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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1943
Page
2
A weekend weather shift brings lighter showers and brighter skies with a warm trend expected for a day or two. The writer notes personal remorse over a misunderstood remark and discusses newspaper editorial processes, apologies, and reflections on sports figures and wartime changes.
An Amarillo engineer urges building runways near 10 000 feet to accommodate large airplanes and proposes moving the Rock Island rail line at an estimated 250 000 to 300 000 dollars. He argues long runways would boost aviation access, while noting no need for telephones or sensational stories.
Amarillo police chief Sid Harper warns residents that discharging BB rifles inside city limits is illegal. He notes a spike in complaints about youths shooting BBs at birds and urges compliance to avoid penalties.
A series of brief notices: a burro vanished and is sought after a caller reported the find. a soldier's wife seeks steady child care work. Winnie Ruth Capwell asks for help locating her 17 year old sister Sadie Lee Capwell. a lost baby cap from a hospital trip and a reward offer for its return.
A reward is offered for the return of a pair of glasses lost last week at Margaret Wills School. Contact Mrs Fields at Florida Street, 5180 902.
A reader seeks a home for a six month old kitten and a black Shepherd dog described as an excellent watchdog. Additional requests include fresh English peas for canning, with contact details for Mrs. G. A. and another reader at 3213 A West 7th Ave and 24581 to arrange donations.
Two soldiers stationed at Amarillo Army Air Field request assistance to visit a real western cattle ranch. They hope to take home memories of western hospitality and culture and sign letters from Ben Robinson and Alex Bellamy.
A reader from 1007 N Johnson Street offers two job seekers, one 24 with retail and clerical experience and two children to support, the other 16 with no experience. Also seeks good homes for six week old male black birddog and Collie pups and a white female with black markings, plus some perennial flowers from 309 North Grant Street. Names Mrs Leveta Dodson and Dorothy Clark appear in the notice.
A middle aged widow writes seeking a single man around 50 who wants a good home, naming FANNIE care of Tack as contact. The note emphasizes loneliness and desire for a caring relationship.
A Canyon Texas ad seeks a sober skilled driver to transport an elderly man to Van Port Oregon around early June. The driver will do all driving and may gain shipyard work. Contact evenings at 306 17th St or Box 215 Canyon or call 8489 to arrange references and employment.
Classified notice seeks caregiver for babies or children all day Sundays. Contact Globe-News Want Ads at 7558 for details and responses.
Hollywood gossip column notes Lana Turner to file for divorce from Stephen Crane after their baby, Merle Oberon seeks exit from MGM, John Wayne counters divorce rumors with a diamond gift, Greta Garbo and Gaylord Hauser rumored secretly wed, and Anita Page heads to Los Angeles maternity ward with crowded rooms.
The column notes actors health habits and long lifespans tied to outdoor work and nerves. It roasts Cregar’s weight inconsistently and jokes about celebrity vacations moving from Malibu to Mexico City. Doris Dudley's daughter Jackie Jenkins gains fame while the mother struggles for a break. Kurt Katch reports a peer booked for a year in Army posts.
Wade Brymer chairman calls another Chamber of Commerce highway committee meeting for Tuesday afternoon in the civic organization assembly room. He plans to report on the Colorado Gulf route and its designation on the Alcan Highway from Canada to Cape Hope. Other members include Jim Hudson Rudy Bauman Chet Bordwell H O Starks Paul Allingham and James Lott.
OPA chief Raemaeed Tériuss Brown, amid cuts in eastern gasoline rations, was reported to have been struck by a street car during the morning hours in Washington. Police and OPA officials investigated the scene and noted no serious injuries.
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