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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1945
Page
2
The piece mixs weather outlook with political talk about Wallace and Roosev el d nominations. It recalls campus figures and local names like Moseley and Mac gard, plus reflections on vegetarianism and a modern book controversy.
The passage contrasts who carried torches in love and marriage across centuries with shifting norms, notes a trend toward more male suitors and fewer male adoptees, and quotes experts on preferences for partners and romantic salutations. It also references a navy wife endorsing sailors as husbands and a quote from Fay Templeton about rope and skipping.
Mrs Jean Spacek seeks return of dark tan cloth gloves with dark green lining lost last week possibly at Woolworths Crenneys or on Polk Street or near South Tyler and North Polk bus. She offers to pay for their return call 20932. A reader seeks after school work in cafe or laundry positions, available after 5:30 at 313 Lamar.
A customer reported an opal set missing from a ring earlier in the week. The set has been found and can be claimed at the downstairs desk with proper identification.
A stray dog appeared last fall and in December bore five puppies. Three of the pups are ready to go to good homes. Call 9795 to inquire about adoption.
A one year old part Scottie named Corky has disappeared. He wears a collar with license and vaccination tags. A liberal reward is offered for his safe return to MONROE PACKAGE STORE 507 Monroe.
The writer requests return of a white fur mitten lost between the State Theater and Amarillo National Bank on January 19. Readers are asked to call 7422 or return item at 1509 Jefferson. The note is signed Theodocia Zweig.
Lost gold ankle chain with Kathleen engraved on the front and RF initials on the back. If found, please call 2-5198. Kathleen Fondy seeks return of the chain.
A white and black female fox terrier with yellow on the head wandered to a residence. The owners cannot locate the dog's address from a radio ad and request the owner’s contact. They may rehome the dog if the owner remains unknown. Also a glassed reward notice: plastic rimmed glasses lost on Friday night. reward offered, contact JO CAROLYN WALLIS at 87 Florida or call 2 3491.
A brown leather fur lined left glove was left behind during a drive around the 1700 block at Harrison and Van Buren Friday afternoon.
The administration will appeal the Montgomery Ward seizure ruling. Attorney General Biddle and aides plan a counterattack targeting Judge Sullivan's decision that Ward's mail order distribution was not covered by the Labor Disputes Act of 1942 and that the seizure lacked constitutional authority.
Lockheed announces the P-38L Lightning with 4000 pound bomb load and 425 mph speed. The aircraft features larger fuel capacity for 3000+ mile range and 575 mph dive speed. Hydraulics boost pilot control while two turbochargers improve climb rate. The 18th Lightning version, named On to Tokyo, gains updated flaps and stability.
Federal Judge Vincent L. Leibell enjoined nine foreign diamond firms and seven U.S. stockholders from removing diamonds and cash from New York banks. The order, in a sweeping anti-trust action, stays in effect pending a civil suit alleging the defendants control about 95 percent of world diamond supply and conspire to monopolize the foreign diamond trade, risking wartime stockpiles.
Berlin radio says Mussolini completed a three day troop inspection tour of the Italian front. The broadcast notes northern Italy faced the coldest winter in 50 years with deeper snow in the Po Valley than the Alps.
With the U S Third Army unit, correspondents formed a pool on the war's end. Tom Treanor of the Los Angeles Times and NBC picked January 28 as the final date. Mrs Treanor received $210 awarded from the journalists pool after his fatal tank accident.
Boise Idaho January 29. George L Norstrom president of the Oregon Motor Transport Association says the tough truck driver is a thing of the past. The modern driver is likely a mild professional, possibly a college graduate and even a Shakespearean scholar, aided by new luxurious motor trucks.
Twenty five lawmakers pledge to push a program to restore timber resources on 200 million Southern acres. Rep Gibson of Georgia seeks 1.5 million dollars next year and 1 million annually for 20 experimental forests as demonstrations per 10 million acres. Also notes on lost purse found at Johnson School and inquiries for correspondence.
Two Navy Liberator planes patrolling 600 miles west of Tokyo engaged eight Japanese Zeros. After a 45 minute battle six enemy fighters were shot down, with one wing lightly damaged on a Liberator. Gunners Karl F. Jacobs and Robert D. Wells flew in the action.
Two juveniles wanted in a car theft were brought from Muleshoe by Deputy J. L. Pounds. The stolen car from S. C. Southern was wrecked after one boy fled with it and another was captured during a gasoline theft attempt. One youth reportedly is on parole from a federal reformatory in Arizona and may be turned over to federal authorities.
The War Department lists three Amarillo soldiers wounded in action in Europe. Thomas D. Hayworth of 604 North Johnson and Earl De F. Colette of 1313 East Fifteenth appear on the wounded list, with next of kin notified. The report notes all cases involve in theater injuries and prior family notification.
The weatherman expects a drop to 15 degrees with continued cold weather. North Plains may see snow flurries this afternoon or tonight, but no moisture is anticipated locally. Last night’s low was 22 degrees and colder conditions are forecast for tomorrow.
At 8 pm the Amarillo Center of West Texas State College begins the spring term. Fidel Reyes will teach conversational Spanish and serve as pastor of the Mexican Christian Church. Kenneth F. Carman will teach speech and bring years of teaching and administrator experience to the program.
Red Cross official Basil O Connor reports three German POW camps between Poznan and Torun in Poland may have been moved to avoid the Russian advance. Stalag 20 and Oflag 64 likely moved. one camp announced moved. A Texan says Oflag 64 prisoners report the camp was moved intact to Sagen Germany between Jan 10 and 12. London says clarification on Allied prisoners reached by Russians may take time.
Bobby Stricker a 15 year old formerly of Boys Ranch is regarded as a true son by his adopted father Cal Farley who aims to secure him a nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy. Farley notes the boy grows rapidly in weight and size, sending outgrown clothes back to Boys Ranch during his West Coast trip.
The Texas AmVets group elected T. J. Collins of Amarillo as vice-commander amid weekend elections in Dallas. Dr. R. A. Hill of Amarillo became state finance officer, with state headquarters planned for Amarillo. T. Gordon Mason of Dallas was chosen state commander.
Lt. Col. John Boettiger, son in law of President Roosevelt, is awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in Italy as announced today.
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