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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1945
Page
8
Hollywood stuntman Buck Decker will leap an automobile over a transcontinental bus and five other cars. Additional feats include car rolls into walls, clown performers, and trained animals providing comedy.
President Truman’s reports to Congress and the armed services sketch a cautious first 100 days plan in the American tradition. He broadcast to millions of service members praising Roosevelt and urging unity, pledging ongoing leadership and a focus on finishing the war while preparing for postwar peace. Snyder named federal loan administrator with strong background in finance.
Hereford farmer and businessman C. T. Guseman, visiting Amarillo, said Deaf Smith County potato farmers are planting a record crop as ground conditions are near ideal for a strong harvest.
Old history books reference oil found in England in the year 1667, indicating early mineral resource awareness. The mention appears in archival summaries, signaling historical interest in fossil fuels during the 17th century.
The Wild West Rodeo and Hollywood Thrill Circus at the Tri-State Fair Grounds offers four open events Bronc Riding Bulldogging Calf Roping and Steer Riding each with $200 prize money and a $5 entry fee. Lew Burns handles entry fees in Room 859 Herring Hotel with a Thursday entrant deadline. Buck Steele heads steer riding roster alongside Brahma Bull Rider Michael Flippin Friona and his bridleless horse Prince who will host a $100 outcut challenge. Soldiers eligible. Hollywood stunt show to follow if takers appear.
J C Fisher a Dallas oilman formerly with the Dallas Morning News is in Amarillo this week to inspect properties owned by his company in the region before returning to Dallas.
Mr and Mrs K C Watkin of Chickasha Oklahoma visit here today. Mr Watkins is the Goodrich dealer in his city.
Mrs. H. C. Berry of Berry's Pharmacy in Pampa shopped at Senbeees yesterday, adding to local consumer activity in the town.
Chief Harry F. Lonagabach at the Amarillo Recruiting Station says expanding Navy radar use creates a high demand for radio technicians. No technical background needed, only high school math and physics. amateur radio helps. Candidates take the Eddy Aptitude test, then receive radar training and start as seamen first class with nine months of study and a petty officer rating.
Miss Gladys Barton of Kilgore is visiting at the home of Mrs. Ada Watson located at 1309 North Harrison.
Mrs Sara Hultman of Santa Rosa was seen shopping in Amarillo yesterday as she visited local stores and browsed merchandise during her trip.
Three floating refrigerators cost 1,120,000 dollars each and can store 64 carloads of frozen meats with extra space for vegetables eggs and cheese. They are designed to produce 10 gallons of ice cream for troops in Pacific war zones.
Mrs. Eva Reece has returned to Amarillo following a two year period away in San Antonio.
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