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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1945
Page
2
The piece describes lingering cool moist conditions attributed to the Corpus Christi hurricane and notes August has delivered extra moisture. It frames the period as a minor victory against meteorological totalitarianism and hints at beneficial weather for the time.
The Amarillo column discusses rare rains in the high plains, a Gunnison to Arkansas water project idea across the Continental Divide, school traffic guard debates, and reader letters urging public discussion. It notes traffic concerns around schools, inflation and investment tips, and a veteran economic adage about buying low and selling high.
The piece contrasts inflation fears with cautious buying and recalls a fable where a father warns a child against trusting others. It notes concerns about instruction for children and speed enforcement, suggesting skepticism toward officials and guidance.
A columnist warns that lenient upbringing breeds trust and softness, producing few useful citizens who can survive independently. He cites prosperity versus adversity and notes a local melodramatic quip about fruit crops and a past weather prediction in 1945.
The newspaper jokes about sending a $500 war end bonus to returning soldiers and mentions a few thousand dollars in planned payments. Captain Jim Maggard warns there will be no open season on prairie chickens this fall and urges hunters to leave chickens and quail alone until December 1.
The first group of prisoners evacuated from Japan includes Robert C. Armstrong of the 468th Bomb Squadron in Corpus Christi, Lt. Floyd F. Fielder of the 504th Bomb Group in Tyler, William C. Grounds of the Sixth Bomb Group in Fort Worth, Glen B. Guyton of the 444th Bomb Group in Sperry Oklahoma, and Lt. Fiske Hanley of the 504th Bomb Group aboard the evacuation ship Reeves off Yokohama.
Admiral Nimitz watches Marines seize Fujtsu forts and the base near Tokyo as British and American forces press into occupied zones. Japanese forces withdraw with 15 divisions still in the Tokyo region while MacArthur's staff plan the disarmament before Eighth Army enters. Stilwell to move the 24th Corps into southern Korea as air operations accelerate in China.
British force of 20 ships including submarines and a hospital ship moves to Hong Kong to reopen the port. Across the Pacific plans accelerate to aid war prisoners, with 500 found in the Hell Hole Hospital. Over 530 tons of supplies dropped to internment camps by 134 Superforts. Yamashita’s fate uncertain as Manila dispatches hint at capture and transfer. MacArthur staff push occupation news to the United States and Nipponese radio receivers are told Saipan broadcasts can be heard without jamming. In Chicago, livestock markets report hogs, cattle, and sheep trading with varied prices and turnover.
Traders scanned Merrill Lynch led screens as Am Radiator Am Smelt and Ref and Armour and Co reported varied moves. Bethlehem Steel and General Electric posted modest gains while Sinclair Oil Kennecott Copper and Lockheed rose on speculation amid a broad market wobble.
Kansas City cattle receipts total 4 300 with good and choice grain fed steers at 16.00 to 17.25 per cwt and light weights to 15.00. Grass cattle mostly steady, cows around 11.25, bulls 10.50 to 13.00. Hogs salable 1 100, good and choice 140 lb and up steady around 14.50. Sheep salable 5 000, steady to higher for native spring lambs above 13.00, ewes around 5.85.
Deeds filed for transfers at 93 Pleasant Valley and other city lots including Glenwood and Country Club District. Court records show a divorce case Roderick D Northern versus Jeanette Northern. Multiple marriage licenses issued to pairs including Kenneth Mathis with Mildred Kent and John Farr with Lois Ivy among others.
Funeral services for Robert Sam Bailey, 62, who died Tuesday night, were held at 2:30 this afternoon in Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel with Rev. R. D. Evans officiating. Pallbearers were H. F. Hailey, Red Miller, Jess Gear, Buck Smith, Sid Veazey and Elgin Gilbert. Hon-
The obituary recalls Mr Bailey a longtime Amarillo resident and Santa Fe carpenter. Pallbearers included Ray Mansfield Tom Wallace Tom McCandless Earl Michall Earl Groover and L H Davis. Burial took place at Llano Cemetery near the Bailey home at 519 Cleveland. He left a widow, two daughters, two sons, two sisters, two brothers, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at 11:30 to board a bus at Second and Polk for a trip to the Pantex ordnance plant. They will attend a luncheon in the plant cafeteria followed by a guided tour arranged by President H. O. Starks.
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