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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1946
Page
2
Weather talk claims early moisture in September to November predicts milder January and February. The speaker mocks Washington for political misreadings, cites OPA discontent in Texas and a Democratic revolt, and notes a late awareness of the public mood.
A recounted classroom anecdote links a boy’s father to the OPA and a broader political mood. The tale ends with the boy revealing his father works for the OPA, underscoring postwar public discomfort with government controls.
A letter complains landlords and real estate dealers in Amarillo suffer from the OPA policy. A veteran says he could not move into his purchased home for six months due to tenant protections and eviction rules. A separate case cites an elderly owner losing his house after tenants were allowed to stay six months, preventing a sale.
A reader argues Americans are tense after war and criticizes OPA and Democratic leadership. The letter urges trimming government payrolls and rejecting tax cuts while warning against spending, urging citizens to confront financial realities and pay the bill. The writer notes a letter from a woman describing state differences.
A letter urges Texas and Panhandle officials to create a public lake, likely Lake Canadian, restricted to women for hunting and fishing. The writer argues such a women only lake would encourage female sports prowess, help build support for construction, and contrasts with male overfishing, praising progressive ideals.
The report catalogs electoral outcomes across many states, noting Senate and House shifts. Highlights include Lodge winning Massachusetts, Vandenberg reelected in Michigan, Dewey reelected in New York, and Langer and Butler securing Senate seats and governorships in several others.
The report details Republican gains in multiple state elections led by governors and senators. Oregon and Pennsylvania saw notable Senate pickups for Republicans while Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and South Carolina show varied House outcomes. Vermont, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin reflect continued party strengths with new senator wins and gubernatorial results.
Patrons at Merrill Lynch-Pierce-Fenner and Beane watched early gains and later declines on the trading board. The mood was calm and weary as the Republican victory fades into a fluctuating market with subdued conversations and a patient, philosophical air.
Clint M. Dunagan 37 of Midland former president of the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce died when a small plane crashed one mile north of Lampasas during a rain storm. His sister Mrs. Ernest Neill 32 of Midland was seriously injured as they traveled from Austin to Midland.
An American freighter, two Japanese tugs, and a landing craft were damaged by stray mine explosions in October in the Japan Inland Sea and Shimonoseki straits area, according to the U S Naval Activities Command.
Kansas City livestock markets report cattle 6 700 head calves 1 300 active on killing classes with various price ranges for fed cattle calves cows and vealers. Hogs 3 300 head active across all interests with top at 23 85 per cwt and average gains. Sheep 3 000 head active opening sales higher with lambs to packers around 23 per cwt.
November 6 report shows hogs at 18 500 head with steady tone across weights and sows. Cattle totals at 7 800 with higher bids on steers and yearlings, top at 32.00. cows and bulls up to 17.00 for beef bulls and 16 50 for Montana cows. Sheep run 5 000 with slaughter lambs strong and Montanas at 38.00 according to USDA data.
Courthouse records show transfers of property including Lucille Starrett to W C Wright Lot 7 and 10 Block 24 Forest Hill Terrace and other deeds with prices from 5 000 to 13 500 and a marriage license for George H Smith Jr and Candis Vivea Dubose. A caution note advises keeping a window slightly open with gas or kerosene heaters in use.
The court of criminal appeals affirmed Beulah Murphy's conviction for the rifle murder of Elmo Sullivan in Borger on January 21 1945. Murphy was sentenced in Hutchinson County to 12 years in the penitentiary after appeals on former jeopardy and self defense claims were overruled by Judge Harry N Graves.
The OPA removed price controls on vacuum cleaners and attachments and on some bedding and laundry equipment. OPA said supply is now in approximate balance with demand. Items delisted include ironing machines and clothes dryers, feathers, and down and feather filled products.
Field Marshal Lord Alanbrooke warned that the United Nations is not yet a fully established bulwark against future war and called for British Commonwealth solidarity and a world circling empire defense framework.
The article notes Republican gains giving the GOP control of the Senate and challenging Democratic strongholds in the House. Taft may head the Senate Finance Committee, Knutson to lead Ways and Means, and Taber to chair Appropriations. President Truman faced losses as his favored nominees fell in several races.
Democratic losses across states reduce Roosevelt era influence. Tunnell and Huffman defeated in Delaware and Ohio. May and de Lacy lose seats amid GOP gains. Up North, Chicago and Jersey City machines falter. upsets reshape Senate and governorship battles in California, Washington, New York, and West Virginia.
Observers from the U S Weather Bureau report the pioneer lines operating in full mode while only one flight remains behind schedule. The storm is deemed relegated to past history as movement resumes.
Eastward tracked storm center with eastern Panhandle fringe in moisture outlook this afternoon. Unofficial highs near mid-40s today and mid-50s tomorrow. morning lows just above freezing. English Field three day moisture total 0.64 inches with 0.26 inches in rain and snow in last 24 hours.
The city commission awarded five paving contracts to McKnight Construction Company for Hayden Fortieth to Forty first, Forty first to Washington, Ong Thirty-fourth to Thirty-sixth, and Monroe area. Klock and A F E Swift also won jobs. Key Furr succeeds his late father C W Furr on the Amarillo Housing Authority. other board members named.
The Southwestern Public Service Company proposal to replace 10 foot street standards with 15 foot Whiteway units on West Sixth was approved. Lights may burn all night instead of midnight. 34 standards move to Ellwood Park, 63 more tall replacements planned. Personnel board members were reappointed. Public taxi ordinance second reading noted. Mayor Jenkins and commissioners attended.
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