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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1941
Page
2
A columnist reflects on goodwill in the High Plains, praising neighbors and Will Rogers while urging restraint in disputes. A caller defends Amarillo’s defense-related investments, highlighting the American Zinc Company smelter near town, payroll growth, and planned expansions boosting regional prosperity.
Amarillo Elks invite all members, wives, lady friends and out-of-town guests to an all day and evening open house at the Elk's Home on Fillmore Street. Refreshments and dancing are offered as part of the event.
A collection of short notices includes lost dogs and pets with descriptions, offers of rewards, and requests for work or companionship. People seek owners for a bulldog and a Boston terrier, while others seek employment, housework, or companionship, with contact details and locations in Boise City Amarillo Las Vegas and Texas Theater rest room reminder.
County Commissioner Morris Browning opened the new year by proposing to repeal the 25 cent poll tax, cutting voting costs to 1.50 as authorized by the constitution. The motion was deferred in the February tax-levy session. New officials include Judge Ernest Northcutt, Commissioners Browning Swann and Killian, Surveyor Adams, and Constable Merritt. All officials took oaths except Jesse Adams whose bond was delayed.
In Fort Worth on January 1 Mary Jones an 18 year old red haired girl disarmed a pistol wielding bandit who demanded money from her escort Truitt White. The gunman fled after dropping his cap while Miss Jones handed the pistol to police noting it seemed unloaded.
Ed James, a Black worker at the Amarillo Cotton Oil Company on Grant Street, fell about 25 feet when a hook slipped while he moved bales. He suffered a broken left leg between the hip and knee and was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital.
Amarillo firemen rushed to 320 West Third Avenue just after 2 42 AM to tackle a shack fire. The New Year call followed an alert, while other notes mention rising cider consumption in England and cigarette sales in Japan after China’s invasion.
A home remedy using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice promises quick relief from rheumatic arthritis neuritis and related pains. Simple two tablespoon doses twice daily, with a two week supply sold by druggists under a money back guarantee if not improved.
In a New Year interview at city hall Mayor Ross D. Rogers expresses optimism for Amarillo. He praises unity, liberty, and a free constitution, notes progress in medical science, civic and educational advancement, and a strong stance against dictatorship while highlighting the city’s relief from a major ice storm.
Pecos minister the Rev Milton F Hill who previously ran the Rio Grande Rapids in a 14 foot boat says he is eager to repeat the expedition into the Big Bend country. This would be his fourth noted adventure in rugged St Helena Canyon and surrounding wild area.
Uruguayan cattle breeders donate an ambulance to the British Red Cross for relief work. The gesture follows ongoing charitable efforts by agricultural groups to support humanitarian aid initiatives.
United States officials said four American marines were injured when Japanese gendarmes held them after a cabaret fracas. Officials deemed the incident serious, occurring 17 hours after the event near Peiping China.
Salt Lake traffic commission proposed bargain meter zones to boost parking on unused streets but was blocked by the city attorney. He ruled meter ordinances are police street-use rules not revenue measures. The nickel-per-hour rate remains unchanged on obscure streets.
United Press reports a nationwide New Year celebration as 1940 gave way to 1941. Crowds gathered in Times Square Chicago and San Francisco while church services offered prayers for peace. New York counted some 2,000,000 celebrants with soldiers among the revelers. bars and hotels drew crowds paying premium ration prices for champagne and toasting the coming year.
South African Red Cross societies plan gramophone records featuring native songs and comic patter with health advice. The effort, tested in Johannesburg, aims to spread tuberculosis typhoid and malaria prevention and treatment guidance to the native population.
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