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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
1
A Chicago journalist reflects on the upcoming national conventions. He notes Lt. Roy Greenhill’s visit, unrest over liquor quality, and the rising influence of African American delegates demanding broader housing programs. He contrasts business and political conventions, warning of political incompetence and the risk to the nation.
Markets and livestock data from Kansas City and Chicago outline liquidation figures and bid levels. Hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep show varied movements with steady to higher bids on light hogs and steady to weak slaughter cattle amid ample supplies.
County Judge E O Northcutt County Attorney Tom Seay and County Auditor John Crudgington were invited to Austin to confer with state attorneys about a bond refund suit. Mrs Gertrude Hill Gavin of St Paul Minn and United Benefit Life Insurance Co Omaha claim damages from the county 1927 hospital bond refund. The suit, filed in 108th District Court, seeks to address a $90 000 tax saver. The county refunded $168 000 in hospital bonds at a cut rate of interest and the plaintiffs allege financial injury. The county sold bonds at 5 percent while a 2 percent rate was available and used by commissioners.
Two Marines slept on the grass by the street as a city bus rolled by. People paused to watch and stenographers on Fillmore Street slowed to hear the faint snores as the pair rested through the morning.
The Amarillo Hotel hosted the morning breakfast meeting of the membership committee where the goal of reaching 1 000 Chamber of Commerce members was discussed. About 40 volunteers reported 33 new members last month bringing the total to 692. Chairman Bill Gilstrap and John Boyce spoke on progress toward growth.
Potter County notices show four candidates did not file their initial expense reports with County Clerk Hubert Cole by the deadline. Names include Morris Browning for county judge. R. L. Buck for county commissioner district 4. E. C. Paxton for district 3. and Haskell Beaver for district 1. The first Democratic Primary is set for July 22 with no second primary planned.
Globe-News reports a check mailed to G. M. Ingram of 1103 North Tyler Street for a fishing contest prize was returned undelivered. He may claim the now available prize by contacting the Bookkeeping office.
Allied forces reported progress on the Cherbourg peninsula with 3,000 sor ties flown yesterday. US troops captured a German arsenal and attacked Maupertus air field while remnants around Cap de la Hague were hemmed in. Montgomery eyed Tourville for a decisive thrust to cut Rommel’s Caen lines and trap divisions as Tiger and Panther tanks clashed.
A City Trash Department collection truck caught fire in an alley behind 318 East Third Avenue. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, with only the truck bed slightly scorched and no serious damage reported.
Agonizing itching of eczema rash ringworm pimples and scabies described. Claims one application may help. money back if the first jar fails to satisfy. Try it today.
A total of 224 armed forces members asked County Clerk Hubert Cole to mail absentee ballots for the July 22 Democratic primary. Some will be disappointed because only applications with a poll tax receipt will receive ballots. all 224 will get war ballots for the November general election for national offices only.
Home economics students will present summer projects at an achievement night open house in the high school cafeteria at 8 o clock tonight. Refreshments will be served.
Classified notice asks for a foreman capable of operating a tractor and keeping mowing gear in service. Requires male over 25, salary $140 monthly. Contact 2-4722. A READER. NURSES WANT WORK Two middle aged nurses seek local work near Amarillo. Call 21150. TWO READERS. I LOST A BILLFOLD FOUND on Buchanan Street containing Pantex ID social security card and cash. Reward offered. Call 8761. Please help me find someone to do housework and baby washing for several weeks. No cooking or family wash required. A READER Call 4020 1504 West 13th Avenue. I am a 14 year old boy with theater and printing shop experience seeks work. Call at 812 South Roberts Street. SPITZ DOG LOST Dear Tack. My Spitz dog is missing.
A five year old black and white dog missing since Saturday night June 10 around midnight. Owner Mrs R M Mashburn at 905 Fillmore Street offers a reward for his return and asks for information. The notice notes the dog's timid nature around strangers.
KANDY Ceylon June 28 The Allies report 6000 killed or missing and 12000 wounded in Burma India combat from Jan 1 to May 31. Japanese losses listed at about 21190 dead and 20000 wounded. Excludes Lt Gen Stilwell's Chinese American forces.
Art Bralley soon to be Potter County Agricultural agent attends a statewide extension workers conference in College Station. Bralley, formerly Sherman County agent, succeeds Ed Crabtree who resigned to farm near Conley. Pauline Lakey Potter County home demonstration agent also attends.
Amarillo delegation from the Chamber of Commerce will attend the Borger Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at 7 p.m. The Amarillo group includes John Boyce Herb Budke Bob Epperson Ed Hardin John Cowan and Rex Baxter. The two hour event will feature the visiting party.
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