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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1944
Page
2
The column foresees continued heat with slight cooling tonight and similar warmth tomorrow and Sunday. Readers send letters on social life, poles of telephones and a mountain woman in Tennessee, with comments on community behavior and a Maj. Benuti mixup.
A grateful woman thanks Mr John Wright of Canyon after a man returned her $32 billfold and a check for $85. The note lauds honesty while a column of quotes on songs, divorce, fashion, and inventions follows, mixing anecdotes with social commentary.
The Sunday Bible lesson for Christ ian Science is set for December 31 with the Golden Text from First Peter 1 21 and related citations from Proverbs 22 20 21. The lesson includes a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy describing the "still small voice" of scientific thought reaching across continents and oceans.
A message from Mrs. R. W. Dowell offers a reward for the return of a misdelivered package picked up last Friday at Levine's. The package contained personal pictures and letters and should be returned to the Boys' Department at Levine's.
A 15 year old boy, member of the Boy Scouts, asks for a job and invites contact at the Grant Street Cafe 29061 before 9 PM. The note is signed by Glenda Gibson. The British Empire’s extent and population are noted in a separate line.
In Paris on December 29, four hundred or more men and officers were arrested by the army’s CID in late November and early December. The army disclosed they confessed receiving over $200,000 from selling stolen American cigarettes on the black market. Maj. Gen. Milton A. Stockford called the acts sabotage and disloyalty.
The opening of a term of 47th District Court at Canyon is set for Monday January 1 for three weeks. A second term begins January 22 for ten weeks, then another three weeks at Claude in Armstrong County. Uncertainty remains whether Canyon Court starts January 1 or January 2 due to New Year’s Day.
City fire marshal Ed Spann forecasts this year’s fire losses near 1943 levels if no major fires occur before January 1. Through December 1 total losses reach 47,386.16 dollars with 39,345.10 from the first five months. the McKinley School fire is expected around 2,500 dollars.
Berlin radio claimed the 106th Infantry Division was nearly destroyed with 11,840 men on December 16 reduced to 212 wandering and perishing in a snowstorm eight days later. The report cited origins from Delaware Pennsylvania and Ohio and said no Allied confirmation existed.
Prime Minister Churchill offered a brief reply after a sniper’s attempt to shoot him on the steps of the British embassy in Athens. The London radio relay reported his two words, What cheek, to CBS.
Moscow report says Romania shipped 386000 tons of petroleum to the Soviet Union in three months under armistice terms. Tass adds 880 freighters loaded with goods including machine tools and bee hives, described as recovered Soviet property, arrived at Constanta for reshipment to Odessa.
Moscow radio aired a New Year message from Ilya Ehrenburg saying Russia will finish off the Germans this year. The remark was transmitted from London, reporting on wartime broadcasts and statements by the prominent commentator.
German forces hit southern England with V bombs during the night breaking a brief lull. The government reported some damage but no casualties.
In Dallas on December 29 U P reports Karl Hoblitzelle state chairman of the Centennial Statehood Commission announced a plan linking job creation and rural rehabilitation to celebrate Texas joining the United States a century ago The proposal aims to boost the state's economy and improve rural living as returning veterans need better opportunities and modern facilities.
Henry Ford II, executive vice president of Ford Motor Company, outlined future plans for a postwar low priced car that will not be a miniature but will conserve weight and space through careful engineering. It will offer more miles per gallon and lower upkeep costs with a price 15 to 20 percent below existing models after the war. The plan aligns with expectations of more two car families.
Mr and Mrs Herman Luett of Sunray were injured in a head on collision seven miles south of Dumas. They were transported to an Amarillo hospital this afternoon. Mrs Luett was thrown from the car and run over. her injuries are listed as serious.
Captain John H. Boyd of Amarillo 410 West Seventeenth is named among five Texans to receive the Bronze Star. Boyd serves as a paratrooper in the Infantry.
Allied counteroffensive under General Patton broadens toward Bastogne. Six miles by six miles region expands with ten more towns captured, widening the northern Sure River arc and pushing German forces back toward the Rhine. Air power destroys German trucks and planes as winter hampers operations.
The War Department lists Maj. Rouble C. Barron among 3,089 soldiers wounded in action in the European theater. His wife is Mrs Velma Barron, and the list notes 19 Texas servicemen among the names released.
Times Square will be patrolled by 2,566 police officers on New Year's Eve under Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valente. The crowds will be managed to maintain order and safety during the New York celebration.
Mr and Mrs Langley Rumph of Houston visit at the home of Mrs Rumphs sister Mrs M K Collie 1301 Fillmore in Houston during a family gathering.
German forces admit their push has been halted in the Monschau sector and along the Stavelot Hotton corridor as Allied counterattacks intensify on both flanks. Berlin radio quotes a spokesman claiming the blitzkrieg days are over.
The report notes that Von Rundstedt’s gains in the new offensive have been hard to secure. It states that today forces are prepared to apply different standards in pursuit of strategic objectives.
Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden arrived in Britain today after conferences in Greece. The leaders traveled from London to resume duties as reports of post conference discussions circulate.
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