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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1946

Page

2

Used Car Ring Is Crushed

Twenty two of 31 defendants pleaded guilty to a three million dollar conspiracy to buy and sell used cars at over ceiling prices in Detroit. Seven defendants pled not guilty. trial began. The scheme involved cars routed through Murray Kentucky and Carrell to southern states. Most defendants are from Kentucky. sentencing set later with probation investigations and $1000 fines pending.

Detroit Arthur Koscinski OPA Murray, Ky Arrell Kentucky Koscinski

Stork Alights On Fast Train Near Clayton

A Burlington Zephyr speeding toward Denver delivered a baby on Sunday June 16 as the mother en route to Denver with a soldier husband in a hospital. A military policeman found a nurse in Clayton to assist, and mother and infant were transported to Clayton hospital. Passersby included Mrs Wallace Pray and her daughters Shirley and Patricia plus Mrs Pray’s brother Johnnie Scott.

Burlington Wallace Pray Shirley Patricia Virginia

YMCA Drive Postponed in Amarillo Campaign Report

The Amarillo YMCA membership and finance campaign postpones until 8 pm Thursday at the YMCA office in the Municipal Auditorium due to few committee members present. The drive began June 17 and aims for a $25,000 goal.

Postpone Meeting of Amarillo Lodge No 731 A F & A M

Because of a date conflict, the Amarillo Lodge No 731 A F P A M meeting for Wednesday night is postponed. Business will be transacted later, said secretary W R Patterson. New officers were installed. J Frank Triplett is now worshipful master.

Amarillo Lodge No W R. Patterson J. Frank Triplett

Two Amarillo Women Return From Western Visit

Miss Arlene Terrill and Miss Jean Oliver returned to Amarillo after visiting Miss Terrill’s sister Mrs. J. M. Gailey in Moreland Oklahoma and enjoying a vacation in New Mexico.

Arlene Terrill Jean Oliver West Amarillo

Ward Family Visiting Friends in Tennessee

Mr and Mrs Tom Ward of Rockwood Tennessee visit Mr and Mrs Jimmy Moore at 3309 Monroe Street. They plan to return home Thursday and Mrs Moore will accompany them to Rockwood.

Tom Ward Rockwood Tenn Jimmy Moore Monroe Mrs. Moore

Lost black Cocker Spaniel Reunited Plea

A mother appeals through the Tack column for the return of her black cocker spaniel missing about a month. She asks the finder to call 2-6068 or visit 3406 Monroe and notes her two sons’ distress.

Tack Monroe Wwe Glenn Unsell

Lost brown billfold on Polk between Twelfth and Fifteenth

Dorotha reports losing a brown designed billfold on Polk Street between Twelfth and Fifteenth around June 13. It contained small change and photos. a finder may keep the money if the photos are returned. She asks for the photos to be sent and a receipt for a high school annual to 211 Hilltop Drive.

Polk Hilltop Drive Dorotha

Diamond ring found at Sears Roebuck turned in

A small diamond ring found Saturday afternoon in Sears Roebuck has been turned in to The Globe-News lost and found. The owner may retrieve it by presenting correct identification.

Sears Roebuck The Globe-News

Will Keep Children by Two 12 Year Olds

Two girls age 12 offer babysitting from 9 AM to 7 PM. They state they cannot care for children under 1 year old and cite experience. Call 2-5777 or visit 402 Ont. READERS.

Coin Purse Lost in Nunn Near Electric Co

Iris Rorex of Nunn Electric Co reports a lost black leatherette coin purse containing small change and a diamond ring. Reward offered for return.

Iris Rorex Nunn Electric Co

FOR GLASSES Dear To Tuesday June 11

A fragment from a newspaper page notes a calendar item or notice dated Tuesday June 11 with a fragmentary reference to glasses and a continuation on page 7. No other readable details exist.

