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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1940

Page

2

Draft Bosses Clear Way For Local Induction

Washington reports army corps area commanders directing governors to provide 984 men by November 18 and 1 630 for induction stations between November 18 and 22 as the first selective service call targets 30 000 trainees. Officials urge rapid distribution of the conscription lottery master list to local draft boards to begin sending out questionnaires and selecting men for service.

Washington Army Corps National Selective Service George A. Woodruff Boston New England Pacific Coast Ninth Corps San Francisco Far Eighth Corps San Antonio War Department Army

Imbiber Puts on Shoe Where Hat Should Be

Scottsbluff Nebraska report says a drunk man arrested by a state patrolman emerged from the car wearing a single shoe on his head. The officer testified he had no doubt of the drunken state and ordered the man to put on the remaining shoe.

Imbiber Scottsbluff, Neb Scottsbluff

Radio Programs and Schedules Across Amarillo Listings

A dense broadcast log lists 1940s radio programming with KGNC frequencies and NBC affiliations. Entries cover daytime and evening shows featuring Fred Waring Maxwell House News sports and music programs, with numerous NBC linked orchestras and serials, plus Friday schedules and local farm reports.

Fashion Designer Miss Dee La Rue Opens New Chicago Shop

Miss Dee La Rue of Chicago opens the La Rue Shop at 1613 Washington tomorrow. The tailor made bras and one piece items for women are patented by La Rue. Her sister Mrs Joe Parr of Amarillo assists. The shop handles Lou Ral handmade garments and Exceleis beauty products.

Dee la Rue Chicago la Rue Washington Miss la Rue Joe Parr Amarillo Lou Ral Billie Pettigrew Exceleis

Broadcast Schedule Highlights From 1940s Era Radio

Radio listeners tune to a dense slate of programs featuring major acts and news. Highlights include Bobby Four’s login with Swingin Orchestra, Major Bowes and Company, Gabriel Heatter’s commentary, British War News, Ed Mayehoff’s Variety, Rudy Vallee’s Show, Magnolia Blossoms Choir, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Raymond G. Swing, and a 9:15 Draft Talk. Evening entries cover Music and Dance programs, Chicago Symphony performances, Fred Waring repeats, and War News broadcasts.

J. Hynd Nbe-Weraf Oreh Nbe Bud Barton Blue Paul Sullivan Mbs Li'l Abner Nbe-Weat Lowell Thomas Tom Mix Cba Midwest F. Waring Nbe-Wear Amos ‘N' Andy Cbs-Wabe West Palton Lewis, Jr Mba Chain ‘Li Weaf Mr. Keen Lanny Ross Cbs Wabe Mr. Morgan Wor Bob Crosby Wabc CBS Concert Orchestra Dixie Arthur Hale Mbs-Wer Sam Baker East Mbs-Wen Aldrich Nbc Wjz Chs Chicago Elmer Davis Cba-Wabe Bobby 4 Major Bowes Amateura Cheewabe Gabriel Heatter Mbsa Enst Wiz Ed Mayehoff Rudy Vallee Magnolia Blossoms Choir Wlz Glenn Miller & Orchestra Raymond G. Swing Chain Nbee Nbce Chicago Symphony Orch—mbe Whn Fred Waring

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