Confession of Youth in Attack and Murder Trial
Edward Haight, 17, faces murder charges in White Plains after admitting to kidnapping and killing two Bedford Village girls, Margaret Lynch, 7, and Helen Lynch, 8. He described taking them in a stolen station wagon, tying Helen, and disposing of both bodies, with the girl’s death tied to an attempted rape. A second wartime item notes fears carriers may shift naval power back to battleships as air threats rise.
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Elbert T. Gallagher
Frank R. Mallette
Bedford Township
Margaret Lynch
Helen
Patrick Lynch
John Dillon
Stamford
Margaret
Beaver Dam
Armonk
Kensico
Dillon
Joseph M W Hill Taken by Death
Joseph Michael Hill 76 a retired carpenter and Amarillo resident for 27 years died at 10:20 this morning in Northwest Texas Hospital after a month of illness. Born Sept 7 1866 in Llano County Texas he is survived by his widow Katherine Hill a son H L Hill a daughter Mrs H W Elliott 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body is at Boxwell Brothers chapel with funeral services expected tomorrow pending time.
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Amarillo
Northwest Texas Hospital
Texas
Mr. Hill
Llano County
Hayes Street
Katherine Hill
H. L. Hill
New Mexico Quail Season Opens November 4
The New Mexico quail season for Gambel and sealed quail runs sunrise November 4 to sunset November 30. The daily bag limit is 12 birds, with a season limit of 48 and possession limit of 12 birds.
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New Mexico
Wade Holman
New Mexico Game & Fish Department
H Houston Injured at Railroad Yard
C H Houston injured early this afternoon at the Santa Fe yard office and taken by Boxwell Brothers ambulance to Northwest Texas Hospital. Attendants say the injuries are not critical and he is listed as a patient with non life threatening condition.
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Northwest
Texas
Boxwell Brothers
Santa Fe
Halloween Dance at Amarillo High School
The First Annual Halloween Dance will be held tomorrow night from 9 to 12 at Amarillo High School. Sponsored by the junior class under Mrs. W OB Burk halter as faculty advisor. Admission is 25 cents.
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Amarillo High School
W OB. Burkhalter
Draft Boards Given Guide to Occupations for Deferment
Selective Service announced local boards receive a list of 35 occupations in radio and telecommunication production to guide deferment decisions. The list targets production work requiring six months or more training, including engineers, machinists, inspectors, chemists, and various machine operators.
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Washington
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Goat Causes Commotion in Downtown Amarillo Area
A wandering goat created confusion in downtown Amarillo this morning. It followed Betty Jean Meyers along East Third Avenue toward the Amarillo Building and lingered near Ted Lakey's Service Station before moving on.
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Amarillo
East Third Avenue
Betty Jean Meyers
North Pierce Street
Sehesl
Ted Lakey
Tascosa Club Sends Check to Chest
The Homecraft Club at Tascosa sent a $5 check to the Community War Chest in Amarillo. Secretary Mrs. J. H. Martin said the gift may help the effort, noting several unsolicited out-of-town donations pushing pledges past half the $199000 budget.
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Tascosa
Amarillo
J. H. Martin
Market Report From Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Markets
Kansas City and Chicago livestock prices show limited supply and mixed movement. Cattle and calves mostly steady to lower with fed steers scarce. hogs uneven with slow trade. sheep and lambs fluctuating around steady to weak. notable price ranges listed for each category.
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Kansas City
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
RAF reports over Helgoland Bight occupy German coast
Reuters recorded a DNB broadcast stating the RAF was over a German coastal district Helgoland Bight and occupied continental territory last night.
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London
Reuters
RAF
Helgoland Bight
Specialists in War Problems Urged to Aid Army Plan
Chicago officials urge Midwest engineers scientists technicians and inventors to assist the army ordnance department in a new program for redesigning and improving war weapons. War Production Board regional chief Joseph Overlock says civilians from private industry will apply competitive private sector skills to military problems.
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Joseph L. Overlook
War Production Board
Army Ordnance Department
Midwest
WPS
Department
Overlock
WPB
Itsel
Chicago Ordnance District
War Department of Ideas
Rest Is Only Cure for Tuberculosis Says National Expert
Holland Hudson of the National Tuberculosis Association tells medical and social workers at the Capitol Hotel that climate air sun and diet do not cure TB and can mislead patients. He warns rest is the key treatment and notes that TB mainly affects lower income groups and middle aged adults.
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National Tuberculosis Association
Capitol Hotel
Hudson
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
Pampa
Amarillo
National Authority On
William A. Doppler
Association
Uncle Sam
Bond and Stamp Sales See Potter County Total Rise
Bond and stamp sales in Potter County yesterday totaled $23 153.75, boosting the month’s running total to $626 576. The October quota stood at $491 100.
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Potter County
Hollywood Idol Chat and Industry Outlook
JIMMY FIDLER reviews Hollywood’s postwar boom contrasting earlier doom with supply of profit and rising quality. He notes the risk of complacency when profits are easy and urges producers to prioritize top quality over quick returns. The column recalls anecdotes about Bob Hope Anne Baxter Anne Shirley Billie Burke Mickey Rooney and more.
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Hollywood
Poland
Europe
America
Bob Hope
Anne Baxter
Anne Shirley
Maxie Rosenbloom
Billie Burke
Joe
Mickey Rooney
Yule
MGM
Joan Blondell
Gypsy Rose Lee
Sunset Strip
Walter Pidgeon
St Joseph Aspirin Price Promotion
No aspirin can do more for you than St Joseph Aspirin. World’s largest seller at 10¢. 36 tablets 20¢, 100 for 35¢.
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St. Joseph
Nudge Your Lazy Liver Tonight with Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promote gentle bowel movements and liver bile flow. Advertises 15¢ 30¢ 60¢, urging use as directed and noting availability at all drugstores.
Hollywood Figures Scarce in Foul Mood on Set
The article recalls Roscoe Arbuckle slipping into a ring and landing in a startled lady’s lap as Vic Mature’s celebrity Romeo persona grows. Charles Laughton is noted as a strong speaker while Holyoke, Massachusetts residents chide a public figure after a tense scene on set.
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Roscoe Arbuckle
Vernon Stadium
Vic Mature
Mr. Mature
Charles Laughton
Holyoke
Mass
Laughton
Radio stations go dark in San Francisco area
San Francisco and Sacramento radio stations shut down at 10 43 AM and five minutes later respectively. In Amarillo two motorists paid $2 fines for parking at a fire plug and for passing in a school zone while two others paid $3 for running a stop sign. George Brent is noted for Hollywood misfortunes versus on screen success as a child asks God to bless Tim Holt.
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