21 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1944
Page
1
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the Commons the British government received December 17 information about a Nazi official's views on possible war terms but dismissed it as a German ruse to sow distrust among the Allies.
A letter from J H Farris discusses grain car logistics for the 1944 wheat harvest, noting railways and box cars will meet demand, with cooperation from elevators and terminal facilities to reduce delays. Readers defend Texans and Eastern soldiers, praising hospitality and urging support for servicemen, plus a fan letter praising Amarillo weather and wind.
A long readership thanks the column for 18 years of steady guidance during a bleak mood and wartime. The writer expresses hope the conflict will end, notes prayers to God, and mentions resisting the urge to write under pressure.
In China the entrenched battle around Changsha ends with Chinese retreat as Japanese columns close within 65 miles of Hengyang. In the Pacific the Saipan invasion advances with Nimitz declaring control of southern Saipan and preparations at Magicienne Bay. Biak airfields fall under MacArthur’s forces. Stilwell closes on Mogaung and Myitkyina in Burma, while British troops push Japanese forces back toward Imphal and Kohima.
Governor Dewey said he spoke by phone with New York Republican leaders in Chicago and would not comment on their statements that he would accept the nomination if drafted. Brownell, Sprague, and Jaeckle are coordinating a Draft Dewey effort at the convention. The comments and details of the call were not disclosed.
Beeco stock averages fell with utilities and rails down amid mixed trading at Amarillo. Kansas City livestock notes hogs steady to 10 cents higher, grain-fed steers active with good and choice prices, calves and heifers steady, and sheep slowly moving with minimal sales. End-of-day totals: sales at 1 PM 1,011,000. 1,011,900.
A home hair tinting method using Barbo Compound mixed with water offers a low cost gray hair solution. The treatment promises a uniform natural color that won’t rub off or affect permanents, claiming a youthful look with easy maintenance.
Opening bids on spring lambs run about 50e lower while fully steady prices are asked as native lambs near RAF fighter station in Southern England. Tempest planes and two American pilots, Seymour Feldman and George Whitman, claim multiple Doodlebug kills amid training with close in attacks and high casualty depiction. A Potter County grand jury convenes tomorrow at 10 o clock after a two day session produced 16 indictments.
Small family seeks a reliable woman for light housekeeping three days a week no laundry. Morning calls only to 2 2540.
I will give a reward for three articles I have lost a red and white print dress size 20 a Sheaffer fountain pen and a pair of boys brown shorts Please call 2 4990 Mrs Bertha Jones.
A reader from Ama rillo writes about long stationing and appreciation for local columns. The letter describes ongoing community ties and interest in continuing regular coverage.
The writer praises Amarillo as welcoming and supportive, noting that soldiers who complained faced their own consequences. The account cites positive experiences with locals who went out of their way to help, and wishes good luck to readers, including a soldier who wishes to reside in Amarillo despite its climate.
A series of notices seek the return of a cameo pin from near Beverly Regent Shop and Blackstone Hotel and a stray black Boston bulldog from 1528 Lipscomb Street, with calls to various numbers. A black curly male cocker named Nappy or Napoleon is also missing with contact 2 4106. Charley Sherman bonded for burglary charges after entry at Charley Pryor apartment. bond set at 1000 by Justice C W Carder.
The First Baptist Church will host the third in a series of two for one prayer services for members of the church and Sunday School serving in the armed forces. Tonight at 8 o'clock in the main auditorium Chaplain F Wier of Amarillo Field will lead. Last week 400 attended and 600 are expected.
Nine African American men were fined one dollar and costs each in Justice of the Peace C. W. Carder’s court after a gambling raid conducted by sheriff’s deputies last night.
Reports from Istanbul say hundreds of German soldiers' bodies drift toward the Bosporus after troop transports were sunk in the Black Sea by Russian forces.
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