Kansas City Livestock Prices Reported

Cattle 4 500 head with calves 900 steady. Beef steers mainly good and choice $16.75 to $17.65. Heifers and yearlings $16.00 to $17.40. Cows $9.75 to $12.50. Dealers $15.00 to $17.00. Hereford yearlings $16.75 to $17.40. Hogs 500 unchanged at ceiling. Sheep 5,000 slow. native lambs to shippers $16.00. packer bids $15.00 down. slaughter odds $8.00 to $8.50.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Jurre

Chicago Livestock Prices and Activity Report

Chicago stockyards report shows hogs 4 000 head active and steady with 814 85 for barrows and gilts and sows at 14 10. Calves 6 000 with choice fed steers and heifers active and steady at 18 00, best heifers 17 75. other grades weak. Beef cows mostly 10 00 to 13 75, wealers 17 00 down, stock cattle 15 00 to 17 25. Sheep 3 000 slaughter lambs steady with top 16 25, medium and good 15 50, ewes 8 75.

Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA

Property Transfers and Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Deeds

Warranty deeds record transfers for Chris W. Moser Joyce Holbert L Summers D L Rankin to T H McClelland and others across blocks and additions. Marriage licenses issued for Hamby Miller Mills Neal Bonner Butler Nunley Ketchum Hicks Thompson and partners.

Chris W. Moser Joyce Holbert D L. Rankin T. H. McClelland Swd Robbie E. Coe A.C. Sullivan Jr Eakle T. J. Coleman Pearl Snodgrass T. K. Winter C. B. Bettis G&s Claudia Anthony le- Quey Lucille Anderson D. Hanes White Richey Fleeck Meredith Grant Gross Pittman Rogers E. M. Burns John Clift University W.H. Standish W. C. Davis East Amarillo J. Marvin Warren Robert H. Shaeffer Washington Center Dewey Mae Gibson Joseph Anderson T&ak E. B. Fincher J. E. Puller Sunset Adda Pat E. Hamby Rita G. Miller Robert Lee Mills Jo Neta Neal William Austin Bonner Nelda Virginia Butler D. Shoulders Celeste Cheshire Fred N. Nunley Lenora Earlene Ketchum Thomas C. Hicks Dorothy M Thompson

Clear Way For Union Aims In Mine Supervisors

U.S. District Court Justice Jennings dismissed a suit seeking to block unionization of 135 Jones and Laughlin Steel Co supervisors in western Pennsylvania. The government operator of soft coal mines and United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis sought to stop signing a contract covering supervisors. The ruling renews the push to organize supervisory workers across the bituminous coal industry.

Washington U.S. District Court Jennings Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp Pennsylvania John L. Lewis United Mine Workers

Scheduled to Take Elkins in Custody

Clovis sheriff's officers are to arrive to take Noah Junior Elkins 25 into custody on forgery charges in New Mexico. He has just completed jail time in Potter County for misdemeanor swindling and waived extradition to be sent to Clovis later today.

Clovis Noah “Junior Elkins New Mexico Potter County

City Commission Set to Meet Tonight at City Hall

The city commission will hold its regular session this evening at City Hall. Members are expected to discuss routine municipal matters and confirm agenda items for the week.

City Commission

Mrs. Stratton and son to return to Lubbock

Mrs. A. B. Stratton and her son Austin Bryan will return to Lubbock Tuesday after visiting Mrs. Jim Whitehead at 2414 South Lincoln.

Lubbock A. B. Stratton Austin Bryan Jim Whitehead South Lincoln

Woods Family Returns From Cloudcroft Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Woods and daughter Rhoda Beth, of 3508 West Eighth, have returned from a vacation in Cloudcroft New Mexico.

Lloyd Woods Rhoda Beth West Eighth Cloudcroft N. M

Draft Holiday Extends Draft to Induct 19 Through 44

The House approved a compromise extending the draft to allow induction of registrants aged 19 through 44, rejecting a move to drop the 49-year-old group. Officials said September needs might require some inductions, but minimums would apply if volunteers suffice.

