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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1945
Page
2
Amusing weather forecast quarrel ends with two local men Nat Glenn and Ivor Davies now slated to provide forecasts. A Reno Nevada critic panel insults Amarillo calling it a cow town while defending local grit and growth. The exchange includes sharp remarks about hockey, drains, and Reno divorce laws.
A lawyer declares he lives only on fees from husbands fleeing duties and rejects further communication from Reno and Mr Dexter. He states the matter is closed and refuses to heed further dialogue.
The note corrects a misstatement about Amarillo. In Q1 1945 Lubbock's building reached 435000 versus Amarillo's 485000, signaling continued growth in Lubbock. The piece ends with a light garden and strawberry anecdote from 1945.
F L Timmons of the Fort Hays Agricultural Experiment Station explained to Potter County commissioners the importance of bindweed control. He noted that eradication can cost more per acre than the land’s normal value, with spread on highways, railroads, farms, and ranches. The board handled routine business before adjourning.
The State Court of Criminal Appeals set June 6 for the appeal of Jim Thomas who was convicted of murder in the slaying of Dr. Roy Hunt and Mrs. Hunt of Littlefield. Thomas was sentenced to death in the electric chair. George McCarthy, a defense lawyer, reported the hearing date. Dr. Hunt was shot and Mrs. Hunt strangled as they slept.
Australian Foreign Minister Herbert V. Evatt blasted Latin American moves for a Pan American security system separate from the UN created world organization. He warned such deals could subvert the peace league and undermine the security council’s authority, risking regional wars and the birth of the world body.
Merchant Marine launches a two week recruiting drive in Amarillo with Ens. Yale V. Clark interviewing applicants for Maritime Service training at the U S Employment Office from 8 45 a m to 5 p m daily. Men aged 17 to 18 and 26 to 50 not under induction orders may volunteer for deck engine radio purser pharmacist mate and steward positions and should bring birth certificates for inspection.
A four room house moved from 900 Fillmore to 1300 Lipscomb was destroyed by fire late Sunday afternoon. The vacant structure owned by Clarence Nimmo used car dealer contained no furniture and floors were already burned when firefighters arrived after an alarm at 5 08 o clock. Smoke spread heavily though the fire was not large. Cause and damage amount could not be determined by the department.
Fund contributions rose to 11229.77 with Jaycee memorial committee chairman Bill Curtis reporting. Among today’s donors is Mary E. Bivins who gave 250 dollars to support a polio and crippled children’s building project.
County treasurer L. D. Heyser shows photographs of a 15 inch bass caught at Buffalo Lake last week. He contrasts his proof with County Clerk Hubert Cole who only talks about big fish.
Mexican Pilar F Morin faces assault with intent to murder charges after a knife attack on his wife Saturday left chest and arm wounds. Bond set at 1500 by Justice of the Peace C W Carder. Morin held in county jail.
City commissioners will meet to revise the budget for seal coating Amarillo streets. Last year 32 miles were sealed. this year the work will be lighter, likely 20 to 25 miles.
Financial markets show the Dow Jones Industrial Average down around 24 points at 20 Industrials, while rails utilities and other sectors edge lower. Chicago livestock markets reflect active hogs steady to higher, cattle slow with steer prices easing, and sheep mostly steady as operators note a mixed trading day.
Cattle receipts 12 000 salable 14 000 with generally steady to strong trends. Steers up 10 15 cents on some lots. stockers and feeders comprise over half receipts with prices steady. Hogs 2 000 salable. demand active and steady with good and choice 140 lb hogs at 14 50. Sheep 10 000 salable. early bids weak as slaughter lambs face lower offers. spring lambs hold above 15 50. Financial Industrial Fund Liquidating at 2 1269 to 2 33.
Warranty deeds list several property transfers in Amarillo from Amarillo Housing Co to R M Holcomb, L N Love to J L Carter, Lillie A Ward to John C Firsby, Kathleen M Blasdel to C A McDowell, Jennie C Lindbloom to Rus sell Stationery Co, L M Hare to Mary K Ward, and others for parcels on Sunnyside Morningside Amarillo Hts Plemons. District Court notes Leona Beckwith versus Carl Beckwith. Marriage licenses issued for Rankin Beck and Beck. Brusseau Lecoea Thomas Alston Stoffle Ward Tillman Hun nicutt.
A 17 year old youth arrested Saturday by FBI agents arraigned this morning before the U S clerk on charges of transporting a stolen automobile from Ogden Utah to Colorado. He is confined at Potter County jail but released on a $1000 bond for Denver court appearance.
County 4 H Club girls met with the boys club on Saturday to view the film Victory Harvest and a wartime transportation short. Sam M Tidwell, chief clerk of the public relations department at Santa Fe Railway, presented the second film.
J Norman Lodge a war correspondent for the Associated Press who has covered 52 countries arrives in Amarillo with Harry Leddingham of Dallas. He will address Amarillo Army Air Field officers, North Amarillo Kiwanis Club and speak on KGNC at 5 15 PM Tuesday after touring Texarkana Port Arthur Houston and El Paso and heading to Pampa Wednesday.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will hold its first board meeting at noon Friday at the Amarillo Hotel. H. O. Starks, the newly elected president, announced the session.
A Globe staffer found cash on a busy downtown sidewalk around 11:15 this morning. It was all currency lying in the open. The finder promises to return it to the owner and asks the loser to name the total amount the bill types and the approximate loss place. The finder will pay off upon verification at The Globe classified counter.
Mr and Mrs Buford Lanier parents of three year old LaDoyce Lanier filed a suit in 108th District Court seeking 5000 dollars in damages plus costs from G F Nussbaum doing business as Amarillo Bus Company. They say their son was struck by a bus at Seventh and Houston on July 19 1944 suffering a fractured leg and other injuries.
Z F E Avery assistant regional representative of the Social Security Board in San Antonio will confer with local government service representatives in meetings scheduled Thursday and Friday.
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