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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1945
Page
2
A quirky collection of Battle Lake observations, from a fish pudding recipe using trout to notes on Long Beach Howard Hughes plane plans. It also records local wildlife, cedar itch, elder care customs, snake legends, and cabin life anecdotes with a final confession about ash disposal at home.
In Houston on June 26, 194? The meat shortage deepened as about 700 independent grocers extended their meat department blackout to a second day. They halted sales to pressure wholesalers to sell at OPA ceiling prices, claiming prices eight to 13 cents over the limits. Spokesmen for the retail grocers association insisted they would stay closed until ceilings were met, hoping wholesalers would comply with price controls. Only scattered independents and some chains remained open for meat.
The Office of Price Administration establishes a Panhandle ceiling of 2.16 dollars per hundred pounds for grain sorghum, about 10 cents higher than prior levels. All Panhandle counties including Andrews, Midland, Glasscock, Sterling, Coke, Runnels, Coleman, Callahan, Shackelford, Throckmorton, Baylor and Wilbarger counties gain from the move, the lowest state-wide ceiling while Refugio and Aransas top at 2.29 dollars.
The Weather Bureau forecasts winds up to 30 mph this afternoon and rising temperatures with a slight fall on Wednesday. Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Wednesday. Week end temperatures averaged 75 degrees, three below normal, with yesterday’s high at 93. Rain slowed wheat harvest across the Panhandle and nearby areas in Oklahoma and Kansas, with Dodge City and Oklahoma City reporting notable rainfall. Lempira noted as Honduras currency.
Willie B. Bybee stands trial in 47th District Court for failure to stop and render aid after a hit run that killed Albert L. Willis and Hubert E. Elkins. He pleaded guilty and sought a suspended sentence while facing two counts of negligent homicide. The incident occurred May 11 as the victims walked along the street. Judge Henry S. Bishop presides.
H W Cook will auction items at 8 oclock Friday at Horace Mann School hosted by the North Amarillo Kiwanis Club. Proceeds support Will Rogers Day Nursery. Thirty members collect donated items including tires tubes nylon hose cigarettes and golf balls for the sale.
Rodeo officials announce radio outreach for the Tri-State Rodeo to run the first four days of July. KGNC airs at 5:30 p.m. through Friday and 12:15 p.m. Saturday. KFDA broadcasts at 7 p.m. on Tue Wed and Fri, 2:15 p.m. Thursday, and 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
Erno Rapee, 55, longtime musical director of Radio City Music Hall since 1932, died today in New York. Born in Budapest, he began as a pianist and later guest conducted major orchestras in the United States and Europe. He also served as musical director for the National Broadcasting Company and Warner Brothers Pictures.
In Washington on June 26 the House defeated Rep Engel's amendment to the Army supply bill by a 115 to 89 vote. The proposal would allow Army fathers with four or more children to apply for an honorable discharge by September 1 1945.
Rev. Leland Johnson his wife and three children will speak tonight at 8 in the First Assembly of God Church 900 North Pierce. Held as Japanese prisoners for three years they were liberated by American forces in the Philippines.
T. Nordyke feature editor of the Amarillo Globe News will headline the Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow at noon at the Capitol Hotel.
London reports the foreign office announces Sir Owen St. Clair O'Malley as British Ambassador to Portugal. He succeeds Sir R H Campbell who retires. O Malley previously served as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Poland.
The Fifth Air Force blunted Japanese strength in northern Luzon with deadly strikes turning areas into a death valley. The 33rd Division reports thousands of dead Japanese and shattered supply lines while remaining troops are dazed and starving. In China Chungking claims gains in three sectors including Liuchow and a coast advance near Shanghai with heavy casualties near Canton.
Senate and House conferees work to reconcile OPA curbs amid reports the office of economic stabilization opposes a House food czar amendment. The measure would grant the agriculture secretary veto power over all food. Congress expects acceptance of the food czar change but opposition to other restrictions.
Lt. Gen. L. K. Truscott Jr., Texas born commander of the Fifth Army in Italy, received an impromptu reception from Texas congressmen in Washington. He visited the Capitol and met Speaker Sam Rayburn, who summoned other Texans including Rep. John E. Lyle and Rep. Luther A. Johnson. Truscott was en route to Italy after a brief Texas trip.
The OPA implements a Zone pricing system for poultry with a 1.26 cents per pound rise for young chickens. New ceilings apply to all poultry except ducks and take effect July 1. The move changes only prices for young birds, not overall levels.
Prague radio reports that former Slovak puppet president Josef Tiso and his government have been handed over to Czechoslovakia and jailed in Pilsen. The seizure follows postwar investigations of wartime collaboration.
Java remains the world’s most densely populated island, housing a vast number of residents across its cities and rural areas. Demographic trends show continued growth and urban expansion.
Oil paintings honoring Lt. John E. Blackburn and other Flying Tigers will be unveiled July 2 in New York City at Grand Central Art Galleries. Mrs. Clara Blackburn and Mrs. Warren Tuckness travel from Amarillo to attend the ceremony. The exhibit runs through July 13. paintings were commissioned by Central American Aircraft Manufacturing Co. in Chungking, China, to honor AVG fliers who died in service.
A student achievement program for home economic departments will be held tonight at 8 in the high school cafeteria. Students will display homemaking projects in child care sewing meat canning interior decorating and gardening. The public and participating girls and their mothers are invited.
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