23 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
1
Old Man Dreuth brings heat with record warm nights while midwestern floods loom. Jinks Currie praised for civic service, and letters recount profits and missteps in a Western Mineral Royalty Association stock. The column discusses race tensions, naval writers, and social issues with local anecdotes.
A collage of brief items covers rationing quirks and steak access, famous names with repeating titles, twin births on the same date, the 50th anniversary of comic strips beginning with Hogan's Alley, a German-press misquote about Hitler, hostesses with menu cards, the Palomar telescope, safety pins drive in Duquesne, Teddy Roosevelt on neutrality, Mrs F D R censorship, Ringling circus blocking a Hollywood studio link, and other assorted curiosities.
Jimmie Fidler comments on Hollywood publicity boosting glamour and public interest in actresses as ordinary people. He mocks the obsession with stars private lives and notes actors share common traits, while recounting anecdotes about Victor McLaglen Irene Dunne Rita Hayworth and others and a humorous misfire during a kissing scene on a Columbia set.
Funeral services for Chet Lieurance were held at 3 PM at Liano Mausoleum under Blackburn-Shaw. Dr Roy Snodgrass of First Christian Church officiated. Lieurance, former Huber Petroleum assistant manager at Borger, died Friday in Casper Wyoming where he was a furniture dealer. He was son in law of Mr and Mrs E T Burk of 2112 Hayden Street.
Lt. Col. R. M. Bacher announced at Pantex Ordnance Plant that remaining kindling scrap will be given away free for 10 days. Residents may bring trucks to Gate 3 on the west boundary to load bricks scaffolds and mortar boxes for disposal and removal on the plant site.
Washington June 23 The Economic Stabilization Director Fred M Vinson blocked an eight cent an hour wage rise for 1 100 000 non operating railway workers as recom discussed by officials The decision halts a disputed pay rise affecting many railroad workers and labor relations sought by unions and companies alike
Final tribute to Paul C Coffin, 45, who died of a heart attack, was held at Ellwood Park Presbyterian Church with Dr E B Fincher officiating. He was VP of production for Shamrock Oil and Gas, a World War I veteran, and resident of Amarillo for four years with survivors including wife Vesta, two daughters, a son, siblings, and relatives. Burial in Itasca.
Delbert Benson killed a bear on the Henry Sullman ranch after several sheep disappeared. Uncertain about ration rules, he chose not to sell the meat and instead distributed it to friends.
The memorandum indicates Vinson ordered the board to reconsider the case and to submit a revised recommendation to President Roosevelt within ten days, citing the forthcoming opinion. The update signals officials will reexamine disputed labor issues and potentially alter prior conclusions.
The Office of Price Administration urged housewives to spread out use of K L M N red stamps expiring next Wednesday to avoid last minute stores rush. Shopping earlier eases crowds and offers more meat fats oils and cheeses. July validity dates for red stamps will be announced soon.
London reports an urgent Allies warning to Dutch workers that air raids on Nazi occupied Holland factories would begin soon with fiercer force. The message broadcast via Radio Oranje attributed to the Allied high command urged Dutchmen to stay vigilant and act cautiously.
The fragment notes families elsewhere and calls for proper alarm systems and effective shelters to protect workers near war factories as the conflict rages, urging safer conditions away from production sites.
Two hundred fifty men from Amarillo Army Air Field are billeted at Buffalo Lake for ten days of maneuvers. They swam hiked and trained at the lake and will be allowed leisure Sunday to fish swim boat ride and nautic sports. The public may visit the encampment.
Ad claims agonizing itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples and other skin conditions is cured in one application. Promises healing as nature helps with repeat use and a money back guarantee if the first jar fails to satisfy.
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