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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
2
Potter County Rationing Board expands the gasoline renewal process by mail for B and C book holders. Renewals require the tire inspection record and a renewal application, with guidance on timing and reinspection if records are stale.
Congressional tax chief Colin F. Stam told the Senate finance committee that the House revenue bill would not put all taxpayers on a Pay-as-you-go basis and would force about 42 percent of taxpayers who pay 60 percent of income taxes to file two tax returns. He warned that those affected would resent two-year computations while not being on a current basis, noting potential taxpayer anger.
President Roosevelt told a press conference he expects no strike by coal miners against the government. He affirmed workers are government employees and noted no past government employee strikes against the government. He said he has not heard plans to halt mine operations while awaiting a new contract.
Moscow reports that Andrei Vishinski said Polish government in exile representatives in London engaged in espionage in Russia. He claimed some confessed and were sentenced, and former ambassador Stanislaw Kot admitted involvement and regretted it. Vishinski cited joint Polish and Russian wartime ties and elder minister Kot now serves as information chief in London.
Ama rillo police officers enrolled in a Red Cross first aid course taught by Sergeant Conner. The course runs five weeks with two classes weekly, aiming to improve on scene help and save lives as emphasized by Captain H. H. Tommy Thomas.
Red Cross offers six week home nursing courses starting Tuesday May 11 at the Chapter House Annex 114 West Tenth Avenue. Classes meet 9 to 11 A M on Tuesdays and Fridays with Mrs John Parr as instructor. For more information call 2 6643 or 2 6571.
President Roosevelt announced that Joseph E. Davies would depart for Moscow almost immediately to carry a personal letter from the President to Josef Stalin. The trip aims to bolster wartime diplomacy between the United States and the Soviet Union during World War II.
Salem reports open season on coyotes statewide with no restrictions on hunting females. Representative Buck Lienallen of Pendleton argues coyotes severely damage sheep and challenges claims that hunters avoid females. He cites difficulty distinguishing sex in the field and notes regional variations.
Joe F. Witt offers $5 for the return of a spiral shorthand notebook No RG-62 lost between 8060 West Fourteenth Avenue and the Pisk Building. The 45 page book is valuable to the owner and others. Return to the Globe-News office for prompt payment.
A kaleidoscope of Hollywood notes finds Sgt Stork touring in October, Benchness short with MGM, Betty Grable and friends betting butter, Kaaren Verne divorce drama, and Reeves in uniform at Camp Wheeler. Plus previews, quotes, bouquets and gossip about stars and headlines.
The 47th district court will adjourn at Canyon this week and the May term opens in Amarillo next Monday. The criminal docket is not expected to be extensive.
FASTEETH is an improved alkaline powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly in place. It prevents sliding or slipping and has no gummy taste or sour feel. Available at drug stores.
County Commissioner John Winters and City Manager A P Hancock explore a city county state federal health program to combat venereal disease. A unit would include a general health system, sheltering charity, a strict permit system for food service workers, and a civilian treatment clinic. Prostitutes would be placed under control. Surveys show rising spread of social disease among teens and delinquents.
Indianapolis May 7 The national executive committee of the American Legion voted against immediate backing of an international arbitration and policing program. Lew Fields, national defense chairman, will award Legion medals to ROTC members at High School May 20 during an assembly, announced by Hanson Post.
A big increase in delinquency among girls is reported. Mr Winters and Mr Hancock plan to report shortly on definite plans for the center. The article notes that deer oxen and sheep have four chambered stomachs.
Prices for a haircut up to 65 cents in downtown union shops and some non union shops reflect a rise from four bits to six and a half cents. Union secretary Bob Hooker cites increased living costs and barber supplies as the cause. Some suburban unions kept old prices, while others followed the rise. NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK.
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