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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1946
Page
1
A massive basement explosion at the Baker Hotel in downtown Dallas during refrigeration work killed seven and wounded 41, with five in critical condition. Fire crews fought fumes and searched wreckage as streets and hospital emergency services struggled to cope.
Charles Hodge, in charge of the Baker Hotel laundry basement, led 97 workers mostly women to safety after a deadly blast that killed seven and left 41 injured. Panic followed as fumes spread. Hodge directed sheets over heads and crawling to avoid ammonia, with only two injuries among the group.
The United States proposed a four power system to keep Japan disarmed for 25 years, inviting Britain and China while Russia remained silent. The plan envisions joint inspection, strict disarmament, and enforcement by land sea and air forces, with renewal possible if Japan advances toward democracy.
The Hobbs Bill clearing Congress would make union members and others unlawful if they use force or fear to hinder interstate commerce. President Truman favored the aims but opposed the Case Bill language, and the Senate approved the measure by voice vote after similar House action. The bill would subject unions to the 1934 anti racketeering law with penalties up to 106000 dollars fine and 20 years imprisonment.
Election of state Rainbow Girl officers is set for this afternoon amid the grand assembly at Khiva Temple. Sessions began Thursday with a 10 a.m. memorial service, followed by committee reports and an 8 p.m. closing program including installation of officers and a past grand worthy advisor’s jewel presentation.
Bond for M G Sims set at 7500 in Vernon murder case involving G B Peek who lived at the Cadillac Hotel Amarillo. Sims arrested near Vernon police station after a shooting. Peek died of two chest wounds. A second assault with intent to murder charge was filed by Mrs. Peek. Accompanied by R E Lilly and daughter Mrs. Lilly were with the Peeks.
Richard Davis, a 21 year old former U S soldier from Columbus Ohio, asks the British Home Office for permission to stay in England where he married Alma Taylor and says locals are congenial. More than 5 000 sign a petition urging approval as his visa expired June 15. Davis vows to stay a few days awaiting action.
Ammonia flooding the Baker Hotel lobby after a deadly explosion killed seven. Guests fled the 600 room hotel as workers and visitors sought exits. several men braved the fumes to reach the registration desk hoping for vacancies.
John R. Steelman of Alabama was confirmed by the Senate to head war mobilization and reconversion. He has been a special assistant to President Truman and succeeds John W. Snyder, newly designated Secretary of the Treasury, who followed Fred M. Vinson as Chief Justice.
A Chicago court issued an order barring 48-year-old Nick Messina from throwing lighted matches at his mother-in-law. The directive aims to prevent further harassment or danger.
Lewis T. Nutt was sentenced to 35 years for criminal assault on a 4-year-old girl in Pampa. The jury found him guilty after a 16 hour deliberation. defense moved for a new trial but withdrew the request. He is believed to be a Californian and was arrested near a Pampa nightclub on May 3.
Comic fans flood letters as Lena the Hyena remains unseen in The Daily News print run. Al Capp, the artist, is blamed for the censor with Lil Abner’s Lower Slobbovia wedding plot fueling the controversy.
The United States Tax Court ruled that Hiram W. Evans of Atlanta, former chief of the Ku Klux Klan, owes about $350000 in income taxes for 1937 through 1941. Court records show Evans paid about $8105.56 in taxes on earnings from road building materials companies. the government says he should have paid $354500.83 more.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 6 percent general freight rate rise for rail and water carriers pending a hearing on a 25 percent railroad request. A 3 percent rise applies to agricultural and minor mining products, with a 5 percent additional boost in Eastern territory excluding specific coal and ore. Passenger fares unchanged. The change is expected to raise about 390 million dollars in annual railroad revenue.
Harold Lee Erwin aged 17 was charged in Potter County Court with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle after a collision that involved Roy E Welborn's car and a grain truck. Welborn's four children and his brother Paul were injured. two children remained seriously hurt. Erwin and his father C B Erwin had just left the Pullman elevator.
The forecast shows warmer conditions in Amarillo and vicinity with scattered thundershowers Saturday afternoon and night. West Texas and New Mexico expect partly cloudy skies with widely scattered thunderstorms, temperatures near normal, and light southwest winds.
Amarillo and Borger business leaders heard Col. C. H. Chorpening and M. W. DeGeer outline a new survey of a Canadian River dam at Sanford. The project’s economic feasibility remains undecided with findings due to reach Washington for review after mid September.
Belgrade papers front the scare story of British and American troops near Venezia Giulia on the Trieste demarcation line with alleged large numbers, barbed wire, and Chetniks in American uniforms. London denies any such concentration. only routine British ships have been in Trieste Harbor.
Washington June 21 Congress members shaping the price control bill approved a provision tying manufacturer ceilings to 1941 costs plus industry inflation and limited increases passed to wholesalers to actual money gains. The measure aims to raise ceilings and may force wholesale price adjustments while avoiding reconversion items like autos. Bowles denounces the change as dangerous and signals possible erosion of meat milk butter cheese and poultry controls. CIO head Philip Murray urged President Truman to lead in preserving a strong OPA.
A Clovis fire spokesman said an employee mopping with gasoline caused a blast that ripped off the front of a local gas station late last night. No injuries were reported. The report notes New Mexico’s water shortage adding context to the scene.
Weather round up reports scattered rainfall across the Panhandle with Clayton at .13 inch by 6 pm and Pampa at .35 inch. Dalhart and Amarillo saw lighter totals, while Sunray and areas north faced heavier rains delaying harvests and cooling temps from 83 to 63 by 8:30 pm.
About 6,500 of 6,800 Firestone Tire workers return to their jobs in Akron Ohio after a six day walkout that halted production at the company's No. 1 plant.
Amarillo will send a cavalcade from the Amarillo Hotel at 1 15 PM Monday to Dalhart for the XIT Reunion events. The program runs from dances and a dinner to polo, boat races, and a parade with the Khiva Drum and Bugle Corps.
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