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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
2
In San Francisco on June 7 the American Soviet dispute over free discussion in the world security council moves toward an open clash at the United Nations Conference. Moscow likely to maintain the Yalta veto formula, potentially breaking official silence and speeding conference work while blocking progress for weeks.
A Northwestern National Life Insurance survey shows most U S colleges will drop wartime accelerated programs after veterans needs are met. Some schools already end or limit the pace, others keep it with modifications, while many remain undecided. Educators note gains in teaching methods and call for targeted training and visual aids.
State College professor Dr. Walter Coutu predicts a stable U S population near 140 million around the year 2000 with a peak near 155 million in 1970 or 1980, followed by a decline. He cites urbanization rising living standards and a shift to smaller families as factors.
A reader asks for the return of a practically new white rayon scarf lost Friday evening between the Oliver Eakle Building and Penney's Store. The note invites callers after 5 pm at 5123 or at 8271 line 26 during days.
A mother cat with part-Persian features and her two kittens need good homes. Call 2-1718 to inquire about adoption.
The two flowers most constantly used in perfume are orange blossoms and jasmine.
A reader endorses J A Dennis and urges humane treatment of Germans and Japanese. The writer condemns lying to induce surrender, opposes Allied tribunals for six million Germans, and argues mercy after victory could better influence peace and prevent further Allied casualties.
A reader from Iowa asks Amarillo why the city cannot adopt a centrally located swimming pool. He notes city authorities hear similar ideas yearly and urges practical action, praising swimming as a healthful, refreshing pastime.
Federal Judge T Whitfield David son denied a defense motion to instruct a verdict for Phillips Petroleum in a suit for about 150000 dollars by J L Williams and others. Land owners seek unpaid royalties for gas taken from their land as the trial begins after the plaintiff rested and the defense called its first witness.
Radio Tokyo reported Premier Kantaro Suzuki convened a five hour extraordinary session of his cabinet after briefing Emperor Hirohito on general political affairs. The FCC noted the cabinet debated today’s problems but gave no further details before adjourning.
London June 7 Belgrade Radio said Yugoslavia has demanded the extradition of Field Marshal Milan Nedic former Nazi puppet premier of Serbia on war crimes charges. Nedic and his brother Milutin Nedic, his minister of war, were reported in Western Allied hands May 10.
Maryknoll Fathers report a missionary by Rev Otto A Rauschenbach was killed May 14 by bandits in South China who appeared amid turmoil from Japanese advances. The incident was announced in New York on June 7.
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor urged President Truman to permit a 20 percent rise in basic wage rates to restore about 13 billion dollars of purchasing power lost during reconversion. He advocated modifying the hold the line order and said an immediate 11 percent raise is needed to offset recent price increases.
Potter County Red Cross officers plan an awards night this fall to honor volunteers with five to twenty five years of service and those with 1000 to 11000 hours since Pearl Harbor. Ribbons will be awarded with Red Cross insignias.
Deputy Sheriff Bill Dunn of Hale County brought O. H. Buck to Plainview where he is sought on a swindling by worthless check charge. Buck was arrested last night at the request of Hale County Sheriff Ted Andrews.
The Duchess of Kent christened the light fleet aircraft carrier Leviathan at Wallsend England on June 7. No details were released about the ship’s size.
A reader urges using ferrets to control rats on ranches and sheds, noting methods, legality, and benefits. He criticizes cats as poor ratters and urges a rat killing week, praising ferrets and warning about diseases from rats. He references Amarillo rat issues and Missouri cat kill directives.
A U P poll of 115 LSU professors finds 83 approve compulsory training with conditions. Training would start 17 to 21, last one year, under armed forces, after high school, with no exceptions. Some oppose as delaying peace goals and prefer international cooperation.
Three more cases of infantile paralysis in Harris County were reported yesterday, raising the year total to 23 city cases and 13 county cases. The victims include a 22-year-old woman, a five-year-old girl, and a seven-year-old boy.
A blast near Esbjerg on Denmark's west coast destroyed a store of 5,000 old German land mines. Four Germans and three Danes were killed, 85 injured, and an old peoples home sustained heavy damage. The incident followed ongoing debates over military training and education efforts.
Ancient Egyptians associated with Anubis discovered asphalt’s protective properties and used it to embalm and preserve the mummies of rulers and other burial remains.
Col. John H. Baird, VA assistant medical director, told the House veterans committee that magazine claims of outmoded care are distortions. He acknowledged overcrowding and weaker doctor quality but denied third rate medicine and brutality, citing treatment standards and ongoing improvements.
The article notes ongoing investigations into charges about care for acutely disturbed psychotic patients housed by the Veterans Administration. It states charges are thoroughly investigated and, if facts support them, practical solutions are implemented.
Amarillo firemen who assisted Borger firefighters in a blaze yesterday returned to Amarillo by 5 p.m. The Buffalo truck arrived in Borger at 2 20 p.m. as other departments kept the fire under control. Chief E. J. Curry drove to Borger. riding the truck were George Cooper assistant chief Captain Jack Carney Jack Williams C D Maroney T H Eoff and E J Dunn.
Paris reports claim Spain agreed to extradite Pierre Laval but a government spokesman denied confirmation. If an agreement exists details of Laval’s arrival would be kept secret to prevent disorders.
King Haakon VII returned to his native soil at noon today in Oslo, five years after he left Norway from London to lead the fight against German invaders.
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