10 Apr 1946
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1946
Page
1
A Senate committee discussed draft provisions to cap the Army at 1,070,000 Navy 558,000 and Marine Corps 108,000 by July 1, 1947 with no men over 26 drafted. It deferred pay increases and postponed final action on extensions until Thursday amid multiple draft and enlistment options.
Hale County reports its first oil well in the extreme southwest corner near Lamb County. Stanolind No. 1 Irish in section 18 shows 160 feet of pay in the Clear Fork, with gas and oil returns from a depth of about 5,800 feet. Drill casing to top of pay is being prepared as Stanolind holds several thousand acres in the area.
A Senate subcommittee proposed a single Department of Common Defense to absorb War and Navy operations and create two new agencies, the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Resources Board, with a Council of Common Defense chaired by the President. The plan aims to coordinate foreign policy and military planning, reduce waste, and report to the President and Congress.
Justice Department announces a consent decree ending a 1944 antitrust suit against major match producers in the United States and Sweden. The decree dissolves a world cartel and requires royalty-free licenses to produce an “everlasting match” that can be struck thousands of times.
Dr. Homer P. Rainey former UT president said his current Plains tour will decide if he runs for governor. He warned that if he enters Senator W Lee O Daniel would also announce. Rainey reported O Daniels backers ready for the campaign. He left Childress for Pampa Bergen and Amarillo with no planned speeches.
President James C. Petrillo of the American Federation of Musicians served notice on eight major film producers that salaries should be doubled and the work week cut to 10 hours including rehearsals with the number of musicians more than doubled.
The Big Four Brotherhoods of Texas Railroad employees in Fort Worth will urge Congress to cut income tax rates and raise the exemption from 500 to 1000 dollars. Joe E. Steadham, chair of the joint legislative board, announced the move.
About 9 000 American tourists crossed into Mexico through Laredo in March in 2 922 motor vehicles, per the Mexican Immigration Service in Nuevo Laredo. Ready Built Rustic Picket Fence advertised by Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co. at 1200 W Sixth.
Medicol elect Dr. A. E. Winsett president elect of the Panhandle District Medical Society in Lubbock. Dr. George L. Powers reelected secretary and Dr. Sam Arnett vice president elect. Next year’s officers will assume duties at a Oct meeting in Lubbock. Surgery section and banquet planned with physicians from Dallas Amarillo Lubbock Fort Worth and Galveston among speakers.
Officials drafted a flour rationing order targeting bakers and grocers to cut domestic use by 25 percent over 60 to 75 days to free supplies for export. The base period would curb millers from distributing more than 75 percent of the base period quantity. Baker and miller groups protested as Truman staff discussed wheat export effects with stabilization officials.
Millers and bakers argued that a price increase of up to 35 cents a bushel would pull wheat from farms and that farmers currently profit more feeding wheat to live stock under price controls. Under secretary Dodd supported a new wheat certificate plan to encourage selling, while millers doubted its effectiveness. The crop board will estimate April 1 farm stocks, with off farm supplies already known to be small. If needed, Dodd would prioritize foreign hungry areas over domestic consumers to prevent shortages.
Kansas City's grain market, the nation's largest Winter wheat market, received only 24 carloads today, the smallest shipment since 1903 floods halted transport. Walter R. Scott, secretary of the Board of Trade, said farmers have gone on strike as April daily receipts averaged 295 cars last year.
The government approved about 10 million dollars in extra subsidies to meat packers. Stabilization Director Chester Bowles said the payments bridge a six week gap when wage hikes could not be matched by price increases. A 16 cent hourly wage rise tied to Jan 26 was approved Feb 26 but price increases were delayed six weeks, and the subsidies will help slaughterers absorb costs from Jan 26 to March 11.
Virginia Atkins, assistant in the Potter County Clerk's office, began her vacation this week and is visiting relatives in Missouri.
Dr E A Rowley of Amarillo addressed the group in Lubbock remarks on public relations as a replacement for an unnamed position. The brief discussion touched on communications strategy and community outreach.
Paris notes confirm France and Britain endorse four power talks among foreign ministers set for April 25 to prep the European Peace Conference. Cabinet votes for continued British French negotiations toward an alliance while discussing Ruhr independence and Saar Rhineland severance. Bidault to report to the foreign affairs commission. London source says Franco regime may be discussed at the four power meeting.
Washington April 9 a strike called by CIO and AFL unions will halt about 70 percent of cane sugar output starting Saturday at midnight.
Iran urged the United Nations Security Council to reject Russia's bid to drop the Iranian question from the agenda. In a letter to Secretary General Trygve Lie signed by Ambassador Hussein Ala, Iran said matters referred by Iran remain on the agenda as of April 4 1946. The session adjourned pending next calls and newly adopted rules require a call within 14 days for the next meeting. The council also discussed Poland's proposal on breaking diplomatic relations with Franco Spain. Andrei Gromyko returned to the Soviet delegation after a walkout protest over Iran. The council planned two periodic meetings for world peace leaders.
The Office of Price Administration issues a new regulation allowing landlords in Amarillo and surrounding West Texas towns to seek increases in rents. The rule, effective Wednesday, covers Borger Lubbock Dalhart Childress and additional nearby areas and considers hardship petitions for higher wage or tax costs.
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