A. Simpson
KGNC
E. C. Black
Air Forces Technical Training Command
Black
Amarillo
America
Simpson
Don Dana
Paul T. Hanley
Sid Kring
Kring
Pvt
Hobart Weeks
Milton Boyden
Pennsylvania
Carlton Beechler
Batavia
N. Y
Soldier Misses Fiancee On Leave In Comic Mixup
Pfc. Roger J. Plattes of St. Paul, Minnesota, had a one day leave to marry but was kept at camp. His fiancée Evelyn Stahl of Alexandria arrived as planned, but he was unavailable. After hours apart they finally connected briefly on a bus, ending the awkward day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
U.P
Roger J. Plattes
St. Paul
Minn
Evelyn Stahl
Alexandria
Plattes
Willkie Flies To Washington on World War Tour
Wendell Willkie departed Minneapolis to report to President Roosevelt in Washington after completing a 30 000 mile around the world war theater tour. The four motor army plane took off at 9 13 A M CWT from the city airport marking the last leg of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
U.P
Wendell Willkie
Washington
Roosevelt
Willike
Americans Honored For Gallantry
Twenty one silver stars were awarded to seventeen officers and men of the United States Army Air Forces for gallantry in action against the enemy at General MacArthur's Headquarters in Australia. Four medical corps officers were also honored including Captain George F. Adams of San Francisco and First Lieutenant Dean P.
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General MacArthur
Australia
United States Army Air Forces
George F. Adams
Palm Ave
San Francisco
Dean P
Lavoptik boric acid eyewash praised for soothing eyes
Thousands report relief from tired burning itching and sticky eyes with Lavoptik an eyewash mixture of boric acid and beneficial ingredients. The product soothes granulated eyelids and offers a money back guarantee after 25 years of success. Available at all drug stores.
Scrap Metal Donor and Medal Citation in a Fragment
A historical notice references Lieut. Dimmit awarded for calm judgment and professional skill in evacuating about 20 Dutch nationals wounded during a March 3 raid on Broome Australia. The citation credits Dimmit with saving many lives through untiring efforts, while another item notes a scrap metal donor sought in Gary Indiana amid counterfeit coin findings.
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Dimmitt
Robert B. Otoba
San Antonio
Tex
Dimmit
Broome
Austral
Voth
Empath
Gary
Ind
Tread
Dart
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
An ad touts Creomulsion as a fast acting bronchitis relief. It claims the medicine loosens and expels phlegm, soothes inflamed bronchial membranes, and aids sleep with a money back guarantee if it does not work. It emphasizes non narcotic ingredients and urges readers to ask their pharmacist for a bottle.
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John A. Parris
Detroit
H. V. Robertson & CO
Oliver Eakle
Soldier
High School
Wee
U.S
Air Technical School
W. F. Nix
Oliver-Eakle
Kentucky
Stagg-Finch Distillers Corp
Lars
Jayne
Willkie
Chicago
Famous
Sherman
College Inn
Vvom. Ass'n.of Commerce
Rotary
LIONS
Shrinirs
Randolph
Clark
Lake
la Salle
Clearing House Association
First National Bank
Amarillo National Bank
American National Bank
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