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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1943
Page
2
The House passed a measure authorizing 1.256607 billion dollars for construction of naval shore establishments with a new clause granting Congress a check rein on Navy Department land purchases.
Allied convoys repelled a night attack by Japanese torpedo planes south of Guadalcanal in the Solomons on February 17. Five of eight enemy planes were destroyed with no losses to the Allied ships. Simultaneous U N aircraft raids targeted Japanese bases across the South Seas, including Lae in New Guinea and various Solomons locations, while MacArthur announced heavy bombing near Lee and Rangoon.
In the North Atlantic two passenger cargo ships were torpedoed leaving 850 known dead or missing. Navy signalman Robert Weikart described lifeboats swarming with bodies frozen to death in the icy water as dawn broke. He recounted a submarine moving away as rescue failed. Churchill remained in bed in London with acute catarrh but stable after a comfortable night.
The Rotary Club hosts an Institute of International Understanding in Amarillo from March 3 to 31 with four Wednesday meetings at the High School auditorium. Participating clubs include Amarillo Junction Sweetwater Borger and Pampa. Speakers include Dr Hugh Co Stuntz Clarence Woodrow Sorensen Dr Hew Roberts and Dr Gerhart H Seger.
The Office of Price Administration announced wholesale price ceilings for Grade B eggs for March April and May at about 40 cents with minor local variations. Grade AA will be about four cents higher, Grade A two cents higher, and Grade C about three cents lower than Grade B. City by city figures include Albuquerque 38.9c and Wichita 38.5c.
Rep Cooley of North Carolina on the House floor charged that anti aircraft guns atop congressional office buildings are made of wood and that the stationed soldiers are decoys. He described inspecting rooftops and warned against using funds for painted oceans or wooden guns as part of naval shore construction.
Market updates show Merrill Lynch stock figures then detailed U S D A livestock quotes from Kansas City and Chicago. Hogs and cattle ranges noted with top bids and varying weights, plus lamb and sheep prices in steady to lower ranges.
The forecast calls for a cool snap with temperatures dropping below freezing tonight after a warm day. Winds remain strong as a late schedule delay affects the train expected to run several hours late. Yesterday reached a high of 74, with last night’s low at 45 as February weather stays mild without record breaks.
Mrs Rebecca Peariberg says Philip Steinberg proposed three hours after meeting her. Six days earlier he borrowed 1000 dollars to treat his sick mother. He called to marry if she lent 10000 dollars and was arrested on grand larceny charges. He was held on 1000 dollar bond. Lee R Lincoln, 49, general superintendent of traffic for Postal Telegraph, died in Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey.
Soviet forces advance toward the Dnieper River and grip on Orel as they strike fortified towns south of Moscow. In North Africa American and French infantry repelled a German column near Tebessa, while a German thrust threatened again later. Stalin urges joint offensives. London papers echo calls for a second front.
A KGNC KFDA broadcast from 8 to 8 30 o clock will explain the food rationing program. The Potter County Rationing Board publicity committee arranged the program as the board moves toward registration days this week. People who have not possessed ration book No 1 may apply now to become eligible.
J I Mayes 66 a Vega resident for 40 years died at 3 am in Amarillo Hospital after extended illness. Three sisters in Missouri survive. wife died five years ago. Body at Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel awaiting funeral plans. A new air passenger and mail service connects Rio de Janeiro and Asuncion.
Funeral services for Mrs Gillie R Pyeatt 72 who died Monday will be held at 3 p m in the Claude Methodist Church with Rev J T Michael officiating. Pallbearers are Charley Bagwell Claude Howe J L Pafford R A Campbell Charles Stewart and Art McIntyre. Interment in Claude cemetery under Blackburn Shaw direction. Survived by a son a daughter two brothers and four grandchildren.
KGNC will present Romberg music ahead of a March 7 concert by the operetta composer and his company of 50 performers. The program serves as a brush up for audiences before the show.
Lines form in Hollywood as customers buy horse meat for pets. Herm Hinee, canine nutritionist, says demand is almost impossible to meet, sometimes scarce to 100 pounds, other days 2506 pounds available.
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