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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
2
Amarillo column urges a fresh start after World War II with forgiveness and fairness at work and in public life. It comments on weather forecasts, inflation, and unemployment while praising civilians, drivers, and clerks for resilience and generosity. It notes atomic questions, Stalin’s health, and Big Three moves with local color.
A Lebanon abstract company hung a door sign reading no near beer here but beer near here to deter patrons seeking beer from entering the abstract office next to a tavern. The notice highlights a humorous local response to a clash between business and nearby tavern traffic.
The War Department announced a $9 billion cutback in Army Air Forces procurement, trimming more than 31 000 aircraft including heavy bomber reductions. Net cuts reach 87 percent for B 29s and 94 percent for A 26 Invaders, with big drops also in fighters transports and trainers. Community notes describe rationing, grocery shortages, and public concern as housewives stock canned fruits amid wartime restrictions.
Paris August 16 The 30th Infantry 119th Regiment at sea with others due to leave Southampton on the Queen Mary tomorrow and expected home by Aug 22. The 13th Airborne advances offshore with remainder leaving Le Havre this weekend. The 35th Infantry moves from Reims to Le Havre then Southampton for home around Sept 1. The 137th Regiment sails from Le Havre in September. The 45th Infantry shift to Le Havre halted then to resume next week. The 63rd 69th 103rd Infantry Divisions Sixth Armored 17th Airborne alerted for movement toward processing. The Fifth and 14th Armored Divisions alerted for movement home. The Fifth Armored sits at Eschwege Germany and the 14th Armored at Wasserburg.
Motorists flocked to service stations yesterday, shouting Fill her up as they pulled in for gas. Bailey and Lundbeck, partners, reported high demand while R I Redus and M D Redus noted the busy scene at Seventh and Fillmore and Eighth and Fillmore.
The Office of Defense Transportation eased limits today, lifting the ban on state and regional fairs for the 1945 season. Conventions may be held with out-of-town attendance up to 150, up from 50, as other restrictions remain under study. Director J Monroe Johnson said further relaxations would come step by step to match overall needs.
Nineteen men on the Potter County Gasoline Panel of the War Rationing Board face uncertain futures as Chancellor Weymouth plans to contact the district OPA office in Lubbock to determine the panel members status and disposition.
In Brookside zoo a crow named Sam my was put in solitary confinement after stealing car keys from a person. He later seized a quarter from a seven year old girl and hid it in his cage until the child’s cries brought the coin back.
Popcorn stand at the Leon Theater drew crowds as many restaurants were closed after the war, with soldiers among the hungry. Manager Robert Sparks kept the stand open late, dishing out popcorn to meet demand.
The Mountaineer, West Virginia University’s mascot, is a gangling student in Mountaineer dress. He wears a coonskin cap bearskin coat and trousers and carries a musket of Civil War vintage, often appearing on horseback.
A C-47 RAF cargo plane dropping leaflets about Emperor Hirohito's surrender was fired on over Moulmein Burma. British commanders said Japanese resistance could continue, with cautions that the 12th Army Group order to halt offensives does not force local ceasefires.
After a pause, filming resumes as crews prepare in Kinai. Local authorities coordinate with studios to ensure safety and continuity of production.
President Truman announced he will ask Congress to enact a peace time military training plan not based on conscription. A detailed outline will come after Congress reconvenes on September 5. The draft will continue to supply replacements for veterans in occupation forces.
The Potter County Grand Jury will reconvene next Monday morning after meeting briefly yesterday and adjourning without returning any indictments.
Bill McGee, a right handed pitcher formerly with the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, is described as left handed in all other respects.
Hogs 3 000 head active and steady with good and choice barrows and gilts 140 lbs up to 14.75. sows at 14.00. Cattle 2 000 head with calves 500. killing classes weak overall, steers 16.90 to 18.00 ceiling, best at 18.00, cows steady. Sheep 700 nominally steady with lambs at 14.50 and mixed ewes around 6.75.
Mr. and Mrs. J S Webb of 40 North East Sixth join Mr and Mrs Jim Magnuson of Pleasant Valley and Mr and Mrs Asa Wilcox of 732 North Mirror in returning from a fishing trip to New Mexico.
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