Rationing Concerns Foresee Postwar Hardship in Amarillo
In a call to action, the piece warns that while national prosperity looms and reconversion begins, many Americans face renewed scarcity. It questions support for youth and vulnerable groups and urges donations to Amarillo’s Community Chest as a prudent postwar response.
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Amarillo
Community Chest
Timetable of Redeployment of U.S. Forces
More than 18,000 servicemen from the Pacific and European theaters are planned to return home aboard 19 troop carrying vessels. Arrivals include 2,735 troops aboard the Gen Greeley in New York and 3,334 aboard Cristobal at Newport News. Boston and San Francisco follow with about 1,957 and 8,200 troops respectively aboard multiple ships.
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Forget-Me-Not Sale Planned by DAV Chapter
The J. E. Pietzsch Chapter and Auxiliary Disabled American Veterans set Oct 5 and 6 for their Forget-Me-Not Sale. Headquarters at 603 Polk with Harry Neuhardt and Mrs Jimmy Moore leading the sale. A three member committee of Jimmy Moore Gordon Morrison and Leslie Jones was named to suggest a county service officer to the county commissioners court.
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Taylor
Polk
Harry Neuhardt
Jimmy Moore
County Commissioners Court
Gordon Morrison
Leslie Jones
Thrift Reminder in Boston Bank Wins Windows
A Boston bank displayed signs inside tellers windows reading Remember You Cant Beat the Horses as racing returned to New England. The notice reflects a thrift minded message tied to local betting culture and regional sports interest.
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Thrift Reminder
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New England
Molasses All Bran Muffins Delicately Tasty and Nut Sweet
A quick recipe touts muffins made with molasses and all Bran. The ad promises tender texture, no sugar or shortening, and strong nutrition while inviting readers to bake for compliments.
Community Chest Seeks to Fight Rationing by Donations
The piece argues that 13 agencies provide essential services and warn against peace-time rationing of clothing, food, heat, fuel, medical aid, and youth programs. It urges public support and contributions to the Community Chest as the best defense.
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Community Chest
First English settlers in New Zealand built raupo huts
The first English visitors to New Zealand lived in huts erected by Maori hosts. The raupo shelters lacked flooring, chimneys, windows, and were not wind or rain proof.
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New Zealand
Lubbock Club Cancels Safety Campaign Over Faked Crash
The Lubbock Junior Chamber of Commerce planned a public safety campaign showing a staged car crash with ambulances and police units to educate residents on accident prevention. Mayor O W Ribble opposed the idea citing safety concerns and halted the demonstration.
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M. B. Smith, Jr
Lubbock
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