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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1944
Page
3
Amarillo police recovered clothing stolen in two break ins. At Finley residence 4600 Wolflin Street and Newman home 4251 West Twelfth Avenue the intruder left garments behind including a brown overcoat and an oxford top coat. A man held in city jail is connected but not charged.
The White House announced President Roosevelt will give a campaign speech in Chicago. Timing unclear, but a Democratic rally in Chicago next Saturday suggests the speech may occur then. Early said he is also preparing Friday night remarks for Philadelphia.
In 1942 Senator W Lee O'Daniel campaigned in Amarillo denying gasoline rationing while supporters allegedly supply fuel for a 3000 mile tour. Critics questioned fuel sources citing private cars, coupons, and a sound truck. Bricker and Dewey campaigns split anti Roosevelt votes as Texas clears rally plans in Dallas.
Pvt Gordon J Morrison of Amarillo now in the Army Air Corps is recalled to Greenwood Arkansas by the death of his father R Y Morrison. He managed the Better Business Bureau and Amarillo Credit Association before enlistment. Private Morrison is stationed at Barksdale Field Shreveport Louisiana. Mrs Morrison led the bureau in his absence and also went to Greenwood. The father died October 20 with funeral services set for 10 tomorrow at McConnell Funeral Home Greenwood.
The U S Secret Service warns of thieves forging government checks mainly Army and Navy payment orders. Checks are stolen and cashed with merchants often losing. A Amarillo agent urged merchants to verify endorsers. The agency previously published counterfeit pictures to help prevent acceptance.
The Amarillo city commission will consider rezoning 913 North Washington from B residential to C residential at 8 p.m. Agenda includes bids on two carloads of 6 inch sewer pipe and on gasoline, plus a recommendation to replace W G Estes on the electrical examiners board with Harold Hamilton. The meeting marks A P Hancock’s first back since Chicago.
London and Stockholm offered no confirmation as rumors of Allied landings in Norway resurfaced for over a month. Officials maintained silence as reports claimed intensified Allied bombings of Norway and surrounding operations.
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Hills Bros. Coffee emphasizes a controlled roasting process to produce uniform, peak flavor. The method roasts green beans gradually with precise speed and temperature to prevent flavor variation. The result is a dependable, distinctive taste in every pound and compatibility with various coffee makers.
Accounts accusing Teamsters of stirring a political fight drew backlash against Republican candidates. Brownell in New York cited Tru man’s backing of Hal Styles, whose admission of former Klan leadership has been widely printed in California. Styles’s secretary defended him noting a 1930 New York Graphic expose and public service claim.
The U S S Herring and U S S Golet, each carrying 65 men, were reported presumed lost in the Pacific. Skippers Lt Comdr David Zabrinski Jr of Los Angeles and Lt Comdr James Clark of Palo Alto earned the Silver Star for gallant action against Japanese shipping.
Three German prisoners escaped Camp Kit Carson near Clayton New Mexico last night. Officers believed the men headed for Amarillo. Named are Frank Killer Ernest Dullard and Erich Pechert with one speaking English. they wore blue overalls and tan shirts.
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