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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1946
Page
2
A Chicago observer describes mass strikes and labor unrest in the city as workers fight for higher pay amid shortages and crowded hotels. He warns racing tensions, rising gun claims, and potential violence while noting executives consider profit sharing and new migration patterns to Texas.
A letter to Tack urges Amarillo merchants to hire ex servicemen regardless of race or color. The writer recalls a Japanese ex soldier being turned away and warns that denying equal opportunity could trigger a major crime wave. The appeal calls for fair employment to help veterans start new lives.
In Hollywood a worker imagines $50 weekly needed for a family of five as costs rise in Chicago. The piece notes returning veterans in film face scarce freelance work, praises PRC for interviewing veterans, and mocks studio tactics and gossip around Lana Turner Bing Crosby and Ben Bogart.
President Truman informed congressional leaders he will send a message to Congress this week seeking ratification of the four billion four hundred million dollar British loan and credit agreement. Senator Barkley said the message should reach the Capitol midweek and noted plans to push legislation extending the Economic Stabilization Act and the OPA. The President also urged extending the Office of Price Administration beyond its June 30 expiration.
Postmaster W D DeGrassi reports Amarillo federal building electricity use grew from 87 100 kWh in 1942 to 147 020 kWh in 1945, with steady year to year increases. Last year’s consumption rose by about 11 000 kWh as postal activity and occupant numbers grew. National post office building electricity use exceeded three million kWh in the prior year.
The Amarillo Ministerial Alliance will discuss the upcoming Brotherhood Week observance at its next meeting. The 13th annual campaign promotes unity across faiths and creeds with national leaders including President Truman as honorary chairman and Harold E. Stassen as active chairman. Observance runs February 17 to 24.
Seaman Calvin H. Barnes second class will depart February 3 for Oakland California after a 30 day leave at his parents home 1207 Spring. He has served since August 10 1943 spent two years overseas and took part in four invasions aboard the USSS Topeka. He visited brother Donnie H. Barnes Jr in San Diego before returning to sea duties.
The Panhandle Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers will hold its next meeting in Borger at the Huber Recreation Hall on Monday night.
Anita Hale daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Hale 1312 Rosemont is home from Texas Tech this weekend between semesters. House guest of Miss Hale has been Jane Watson of Plainview, her roommate.
The piece notes Valentines 1946 mean reunited couples as many servicemen abroad receive cards and humor filled Valentines. It highlights mail deadlines set by the War Department and the desire to comfort lonely GIs overseas with lighthearted messages while some troops still depart for duty in occupied regions.
Captain John R. Carroll Jr. from Amarillo attends Biarritz American University in France while serving as a captain in an engineer combat battalion. He studies mechanical engineering and pursues a master’s degree amid a diverse faculty including 150 from American institutions. His father coordinates technical equipment at Amarillo Army Air Field.
Lew Fields of Amarillo, 18th district commander of the American Legion, commends the recently formed 36th Division Association at Brownwood. He notes shared goals with the Legion and references Maj. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead who led the 36th at World War II start and attended the St. Louis caucus launching the group. The first president is noted.
Col Miller Ainsworth of Luling served as Texas Department commander of the Legion in 1935. The note recalls his leadership role within the Division Association and the Legion's state activities during that year.
Lt. Gen. Sir Montague Stopford will replace Lt. Gen. Sir Phillip Christison as Allied commander in-chief in Java, announced officially. Premier Sutan Sjahrir blamed the shift on Britain’s unclear position, not Christison’s fault, in an interview.
The Amarillo Daily News reports on January 3 1946 that Amarillo is about 15 years behind similar cities in entertainment facilities and may fall farther behind as ambition wanes. It questions adding sports venues to the planned coliseum at the fair grounds and rebuilding the city auditorium.
One of Potter County’s first draftees, Capt Coy William Freeman, returns to Amarillo on discharge. Drafted February 1941, he served in England as a master sergeant and officer trainee, with postings in Africa and the Pacific, ending as a captain at Camp Beale. His wife and parents reside at 1214 West Eleventh.
Potter County deputies left this morning for Lubbock with three men from the 47th District Court who were sentenced to the state penitentiary. Homer Vivian Jr. received two years on a swindling charge, Onyce Barton five years and two months on forgery and theft, and Sammy Garcia two years on a burglary charge.
Dave Weber is held in the county jail in lieu of a $750 bond after being charged with theft over $50 for securing clothing from De Luxe Cleaners.
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