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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1945
Page
2
A man recounts a long, fraught meeting with his sister over a dog loan repayment and a lingering rift. He shifts to a discussion with two press men on Russia, communism, and postwar economic trends, warning about power concentration and the fate of free enterprise.
F Beringer, formerly of Kansas City Missouri, arrived to succeed Miss Edith Ziriax as executive secretary of the Potter County Red Cross. The executive committee appointed him at a noon meeting led by chapter chairman Byron Singleton. He previously directed first aid water safety and accident prevention in Kansas City and served in the Coast Guard before entering Red Cross work full time.
The report notes large groups in Eastern Poland and the Baltic regions including Bessarabia held as political prisoners and suspected dissidents. It says these convicts, except ordinary criminals, largely have no open trials for specific offenses and many are accused of varied offenses or syndromes.
Senate grant to Grady Hazlewood would let Potter County transfer road and bridge funds about 150000 dollars to a separate fund for a coliseum. Plan pauses specific use and awaits county action while lawmakers claim it merely thaws funds for later discussion before adjournment.
Political prisoners at Flossenburg concentration camp claim Kurt Schuschnigg former Austrian chancellor was murdered by SS troops on April 15. The 90th Division of the American Third Army announced the assertion as they liberated the camp. Maine plans to add 43 new airports at an estimated cost of 19.565 million dollars.
Amarillo citizens filled the Federated Club Rooms depot with clothing bedding and shoes destined for Europe China and the Philippines. The drive raised thousands of pounds with 62 stars won by student Jimmy James and other pupils aiding Seventh War Loan sales. Multiple churches and schools organized pickups and fundraisers while some junk filtered into the collection depots.
Major Jim Tolleson of Amarillo, squadron commander of a Liberator group, is reported missing in action after a heavy day of air battles over Europe. He is a UT graduate and former Amarillo Hardware sales manager, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.
A letter from technical Sergeant Virgil L. Campbell in the Philippines asks for clothing for children and adults to aid civilians suffering under Japanese occupation. Campbell notes severe shortages, thanks locals who treated American soldiers as honored guests, and cites his seven years in the Army Air Forces with prior stations at Ellington Field and Randolph Field.
The War Department announced that Army enlisted men 42 or older may apply for discharge. Applications will be rejected only if the man is under disciplinary action or needs further medical or surgical treatment. Eligible overseas soldiers applying will be returned to the United States for discharge at the earliest practicable date. The department estimates about 50,000 men may apply.
The Panhandle Conference of USO groups meets tomorrow at the Auditorium USO with delegates from Dumas Berger Pampa McLean Hereford Lubbock Clovis Ft Sum ner and Amarillo. Morning session starts at 10 with Jane Darland Amarillo Lunhe at noon hosted by Amarillo club. Afternoon 1 30 to 6 00 ends with USO service evaluation led by Maj. Ralph K Wheeler Amarillo Army Air Field. Attending delegates include Amarillo Charles Bran Pat Canton Jane Derland Ramona Canton Evelyn Flaherty Dorothy Hawkins Frances Davis Mary Joel.
An Amarillo medical ad promotes Thornton & Minor Clinic remedies for piles. It claims quick pallia tive relief with rectal ointment or suppositories, offering low cost refunds if not satisfied. Available at Cretney Drug and Walgreen's.
Amarillo's police department reported a historic weekend with 76 cases and fines totaling 713 dollars. Judge J A Kirkman noted 54 criminal and 22 traffic cases with gaming among charges.
In 31 of 54 cases fines totaled 310 dollars of 713 dollars, with traffic fines at 143 dollars. The city of Brownwood Texas bears the name of Henry S. Brown who settled there after leading a group chasing Indians who had stolen 500 horses near Austin in 1828.
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