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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1944
Page
2
The column blends weather notes from Amarillo with wartime ration debates and social quips. It laments beef shortages amid high cattle stocks, mocks postwar meat plans, and riffs on Prohibition era memories, fashion in uniforms, and odd trivia from Washington to New York.
Hollywood columnist notes 1943 war effort by Los Angeles area exhibitors. The 450 LA district theaters sold 572 million dollars in War Bonds and raised 13.19 million for relief, donated over 1 million tons of materials, and provided 15,000 hours of screen time for government propaganda. Theaters also aided Red Cross blood donor drives.
Mrs Rose Koujourian used a Japanese skull from Bougainville as a Christmas tree ornament after her son Robert, a Marine, warned of a surprise. A second skull was sent to the mother of his friend's squad mate.
Strasburg in December 3 report states 1st Lt. Robert E. Mulgannon assumes control under government operation order. The line is four miles long with an engineer who doubles as police chief, and a single crew of conductor brakeman flagman. Rolling stock includes a gasoline locomotive and a freight car. The train runs twice weekly to Seaman Place, population 188.
Ottawa reports Canada began circulating a new steel nickel as the United States halted steel pennies, with officials noting no prior warning to the government about the coin’s dissatisfaction. The move follows the U.S. pause on steel penny production.
In Green Park and Piccadilly, U S Army GIs on leave clash over postwar demobilization. Most agree the fighting man should be first to civilian life, while other ideas vary with personal circumstances and jobs awaiting employment.
L V Dorsch, long with The Texas Company, named assistant superintendent of the refinery ore division after a seven year span at the PAW plant and stints in New York and abroad. Brooklyn native, Stevens Institute graduate, mechanical engineer. Mrs Dorsch, Texas born, holds AB MA degrees and studied at Chicago University. H S McCray now superintendent succeeding Guy McSwain.
Cal Farley will be the principal speaker at a Hanson post American Legion meeting tomorrow night. His talk will be on Quit Griping and will be held at 1800 Harrison Street. Col. E A Simpson urged the post executive committee to meet Tuesday noon at the Capitol hotel. An ice berg shows only one ninth of its mass above water.
The annual American Business Club dance is now set for Thursday January 6 at the Amarillo Country Club. John Ekelund will succeed Dr Earl Mann as president, with officer installation to follow.
Police in Amarillo reported no arrests last night amid a lull after New Year celebrations. Corporation court fines for year end and new year totaled 115 dollars and 111 dollars respectively. Bill Day, grandson of John Arnott, has completed his first solo flight in Phoenix training, with parents Prank and Mrs Day in California. Lake Titicaca, between Peru and Bolivia at 12 445 feet, is the world’s highest navigated lake.
Urges prompt treatment of bronchitis to prevent chronic issues. Describes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that penetrates to loosen phlegm and soothe inflamed mucous membranes. Promises money back if it does not relieve the cough and restore rest.
An ad explains Black Draught as a best selling herbal laxative in the Southwest across four generations. It notes it is purely herbal and easy to take, with powder or granulated forms. It claims satisfactory action when directions are followed and prices 25 to 40 doses for 25. Recommend keeping it handy for future use.
University of Texas coeds rank marriage as the top leap year aim in a poll. Other priorities include intelligence ambition honesty financial position religion understanding character thoughtfulness and personality. One respondent would seek the nine point man and drop the tenth if needed.
Dixie Dice announced today that it will enroll new pupils of all ages through January 15. Classes will begin immediately after enrollment.
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