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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
2
A chaotic weather advisory laments phone overload as a minor snow event hits the Panhandle. The piece forecasts a wet spring and drought relief, cites sources like Tack and Thomas Puller, and notes Camp Kiwanis vandalism investigations and a Girl Scout housing offer near Amarillo.
The piece discusses a so called swift in Panhandle slang as a prairie fox and bird, the need for laws on shooting it, and markets for pelts in January. It also wades into Chicago kidnaping debates, lawn watering pleas, reader surveys, and humorous musings on women and marriage.
Dale Smith reports a tan belted raincoat was taken at the Silver Grill on Friday January 4. A coat left by a mistaken owner remains at the venue. the owner requests its return and asks the other party to reclaim their garment.
Patricia Moore reports leaving a gold sweetheart bracelet in the girls gym at Elizabeth Nixon School and offers a reward for its return calling 7791. A reader reports misplacing a black leather taxi purse with about $50 and letters for Betty Steffey at 205 Fifth Street Childress Texas, rewards for return at 820 Georgia.
A caller seeks a colored woman named Lizzie Milo who once cared for their two children and mentions her husband previously worked for a certain employer. No further details provided.
Dr. Walter H. Judd Republican congressman warned against withdrawing support from China's Nationalist government saying Russia could dominate 450 million Chinese if the United States retreats He argued the war against Japan must be followed by a commitment to Asia and criticized slipshod policy as inviting Soviet influence He noted his past China mission and service as a medical missionary and lawmaker appointed by Rep Hatton W Sumners.
Fred Wright Mullins, sentenced to life, escaped Hidalgo County jail by a grease coated body after saving soap and nose salve and dieting to shrink. He fled past a barbed wire fence and was later arrested in Houston for an attempted holdup.
Italian Carabinieri and Security Police reported quelling an uprising of about 1,000 Sicilian Separatists after a pitched battle near Palermo Sicily. Authorities reinforced troops and carried out arrests as clashes ended.
A powerful winter storm battered England's southern coast with winds near 80 miles per hour. The gales caused damage along towns including Folkestone and disrupted coastal activities late last night.
Admiral William F. Halsey and family wrap up a brief vacation and depart for Washington D C from Palm Springs California. The party includes Mrs Halsey and their daughter with son in law Mr and Mrs E L Spruance. Contact details are noted for Mrs Baker at 900 Washington.
The writer reports a brown billfold lost the night after Christmas in or near the Ava lon Club. It contained some cash and the finder may keep it if they call 5548.
A tan pig skin glove with brown stitching was found in front of the Motor Investment Company around December 15. The owner is asked to contact the Motor Investment Company to claim the item.
A reader requests contact for someone in the vicinity of 735 North Hayes Street to care for a child. They provide a phone number 4068 to reach.
A reader offers a black and white toy collie dog with five puppies for adoption. Interested caretakers may meet the animals at 1409 Fillmore.
Mrs. Ed Rockwell reports a lost red billfold between Twenty first Street and 2405 South Pierce containing personal papers only. No money. Please call 2-7456 to return.
Request for cleaning services at 303 Monroe Avenue apartment C. Contact person M B Perry to arrange arrival time and scope of work. Prioritize caution and safety in handling cleaning supplies and access.
Experienced in truck and tractor driving as well as cashier work seeks employment. Not afraid of hard work and can provide strong references. Please call 4503 after six evenings.
A World War II memorial plan in Amarillo is criticized by a veteran who urges funding a cultural community center or education scholarships instead. He argues progress requires addressing juvenile delinquency and civic development, not erecting statues that could become scrap.
HAL BOYLE reports on Manila shanty towns built among an ancient Chinese cemetery. Barefoot Filipino children play between ornate tombs while mothers cook nearby. some squatters trim memorial trees for pay, as Chinese burial practices mix ceremony with wealth and ritual offerings. Two widows clash at a tomb over a will, ending in hair pulling.
British officials report further concentrations of Indonesian Nationalists south and west of Semarang in Central Java where large numbers were seen gathering last week near the town.
In a letter to Senator Thomas, Johnson condemns civilian interference with Army personnel decisions and warns against demobilization policies he calls broken pledges by Gen. George C. Marshall. Gen. Jacob L. Devers counters with a speech on public concerns over the matter.
General Devers criticized the push to bring soldiers home at once in a Colorado Springs address. He warned the demobilization picture jeopardizes security and morale, noting occupation requires many troops amid food shortages and the risk of uprisings this winter in Europe and the Pacific.
Brig. Gen. Charles S. Eyster told a mixed group of GI’s WACs and staff officers that soldiers with 55 points or more should be out of the theater by February end and those with 50 points by March end. The assurance followed a protest demonstration of about 5,000 before Gen. McNarney’s Europe HQ.
Prime Minister Attlee urges global support for the United Nations as a defense for the common people against fear and want. He cites Maxim Litvinov’s line that peace is indivisible, saying past aggressions showed nations ignored the warning and the world must heed it in the new organization.
Labor walkouts by the Association of Communications Equipment Workers cripple many exchanges as 44 states face disruption. Western Electric warns of virtual paralysis if picket lines form around key cities, following a 24 hour Western Union telegraph strike in New York and nearby areas. Nathan P. Feinsinger leads a steel fact finding panel.
Negotiations resume over a two dollar daily wage increase as U S Steel and the United Steel Workers seek a settlement after price-rise barriers. Price relief offers to meat packers hover over CIO AFL talks with General Electric.
ACEW representative William M. Wallis reports about 450 Western Electric workers have walked off across Texas including Dallas San Antonio Houston Austin Fort Worth and more towns. The six Amarillo workers remain off duty awaiting action while union locals avoid crossing picket lines and prepare for wage and conditions talks with Southwestern Bell.
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