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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
4
The CIO drives a real wages campaign challenging Truman price controls and warns of mass production strikes in 60 to 90 days. Walter Reuther signals possible contract reopenings in autos to guard wages if prices stay high, pledging ballot pressure in November.
Hollywood August 16 Actor John Carradine disappeared from his hotel just before a judge ordered him jailed until he pays over eight thousand dollars in back alimony. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Attorneys fear he may have attempted suicide by drinking multiple Scotches and sodas after losing a suit to overturn a divorce settlement.
Thomas Gwin son of Mr and Mrs C W Gwin 2601 Taylor and Mack Settle 2205 Ong have returned to Amarillo from Fort Worth. Thomas attends Texas Christian University and Mack has been visiting him for ten days. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
Army officials say over control by mechanical elements caused the V-2 to wobble after launch at White Sands Proving Ground. The 10th rocket to launch here traveled four miles through the stratosphere before plunging to earth and exploding with a large orange flame. Lt Col Harold R Turner cites stress from over correction as the cause of two tail fins dropping off at 20 000 feet. The weapon exploded on impact, leaving fuel unconsumed during a 20 second flight and a crater nearly three quarters of a mile from the launch site with fire rising about 1000 feet. No casualties were reported.
The article notes instruments destroyed as a second German rocket test here exploded early. It highlights repeated test failures and the ongoing evaluation of the test program.
The article notes days being set automatically by the President for the appointment of an emergency board tasked with investigating the dispute.
A Hospitals magazine article cites Dr. Howard A Howe of Johns Hopkins detailing polio risks for children under 10. Three in a thousand may suffer severe attacks, with one in a thousand crippled for life, risk dropping after age 10 and rare after 20.
The OPA announced immediate beer price increases for bars and taverns. Draught beer in glasses eight ounces or more rises one cent per glass, bottled or canned beer in seven to 12 ounce containers rises one cent, and 32 ounce bottles rise two cents. Regional ceilings in Dallas and Atlanta adjust to match.
The Amarillo Townsend Club will host a 2:30 p m Sunday meeting in the courthouse to discuss Social Security. F W Zimmerman serves as club chairman.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announced a strike by trainmen yard workers and dining car stewards on Southern Pacific's Division over 1 750 unsettled issues in working conditions. The walkout would be delayed 60 days or until a settlement is reached according to the union.
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