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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
10
Amarillo's drive to collect old phonograph records gains momentum as Miami grandmother Mrs. Ivy Pursley arrives with 300 records. She hopes her grandson in the service will enjoy them. State Theater donations yesterday total 300, leaving 2,000 more needed for the statewide largest Amarillo quota.
The National Safety Council reported a record decrease in traffic fatalities in June 1942 and a 6 month total of 14 800 deaths, 15 percent below 1941. Among largest cities with no deaths in six months were Birmingham and Mount Vernon, with Amarillo noted in the 50 000 to 100 000 population range.
O V Donnell the Amarillo city food inspector notes complaints from Dallas about enforcing a diaper rule for babies in grocery baskets. He says dogs aren’t an issue here while praising army cooperation on courtesy inspections and warns a stricter second round will target sterilization of dishes and glasses. He reports a good response to the effort.
Lieut. Commander Maurice N. Aroff, on trial in San Francisco, allegedly solicited gifts from two newly commissioned ensigns. Patricia Eilen Bouchard testified he suggested gold cuff links and a white gold identification wristlet. He faces charges including accepting cuff links and a $950 car from Tony Martin in violation of naval gift rules.
Chamber of Commerce directors will hear from government engineers on a proposed project to supply Amarillo with water from Conchas Lake. Rex Baxter arranged the visit. Harold W. Mutch and M. G. Barclay will represent the Tucumcari project and the Bureau of Reclamation.
Pittsburgh July 30 The Pittsburgh Press suspended afternoon publication as APL delivery truck drivers were dismissed in a protest strike. Maintenance crews remained on duty while editor E T Leech and business manager Frank G Morrison cited a war order limiting editions and reducing truck mileage.
Wayne H. Boyee announces next Tuesday clinic at the Amarillo Cham ber of Commerce for manufacturers on a new production requirements plan. OPA sets a one day price ceiling store in the Panhandle aimed at irrigation use, with an afternoon session for auto parts dealers and a 4 pm Q&A. The price store opens Wednesday at the Amarillo Hotel.
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