House Dewey Short Missouri Senate House Patterson Thomason War Department Eisenhower Europe Asia Russia Great Britain France Yugoslavia Short Andrew J. May Kentucky House Military Affairs Committee Senate

Student Shot in School Stickup in Brooklyn Lunchroom

A Brooklyn high school pupil Victor Simeone aged 15 was shot in the chest during a lunchroom robbery at public school 147. He opposed one of three youths who entered and attempted a hold up. the assailants fled after firing.

New York Brooklyn Public School 147 Victor Simeone Simeone

Houston Spurs Firebug Probe

Three more fires started from unknown causes in Houston spurred a probe for a firebug. Two blazes struck the Ambassador Hotel and another occurred in a fourth floor office. Fire Marshal J G Resweber noted two fires in the same hotel in 24 hours could not be coincidence.

Houston U.P Ambassador Hotel J. G. Resweber Sai

Safety Lane Operation Questioned as Pamphlet Stock Wanes

Doubt arose whether the safety lane on Polk Street between Eleventh and Twelfth would stay open today. Police report heavy driver traffic exhausting safety pamphlets. Six officers inspect brakes lights horns wipers and other safety equipment.

Polk Street

Weatherman predicts smooth seas for USS Amarillo

The forecaster says fair weather continues with clear skies tonight and tomorrow. Tomorrow’s high is near 96 degrees and the low around 58, following a 63 low today and 97 high yesterday.

Weatherman USS Amarillo

Muse Family Returns to Clovis After Visit

Mr and Mrs Elvis Muse and children Linda Kaye and Jackie have returned to Clovis after visiting Mr and Mrs T L Allen at 823 Georgia.

Elvis Muse Linda Kaye Jackie Clovis T. L. Allen Georgia

Guests of Mrs Lanier Arrive From San Antonio

Mrs. O. H. Lanier and her children Donnie and Alice of San Antonio are guests of Mrs. L. W. Lanier at 807 Van Buren.

Lanier O. H. Lanier Donnie and Alice San Antonio

Dog named Sonny continues greeting carrier route after loss

The aging dog Sonny took over the route after La Don vanished. He waits at the service station each morning and follows the carrier Lewis Palmer at 5:30 as he travels the route, while Sonny hopes his master returns.

Sonny Lan Leslie Willson Leslie Military Intelligence Service LaDon Lewis Palmer

Foreign Ministers Council Meets With No Agenda

An American informant reports the Foreign Ministers Council met in Paris with nothing on its agenda. It is thought the U S, Russia, France and the United Kingdom may keep the agenda open to revisit the Trieste issue blocking progress on the Italian peace treaty.

Paris Foreign Ministers Council United States Russia France United Kingdom Trieste

Funeral for Mrs. Mel Armstrong Held Tomorrow in Griggs Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. Mel Armstrong will be held tomorrow at 10 in Griggs Chapel. Dr. E B Fincher and Rev J D Norton will officiate. Pallbearers are Jim Whitfield Charley Ray Jimmy Robertson George Hayden Frank Givens and Tommy Jones. She died yesterday at 65, survived by husband Eugene Armstrong two daughters Mrs B P Parrish and Mrs Fred Slay and a granddaughter Jimmie Reagan. The body will be cremated in Albuquerque after services.

Mel Armstrong Griggs Chapel E. B. Fincher J. Donald Norton Ellwood Presbyterian Church Jim Whitfield Charley Ray Jimmy Robertson George Hayden Frank Givens Tommy Jones Eugene Armstrong Graham B. P. Parris Fred Slay Stratford Jimmie Reagan Slay Albuquerque

Two Years in Jail for Clarence Lichlyter Sodomy Conviction

Jurors in the 47th District Court sentenced Clarence B. Lichlyter to two years in the penitentiary after he was convicted of sodomy. The 50 year old unemployed cook pleaded innocent and did not seek the suspended sentence he could have received. He was arrested June 6 at a local theater following reports of molestation of a small boy.

47Th District Court Clarence B. Lichlyter Cook Lichlyter Lichlater Potter County Grand H. C. Krutzberg Leonora Manzella North East Twelfth Mr. Krutzberg

Hundreds Drown as Flood Devastates Southern Korea

Seoul officials report in the wake of an unseasonal flood that submerges southern towns and villages. Police chiefs say several hundreds died and hundreds more are left homeless in the disaster.

