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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1944
Page
11
Ottawa announces Lt General A G L McNaughton as defense minister after J L Ralston resigns amid a cabinet crisis over conscription policy. The wartime plan, favored by Prime Minister Mackenzie King, allows draftees to be sent overseas only if they volunteer, with Quebec's opposition in mind.
The Office of Defense Transportation asks for November mailing of Christmas packages to overseas service members to avoid holiday delays. With rail and mail congestion, promote early gifts and ensure delivery by December 25.
Testimony in a federal case on gas royalties continues before Judge T Whitfield Davidson in Dallas. Dr Clay Johnson sues Phillips Petroleum Company for higher royalties from gas taken on Moore County leases where he holds royalties. Proceedings expected to stretch into next week.
The notice lists ration values and validity for sugar meats fats processed foods shoes and gasoline. It covers Stamp Book IV red and blue stamps with dates and point values and details tire inspection and replacement requirements for motorists.
Rev. Dwight H. Johnson will speak at 7:45 tonight at the Church of the Open Bible on the topic Will There Be a Millenium. He will use a large Bible chart and also performs gospel music with his own choruses during the series of special meetings continuing through Sunday.
An Associated Press survey finds enough military ballots to swing 16 states in next Tuesday's election, potentially shifting 235 electoral votes. Michigan stands out as vulnerable to a Willkie loss despite a narrow 1940 margin.
Amarillo Shrine Club to hear reports from Scottish Rite delegates about reunions in Dallas and El Paso at the noon Saturday meeting. Fred H. Galle headed delegations and the Shrine ceremonials. Nov 20 Khiva Fall ceremonial to initiate many novices as courtesy. Khiva may exceed 2000 members, a milestone for North American major temples. Khiva's jurisdiction covers 41 counties.
In a suit moved from Randall County to Potter County, J. R. Noland and Swisher County residents Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Scott sue Dalby Motor Freight Lines of Amarillo for 21 372 25 in damages. They say a car they rode in collided with a Dalby truck driven by Bud Danson north of Happy on December 11, 1943. The Scotts seek 10 584 75 and Noland 10 787 50.
The 47th district grand jury convened at 10 o'clock but at noon recess had not returned any new indictments. The present grand jury will serve until Nov. 10. A new term of court and a new grand jury will begin deliberations on Nov. 13.
The 47th District Court will convene at 10 a.m. on November 13 with Judge Henry S. Bishop presiding. The session will begin by swearing in and charging the grand jury, followed by docket calls.
Mr and Mrs Tom Collins of 2604 Lipscomb Street and Mrs Arthur Truitt of 2604 Washington Street completed a recent month long tour of Mexico. They described the trip as interesting and restful.
The American Bible Society promotes a Bible reading movement from Thanksgiving to Christmas for millions of service members and families. A national committee includes Adm. King John Foster Dulles John G Winant and Herbert Hoover. Thirty three passages were selected for the period and a joint resolution has been introduced in Congress.
Mrs Laura Hill Gavin and three insurers sue Potter County to stop re issuing $168000 in hospital bonds at 2 percent interest claiming recall and re issue would protect their investments. Court session opens with plaintiffs and attorneys present as officials note past bond issues and purchases.
Paul W. Ussery vice president and agency director of Fidelity Union Life Insurance Co. from Dalles visits Edwin Prewitt the company’s Panhandle representative in Amarillo. Mrs Ussery accompanies him as the Amarillo branch opened at 918 Oliver-Eakle on Oct 1 and Prewitt ranked fifth in Texas in production in his first month.
C J Novak of 2605 Fillmore Street brought home four ducks on opening day a successful limit not yet reached. He said the catch was adequate for cooking and noted the size was ideal for meals.
Elizabeth Nixson Junior High students and teachers stood at attention as two Boy Scouts raised the American flag and the Schools at War banner at 10 45 this morning. The ceremony followed the national anthem and noted Elizabeth Nixson as the sole Amarillo school eligible to fly the banner for a 90 percent or better rating in war effort programs including War Bond and stamp drives.
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