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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
3
An Amarillo inventor patented a concealed eight barrel belt pistol named the bandit-stopper. It fires eight 32 caliber rounds in two four-shot bursts and is worn under clothing with side triggers. The device is about six inches by three by one and includes a top safety plate.
Letters of thanks from service members show Red Cross aid valued by sailors overseas and families at home. The Potter County Chapter launches a door to door drive led by Gus Roberts to reach its 75000 dollar 1946 fund goal as Annie McDonald reports comfort kit deliveries to veterans hospitals and overseas troops.
Firemen responded to a garage fire at 210 Sunset yesterday afternoon lasting 36 minutes. Early today a 9 15 a m call reported a trash fire at 800 North Hayden.
Maj. and Mrs. Fred Cherb with a group of Amarillo children head to Dallas for the Salvation Army Young People’s Council session this weekend. The group returns Monday with A. E. Skinner in charge of services and Mrs. Fileen French directing Sunday school in the absence of Major Cherb. Names include Margaret, Carol, Fred J. Jr., Billie Faye, Bobbie June Murphy, Doris and Laverne Lemley, James Fenton, Wallace Sids, Evelyn Elgin.
Market summary shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 191.17, up 1.19, with rails and utilities rising. Closing stock averages list dozens of names including General Electric, General Motors, Chrysler, and Bethlehem Steel, while Chicago and Kansas City livestock reports note firm hog, cattle, and sheep activity for March 15.
La Una Willis transfers to W. J. Nichols lot 31 bik 14 C. C. Ter W.H Fuqua to C. B Mauldin lot 9 and 10 bik 199 G&S H. Cc. Brown to C. R. Comp ton lot 10 bik 94 Old Town J. B. E. Smith to Lon Conners lot 6 bik 62 Roberts Bernice Brambiett to Betty Joe Cannon lot 12 bik 5 Morningside Alyce V. Miers et vir to W. D. Ward lot 7 bik 128 J. His Bruce S. Altsman et ux to Cora E Evans lots 7 and 8 bik 392 Mirror Sam Singleton et ux to James C Claughton S 33 of lot 4 and N 25 of lot 5 bik 123 Hughes Fred M. Seale et ux to Silas S Qualls lot 18 bik 48 Fast Anna Charles A. Staehlin to J. S. Bush 190 feet of lot 7 bik 15 Eakle Henry M. Beverley et ux to Speedy
The record lists transfers from Manufacturing & Sales Co to Ben J Mills for lots in Glenwood and from Elmer Jobe to L H Thawley for a lot in Eakle Addn. District Court entries include Irene Ivey Eason vs Walton Wallace Eason divorce Alice Lobdell vs Harry M Lobdell divorce Hazel Allison vs Robert Allison divorce. Marriage licenses show Gerald Wilson and Annah Nell Beene. A cooking note warns oysters should be heated until plump to avoid toughness.
The article notes that despite calm statements, some foreign policy advisers doubt smooth resolution of world issues. It reports the Soviet Union replying to Washington on a one billion dollar loan while remaining silent on U S protests over Iran and Manchuria.
Dr Joyal warns social sciences lag behind material progress and stresses education for all. The Conference for Education closes with Dr Joyal on The Nations Best Investment and Dr Bruner on Russia's Role at the Peace Table. Sandie band opens at 7 45.
Anne Bernice Austin 38 died this morning after a two week illness in a local hospital. She was wife of John Austin of 704 North Buchanan. Funeral arrangements are pending at Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home. Survived by husband three sons a brother and two sisters. Sons include Kenneth Dale Bramlett Amarillo J N Bramlett Dumas and Richard Carol Glendale Ark. Brother Jud Davis Dumas.
The excerpt notes sisters Letha Plunkett of Dalhart and Dixie Pearl Davis of Dumas among readers and states that in 1946 the average American will consume about 3369 calories daily, up from 3250 in prewar years.
In St Joseph on March 15 Charles Magee failed to start his car. He pushed it without success and went to bed. The next morning the vehicle was missing, leaving Magee to report a theft rather than a stalled engine incident.
Charles R. Dyer starts strong with two solid performances in Glendale California on March 15. He showcases early form and draws attention from spectators and local scouts.
A local tale of a Glendale traffic matter notes the presiding judge faces a citation ordering his appearance for a defective tail light. The case frames the court's routine and the honor of the bench amid filing details. May imply procedural questions about authority and safety compliance.
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