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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1946
Page
2
A Washington column criticizes the Republican Party for disarray and weak leadership while predicting a Democratic victory in 1948. It notes public demand for reform, ongoing Roosevelt opposition, pension debates for Mrs. Roosevelt, and rising interest in Harold Stassen as a potential reformer and presidential candidate.
In Washington, Democrats claim anyone can defeat the Republicans while Republicans say the same about Democrats, leaving the ordinary voter as the potential decisive factor.
The passage speculates on future U S political shifts. It contrasts Truman and Roosevelt legacies and predicts Bricker would resist a nomination by the old guard. It warns that a Republican defeat could trigger the rise of a new party amid Washington talk.
Dr Edwin A Elliott regional director for the National Labor Relations Board will speak at the Panhandle Personnel Association meeting at 7 30 o clock Tuesday night Feb 19 at the Capitol Hotel Representatives of industry invited to attend reservations to Mr Wm E R Smith secretary of the association He is director of personnel at the American Zinc Company Du mas Dinner reservations are 275 per plate The Panhandle Personnel Association organized in May 1944 is headed by R G Gilbert personnel director of the B F Goodrich Rubber Company Borger Other officers include C M Robertson formerly with the Pantex Ordnance Plant vice president and Mr Smith secretary
Harold Ickes tells President Truman he has no apologies for testifying to the truth in the Pauley dispute. He reveals a resignation letter dated July 6 1945 and notes Truman urged him to stay on. Ickes stresses government title to oil tidelands for strategic and domestic needs and outlines his long Roosevelt cabinet tenure and political shifts.
A housing appraisal class led by C. P. Atwood at the Amarillo Real Estate Board meeting at the Capitol Hotel outlined a Federal Housing Administration system for valuing residential structures. Durability and function factors divide 25 10 5 and 40 percent respectively, guiding what a typical sized house may cost in Amarillo. Fred Seale opened the session with Sam Albright presiding. visitors included W. W. Chilton Harley L. Stone Homer D. Kirk and John E. Whatley.
About 17 000 returning war veterans aboard 20 transports to dock today at four ports. New York receives Sea Robin from Le Havre Wilfred Grenfell from Trinidad Franz Sigel from Tunis. Los Angeles lists ships from spans including Sai pan Sea Star Yokohama and Pearl Harbor units. San Diego has Minesweeper Starl ing YMS 390 while San Francisco hosts Sea Flasher Santa Maria Chaten Thierry War Hawk Indiana Santa Monica from Leyte.
The House Military Affairs Committee will decide within a week whether to open a formal inquiry into the Rapido River battle in 1942. Chairman May of Kentucky said the 36th Texas Division Association requested the investigation during its peace time reunion at Brownwood. The War Department praised the 36th Division as heroic and veteran, noting heavy casualties but not in vain.
Potter County grand jurors met for a second day this week and returned no indictments on adjournment yesterday afternoon.
Five separate oil bearing strata were identified by the test well drilled on the U S Navy reserve in Alaska. The discovery signals potential for future extraction and resource assessment by military and industry partners.
World petroleum production in 1946 is expected to average 252 million gallons each day, signaling a strong postwar output level. This projection reflects industrial demand and global recovery as oil supply channels expand.
Texas faces an unemployment squeeze with 150000 job seekers and 12000 listed on Feb 1 as USES warns of rising job gaps. In Amarillo the American Legion grows toward 2000 members while planning a new hall at 1800 Harrison and hosting a 40 et 8 event.
Two youths were brought before the county juvenile officer this morning after a reported automobile theft. City police arrested them last night and recovered Benton King’s car, stolen in the 800 block between Polk and Tyler. The car was later found in the 800 block nearby.
Funeral services were to be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon in Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel for Carolyn Barley infant daughter of Mr and Mrs H E F Barley of 2444 North West Fourteenth The baby died at 930 last night in an Amarillo hospital The father is a zinc smelter employee.
About half of US communities, roughly 54 000 villages and towns, rely solely on highway transportation for access and mobility. The reliance highlights limited rail or transit options in many areas and implications for regional planning and economies.
The AAUW Fine Arts Group met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. G. A. Sahli's home 115 Arch Terrace. Mrs. H. W. Schmidt assisted hostess while Mrs. Watson B. Hamilton, chair, introduced Mrs. L. F. Roper who spoke on Modern French Artists with illustrations.
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