Lumber Shortages Prompt FHA Guidance in Amarillo
Charles Wolflin head of the Federal Housing Administration for the Amarillo area reiterates WPB rules on lumber. He urges homeowners to seek emergency ratings only for extreme cases and explains eligibility, forms, and procurement limits for critical building materials during 1944 conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolflin
Federal Housing Administration
Amarillo
War Production Board
WPB
Wolflin
FHA
Inspectors School Demonstrates WWII Bomber Capabilities
Inspectors School showcases bomber operation in 1942 era spaces where wheels turn and levers jerk. Trainees study the Typhoon Mc Goon to learn aircraft handling, with newer planes expected soon to replace it.
Planes Reused as Guinea Pigs At Army Training Center
At Orlando Florida the Air Forces show repurposing wartime bombers as live testing models. The B 17 Typhoon McGoon, veteran of Pacific missions, now undergoes detailed inspection of its gadgets to extract data for weapon improvements and crew training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Fla
U.P
United States
Army Air Forces Tactical Training Center
McCollum Family Opens New Grocery Store in Amarillo
Mr and Mrs Clair McCollum announce the opening of McCollums Food Store at 403 McMasters Street in Amarillo. Pinky McCollum, long associated with Carlton Florey Wholesale, brings 17 years of grocery experience. The store offers groceries meats produce drugs and nations in stock.
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McCollum Food
McMasters Street
Clair McCollum
McCollum
Pinky
Carlton-Florey Wholesale Grocery Company
McCollums
Amarillo
White & Kirk
Austin Rainfall Records Fall In One Hour
Austin set a new rainfall record when 3.5 inches of rain fell in one hour and total for the afternoon reached 3.89 inches. The downpour disrupted electrical service in parts of the city and was accompanied by high winds.
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Austin
U.P
Weather Bureau
Moroline Hair Tonic Promises Flat, Lustrous Finish
Advertises Moroline Hair Tonic as a solution for unruly hair with a well groomed look and lustre. Notes a large bottle priced at 25c and claims availability everywhere.
Daring Amarillo Flyer Earns Distinguished Flying Cross
James L. Greene of Amarillo has received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters for heroism during a bombing run over Frankfort Germany aboard the B 17 Hot House Mouse. He helped down an enemy aircraft and spoke of D Day skies above the beachhead. Greene is the son of J L Greene City Cleaners 1311 Polk Street and previously worked for Lockheed before enlisting in 1942.
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James L. Greene
Amarillo
Frankfort
Germany
J. L. Greene
Polk Street
Greene
Young Greene
California
Pomona High
Lockheed
Dr Scarborough In Critical Condition At Northwest Texas Hospital
Dr R L Scarborough Southern Baptist leader conscious but ir rational much of the time hospital attendants say He formerly led Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at Fort Worth for 27 years. He is 73 and retired due to ill health after a lengthy career including service as president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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R. L. Scarborough
Southern Baptist
Northwest Texas
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary At
Fort Worth
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
A. D. Foreman, Jr
Scarborough
Southern Baptist Convention
Dr. Foreman
First Baptist Church
Legion Plans V Day Observance Meeting in Amarillo
A special Legion meeting for World War II veterans will be at Legion Home 1800 Harrison Street tomorrow night at 7 30 to finalize participation plans for V Day in Amarillo.
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The
American Legion
Legion Home
Harrison Street
Amarillo
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Globe-News
Mrs. Clair McCollum
W. B. West & CO
Accountants and Auditors
Polk St
Lewis, Blackwell
Triple A Taxi
Pierce Street
Lewis Blackwell
Blackwell
Yellow Cab & Baggage Company
Yellow Cab
New Mexico
Sixth Avenue
Forest Street
North Fillmore Stret
Globe News
Dr. Scarborough
Legion
Regalia
Cretney Drug Stores
Oe Pampa
Tucumcari
Clovis
Amarillo Ice CO
Monroe
Ray
SEARS
Priscilla
Price
Beery
Prescription and Vitamin Shop
Weil
Flange and
Bellerina Flores
Usuel
Chest of Drawers
Mat
Rey
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Amarillo, Texas
Fiat
Selec Trask
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