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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
2
The notice details subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions by mail carrier or agent, with rates for Amarillo in town and out of town, including yearly, monthly, and weekly options as well as additional price points for other publications and Sunday-only access.
A reader proposes naming Amarillo The City of Yellow Roses based on Spanish meaning yellow, urging every household to plant a yellow rose bush. The column notes Byrnes’ Paris trip and praises KGNC’s Saturday old timer show and a square dance finale to The Chicken Reel.
In a June column Samuel Grafton argues political apathy dominates postwar life. He notes veterans in quonset huts focus on self advancement and competition rather than politics, signaling a shift toward conservative cohesion as liberal reform wanes. The piece cites Governor Warren’s win and Attorney General Kenny’s comment as indications of shifting political currents.
A satirical column muses on sharing atomic energy secrets and social ideas. It references German wartime failures, the Hessian crown jewels, and playful quips about a Case bill. Humbert leaves Italy for Portugal as housing questions arise and wedding news notes a 79 year old bride and 18 year old groom. Supreme Court commentary hints at nine old men.
Washington June 16 Robert C Goodwin director of the United States Employment Service said the nation has passed its peak of post war unemployment and that employment is rising. Census Bureau reports show Veterans jobs up about 2 6 million in three months this Spring with 930 000 unemployed and seeking work and 800 000 neither working nor seeking. Demobilization has peaked and about 500 000 veterans return monthly.
Mrs Annie F Spenser of Portales died here yesterday while visiting in her sons home. She was 64, had been in town two weeks. Survived by husband Charley R Spenser of Portales three sons Virgil Alfred and Zale Spenser all of Amarillo a daughter Nevada Lindley Hobbs NM two sisters and five brothers. Body at N S Griggs & Sons awaiting funeral arrangements.
A historical entertainment page lists film showings at state venues including Gilda with Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford at Paramount, A Walk in the Sun with Dana Andrews at STATE, Ziegfeld Follies with Astaire Ball and Belli at Capitol, In Fast Company at Rialto, San Antonio with Errol Flynn at Texas, Whistle Stop with Raft and Gardner at Victory, The Lost Weekend with Milland and Wyman at Rex, The Harvey Girls with Judy Garland at Star, Dakota with John Wayne at Leon. Night clubs Mayfair, Old Tascosa, The Nat, Rainbow Gardens, Aviatrix, Mexican Inn feature live bands nightly or open for dancing and dining.
Washington June 16 Republicans challenge Henry A Wallace and Senator Bridges over Wallace expansion of the Census Bureau and Commerce Department. Bridges says Wallace seeks a new international trade office and to grow field offices from 26 to 75, linking to broader federal spending. He warns wartime tax burdens should be eased by curbing spending and cites a proposed 24 87 000 increase for the Census Bureau and a wide business census.
Mrs Francisca Rodriquez 53 wife of Santa Fe railroad employee died in a local hospital at 6 30 pm yesterday She is survived by husband Juan a Santa Fe veteran of 40 years and Amarillo 36 years two sons six daughters all of Amarillo The family home is 1325 East Ninth Funeral arrangements not completed The body is at State at NS Griggs and Sons Funeral Home
U S Weather Bureau observations provide precipitation for the 24 hours ending 7 30 A M and record minimum and maximum temperatures up to 7 30 P M. The data reflect statewide conditions and note changes from the previous period for interpretation by officials and the public.
The First Presbyterian Church invites the congregation to a family picnic at Ellwood Park tomorrow evening starting at 5. Supper at 6 30 will be shared from baskets on a long table. Ice cream coffee and lemonade provided. Kim and Jenny Harty will direct activities for children. Contests for teens led by Armond Dowie Fairman Dee and Thornton Blanchard. Singing and visiting follow after supper.
Last rites for seven year old William A White will be held at 11 this morning at Boxwell Brothers Chapel. Rev J D Horton of Pierce Street Baptist Church will officiate. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Emma White his father Don C White two brothers Roy and Don Jr and two sisters Velma and Mary Lou. The boy died Friday morning in a local hospital.
Funeral services for Ted Randall Wade, 13 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Ted Wade, are at 10 this morning in Blackburn Shaw Chapel. He died Saturday at home 802 North Park. Survived by parents two brothers grandparents and other relatives. Burial in Llano Cemetery.
The Agriculture Department reports world sugar production for 1945 46 at 27 2 million tons, about 750 000 tons below the prior season and 7 3 million less than the 1935 39 average. Increases in the Western Hemisphere were offset by declines in Europe.
The Federal Reserve Board opposed further general tax reductions while urging prudent economy in government operations. It said excess funds should reduce the national debt and noted no rise in interest rates on government debt. The board urged Congress to consider ceilings on long term securities held by banks, a required portion of short term government securities as reserves, and higher reserve requirements with vault cash counted as reserves.
Milwaukee residents plan a national Barbed Wire Club for former POWs of Japan and Germany. Air Force Staff Sergeant Azzan McKagan, shot down over Cologne in 1943, proposed the club to share prison camp experiences and hardships. He noted similar groups exist in Omaha St Louis and New Orleans.
Five vessels are scheduled to deliver more than 5,900 servicemen to the United States. In New York the Antioch Victory and the Thomas Fitzsimmons arrive from Bremen and the M. E. Commerford from Antwerp. In San Francisco the General Randall from Subic and in San Diego the Fleet Tug 122 from Pearl Harbor are listed among others sailing to U.S. ports.
Donna Joyce Clark aged 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Clark died at 11 yesterday in the family home 1001 North Fillmore She was a Buchanan Street Baptist Church member and Horace Mann School attendee Born Amarillo July 19 1935 Survived by three sisters Rose Mary 17 June 13 and Ancta Gay 8 and by grandmothers Mrs Irona Clark Amarillo and Mrs Cora Sisemore Dallas Arrangements pending at Boxwell Brothers.
Mrs. Hila Crail Robinson aged 73 wife of Sundown merchant M M Robinson died at 6 o clock Sunday night in Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital after a weeklong illness from a stroke. The body will be shipped to Severy Kansas by Blackburn Shaw for burial. She lived in Sundown three years and was active in the Methodist Church and in Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors. Survived by husband a brother William E Crail and a sister Lola McCorkle.
Funeral services for Bookard E. Dooley, 68, will be held at 2 PM at the Sunray Church of Christ. Burial in Dumas Cemetery. Dooley, a Sherman County stockman and farmer, died Friday night in an Amarillo hospital. He moved to the Panhandle in 1911 and lived in Sherman County since 1919. Survivors include his wife, nine sons, two daughters, a brother, three half brothers, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Treasury lists 593 top earners for 1944 45 showing Leo McCarey headlining with 1 113 035. Charles H Strub from LA Turf Club 466 537 Charles P Skouras 393 000 and Fred MacMurray 391 217 also high. Carmen Miranda the top woman at 201 458 and GM president Charles E Wilson 362 954 place in the top ten.
Rush relief seekers report NORITO speeds soothing of rheumatism ac tion lumbago neuralgia and neuritis. The ad promises quick acting formula that helps work and sleep, with an iron clad guarantee offering a refund if the first three doses fail to ease pain.
Army veterans with specific Military Occupational Specialties may reenlist in a higher grade matching their experience if honorably discharged on or after May 12 1945 and reenlisting before July 1 1946. Over 750000 have already joined the Regular Army and more details are available at Army Camps Posts or Recruiting Stations.
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