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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1945
Page
2
A burlap of notes discusses unusually calm March and dry plains with requests for rain. Henry Crawford plans white tomatoes and a yellow watermelon better than red varieties. Town life laments chores, cattle, chickens, and lessons from a New York article on collars.
A Texas column defends generous praise of local residents while addressing reader feedback about bird life in Amarillo. The writer recalls past birdhouse efforts, disputes claims about cats, and notes English game management contrasts. He apologizes to a reader and stresses writing as his livelihood.
A columnist explains how harsh reader letters and censorship pressure affect him. He admits faults, defends his writing style, and says criticism challenges his morale while he relies on the column for livelihood and reader interest. He vows to persevere unless interest fades.
The Daily Texan board of directors voted to discontinue discussions of race relations in the university newspaper. The motion cited inflammatory tone and limited the segment known as the firing line. Present voting members included Paul J. Thompson and Judge R. W. Slayton with Betsy Biggs Anna Buchanan Bill Ferguson O B Williams and Helen Wilke.
Five cases scheduled for trial in 47th District Court were dismissed by Judge Henry S. Bishop on the district attorney s recommendation. Those charged have been sentenced on other charges or witnesses are unavailable.
Sheriff officers filed a charge of theft over 50 against Bernardo Chavez Amarillo Mexican, arrested last night. He awaits arraignment. The theft involved a $300 fur coat and a valuable fountain pen from Mrs. M Blough.
Dr. R. P. Parcells and Beaumont Stinnett will appear on the Amarillo School Board ballot for the April 7 election as the two candidates whose terms expire. Filing closed with no other applicants. Six boxes will serve the district with polls from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. District residents with poll tax receipts or exemption certificates may vote.
A New Yorker notes debates on wedding and engagement rings for men and considers why engaged men might wear rings. The piece recalls anniversaries, kisses, and aging in relationships, then discusses a Washington pamphlet on how to treat women workers and a joke about Kitty in a restaurant. It ends with perfume purchase reasons and a Gautier quote on audacity and interest.
As Americans push into Frankfurt amid fierce resistance a rumor circulates that the mayor seeks surrender without a fight. A doughboy quips about precinct control. More than 1,000 Allied airmen sailors and soldiers were rescued from the English Channel by Coast Guardsmen on D Day.
Franz Oppenhof longtime Aachen mayor and first Allied appointed burgomeister was shot on his home porch at 11 30 P M as three uniforms claimed to be air force officers seeking shelter. Motive unclear and possible personal enmity noted by military investigators. The report ends mentioning Vincennes Indiana as the oldest city and first Indiana Territory capital.
Observation of the Easter period is being planned by nearly all churches and organizations in the city including Protestant Catholic and Jewish congregations. Observances tonight include a Passover Sedar at Amarillo Field conducted by Chaplain E Ellenbogen with Mary Joel Weil and Sol Levine hosting. Maundy Thursday services at Khiva Temple by Panhandle Scottish Rite Association feature 300 to 400 Scottish Rite Masons and an officers election. Easter Week will include services at Amarillo Commandery Knights Templar and Holy Week devotions at Sacred Heart Cathedral leading to Pontifical Mass on Easter Sunday. Most Protestant churches plan Friday night services.
Amarillo public schools and Amarillo College will close Thursday afternoon through Tuesday morning to allow teachers to spend Easter at home. Gov. Coke Stevenson urges business houses to close noon to 3 p.m. Friday as the state department also closes. He calls Christians to observe Good Friday with prayers and solemn ceremonies recalling the crucifixion.
Two drops in each nostril open a congested nose and aid freer breathing. Use only as directed on the label Ipennetro Nose Drops.
Mrs. Dorothy T. Groeling of the national YWCA staff spoke about the world wide YWCA network during final talks. She noted the organization's move from Geneva to Washington DC due to the war and described YWCA activity in India and other invaded regions with Red Cross relief work. The visit to Amarillo concluded with her four day stay ending last night.
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