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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1946
Page
2
A major rain covered Hereford and nearby South Plains towns last night, measuring nearly an inch with showers in Plainview and Childress. Warmer air gives way to cooler currents bringing more moisture. The note urges every voter to participate in Saturday's election and supports civic engagement and public office.
Mrs O R C of Childress objects to men in trunks and women in bathing suits, urging modest dress in public spaces. The writer challenges Tack’s views while noting heat and community standards, and asks for further discussion to improve decency.
A sequence of warranty deeds lists transfers from T Russell to Hubert Cowan lot 1 block 13 Morningside to J J Hicks lot 9 block 7 Sunset Park, and additional conveyances including Galen W Herod to Long Bell Lbr Co lot 20 block 16 CCT among several others across Belmont Park Annex Ridgemere AB&M and AB&M areas with owners such as E M Ballew Woodrow W Alien and J L Whitaker.
Army Air Forces headquarters has not confirmed Amarillo field as surplus though officials say it is declared surplus. The shutdown is planned by month’s end but staff cannot be reduced due to remaining personnel and awaiting War Department commitments. officers travel to St Louis for closing procedures and transfers are underway for Col. O Neal and Col. Warner.
The United States reaffirmed support for open straits to merchant ships and Black Sea warships while rejecting domination by any power. Washington prepared for talks with Marshal Tito on Belgrade’s alleged Yugoslav violations as Berlin canceled flights and Byrnes discussed the issue with Kardelj. Senator Styles Bridges called for military action if needed, urging a firm stance against Tito and Stalin.
Merrill Lynch quoted Dow Jones industrials down about 200 points as investors weighed corporate results and inflation signals. In Kansas City, cattle and sheep markets softened with feeders and packers facing pressure from higher costs and weaker demand.
Chicago live stock prices show mixed demand with cattle and sheep trading unevenly. Hoes and sows edge lower, good and choice weights hold, top steer price hits new high while trade remains unsettled. District notices list property transfers and divorces. marriage licenses granted to several couples.
Amarillo school board elected several new instructors for Am arillo College and various area schools. New staff include Janice McCoy in business administration and Fred H. Brownlee in middle trades supervision. The board approved $2,295 for playground equipment and held a fish supper at Amarillo Country Club hosted by Bill Gibson and Bill Gunn.
Last night the city heard a resolution from Harry Daily of the chamber of commerce for a city recreation commission. The proposal has broad support from local groups including Rotary Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Kiwanis clubs Jaycees Lions and the Business and Professional Women’s Club. It seeks funds a recreation director an assistant and a secretary. City officials said the resolution would be taken under consideration.
A Detroit couple with Mrs Tommie Payne and her mother-in-law rested in Amarillo after riding toward Flagstaff, Arizona. They travel with son-in-law Jack Lynn, a Detroit auto mechanic, on three horses Roxie Tarzan and Susy Q, averaging about 35 miles daily since May 1 along transcontinental routes.
Washington August 21 UP The Solid Fuels Administration today set aside restrictions on coal shipments by rail for the duration of the Great Lakes shipping strike.
In Albuquerque a softball game was scheduled for next Friday night and the Amarillo boys slept in barracks nearby. That Saturday night the football players upset beds and tangled sheets while the youngsters complained. An Egyptian mummy was roused by the noise and later threats of spankings were made to quiet the Peewees. The Intermediates and Seniors cooperated with the older players, while the Peewees resisted. One little boy quipped about the Sandies and the situation. Billy Jack McLaughlin found it amusing to watch the Indians.
The Amarillo Seniors rebounded from two losses to crush Albuquerque in the series finale. Jimmy Davis Carter and Buddy Karr joined Carl Stoddard of the Bearcats in teaching Mexican members of the Albuquerque Peewee club mumble peg. Fans praised the ballpark Santa Fe banquet and Alvarado Hotel meals.
Terminal Paysistance stations were indicative of the transition in the lives of men a short time ago at Okinawa, the Rhine or Italy. Traces of GI clothing appear here and there, but most of the men appeared in their new garb of civilian occupations service station attendants farmers salesmen barbers and others.
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