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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1946
Page
2
The column blends weather notes with city rumor and local humor. It reports a mild spring wind forecast and wetter February and March, then chronicles street whispers, practical jokes, and a coyote scare. It also covers wagers on Highland Park, a quest for coyotes by air, missing books, a lost dog, a new town scheme by F Z Bishop, and social notes on employed women and home efficiency.
Senator Owen Brewster of Maine interrupted to say Pauley’s testimony supported Tobey. He recalled Pauley testified he had no means to prevent sales to Japan before Pearl Harbor. Brewster said Pauley had no right to challenge Tobey based on his own testimony and commended actions taken later.
Armed Jewish militants attacked three air fields in the Lydda area around midnight. A prolonged gun battle followed the third strike, with both sides using automatic weapons. One Jewish casualty was reported and several planes were destroyed or damaged including Ansons Halifaxes and Spitfires.
Yokohama February 26 The Eighth Army War Crimes Commission acquitted Sansuke Kato 23 year old student of charges he mistreated an American prisoner of war This marked the first acquittal since the minor war crimes trials began Kato son of a former governor of Puiki prefecture was charged with aiding Cpl Naraichi Chihara to beat Pvt Charles R Tolbert of Cuero Texas Chihara was sentenced to six years hard labor and Pvt Toro One to two years after both pleaded guilty to beating prisoners
H C Vincent, Santa Fe traffic manager, announced promotions for five railroad men and the return from service of three others. Promoted were Jim mie R Hulen to head rate clerk, Cecil R Smith to head tariff clerk, David Schroeder to assistant head rate clerk, Kyle McLain to assistant head rate clerk, and W T Hazlewood to head quotations clerk. Returning from service are Horace W Elliott Jr as quotation clerk, Pete Thompson as division rate clerk, and Henry Daniels as head ticket and claim clerk.
Rumors of closure after Charles Wilfilin's resignation proved unfounded as Raymond M. Foley of the FHA in Washington stated no intent to close the Amarillo office. The office will continue to appoint a replacement valuator to maintain FHA insured loan site and housing inspections in the Panhandle region.
The Walker's Austex Chili Co of Austin is awarded a certificate for meritorious service to the armed forces. Signed by Brigadier General J. E. Barzynski, the award cites the firm for producing and supplying foods to the United States military and aiding in palatable beef and vegetable canning. The company plans peacetime production of Walker's Austex Chili Tamales and Spaghetti with Meat Balls, alongside Mexene All-Purpose Seasoning.
Cpl. Dell M. Scott of 618 Jefferson has been discharged at Fort Bliss after serving in the Philippine Islands with the 469th Quartermaster Depot Company. He plans to return to high school after civilian work with F. W. Woolworth. Mavin F. Weatherman, husband of the Scott home resident, also discharged after nearly three years as an infantryman, wounded on Luzon and awarded the Purple Heart. He served in the Red Arrow Division with campaigns in the Philippines and New Guinea.
A force of 400 high school girls will join the Potter County Red Cross fund drive on March 2 Texas Independence Day. They will telephone every number in the local directory to urge contributions. Mrs. R L Yeager chairs the telephone committee and Gus Roberts leads the campaign.
Zeb A. Moore of Kansas City Life announced the company starts its 51st year of service. The 51st annual statement shows assets above 170 million dollars with 92 million in government bonds. Insurance in force exceeds 609 million, up 54.3 million in the year. The Texas State Agency marks its 41st anniversary.
Capt. Jeff Ray arrived in Amarillo this morning. He recently returned from service in Hawaii and is married to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. McDavid of 1116 Broadmoor.
The Potter County jail jumped to 57 inmates overnight, the highest total this year. Seven new arrivals include four intoxicated cases, one for driving while intoxicated and two on indictments. Six charges were filed by the district attorney yesterday, signaling a busy grand jury session when it reconvenes Thursday morning.
Three English brides of Lubbock veterans were met at Santa Fe station by Red Cross home service workers at 2 30 this morning. One bride from Crum Texas was missing on train. Two husbands were in Lubbock to greet their brides while a third arrived late after motor trouble and learned his wife had traveled on. Brides Ellen Kizziar Rose Moore and Phyllis Evans were routed to Clovis New Mexico but were redirected to meet husbands in Lubbock, sparking excitement among the veterans.
On the way to Fort Bliss for a discharge Roy F. Mayo spent four hours yesterday with his mother Mrs. G. A. Mayo at 310 Maryland in the city.
The source recounts an oil executive describing export controls to block shipments to Japan in 1940 and his offer of government service in 1940, plus warnings in 1941 to the President and Secretary Ickes about Japan's plans in the Netherlands Indies and urging armed response if needed. He also notes his Europe mission in 1941 amid bomb danger.
L G Hunt is back on the city water department payroll as a storekeeper after a leave of absence that began in September of last year. He resumes duties in the department’s supply chain and inventory management.
Theron K. Morris, chief clerk of the local Army recruiting station, left this morning on an inspection tour of the five recruiting sub stations in this area.
Lt. Antony Dabov of the Amarillo Army Recruiting Station departed yesterday for a five day PR tour of the Panhandle district.
An advertisement touts ANTIPHLOGISTINE poultice for relief of chest tightness cough bronchial irritation sore throat and muscle pain from sprains boils or bruises. It promises lasting comfort when applied hot enough to generate moist heat and notes availability in tube or can at drug stores.
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