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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
2
Weather forecast predicts a wet August with rain across the plains and frequent showers this weekend. Meteorologist Tack says the clouds will bring moisture, ending a dry spell and easing hot weather, while White & Kirk's will display Chicago hats Saturday with several styles.
The letter to Mr Tack questions theater advertising practices and time schedules. It references Reader's Digest items about layoffs and anecdotes on local behavior, noting Amarillo lacks public swimming pools and urging municipal improvements. The writer asks for more information and practical fixes.
JIMMY FIDLER reports Hollywood veteran Leslie Fenton declines lavish contracts after World War II service. Fenton, famed for independence, previously quit a studio run to sail world waters and later refused a mega deal citing earned street cred from St Nazaire. Idols, industry chatter, and fashion of the day fill this column.
A reader seeks a female houseworker to share home duties and may work part of the day. Contact by calling 6751 after 10 am or before 4 pm.
Mrs. Robert Havron asks for a utility apartment or shared housing with cooking and laundry in exchange for light housekeeping. She offers Amarillo references and requests replies before Aug 5 to Mrs Rudy Stefanos at 609 Nineteenth Ave N. E. Minneapolis Minnesota.
Weatherman H. C. Winburn says general rain before September is unlikely though scattered showers may occur this afternoon. Yesterday's rainfall was light with 0.2 inch. Amarillo totals show 6.18 inches for the year, about 6 inches below the 12.59 normal. Temperatures will reach the high 90s tomorrow.
The Army uses a new link trainer at Hoff General Hospital to teach wounded veterans to drive despite service handicaps. Officials expect 25 000 patients to learn, after converting two donated junked cars into a trainer costing 23 dollars. The device mimics highway conditions with a projector and a training control board.
The New York State Education Department and General Electric plan experimental installation of germ-killing ultraviolet lamps in classrooms to curb measles chickenpox and mumps outbreaks in Schenectady New York.
A set of classified notices seeks rewards for lost items including a wristwatch in the Capitol Theater and a small green zipper purse with $20 from Levine’s or Walgreen’s. Other entries offer child care, light housework, and ironing services, with contact details and locations in local neighborhoods.
W F Linville formerly of Amarillo and Dallas has been appointed sales manager for Bendix Home Appliances Inc at South Bend Ind. He previously directed Bendix districts and held roles including sales personnel manager district sales manager and southwestern sales manager after early work with a drug store and utilities firms.
Texas Health Department reports 61 new polio cases for the week ended July 2, a yearly record and over seven times the seven year median. Total cases in 1945 reach 418 as counties including Harris Dallas Travis Tarrant and Galveston record new infections.
Lt. Martin Van Brauman, wounded last April in Germany, arrived early this afternoon to spend several days with his wife, a niece of Mrs. Hugh Tolleson. He came July 19 to Virginia, was hospitalized at Camp Patrick Henry, and is stopping here on a delay en route to another Army hospital.
Navy recruiting offices moved from the post office third floor to Room 302 in the same building to vacate space used by Gene Worley congressman from the 18th District. The congressman plans to open Room 310 around August 1.
Secretary of War Stimson indicated the Big Three faced difficulty in aligning a single Allied policy toward Germany during talks on the administration of the country.
The War Labor Board ordered 20 000 workers on strike at the Dodge plant of the Chrysler Corporation in Chicago to return to work immediately.
Two 18 year old Briscoe County men claimed Jehovah’s Witness beliefs prevent them from fighting and were arraigned before a U S commissioner for failing to report for induction. They were jailed in Quitaque with $500 bond each. Troy Lee Hobbs and Charles Edward Mansell cited religious grounds as they refused orders and stated they would not serve, even in non combat roles.
Otto Landis was named as the new chef de gare of Voiture 689 of the Forty and Fight Society in last night’s election. The installation is set for Oct 25 and tenure lasts one year with officers split evenly between World War I and II veterans.
The Senate faced the possibility of extraordinary night sessions to meet the goal of ratifying the United Nations Charter by week end. The Coast Guard has saved more than 200000 people from death at sea.
Virginia Thornton offers reward for missing Argus candid camera gifted by her brother during overseas trip. The theft occurred July 17 while she was at the Town Tavern. Contact Virginia at Cal 2-1158 or 1404 Madison.
Ladies yellow gold Hamilton wrist watch about an inch long and three quarters of an inch wide lost Saturday afternoon between 3 and 5 o'clock in the vicinity of the post. A reward may be offered for its return.
Miss Foreman asks to speak with someone who has visited Ojo Caliente New Mexico in recent months to discuss housing and bath facilities. She requests a call at 23690.
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