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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
4
Two overcoats and three pairs of gloves were stolen from Carroll Purvines of Panhandle while he and his party dined at the Capitol Hotel. The car was parked nearby, and the theft occurred last night during meals at the hotel coffee shop.
William D Bray former U S Forest Service Pasadena employee reported for duty yesterday with the U S Bureau of Reclamation region headquarters. He will serve in the report and program section of the project planning department. Bray is a World War I veteran and long time U S Engineers employee.
An estimate states that the Soviet Union had about 22 million men under arms during World War II, reflecting its vast military scale and wartime manpower.
Panhandle traffic fatalities reached eighty six in the first 360 days of 1946, with patrol records showing 104 vehicles involved. If trends continue, deaths may reach ninety in the remaining days. Comparisons show 56 deaths in all of 1945 and 75 the year before.
Chicago December 27 a 2500 pound rhinoceros paced his cage awaiting the overdue birth of a third offspring as Mary the 2400 pound mate neared delivery. Zoo Director Robert Bean hopes the calf arrives by mid next month and says a girl would be kept to begin a second generation at Brookfield.
Officials of the Bureau of Reclamation announced 16 Indian engineers will join western offices for a two year study program. Amarillo authorities anticipate several will be assigned to regional projects. A parallel program with Chinese sponsorship recently concluded for engineers studying reclamation aspects.
Maj. and Mrs. Charles Underwood and daughter Victoria visit Amarillo en route from Topeka to Fort Benning. They will meet Mrs. Underwood’s parents, formerly of Amarillo and now in Lubbock, before returning to Georgia. The Costa Rican colón takes its name from Christopher Columbus. Panhandle Women's Open Bowling Tournament dates listed as Jan 18-19 and 25-26.
Comparative driving records of all city vehicle operators are posted in each department. Notations use monthly charts with stars. a gold star is given to drivers who avoid accidents.
A child died in St. Anthony's Hospital at 7 this morning. Graveside rites are set for 2 Saturday at Llano Cemetery with Curtis Camp of the San Jacinto Church of Christ officiating. Survived by four grandparents, T L Miller of Amarillo and W York of St. Louis, with parents unnamed.
Pamela Sue Warlick infant daughter of Mr and Mrs O P Warlick of 819 North East Seventh is welcomed at home. The brief item notes the family residence and the newborn in a concise community notice.
In Pullman, Kryn Taconic, a Dutch photographer visiting Washington State College, is introduced to Johanna Howler of Amsterdam. The two had long been neighbors before the war and now cross paths on campus, noting the small world of people connected through travel and study, with a New Year Eskimo Open event mentioned.
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