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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1946
Page
3
British authorities in Palestine threaten death for all members of outlawed Zionist groups. Thousands of troops and police, armed with military authority, move to arrest known and suspected militants after a raid on an RAF station in South Palestine. Machines guns and ammunition were seized. raiders pursued.
James G. Lott district engineer for the Texas Highway Department based in Amarillo was awarded by the American Association of State Highway Officials in Oklahoma City. He is one of 17 Texas employees receiving merit for 25 years in the highway field. Nabers of Childress also honored.
The War Department extended the reenlistment deadline for veterans to rejoin the regular Army and keep their wartime ranks. Captain Pyrene Safford of the Amarillo Army Recruiting Station announced a temporary 20 day period, then a three month grace for discharged men to reenlist and retain their grade. The policy runs until June 30 with July 1 restoring the 20 day limit, and discharged privates may reenlist as private first class if eligible. Reenlistment grades become permanent.
Richard Nathaniel Johnson, 22, of Amarillo, faces federal theft charges for taking a radio from the Fort Worth & Denver Warehouse in an interstate shipment. He was arrested yesterday, appeared in court on March 29, 1943, and is in U S marshal custody after a parole violation.
The Office of Price Administration will set ceiling prices on waterproof rubber footwear, covering about 90 items and sizes not sold since 1941. The new ceilings are slightly higher than the 1941 levels and go into effect February 4.
Mrs. Lillian Kerney of Riverside New Jersey testified before Advisory Master William R J Burton that her husband forced her to get under the car dashboard while he drove past a girl friend to avoid jealousy. Burton recommended a divorce.
The record shows peace spanning only about eight percent of world history, highlighting the rarity of long periods without major conflicts or wars.
Amarillo High School A Cappella Choir will tour Texas Feb 3 10 to showcase student musical ability. The trip visits Memphis Childress Vernon Wichita Falls Dallas Waco Denton with performances at a state music clinic in Waco and a North Texas State College vocal clinic in Denton.
Potter County deputy sheriffs start securing a petit jury panel for the 108th District Court next Monday morning for civil suits and for the 47th District Court the morning of February 11 for criminal cases.
A promotional note urges men to try CASELLA stimulating tablets to regain youthfulness and vigor. It claims the formula contains Celery seed Thiamin Chloride Passion Flower and Iron and advises asking a doctor or druggist about it. Take as directed to restore zest and omere of living.
W M Deaton of the U S Helium Plant will present a liquid air demonstration at the Amarillo Jaycee luncheon tomorrow noon in the Amarillo Hotel. Por ter Underwood leads the program.
In Santiago on January 29 the Chilean cabinet was reshuffled as the government prepared for a 60 day state of siege after a riot between police and labor demonstrators left five dead and 77 injured. Mounted troops patrolled the streets while soldiers were recalled from leave. Police had asked speakers to moderate their remarks at Plaza Bulnes before shots were fired. The crowd and police clashed.
An auxiliary of the Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital and Clinic announces a benefit dance on February 8 at the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel from 9 to 12. Phil Phillips Orchestra will provide music. tickets cost 1 dollar and are available from Mrs. J B Jaggers or Mrs. J Francis Brown.
Judge Henry S. Bishop opened the 47th District Court grand jury, stressing swindling crackdown and that filing criminal proceedings to drop them is illegal. He noted pool hall operation as a daily offense and urged jurors to report violations. Foreman Dr. R. Thomson and jurors including Joe L. Williams and others were named.
Cpl Bill Parr returns home this morning after 19 months overseas with the Army Air Forces. Son of Mrs George Parr, he served in Italy and later at Trinidad Island and Brazil. He has served three years. An unrelated line notes world population growth of about 20 million annually.
Mary L. Spence offers piano styles and sizes priced to sell. Located in Amarillo Texas near 710 Broadwar Plainview. (Note: Summary reformatted for readability within limits.)
West Texas led Army Recruiting districts in percent of recruits accepted for the Eighth Service Command. Capt. Eugene Safford announced Amarillo Station total 579 men 37.7 percent of quota. Oklahoma next at 33.6 percent. Month enlistments total 785 for West Texas, with Amarillo Station 129 and Amarillo Field 276. Lubbock Station 93. The Arabs invented algebra.
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