Korea Seoul U.P Pyontaek

Texas Navy Yard Declared Surplus by Bureau of Ships

The Orange Texas Navy yard has been declared surplus by the Navy Bureau of Ships. Unless required by another Navy bureau the yard will be disposed of through the War Assets Administration.

Texas Navy Yard Bureau of Ships Washington Orange, Tex., Navy Yard Navy’s Navy Bureau War Assets Administration

Luncheon Snack Wards Off Death

Weatherford report states Dr. and Mrs. Carl Whalen stopped for lunch at a cafe before moving into their house. While gone an unoccupied dwelling exploded and was demolished. Passerby knocked down by the blast. Owner Jess Hall cannot explain the explosion. gas connections were checked and closed.

Weatherford U.P Carl Whalen Whalen Jess Hall

Eight Building Permits Issued for Four Room Dwellings

City engineer's office issued eight residential permits in the four and five room bracket. L. E. Moreman received a $5,000 block permit for four frame dwellings in the 600 block on Birmingham. Other permit recipients include E. L. Mc Cauley, E. L. Howell, Charlie Prioe, and W. M. Curl with four room brick and tile, brick veneer, and attached garage residences priced between $3,500 and $4,000.

L. E. Moreman Birmingham E. L. McCauley West Thirteenth E. L. Howell West Thirty Eighth Charlie Prioe North Maryland W. M. Curl Cheyenne Terrace

Navy Opposes House Plans for Veterans Terminal Pay

In Washington on June 25 the Senate Military Committee faced opposition from the Navy to House approved plans for terminal pay to millions of veterans. Acting Navy Secretary John L. Sullivan said the plan conflicts with the President's program and asked for a delay so Navy officials can testify.

Washington Senate Military Committee John L. Sullivan Navy

Airliner Crashes After Takeoff From Mexico City

A Compania Mexicana Avia cion DC-4 crashed and burned seconds after takeoff from Central Airport at 10:20 for Los Angeles. 42 passengers and five crew aboard. all escaped through a rear door with some minor burns. No fatalities reported. Witnesses saw the plane rise about 12 feet with gear down before impact. The aircraft was a total loss.

Mexico City N.p Compania Mexicana Aviacion Los Angeles Cal Central Airport CMA

Father of J. B. Sparks and Miss Rachel Sparks Succumbs

Charles W. Sparks of Amarillo died today in a Wichita Falls hospital at age 82. A retired grocer, he leaves his son and daughter here plus three other sons.

Charles W. Sparks J. B. Sparks Rachel Sparks Amarillo Wichita Falls

Guest of Mrs Ruby Dudley In Olton

Mrs R G Ball of Olton is visiting her daughter Mrs Ruby Dudley at 823 Alabama. The note records a social visit with family in Olton.

Ruby Dudley R. G. Ball Olton Alabama

Visiting Parents

Miss Jimmie Haynes visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Haynes in Mobeetie at 1621 North Garfield.

Jimmie Haynes North Garfield Mrs J. H. Haynes Mobeetie

Wrestling Show at Memorial Auditorium Draws Bread Giveaway

Kansas City June 25 Housewives missing bread lines may tail their husbands to Memorial Auditorium for a wrestling show sponsored by the American Legion. The Legion will give away 5,000 loaves of bread, one loaf per patron.

Kansas City Memorial Auditorium The American Legion

Flagman Struck on Highway 66 Taken to Hospital

A. E. Roberts, flagman for the state highway department, was severely cut on the head when struck by a passing motorist on Highway 66 about half a mile west of the Veterans Hospital at 11 30 this morning. N S Griggs and Son ambulance transported him to the Northwest Texas Hospital. He regained consciousness shortly after the accident and gave his home at 1525 East Tenth. The highway patrol report is not yet finished.

A. E. Roberts State Highway Department Highway 66 Veterans Hospital N. S. Griggs and Son Roberts Northwest Texas 1525 East Tenth State Highway Patrol

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