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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
5
Washington May 12 OPA announced new ceiling prices for beef veal lamb and mutton and processed hams. The reductions range one to three cents per pound with a ten percent cut on June 1 as subsidies to processors begin. Ceiling levels are zone based and cover major cities.
Panhandle area aims to send 11 more volunteers to reach a 100 strong Army Engineers quota. Since March 25 1943, 89 residents have been accepted and certified for 1-A and 3-A induction to the Fighting Engineers. Those wishing to enlist should go to the WAAC Shack or call 2 5521 for slots this week.
The OPA requires retailers to separate meat grades on display to curb price increases and aid enforcement. The Potter County board said price schedules for meat ceilings would be ready by Friday but local effects of the regulation remain unknown.
Mrs. Joe A. Jenkins wife of Amarillo's mayor underwent a major operation at Northwest Texas hospital early this morning. The patient was reported quite sick this afternoon. The Caledonia Spiel in Quebec City welcomes curlers from across the country during the annual fete.
An ancient tale recalls Cleopatra admired two pearls then dropped one into wine and drank it. The text promotes Udga tablets for stomach ulcers and indigestion with a money back offer. Market notes report 1 PM stock averages and detailed Midwest hog cattle lamb prices from Kansas City and Chicago with various weight classes and price ranges.
Eight openings reported for aircraft engine overhaul course at Amarillo College National Defense School. Minimum age lowered to 16 and women eligible. Course runs 6 to 11 P M, six days a week for about 12 weeks. Interested individuals may apply to Frank Johnson or the United States Employment Service.
The broadcast names two American associates of significance and details a chain of meetings. Badoglio returned to Italy on April 26 to confer with his father and Italian figures, then traveled to Madrid on May 9 to discuss with Catholic émigrés and Americans. The proposed peace terms include breaking with other Axis partners and forming a new Italian government with the King of Savoy, preserving pre Ethiopian campaign status, and joining a Latin American European bloc led by the United States.
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association ends livestock inspection in Potter County. Inspectors will check all animals sold at Amarillo auctions and record brands for a 3 cent per head fee, down from 10 cents. The Amarillo Livestock Sales Company first charged 13 cents per head by error, with 10 cents refunded to buyers. N. H. Sweeney leads the local inspection team with Gib Landis as inspector.
Special services at Buchanan Street Methodist Church run daily at 10 am and 8 pm. Rev. J Ed mind Kirby from Borger presents messages with strong attendance. Pastors Kirby and Lloyd H Jones offer 30 minutes of counseling before and after each session through May 16.
The Navy said South Pacific forces attacked Kahili airbase and Rekata Bay on Santa Isabel Island on May 11 and 12. Army bombers hit Kahili at dawn and later dive bombers and torpedo planes strafed targets, with a seaplane set afire. All U S planes returned from the operations.
Federal district court opens in Amarillo Monday with civil cases heard first and criminal trials starting June 7. Civil dockets include land condemnation for the Pantex Ordnance plant and rent control matters. Criminal docket features rent control charges and at least two counts under the federal cattle rustling act.
Two children of Mr and Mrs Walter Miles perished in a noon time blaze at a public trailer camp near Dumas. Walter Miles works at Cactus Ordnance Works and plant officials investigated the fire’s cause.
The sugar canning program faced steady, brisk service at the courthouse with lines shorter than prior weeks. Registration days are Wednesdays, and mail requests are being processed via No. 1 ration books for families, endorsed by the board and returned with certificates.
American heavy bombers escorted by RAF fighters attacked Catania harbor Sicily destroying an ammunition ship and a tanker, damaging docks and port installations. One mole with three tied ships demolished. Allied planes report two Junkers 88s shot down and one Allied plane missing.
Ten women are invited to enroll in “The Care of the Sick” classes taught by Mrs. John Parr at the Red Cross Chapter House Annex in the Blackstone Hotel. Registration is by calling 2-6571. instruction under a registered nurse.
Allied forces deepen their advance on Cap Bon Peninsular as British 1st Army tightens the pocket and severs land routes. French 19th Corps, after routing a German army near Zaghouan, race toward the coast to seal off remaining survivors.
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