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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
2
Weather predicts rain before the week ends with warming temperatures bringing thunderheads. Local notes praise crops and spring prospects while reporting health updates and small anecdotes. Residents discuss guests for lectures, missing money, a patent idea for egg production, and admiration for local roses and Boys Ranch film exposure.
The local star Butch shines in a film about Boys Ranch shot largely in Amarillo and at Tascosa. Jude Bivins Cal Farley and John Snider are noted, with Bivins funding the ranch and Farley depicted as a younger man in the story. Most scenes are real, except flood footage from the Canadian River shot in California.
A reader packet extols the "Boys Ranch" movie as a plains institution. Amarillo residents report wildlife at home scenes, a strange young bird, and a plea for the return of a lost purse containing $62 to Mrs. Cox at The News-Globe office, amid mourning.
Toshiehi Na kada former head of the Japanese propaganda section in San Pablo Southern Luzon faced charges of ordering the execution of 750 Chinese during the occupation era.
A 15 member steering committee of World War II veterans will lead Amarillo’s drive to establish a Naval armory. Bill McMillen was chosen to head a Reservists division. The Navy seeks a central 120 by 140 foot site with a temporary quonset structure possible. A permanent building would follow after the material shortage ends. Junior Chamber of Commerce and military affairs committees organized to secure the site and cooperate with the steering group. Commander Wilson and Lt. Bob Storseth traveled from New Orleans to Amarillo to assist.
Snakes possess a protective clear membrane over their eyes, acting as a storm window that shields the eye surface from scratches and injuries during movement and hunting.
Three notable generals will attend the old Company G reunion in Amarillo on Saturday. Gen John A Hulen Gen Fred L Walker and Gen Preston A Weatherred travel by a special car to join ex ecutive assistant R Wright Armstrong and celebrate the first peacetime gathering of the Thirty-sixth division in five years. Other guests include Frank OKane and local commander George Ragland. The reunion, to be at Odd Fellows hall 312 East Fifth, draws veterans nationwide.
Women at city hall planned a cotton dress day despite cold conditions. Most wore summer weight cotton outfits to work as forecast urged warmth while two checked the weather before leaving. The event echoed last year's similar choice despite the chill.
A truck and car collision on the Canyon Highway near Amarillo city limits left two people needing first aid. John Ross Bradford of Lubbock sustained scalp injuries when his pickup hit a calf crossing the highway, pushing the vehicle into Wanda Maley of 1207 West Eighteenth who injured her ankle.
Panhandle and Santa Fe announce promotions of two officials and changes in key posts. J. E. Langley rises to traveling freight and passenger agent under H. C. Vincent. L. R. Rudkin becomes livestock department head claim clerk, succeeding Langley.
The May issue of the City Employer Magazine is off the press and ready for circulation tomorrow.
Civilian Production Administration loosens non residential construction in Amarillo. San Jacinto Kiwanis Club announces authority to proceed with a Youth Center at 609 11 Carolina, permit set at 35000 dollars. Ground breaking planned early next week. George Tomlinson named construction superintendent. First unit includes auditorium gymnasium lounges showers and kitchen. Three additional permits issued to S W Ball for four room residences at 2826 2925 2921 Brook for 4500 dollars. Claude Lemmons receives a five room frame residence permit for 5500 dollars.
Elmer Edgar Walton, son of D. C. Walton, has enlisted in the United States Navy, according to Navy recruiter Chief M. E. Pierce who spoke today.
Mr Culberson began state politics in 1940 by winning a six year commission seat. He states a desire for a second term but will not seek a third. He plans to be at the Herring tomorrow night.
The Delta Kappa Gamma organization will hold its state convention in Amarillo next year during the last weekend in April. Carmen Ulm is Pi Chapter president at 408 Arch Terrace. About 500 teachers are expected, with the Chamber of Commerce convention bureau assisting arrangements.
The river Swanee gained fame through music as composer Stephen Foster chose the name from an atlas to fit his rhythm and song.
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