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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
11
Washington reports that new secretary of state James P. Byrnes plans to overhaul the State Department. He has asked the budget director to study the department's structure and says no personnel changes will be made until the review is completed.
The report notes James Byrnes, expected to succeed Edward R. Stettinius Jr., plans a broad shakeup at the State Department. Byrnes, a domestic expert, would likely have President Truman's backing, with William L. Clayton seen as most likely to remain in place and Joseph C. Grew eyed for a new role.
Amarillo Lions Club will finalize its 23 standing committees by next Wednesday as part of upcoming year preparations. Newly installed president Ben G. Lane announced officers at the last luncheon with Judge E L Pitts officiating. Present were officers Frank Hoyt Carl Knupp J L Southern Byron Ellis Cate Wilson and directors Bert McCullough E C Shearer E C Lacy E C Shearer Avery Rush stood in for Shearer. Music featured three solos by Miss Tynette Wilson with Donna Jean Autry on piano.
Amarillo restaurant owners report loaned or overdrawn points from banks and ration boards. A nationwide 10 to 20 percent points cut will hit some eateries by 30 percent, forcing closures and staff losses as two months of operation become unsustainable. Meat remains scarce with limited fish varieties, though cod, perch, and haddock are plentiful. Charles Moser of Mid Central Fish notes salmon and others remain scarce.
Mrs. Sam V. Storey is charged with slaying her Houston shipyard worker husband in a crime labeled the broken milk bottle murder. Police say Storey admitted self defense after being found at a neighbor’s home covered in blood with cuts on her hands.
Eight persons remained in city jail this morning compared with 28 the day before as Independence Day passed with no major crimes reported. One accident caused minor injuries to Mrs. Truman B. Seminack at Tri-State Fair Grounds entrance. A fire alarm at 10:40 p.m. sent firefighters to 2613 North West Fifteenth to extinguish a roof blaze.
Mrs S R Coleman of Los Angeles California is visiting Mr and Mrs E L McLeod at 1606 Fillmore and Mr and Mrs H A Dyer at 1027 Bowie. She plans to stay for a month.
Police report a shipyard worker found dead with extensive cuts and bruises and tooth marks on his arms. Investigators described the scene as brutal and are examining possible causes and suspects.
Fred DeCoster of the Amarillo Community Chest will attend a United War Chest of Texas meeting in Austin. He left Sunday and plans to return Saturday. The group, part of the National War Fund, will discuss campaign plans and quotas for Texas chests. Amarillo campaign dates are set for October 2 to October 12.
Amarillo reports 1 750 licensed dogs under last year's ordinance. City Manager A P Hancock says stray dog complaints persist because only one dogcatcher handles the work. He recommends adding two more men to the crew.
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