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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1945
Page
2
Federal court injunction stops sale of confiscated liquor by the Texas Liquor Control Board and OPA to prevent sale above ceiling prices. Liquor normally sold to highest bidder under state law. Hearing on the injunction is set for March 7.
Master Sergeant Jack F. Jackson of Plainview in the 11th heavy bombardment group was commended by Maj. Gen. Robert W. Douglas Jr. for his role in campaigns in the Pacific. He fought on Tarawa Guam and the Marshalls and serves as armament section chief with the 11th Group Squadron.
Potter County 4-H Club boys miss part of National 4-H Week March 3 11 due to Amarillo Fat Stock Show dates March 5 8. Art Bralley notes Albert Koenig’s record of profits and prizes from 1938 to 1942 with numerous livestock exhibits and state awards. The piece recalls 4 H origins in Texas and prints 4 H pledge meaning.
A cigarette black market with ties to Joplin Missouri Camden Arkansas and Dallas is believed broken. Dallas suspect A C Winfrey was charged with possession and sale of non tax paid cigarettes after Arkansaw authorities arrested him in Camden. Winfrey claimed offers of 900 cartons weekly at 2 10 a carton and buying 600 cartons at that price recently. He said he sold most in Dallas at 2 50 a carton and had 250 cartons at Camden where he was told to fetch 4 a carton.
In a major U S air operation from India, a large B 29 raid pummeled Singapore’s harbor and dock facilities. Reports say 130 planes took part with at least nine damaged, and the raid began at 10 30 A M Singapore time.
J Paul Craig, a rancher, becomes associate of the Tom W Cotten Company realtors at 108 A Amarillo Building. He will handle city property and farm and ranch lands while continuing to operate his ranch near here.
Cpl Joseph P Keys, home from a Japanese prison camp, seeks Anna Marie Connelley in Brooklyn after losing her address in Luzon. Anna Marie, now married to a sailor on 30 day leave, says she has no interest and asks him to wait. She withholds her name at her husband's request.
The Navy seeks electricians and other tradespeople for Pacific Coast yards and Pearl Harbor. Interviews for details are with Charles L. Walquist at the U S Employment Service. Walquist replaces Roland A. Beckman, who is transferred to Dallas.
Washington reports Selective Service ordered higher drafting of men aged 30 to 33, allowing deferments only for those “necessary to” essential war production. About 1.5 million in this bracket may enter service this year, with a 30 percent overall draft share expected by year end. Fathers in this group should receive greater deferment consideration if they are engaged in war production or health and safety activities.
An old time advertisement for a Mad Stone as a cure for poisonous bites appears in the Mann gum Star public notice column. H. L. Measville claims use on polecat and dog bites on the Ft Worth and Denver City railroad between Decatur and Wise County Texas.
National Labor Relations Board representatives will hold hearings in Amarillo Tuesday in Room 318 of the Federal Building. Phillips Petroleum Company and General Atlas Carbon Company will present their cases as hearings start at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Amarillo Safety Council led by Van H Allin calls housewives to register for the Red Cross safety course titled Safety in the Home. The class meets at the YWCA 501 Lincoln with first lesson March 2 at 1 30 pm and offers a completion certificate plus an advanced course. Mrs L V Dorsch chairs the safety program and contact is via her.
The Annual Independence Day meeting of the University of Texas Ex students Association is set for 7:30 PM next Friday at the Amarillo Country Club. Bill Bryan presides and Judge E C Nelson will present a color film showing new campus buildings and equipment after a buffet dinner.
The 47th District Grand Jury returned a single indictment late last week and adjourned until Tuesday morning. The case involves Abel Stone Samarra, previously charged with assault and robbery, now indicted for theft from a person.
A promotional note urges men who feel aged to try CASELLA stimulating tablets. It claims to restore zest and youthful pleasure with Celery seed, Thismis Chloride, Passion Flower, and Iron. Consult a doctor or druggist for the formula and usage.
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