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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1946
Page
4
The editorial recalls Amarillo becoming a key air crossroads by 1927 and notes Slick Airways establishing a divisional headquarters with four daily coast to coast flights. It calls for expanded West side passenger facilities and broader use of Army Air Forces shop and hangar space to keep the city as an air transportation hub.
Henry McLemore profiles a fanciful idea of Associate Justice Hugo Black versus Robert H. Jackson in a boxing match to decide the Supreme Court, with venues, referees, and belts imagined. The piece muses on public trust in the court and the spectacle surpassing Louis Conn gate records.
Ray Goetz discloses a signed contract with Raquel Meller that mandated libel action against any critic who panned her performance. Harold J. Rome heads to Hollywood as The Lyons Den notes Roanoke details.
A club guest describes neighborhood children as rude and unkempt while recounting a scene where Bud and Butch fight and cry for help. The observer laments poor parenting and notes the kids noses and odors, then confronts the siblings during the incident.
Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey 51 and two lieutenants died when their B-25 crashed at Goodman Field Fort Knox. Lt. Allan J. Hoenig and Lt. Robert A. Peter were also killed. four others injured as the plane overshot, felled trees, and went over an embankment after taking off from Fort Benning Georgia for an infantry conference. Gaffey led armored divisions in Europe and served as post commander since September. He was a Hartford native and Penn graduate, survived by his widow and a daughter at the University of Texas.
Four Texas airports ranked among the seven busiest in U S air cargo during January and February as per the Bureau of Census. Brownsville and San Antonio placed high with Brownsville second and San Antonio fourth, while Fort Worth sixth and Dallas seventh. Miami La Guardia New York and Los Angeles filled the remaining spots.
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz was awarded an honorary doctor of law by Southwestern University at its 106th commencement in Georgetown. He dedicated the degree to over 100,000 Texans who served in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, praising the value of humanities education and urging support for the United Nations.
Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey and two Army officers were killed when a B-25 crashed while landing at Godman Field Fort Knox. Lt. Allan J. Hoenig and Lt. Robert A. Peter also died. Four service members were injured including Capt. Gordon K. Steele and Lt. Carl Linde man Jr. Serrvant Devine was seriously hurt.
A U S interagency panel led by ex-WPB vice chair William W. Batt urged broad ownership dispersion of 15 copolymer and 10 large petroleum butadiene plants and four small units. It recommends quick Congress action before recess and targeted sales to ensure competition, with basic plants valued at 45 000 tons annually.
Detective James A. Bell testified in Morris Malinski’s murder trial that three long term convicts from Sing Sing were taken to visit their wives or sweethearts in New York City during 1943. Bell detailed monthly trips for Yellin and Spielfogel and a visit for Sam Kovner, all unbound during travel and visits.
Potter County seeks harvest help as combines are in short supply. County agent Art Bralley reported at least 10 wheat farmers need operators with machines this morning and said demand will rise in coming days. Buck Long checked highways to intercept passing combines toward northern counties.
A New York printer who aimed for an award from a billiard ball maker for ivory substitute is credited with developing celluloid, the plastic material.
Demand St Joseph Aspirin, the world’s largest seller at 10c. Save more on 100 tablet size for 35c. High quality and fast action offer real economy.
Dr. Amos E. Badertscher promotes Bee Brand Insect Powder for ants roaches silverfish and bedbugs with powder and Bee Brand Insect Spray fortified with 1 DDT. The ad claims quick effective insect control safe for children and pets and offers a free information card from McCormick & Company Baltimore MD.
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