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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
2
A speaker comments on rainfall in Lubbock and moisture buildup while contrasting Amarillo’s newer construction and permitting delays. He dismisses San Francisco coverage as window dressing and asserts the United States Russia and England as the world’s three powers.
The Amarillo Globe notes choice stock steers at 15.00 with hogs 1 700 head and steady demand. sheep 12 500 with lambs steady to weak and wool lambs around 14.25 to 14.50. Chicago volume shows hogs 12 000 fully steady at 14.75 for 140 lb plus, cattle 12 000 and calves 800 with steers easing 10-25 cents, top 17.90, cows rising, sheep 6 000 steady for slaughter lambs and wooled western lambs around 15.75 to 16.00.
The piece discusses sustained operations if the Japanese war continues, noting training for 520s and the B-29 as the principal bomber feared to destroy Japan. It dismisses overnight orders from Washington as largely unfounded and contrasts B-29 with other bombers as less destructive.
Market round up with Dow Jones figures at 1 PM and sales totals. Listings include industrial rail and utility indices with fractional declines. Kansas City cattle and livestock prices show steady to higher ranges for good to choice grades, with various steer and heifer price points and notes on demand and supply.
A War Department film titled Two Down, One to Go! will screen at the Paramount and State Theaters tomorrow. General George C. Marshall and a message from Secretary of War Stimson are included, with release coordinated by Jack King of Interstate theaters. The film will also be shown to bond workers at the Seventh War Loan Drive meeting tomorrow noon at the Herring Hotel.
The speaker praises President Truman for advocating a humane peace in Japan. He calls the address practical propaganda and argues that spreading promises is a key wartime weapon to soften the enemy and win support among the Japanese people.
The column quotes controversial wartime rhetoric praising harsh measures against Germans and Japanese. It then eulogizes Governor Kerr for his tireless war work in Texas and Oklahoma, praising his leadership and suggesting a presidential future if he slows down.
A Texas speaker notes kinship between Oklahomans and Texans, cites war costs, and warns of future conflicts. He recalls Missouri duel lore, debates human aggression, and urges lasting global cooperation. The column includes anecdotes on rats, coal oil remedies, and farm life in Amarillo.
A Washington view argues Japan could be forced to end the war within a year if a finish fight is decided. Russia aims to borrow six billion dollars from the United States with repayment likely. Troops are on the seas toward Japan and landings on China may occur by July, while Japan softening due to unconcluded promises is discussed.
The quote attributes to Will Rogers humor about American military history and diplomacy. It frames a tension between wartime victory and postwar peacemaking, suggesting a paradox in how the country handles peace after conflict.
At the U S Veterans Hospital last night members of the John B. Golding post and auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars distributed cigarettes and chewing gum to patients. A May 29 party is planned with men in charge. Mrs. O A Hensley played piano and Miss Dorothy Reeder played accordion as VFW sweetheart.
The weatherman forecasts scattered showers this afternoon with winds strong at times and a high near 80. Patchy clouds hover tomorrow with little temperature change. Light rain was noted at 9:30 this morning in Lubbock along with small totals in Stratfoe Shamrock and Dalhart.
Graveside services for Travis D. Lemaster infant son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Lemaster of 511 North Johnson will be held at 11 o clock tomorrow at Liano Cemetery. The infant died this morning in an Amarillo hospital. Survived by mother father a sister Barbara Jean and grandparents Dee Lamaster Amarillo and J H Kemp Waynoka Okla. Body lies in state at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
Bill Lampe, U S Marshal, left today to place Sammy Hurst Meeks 22 for violation of the Dyer Act into federal custody in Lubbock. Meeks is charged with driving a stolen car from Lubbock to Roswell New Mexico where arrested. He came here in April via New Mexico marshal and will face trial in Lubbock federal court.
Miss Betty Jane DeGrassi daughter of Mr and Mrs W D DeGrassi Jr of 1503 Jefferson has gone to Chicago to visit her brother Lt W D DeGrassi III an Army Air Forces pilot at Chanute Field The officer expects to come home on leave within weeks and she will return with him
Ad offers FASTEETH alkaline powder to keep dentures secure and odor-free. Claims it prevents slipping and wobbling, reducing embarrassment for wearers. Advises purchasing from drug stores and highlights breath freshness benefits.
Several warranty deeds are recorded for parcels in Holland, Plemona, Belmont Park Annex, and other local subdivisions. Names include Martin L Lynn, Inez Sheets, J L Nunn, Sisters of Charity, Ott Eckert, Daisy Currie, Miles Realty Co, Saline N Gooch, M M Nance, L C Whitney, Fred Bone, and others. District Court shows divorces including G L Russell vs Viola Russell Irene Steward vs Claudie Steward Elsie Hawley vs W A Hawley.
The product targets irritation of minor skin rashes including diaper rash and chafing. It contains common medicated ingredients used by specialists and forms a protective coat on tender skin. The ad urges consumers to “Always be sure to get Mexsana” for soothing effects.
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