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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1946
Page
10
In Austin on February 20 Homer Garrison reports 46 police departments covering 1,873,000 people logged 147 racial disturbances in 1944 and 924 in 1945, a fivefold increase. He warns officers must act quickly and decisively to prevent gang fights and major riots.
Garrison called it a significant and dangerous trend that cities reporting higher arrest rates also saw more concealed weapons carried, highlighting a link between enforcement and weapons presence.
Construction starts within a week on a brick and tile Four Square Gospel church at 1200 Wolflin. Pastor Rev. Floyd V. Bailey could not be reached. an $18,000 permit was issued yesterday for an 82 by 31 foot building with auditorium for 300, two classrooms, two prayer rooms, a study and a convertible balcony.
Aerial photo of our town blends landmarks and people into a harmonious whole. From above, divisions among residents appear minor and conflict fades when viewed as a single community. The message is that America is a free, harmonious land despite differences.
The second annual Globe News Industrial Exposition will run March 18 and 19 at Amarillo College facilities. Dalhart manufacturers will attend, with entries from numerous local firms and a 34 foot Graham Hoeme plow to be shown outside the machinery building. Booths allocated by entry form order. send forms to L. P. Gill or Joe Stanford.
Payers seeking help filing returns from the Amarillo Field Office of Internal Revenue are urged to act now to avoid lines as the March 15 deadline nears. The office will be closed next Friday Washington's Birthday but open Monday through Friday on alternate weeks until due dates. Twelve deputy collectors staff the office. visitors should bring a Form W-2 or withholding receipt showing wages and taxes withheld.
The 125 mile Santa Fe Streetcar from San Diego to Los Angeles continues amid transport shortages. Originating as a San Francisco style interurban, 14 of the red cars remain after initial mechanical and accident losses, serving thousands of personnel and civilians during the rolling stock shortage.
The report states that fourteen hundred Greece towns and villages were destroyed and 1,500,000 men women and children lost all possessions during World War II.
In cold snaps Des Moines mechanics share practical steps to start a balky car. Depress clutch and throttle to prime fuel, turn on ignition, and press the starter. Ensure battery charge, proper oil, and heated shelter. avoid overheating the engine. If all else fails, ride a streetcar or bus.
Mr and Mrs R B Brust former Amarillo residents visited here yesterday while traveling to Quanah where they planned further travel.
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