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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1945
Page
5
Miss Dorothy Barnett daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Barnett of Claude is under medical treatment at St Anthony's Hospital She is employed at American National Bank.
Captain J Jack Rogers announces the promotion of 95 high school cadets across A, B, C, D, E, and F Companies. Billie Jo Lidia becomes honorary captain. Ernestine Dearen graduates vacating post. Promotions include lieutenants, captains, sergeants, corporals, and privates first class with numerous names listed.
A jury was selected in 47th District Court before Judge Henry S. Bishop to hear the State of Texas case against C. O. Myers charged with robbery by assault. Prosecutors say Myers attacked truck driver A. W. Brewer, struck him, and took 2700 dollars after Brewer identified Myers at a cafe.
Potter County faces a looming poll tax deadline with only 4200 eligible voters for 1945 elections, two of whom are set. A late night office opening by Frank Hoyt aims to capture payments, with a $1.75 tax and no cost for exemptions. Amarillo plans a city commission and school trustees election, but turnout may be by a minority, risking majority rule.
Three suspensions were ordered in hearings by Harry L. Hall, OPA hearing commissioner. North Fillmore Service Station, S L McMahan, was restrained from selling tires and placed on 30 day gasoline sale probation. Jim Bradford faced nine counts for gasoline shortages and couponless sales. he is on probation if he resumes business. J B Floyd Hardware and Auto Supply and employee Dick E Richards were restrained from selling tires and handling gasoline. Four other suits were scheduled for the afternoon.
Five tires burned off a large Ferguson System gasoline truck as a fire started in the engine near Canyon south of Amarillo. The gasoline tank exploded and showered the highway, but special on-board firefighting gear helped save the remaining fuel.
Julius Banta has been wounded seriously in action on the Belgian front. News reached home from Mrs. Banta, who with their two children lives with her mother in Oklahoma City while he serves in the armed forces. He is on leave from his post as manager of the Southwestern Stationery and Bank Supply in Amarillo.
Harold Gene McCandless was arraigned before the U.S. commissioner and committed to Potter County jail on a charge of failure to register under the Selective Service Act. The complaint was filed by FBI Agent Jim Collins. McCandless was passing through on his way to Colorado.
On January 30 from Rome a U P dispatch reports sharp patrol clashes along the northern Italian front below Bologna as both sides probe lines. A DNB dispatch notes possible German withdrawals from Italy to reinforce the Eastern front and Kes s elring calls for mobilization of Italians aged 18 to 60. One German patrol was nearly wiped out in an ambush and propaganda leaflets were used to try to induce desertion or illness. The daily communique states there were no changes in forward positions.
Mrs Ruth Burns of Milner Hotel left yesterday to join Learner's in San Antonio as head of the ready to wear department at Levine's.
M. Sherman of 2212 Hayden plans purchases for Marizon in New York and Chicago. He left Sunday and expects to return February 9.
The city commission resumes at 7 30 PM at city hall after quorum issues paused sessions. Agenda includes an overhead street light at North East Ninth and Grant and a rezoning request for 2606 West Third from apartment to D commercial disputed by protesters. the filing for 2200 Fillmore from B dwelling to C retail was withdrawn.
After two weeks with Mrs Ann Johnston at the Amarillo Hotel, Mrs W F Becktold of Denver returned home yesterday.
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