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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1943
Page
12
The Victory Theater presents Sing for Your Supper today and tomorrow starring Buddy Rogers Benny Baker and Jinks Falkenberg in a musical revue format with comic and musical numbers.
A wartime dispatch recalls the sinking of the Prince of Wales after air and torpedo attacks. Admiral Phillips and Captain Leach were last seen on the bridge, wave upon wave rising to engulf them as they refused to abandon ship.
The film Somewhere I’ll Find You opens at Paramount Theatre for a run through Saturday. Clark Gable plays a seasoned war correspondent and Lana Turner portrays a fearless girl reporter guiding Chinese children to safety during Japanese bombing.
Firemen found five bodies in the ruins of a south side bowling alley five hours after a blaze sent more than 200 patrons into the street. One victim was 19 year old William Gutrich, son of a policeman. About 35 were treated at Little Company of Mary Hospital, with 27 kept overnight and seven in critical condition. Damage was estimated at 150000 dollars.
Gasoline service station operators may raise prices to secure a three cent per gallon gross margin. Gordon K. Morrison, chairman of the Price Control Panel, notes operators must file price statements with the local War Price and Rationing Board whenever their delivered cost or maximum selling price changes.
Priscilla Lane and Dick Powell lead the return engagement of Varisty Show at the Capitol today and Thursday. The film features Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians with Rosemary Lane Walter Catlett Johnny Scat Davis and Buck Bubbles. A music filled family treat offering dancing and light entertainment for wartime audiences.
More than 25 Panhandle men qualify as naval officer material with the local office to stay open until 9 tonight. officers expect to reach 100 qualified men from the area. Early December saw 55 men qualified as interviews move to the Ho t el Her ring mezzanine to consolidate WAVES and staff. Ensign Floyd Minor and Lieut Edward C Lawson lead tours from Pampa today with visits to the Black Hotel Borger tonight and Plainview Friday.
Louisiana muskrats, dubbed marsh hares, are being packed for shipment to Eastern and Midwestern states as a meat substitute. State official Joseph L. McHugh says a buyer with fur uses has 17,000 dressed carcasses stored for sale and more buyers are entering the market. A New York distributor aims to purchase for eastern markets, while Louisiana’s annual 6,000,000 muskrat catch could equate to 6,000 beeves.
Fred DeCoster, Amarillo OCD coordinator, calls a meeting to launch the block plan a face to face program using block leaders to educate about rationing salvage and war savings. Women are to play a prominent role with leaders reaching about 10 families per block in a 500-strong area. The program mirrors efforts in Syracuse Chicago Bridgeport and other cities and aims to speed victory through informed civilian participation.
Gov Coke Stevenson issues a proclamation declaring January 12 as Farm Mobilization Day in Texas. The state observance emphasizes support for farm production and related efforts statewide.
The gayest ghost haunts a lady's boudoir as The Man in the Trunk opens at the Rialto Theater. Lynne Roberts and George Holges star with Raymond Walburn J. Carrol Naish and Dorothy Peterson in this lighthearted thrill play that blends mystery and humor.
Washington officials said they cannot predict how long current exemptions for dependency and essential occupations will stay in place. The War Manpower Commission emphasized war is not static and selective service policies must stay flexible to suit military needs. Childless married men are being inducted in most areas, while drafting married men with children remains restricted unless dependency arose after December 8, 1941.
Two dogs with friendly temperaments have found homes at Amarillo Army Air Field where They serve as mascots. Nurses Corps members adopted Sadie a six month old Collie mix while the 410th Technical School Squadron trains a black and white dog named Sooner. Both passed inspection by Capt. C. R. Wainwright who vaccinated them for rabies and deemed parasite free.
Great Britain plans a reply to Germany on freeing British and Canadian prisoners in Germany when Parliament reopens. Prime Minister Winston Churchill is expected to deliver the response. Mr and Mrs M Zivanovitch of Yugoslavia recently marked their ninety third wedding anniversary.
Courthouse records list warranty deeds including Foxworth Galbraith to J R Armstrong and Harrington to Shirley Johnson with dates in 1942 and revenue stamps. District Court case Pvt John C Holloway vs Dick Holloway names and several marriage license pairs Joseph Calvert with Dorothy Calvert George Tatar with Sophie Schrocker John Karl with Ethel Anderson Thomas Denney with Janice Harris Ray Cox with Geraldine Weatherby.
The Great Impersonation closes tonight at the State Theater. Ralph Bellamy and Evelyn Ankers co star in a dramatic tale of Fascists in Scotland urged to secure a Fascist peace for occupied Europe.
Linda Darnell headlines the Rex two feature program tonight and tomorrow night. The Love of Edgar Allan Poe is the top attraction with Murder in the Big House as the second feature on the dual bill.
Rabbi Nussbaum discusses Who Are The Jews at Amarillo Center West Texas College tonight at 8. A former Temple Bnai Israel Amarillo leader now serving Emanu El Wichita Kansas, he lectures under Jewish Chautauqua Society sponsorship. The talk begins a public forum following the address.
Clarence Jackson owner of the Mayfair Night Club announces a new policy effective immediately restricting soldiers from entry unless accompanied by a woman. He says soldiers requested the change.
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