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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1944
Page
2
A Washington observer surveys global war currents. He notes Allied air power buildup in England and anticipated continental offensives, German resilience in Russia and Italy, and speculation on a spring or summer breakthrough. He cites U S manpower, planes, and tanks and mentions Reynolds and MacArthur amid political commentary.
The discourse centers on wartime politics with MacArthur and Dewey as potential ticket mates while Marshall is floated by Democrats. Roosevelt faces fourth term prospects amid New Dealers circling a fifth term. health and strain are noted as factors. Senators Connally and others are mentioned amid speculation.
A notice from a reader offering a reward for a missing blue Conklin fountain pen lost near the high school or school area on Monday January 24. Also seeks return of a brown purse containing about 39 dollars and 2 dollars in change with receipts and lodge books. purse may be between Seventh and Polk and 10th and Pierce. A male black and white puppy, about 4 months old, is up for adoption and a home is sought. Call 5051 1304 Rosemont Street or return items to 2201 Buchanan Street.
Request for in home laundry service with preference for washing only and no ironing. Contact at 1204 Houston Street to arrange.
A missing puppy appeal from Amarillo asks for help to locate an 8 month old black cocker spaniel with a tan leather collar engraved Alexander Ranch. Reward offered, contact Jerry Dean Alexander via mail at 912 Fannin Street.
Insiders hint at a Chaplin Berry scandal explosion to come while Greta Garbo may seek an operation. Mary Pickford may transfer screen rights to David O. Selznick. Predictions swirl about Errol Flynn in 1944 and other star moves, with notes on awards, reconciliations, and studio power plays.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Keeney of Plainview visit relatives in Canyon and Amarillo with their son Lt Randall Keeney a Marine Air Corps instructor at Corpus Christi. Randall reports training locations and prior combat service while sister Oma Dell joins visit to daughter Marcine at West Texas State Canyon.
In London on February 1, Radio Berlin cut the German high command communique mid sentence asking what the matter is. The transmitter went off air for about a minute before another announcer resumed the reading.
In a testimonial letter from Akron Ohio Mrs Myrtle Wood describes reduced laxative use after daily Kellogg's All Bran intake. She credits improved regularity to the cereal and urges others to try the product with milk fruit and water. The note promotes Kellogg's Battle Creek manufacture.
Buenos Aires reports a trans Andean railway under rapid construction in northern Argentina linking Salta with Antofagasta Chile 576 miles away. More than 2 000 high altitude workers pace the 10 500 foot plateau with track laying speeding toward completion in 1945. Crews along the Chilean side also work to join the Argentine line and salvage boats and equipment from the riverfront.
In northern New Guinea a Seabees unit, after three days of hard work, salvaged three Japanese barges left by retreating forces. Transportation officer Kenneth Cherry of St. Louis spotted the barges and led the effort to reclaim the vessels for the Seabees transport fleet.
Mrs. Sidney Adams, 63, died after a yearlong illness. She lived at 213-B East Sixteenth Avenue. Surviving are her husband, three sons Roger H. Adams, Richard Adams of Wichita, and William Milton Adams of the U S Navy, three daughters, Mrs. L W Dykes of Alhambra, Mrs. Lester Keeter of Amarillo, Mrs. F J Sullivan of Wichita, a sister Mrs W H Wood of Garfield Ark, and nine grandchildren. She was born in Arkansas and belonged to Polk Street Methodist Church. The body is at N S Griggs and Sons. arrangements were not announced.
Amarillo USO clubs invite the public to an open house Sunday as they mark the third anniversary of the United Service Organization. Exhibits at the Auditorium and Downtown USO showcase facilities for service men and women and honor local volunteers who aided the 1943 effort that served nearly 2.5 million men. Visitors can also tour the Travelers' Aid Service and view displays in the Fifth Avenue area.
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