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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
12
A fragmented advertisement shows prices for tees vanes and related items with figures like 475 8387 350 335 297 260 and working contact 2 1239. The digits suggest a catalog style echoing a hardware or textile sale but details are unclear.
Car listing shows a 1939 Dodge Luxury Liner 4 door sedan with 32,300 miles, one owner, pristine motor, mohair upholstery, dark maroon finish, new tires and heater defrosters. Asking price 595. Frost Motor Co at 508 Tyler Chase.
Lloyd Duncan, a legless newsboy recently back from Level land, reported losing his only $2 billfold. Red Moore, a former policeman turned mail carrier, later returned the billfold but had already kept the $2. The discovery included a driver's license and other IDs. Duncan travels by a small improvised automobile.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Coyle of 1111 Pilmore Street died early this afternoon in a local hospital. The body is at Boxwell Brothers Chapel pending funeral arrangements. Mrs. Coyle is described as in critical condition.
London marks the new year with a plain strike of twelve as Britain avoids any carillon signals. Big Ben and other clocks will ring the hours only, to avoid provoking an invasion signal.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will hold Holy Communion at 10 00 A M on Wednesday Bishop EF C Seaman will preside and preach the sermon The note traces Austria's stance in a 25 year old entry dated December 31 1915 about passenger safety at sea.
The top honor goes to Mrs Harrison Williams who has appeared on all major best dressed lists since 1933. A tie for second place features Mrs Ronald Balcom and Mrs Thomas Shevlin, both prominent figures among 50 designers editors and fashion executives in New York.
The Amarillo Real Estate Board held its final 1940 luncheon meeting with retiring president Hugo H. Loewenstern expressing appreciation for the support of members. President elect C. P. Atwood urged next year focus on increasing and improving Realtors' service to the public.
The Amarillo weather bureau will shift readings from Seventh Avenue and Taylor Street to English Field within six weeks, affecting 1941 records. December moisture was .27 inch vs normal .80, while English Field posted 18.85 inches overall. regional moisture varied, with dry conditions in northern and western areas. The move ends a long site housed since 1905 and 1902 origins.
DETROIT December 81 United Automobile Workers CIO threatens strike at Ford Motor Company accusing it of ignoring national defense needs and a rehiring agreement. The union seeks federal intervention and cites President Roosevelt's fireside chat urging compliance. Michael F Widman Jr says Lincoln plant workers authorized a strike to enforce the agreement.
The Independence Hall bell will peal 180 times at midnight to welcome 1941. Staff will climb the tower and swing the clapper in the pattern 1 9 4 1, then 165 more strokes marking the years since the Liberty Bell rang for the Declaration of Independence. The bell is now displayed on the first floor.
In New York on December 31, Howard C. Hopson former utilities official was convicted in federal court of 18 mail fraud counts for allegedly defrauding the Associated Gas and Electric System of about 20 million dollars. He was acquitted on the single conspiracy count. Co defendants Charles M. Travis and Garrett A. Brownback were cleared on all counts.
Mrs. Roberta Campbell Lawson a pioneer Tulsa resident and former president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs died at her home after several weeks illness. She had recently returned from a hospital.
Chicago reports that the National Safety Council warns people to avoid driving on New Year’s Eve. Use public transit if possible and remain vigilant about nearby vehicles. Do not drink and drive according to the council’s guidance.
Country and district officials will take the oath of office at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. County Clerk Hubert Cole, sworn in earlier by retiring county judge J. N. Riggs, will administer the oath. Changes include new county judge Ernest O. Northcutt and commissioners Morris Browning in Precinct No 1 Jack Swann in Precinct No 2 George Killian in Precinct No 3. New county surveyor Jesse Adams and constable Pat Merritt will succeed the prior appointees.
A strike by CIO United Automobile Workers shut International Harvester Co. Fort Wayne truck works, halting production of navy vehicle parts. About 3,200 workers were affected as pickets blocked factory entrances at 5:30 AM CST. Negotiations moved to Washington after the NLRB certified the UAWA as sole bargaining agent following last May’s election.
Tokyo reports a major diplomatic setback as Japan fails to secure progress with Russia. Officials expect a one year renewal of the modus vivendi on fishing concessions off the Siberian coast, despite efforts and a new Moscow ambassador.
Rome, Dec 31. Renato Ricci, minister of guilds, gained virtual dictatorship over Italy's industry with absolute control of raw materials. A law last Saturday made Giuseppe Tassinari, minister of agriculture, dictator of food with control of production and consumption, exports and imports, and distribution to civilians and armed forces.
Amarillo students enjoy one final day of Christmas holidays before resuming classes Thursday morning at the regular time. The Panhandle area had longer breaks as ice storms caused a week of lost school days, with many districts having to make up the time.
Industrial City near Amarillo may lose city water by mid January. A proposed 3600 foot pipe extension to the northeast would serve the Amarillo Cotton Oil Company's Grant Street plant at a cost over 4000 dollars. Texas Company will stop municipal water use around January 13, delaying any decision until next Tuesday night.
Boisterous nightlife and mass gatherings mark New Year’s Eve as Americans seek relief from war tensions and defense programs. Times Square in New York expected over a million horn blows, Chicago planned 500000 in the Loop, and government offices limited holidays for defense efforts. Hotels report record midtown bookings and churches hold watch night vigils amid fear of the coming year.
Income tax return forms will be available at the Amarillo Income Tax office Room 308 post office building announced by Ralph Kenniston deputy collector of internal revenue. Partnership and corporate forms to be available later. Market notes show cattle and sheep prices with steady trades and specific bid levels across several classes. Financial Security lists liquidating price and price data.
Warthe United States official warns the nation is near war stressing rejection of mass hysteria and propaganda. He urges President Roosevelt and citizens to seek immediate peace, contrasting Roosevelt's fireside address promoting war materiels and a united effort for Britain defeat of Germany.
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