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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
2
Market roundup reports mixed moves across sectors with Dow Jones edges, utilities and industrials modestly changed. Livestock futures show cattle and hogs easing while hog demand remains sluggish. Chicago and Kansas City markets note steady to lower trends in cattle and lambs as traders await direction.
The Associated Press reports 162 violent deaths by 6 PM July 3, with 73 traffic, 46 drowning, and 43 other causes over the extended Fourth of July holiday. Weather was mild nationwide as Americans observed a peaceful Independence Day.
Plainclothes guards around President Roxas showed anxiety as about 40 youths with red left thumbnails were rounded up from Independence Day crowds. Detectives saw covert movement and extra police trailed them. All youths said sisters or sweethearts painted the nails for no known reason. No arms reported.
Secretary Clinton Anderson said he will ask Congress for retroactive subsidy payments to dairy producers who held price lines until OPA decision. He urged milks producers handlers and processors to peg prices at former OPA ceilings until new extension legislation passes. He added the plan follows President Trumans wishes and aims to preserve profit margins.
Houston dispatch reports Mrs B F Harding lost 35 dollars after a purse snatcher on a bicycle grabbed her purse. He returned with the bag after flagging a taxi and confessed he took the money. Police are seeking the culprit while Mrs Harding worries.
Henry C. Lyle secretary of the local Elks Lodge and Dr. E. W. Cain past exalted ruler will depart by plane tonight for New York to attend the national Elks convention next week.
Cambridge reports a painting believed to be Rubens Descent From the Cross, lost for six years after Mrs. Jean Bullitt Darlington of Westchester sued Harvard for 100000, has been returned. It was placed with Arthur Pope at Harvard's Fogg Museum pending Mrs. Darlington's formal identification.
Lieutenant Bob Storseth son of Mr and Mrs Ray Storseth 1620 Pierce is home from New Orleans on a visit. He is assistant to Captain Arthur W Ageton district director of Naval Reserve headquarters Eighth Naval District in New Orleans.
The Tri-State Rodeo continues with a third performance at 7:30 tonight at the fairgrounds. Beutler Brothers of Elk City Oklahoma direct the event under the Tri-State Fair and Will Rogers Range Riders sponsorship. A final show is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock after another Saturday night performance.
Pvt. Jesus Olivas of Fort Bliss was shot in the chest at 1:30 AM in the lobby of El Paso's Martin Building. Special officer E. E. Owsley said the soldier forced entry while pursuing a gum purchase. Olivas is in critical condition at William Beaumont General Hospital. The officer testified a Mexican woman sought shelter inside the lobby before the incident.
Rainfall over 1.28 inches drenched Dumas with scattered thundershowers yesterday while other area towns Adrian Hereford and Muleshoe reported lighter totals. Forecaster H C Winburn predicts a warm spell with highs near 94 to 96 and a low around 66.
Norah Carpenter and her three surviving quadruplets landed in New York from London to reunite with their father, former Staff Sgt. William Thompson of Pittsburgh. His attorney and a cousin stood at the airport. the couple plans a private marriage soon. Thompson, discharged July 1 1945, had not met the babies in 15 months.
Lt. Granville Cubrage testified at the Lichfield brutality trials that Col. James Kilian ordered him to beat a prisoner and said not to break too many bones. The plan was halted after another officer suggested the prisoner might not be mentally balanced and a psychiatrist evaluated him at the 96th General Hospital.
Las Animas Colorado July 5 spectators dove for cover as a skyrocket backfired during a fireworks demonstration. The blast sent sparks in all directions from a 50 foot tower. Three firemen were burned and a spectator was cut by a falling bomb. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and the other crew members remained uninjured.
Dick Clark and Ed Clevinger, driving a 1913 Model T Ford from Waco to Alaska, stopped in Amarillo en route to the Alcan Highway. They left Waco Tuesday and expect to reach Alaska in early August, traveling with extensive spares and 30 days of rations.
Campbell testified about sending General Hardy to Chicago for firsthand information to shield the War Department from pressure. He read a March 1 1944 telephone transcript involving General Hayes and Col. Slezak discussing Garsson and remarks on getting contracts through influence. Campbell noted Garsson was introduced after a 1942 meeting.
Price control amendments aim to end mandatory low cost clothing production and restore prewar profit margins for auto dealers and appliance distributors. Senate Banking Committee approves the measure 12 to 5 amid sharp opposition from Taft, with Barkley predicting the President may sign if it passes both chambers.
State police said manslaughter charges would be filed today against Herman Brown 19 in connection with a highway accident two miles west of Roswell New Mexico that claimed the life of 15 year old Juanita Dennis. The car left the highway and overturned twice. Brown and three other teen aged passengers were unhurt.
Funeral arrangements are pending for Jerry McWilliams of Strong City Kansas a rodeo performer who died yesterday after being stomped by a Brahma bull at the Tri State Rodeo Efforts to reach his family have been unsuccessful and his body rests at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Sid Lipshy of Texoma Wholesale Jewelers reports strong orders from the four day Dallas Gift Mart held across Baker and Adolphus hotels. He notes deliveries limited to what can be fulfilled now and says attendance set a new high with more manufacturers than before.
Captain Joe Sargent returns to The Globe-News advertising staff after almost four years in the Army. He served with an anti aircraft group and the Infantry, and for the past year with occupation forces in Austria based in Vienna. He is due back around the 15th of the month.
Tokyo wartime trial witness described a Japanese general sent to Mukden on September 18 1931 to halt the Kwantung army Manchurian plan but failing to receive explicit orders from War Minister Jiro Minami. The messenger Lt Gen Yoshitsugu Tatekawa was detained by plotters and spent time with geisha girls before the attack began at midnight. Tanaka testified the army guns opened fire on Chinese barracks as Tatekawa slept through the crucial hours.
Potter County Chapter announces Red Cross swimming and life saving courses at Gem Lake starting next week. Adult life saving and introductory swimming classes run evenings with instructors Jack Armstrong Carl Applequist Winfield Conant and John B. Garrison guiding sessions for ages 16 and up.
Seattle July 5 Ivan Zabello a Russian ship's chief engineer was announced as a new witness for Russian Navy Lt Nicolai G Redin who opens his defense on espionage conspiracy charges linked to confidential U S Navy data Defense counsel Tracy Griffin said it was doubtful Redin would testify today and whether Mrs Redin would testify was undetermined Zabello had accompanied Redin to Portland March 26 the day FBI agents arrested him as they feared he planned to leave for Russia
A courthouse lawn cutting accident exploded a 50 caliber shell found by a worker named Morton. A fragment of brass struck Morton in the neck, causing a minor flesh wound.
George S Shannon announces his release from active duty with the Judge Advocate General's Department A U S and the re opening of his law office at the specified location.
Rural Electrification Administrator Claude R. Wickard charged private power interests are trying to embarrass retard and hamper the governments farm electrification program. He said utilities blocked more than 6 million dollars in rural expansion in West Virginia and accused cream skimming and spite line tactics across the nation.
In Baguio on July 5 Mrs. Virginia Eyza De Guia became the Philippines first woman mayor. She issued a proclamation banning gun carrying and is 28 years old, wife of a Baguio engineer, and a Philippine University graduate. The piece also notes the meaning of chiffon from French.
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