08 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1944
Page
1
The piece blends weather notes with a rambling tale about Walter Blackburn and peaches, a boastful bet, and a warning on bad bargains. It shifts to political jabs on Roosevelt, Dewey, and the 1940s campaign climate, then ends with Tex Keirsey discussing a murder case and a hint of a lie detector debate.
There is absolutely nothing new to report about the slaying of Mrs. Dorothy De arley Snelson last week. Investigators have reviewed every clue, pursuing tips whether genuine or speculative, and seek any witness who saw or heard something relevant.
Hogs 22 500 steady on all weights weak to 10 cents lower on sows good and choice 180 270 pounds top 13 75 280 330 pounds 11 60 12 15 160 170 pounds 12 25 13 00 Cattle 4 000 calves 70 choice fed cattle steady other classes weak bulk steers yearlings 14 00 16 75 top 17 10 light weights western fed steers top yearlings 17 00 heifers steady to weak with choice scarce bulk 13 00 15 50 odd head 16 00 grass cattle 50c lower stock cattle 25c week Sheep 2 000 one load wool lambs held above 16 00 Colorado springers above 15 50 shorn lambs steady medium 78 lb pelts 12 65 two loads shorn fed lambs above 14 00 shorn ewes steady good choice 7 00 7 25
Kansas City livestock sales total about 6 000 hogs with steady demand across weights and sows. Cattle and calves solid with loads of good steers and heifers at $15.50 and cows up to $12.25. Sheep and lambs show fair activity, top native spring lambs $15.60 and high quality lots $15.25 to $15.50.
Citizens express frustration with fear of a likely killer in their midst and propose buying a device used in major cities to solve the case. They ask about cost and argue any price is acceptable to remove the threat.
A large parade marks the start of Amarillo area Fifth War Loan activities at 2 30 PM Monday led by Lt Col William C Coogan and Lt Col Richard L Odentweller. Military units form on Third Avenue and Grant Street with civilian floats from Pantex Plant and civilian marshal A Petersen guiding groups through a route to Fourth Street. Col E A Simpson delivers the bond message from Sixth Avenue at Polk Street, broadcast along the parade route.
Amarillo serviceman Buddy Blanton now a warrant officer in Italy says recent Vesuvius eruptions produced fast moving lava streams that engulfed villages. He notes newspaper and radio reports may differ and questions Berlin radio coverage.
The YWCA at 501 Lincoln Street offers candy making this afternoon for a teen party this Friday night for ages 12 to 18. Home economics teacher Sue Donald leads cooking classes on Monday and Thursday 1 30 to 3 30, with other classes in sewing dramatics handcraft tennis and swimming taught by listed instructors. Girls 12 to 18 may register during the week.
The Tenth Avenue Methodist Church Women’s Missionary Society held a social meeting at Mrs. T. H. Norman’s home. Mary Y. Newberry, emergency war food assistant, gave a water bath canning and freezing demonstration. Fifteen members attended and refreshments followed.
Reporting from the invasion front seven miles above Carentan the Allies held a secure foothold on the Normandy coast while both sides expected a decisive clash. Rommel sent reinforcements as Rundstedt vowed no withdrawals amid growing pressure on Cherbourg and the Atlantic battle.
San Jacinto School children have raised over 100000 in the Fourth War Bond Drive and plan to surpass it in the Fighting Fifth opening Monday. A Friday night meeting at 8 with students and leaders will organize the bond selling effort across Amarillo districts. Col E A Simpson will address children at a free Paramount show, with Horace Mann programs and a Santa Fe Picture “Tank Destroyers” plus the film “My Best Gal” at 10 Friday morning.
The DNB predicted an inferno of battle in coming days as Allied forces push toward the front. Eisenhower reported continued buildup by air and sea. F-boats failed to halt supply arrivals while American and British ships replenish munitions and bombard strong points. Torpedo boat attacks were repelled with no damage.
Lt. Col. Odell M. Conoley of Amarillo Texas Marine veteran of Guadalcanal and former Texas A and M football star receives the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry directing battalion fire against repeated Japanese attacks on New Britain His prior Navy Cross and All America mentions are noted and his home listed at 709 Buchanan Street Amarillo. A separate release notes nylons priced at 1 75 under price ceiling.
John Keel Jr two years old entered the family car as his parents said goodbye. The car backed from the driveway and struck a telephone pole after jumping a curb. Neither the boy nor the car was hurt. Unknown condition of the parents after the incident.
Mrs. Emma Riddle of Hartselle Alabama visits daughter Mrs Alma Speaks at 2101 Ong Street and her nieces and nephews Mrs Pearl Gould Mrs F C Higgins Mrs W B Chase and Hubert Cole. She will be honored at an outdoor covered dish luncheon Friday evening at Mrs Higgins home 1123 Broadmoor. The late J H Riddle led Hartsell College for 50 years before his death two years ago.
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