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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1946
Page
2
The column covers heat and thunder forecasting, rising rents and possible rent controls, early television optimism, the Louis Conn fight via home TV, Don Harrington's health, and plans for a home television switch system. It also notes car production troubles, OPA price effects on meat, vacation rush to mountains, nylon hose shortages with a 172 pair order, and reader letters about motherhood and hosiery requests.
A $2 reward is offered for the return of a pair of gold framed glasses lost about a week ago by 12 year old Buddy Simpson of 614 North Tyler. Bring them to Mr. Tack's office for payment. The call urges return of the glasses to prevent confusion and hardship.
About a thousand Hamburg residents protested eviction orders for British headquarters relocation. British officers and German police observed a peaceful, orderly demonstration with applause for speakers. Officials claim 30,000 to 35,000 people must move within the eviction zone.
Houston veterans urged to contest eviction notices amid sharp rent hikes up to 100 percent. The Veterans Service Center asked veterans to report all rent increases and evictions, with statistics to be sent to Washington as the OPA status remains unsettled.
In Chicago a man named Albert E. Claussen searched for a missing female pigeon. He found her eggs replaced by the male pigeon who cared for a baby chick under its wing, cheeping beside him in the garage.
May traffic accident deaths fell 21 percent from May 1941 levels, easing fears of a summer toll surge. National Safety Council data show 2,410 deaths in May and 13,240 for January–May, up 43 percent from a year earlier as the trend nears the 1941 peak but shows a first major break.
Army Privates Adam A. Palacios and Arturo Canto, both from Raymondville Texas, were sentenced to life imprisonment and dishonorable discharge for raping a 23 year old Japanese woman near Maneda Airport after a May 19 beer party. Sentence subject to review by higher headquarters.
London July 1 Prime Minister Clement Attlee said Britain would not tolerate any attempt to influence the Palestine problem by force. He added operations target those involved in violence, not the entire Jewish community.
Washington July 1 FEPC the Fair Employment Practice Committee died at midnight ending its official existence for now. Supporters concede Congress will do nothing to revive it this year though they expect the issue to reappear in 1947 and in later years.
Albuquerque July 1 Lt Col R E Cole of VA 8 Engineers reports the Civilian Production Administration denied a material request to rebuild the burned fishermen s lodge at Conchas Dam. The piece also recalls 19th century urban yellow fever and cholera epidemics impacting New York and Philadelphia.
Wild geese reappear with February thaws as thousands gather in late March and through April to rest and feed in the Kalamazoo Allegan and Saginaw regions.
The county OPA office on the courthouse third floor stayed open as six employees answered President Truman’s call. Mrs. Elley Jones, chief clerk, said staff would remain until clarified, while Fort Worth district director Holloway stressed sugar rationing and slaughter controls continue under the Second War Powers Act.
Edinburg July 1 Octogenarians clash over whether Negroes should be admitted to the University of Texas. Eighty year old Jim Kelley is recovering from 13 knife wounds after a stabbing and clubbing incident with Thomas Deloach, who is over 83. Deloach posted bond and Kelley remained hospitalized in satisfactory condition.
Lee First of the city health department reported slow weekend fishing at Buffalo Lake as bass and channel catfish bit little. Catfish catches were limited, with a notable bullhead strike on an Al Foss Shimmy Wiggler with a red and white bucktail.
Three hundred manufacturers with annual sales of 220 million dollars announced to keep OPA price ceilings on popular priced dresses until government policy is clarified. The move was decided at an emergency meeting of the Popular Priced Dress Manufacturers Group Inc, which accounts for 85 percent of dresses sold at eight dollars and thirty cents or less.
Funeral services were scheduled for Chesley W. Brown, a Baptist worker and former president of Duke & Ayres, Inc., who died yesterday at his Dallas home. Brown led the five and dime store chain in Texas and Oklahoma for about seven years before retiring a year ago after 32 years with the firm.
Harold Blumke ranked sixth nationally as a softball pitcher has become an ace bowler while convalescing at Madigan General Hospital in Washington. He joined a Tacoma kegler team to compete locally during recovery.
USDA cattle and hog markets show mixed activity with price shifts. At Kansas City, cattle and calves rise with many categories up to 75 cents, while vealers hold. smooth fed and grass beef steers trend higher and cows strengthen. In Chicago, hog prices rise about two dollars early, with late trade steady to higher, closing near the day’s top.
Barrows and gilts sold at 16.50 to 18.50 for top weights with underweights scarce, sows 2.15 to 3.15 higher, cattle 4,000 with calves 300. fed steers and yearlings up 1.00 to 3.00, best heifers 21.00, beef cows up 1.00, bulls 0.75 to 1.00 higher, dealers to 18.00. Stock cattle follow sharp rise after price-control termination. Sheep 5,000 with Spring lambs 2.50 higher, slaughter grades up 0.75. short loads, good to choice 76 lb Spring lambs at 19.00. Native Springers 19.00, slaughter ewes No. 1 and 2 pelts 9.00.
A stream of warranty deeds shows transfers for numerous parcels including Lukie Ferguson to Macel Terry and P L Reppert to Josephine Green among many Lot and Block descriptions. Court notices list Lupe Castillo versus Juan Castillo and several divorce actions, with marriage licenses for multiple couples.
Rev. Howard Hyde Russell 91 longtime leader of the Anti-Saloon League died at his Westerville home. He began opposing liquor as an Oberlin College student and in 1887 led a campaign for local option provisions in Ohio law.
Mr and Mrs Howard Vineyard return to Austin after visiting Mr and Mrs Pinky Vineyard at 2111 Monroe.
A meeting at Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co. in Amarillo issued a pledge to keep OPA price levels. They will absorb a six per cent freight increase and not pass it to buyers while urging others statewide to maintain price lines. The group cited construction priorities and FHA ceilings as supports and noted broad industry backing.
Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel Paul Williams mother of Dr. J Howard Williams former First Baptist Church pastor in Amarillo will be held at 10 tomorrow in Dallas A telegram to Dr A D Foreman Jr pastor of Amarillo First Baptist confirms the death occurred Sunday in Dallas Attending will be Mr and Mrs Joe Mason of Amarillo Mrs Mason a granddaughter of the deceased
Mr and Mrs R N Dowell Jr of 1410 Lincoln have returned from a business trip to Tucumcari New Mexico.
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Cline Jr. of 3610 Harrison visit Mrs. Roy Estus in Dallas. Want Ads report plentiful job listings in the area.
The Panhandle reported variable rainfall with the heaviest amounts in the north. Perryton recorded over 2 inches, Canadian about 1 inch, and light to moderate showers spread across towns including Shamrock Follett Pampa Panhandle Clarendon and Childress. Amarillo noted 0.2 inch with lighter or no rain elsewhere.
College Station July 1 UP A revised salary budget announced today raises teaching division salaries by an average of 16 percent. Deans say the new brackets bring Texas A and M College closer to the average for similar institutions.
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