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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1946
Page
4
Former YMCA board members and Ned Kemp discuss reopening the Amarillo Young Men’s Christian Association facilities. The Y has been inactive since 1942 when equipment was turned over to the USO. Board members E W Hardin C T Crowe Herbert Willborn Paul Fowler and G G Ordway are expected to attend.
Samuel Stuart Martin aged 49 died suddenly of a heart attack in Miami Florida. Survived by sisters Mrs George Parr Sr and Mrs C D Roberts of Amarillo Texas. Funeral services at Palmer Funeral Home in Miami pending. Born Biostom Texas he lived in Amarillo 12 years and moved to Miami five years ago. He was a World War I veteran and member of the Elks Club.
British troops restored order in Calcutta after a second outbreak of Hindu Muslim violence, with at least 22 killed and over 200 wounded. Governor Casey asked the army to assist civil power, and the city came under military control as the unrest subsided.
Gesoline inventories in the United States total more than 2.65 billion gallons, rising by about 250 million gallons from a year earlier. The update highlights a sizable year over year increase in supply.
West Point exams will include four new groups for the March 5 testing. World War II veterans under 24 years old sons of deceased war veterans and sons of Medal of Honor recipients may compete for vacancies beginning July 1. Veterans with one year of honorable service may apply between ages 17 and 24. Next Friday is the deadline for applications from sons of WWII veterans.
Colonel Hardy says congressional nomination is not required for sons of veterans seeking admission. They will be examined under the same four rules as sons of deceased veterans. Legislation favoring veterans does not lower admission standards. The article notes average miles for motorists and traveling salesmen.
Potter County tax assessor Frank Hoyt urges auto owners to secure a certificate of title from their previous state or a special receipt and a 1945 Texas license receipt before obtaining 1946 plates. Out of state titles take weeks to process in Austin. personal checks cannot be accepted for license plates due to state law.
The petroleum industry's advisory committee to the government was established and began operating within a day of the Pearl Harbor attack, reflecting rapid wartime mobilization.
Receipts issued for motor vehicle licenses leave owners unsure if the law changed or if the printer erred. Officials have not clarified whether the confusion stems from new rules or printing mistakes, prompting inquiries from motorists.
1946 motor vehicle license receipts list an expiration date of 3-31-47 while last year’s receipts showed 4-1-46. The one day difference is noted but considered minor.
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