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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1941
Page
4
A proposed weapon to fight inflation in administration circles would require consumers to buy defense savings stamps to obtain designated goods. Originated with Vice President Wallace, the plan ties stamp purchases to reduced current buying power and later bond redemption. Supporters say it would curb inflation without price controls by lowering demand.
Alva H. Benton from Washington David Cushman Coyle and Mordecai Ezekiel, advisors to top officials, led the morning sessions on Social Attitudes at the USDA School of Philosophy in session at the Herring Hotel. The trio spoke on Are We Aware The Role of Factors of Production in Real Life and Why We Have Had Unemployment and Low Industrial Production in the Past.
The condition of W H Conner father and grandfather of three who died Saturday from gas fumes at their Goodnight home is reported better at St Anthony's Hospital after being critical. Funeral services were held yesterday in Canadian for Mrs Hobart Brace his daughter and her two children Dorothy five and Buddie two.
A reader seeks a bedroom for a night from a concerned woman in need. Mrs J A Ballew offers a home near Line Avenue for a mother with a child. An 18 year old seeks work, experienced in service station tasks, at Harrison Hotel room 211. William Rusell Liniger signs.
Washington news account details protests by John Taxpayer and others over new withholding tax plans and higher social security contributions aimed at curbing inflation. Treasury says many feel no excess purchasing power, while Dr. Carl Shoup warns of $5 to $8 billion extra spending next year and inflation risks without tax action. Roosevelt urges prompt congressional action as Ways and Means pauses on the measure.
An airplane carrying Vichy War Minister General Charles Huntziger crashed today in Vichy and all occupants were burned to death, officials announced.Authorities confirmed the fatal aviation accident involving a high-ranking French official and others aboard.
Charles Lewis Fields a pioneer of Groom and a retired dentist and farmer died at his Groom home at 5 30 AM aged 84 He was a deacon and Mason and survived by 14 children and a sister Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the First Baptist Church with Masonic rites at Groom Cemetery.
Sinclair Refining Company agents from the Amarillo district gather today at the Herring Hotel led by J. F. Lilley of Fort Worth assistant manager of the western district. Agents from the entire Panhandle attend the session.
The Finnish government faction warned that Finland could defend its borders only if the territory held by Russia at future talks is not compared with current Finnish lands. The response argued that the Weiles declaration of August 18 was not a peace offer but a basis for Finland to seek peace, and that the Punish ROV ermment would keep a vigilant stance as military events evolved.
Allied and Soviet reports describe German units reaching the narrow Kerch Strait south of the Crimea as weather and trench stalemate persist on the Moscow front. Red Star recounts a bold Russian counterattack near Tula driving German troops back with heavy losses.
Markets show Dow Jones as of 1 PM with declines across industrials rails utilities and a broad stock drop. In Kansas City livestock, hogs sellable around 4,000 with prices mostly down. cattle and calves slow with steady to lower bids. sheep active around 4,000, slaughter lambs steady to higher. Also notes a golden wedding celebration in Biddeford with an 88 year old mother in attendance.
The board of aviation examiners will remain in Amarillo tomorrow for additional work on flying cadet aspirants. Ten men applied for the air corps jobs and Army recruiter Sat R D Short continues taking applications. He expects enough applicants to fill Amarillo's 20 cadet training unit.
Two famous professional women golfers Patty Berg and Helen Det- Weller will play an exhibition match in Amarillo November 25. The four ball will be completed by Mrs. J. W. Ross, city champion, and Mrs. George McGrath, club champion. Details of their appearance will be announced tomorrow according to George Ausbach the Country Club pro.
The Tri State Fair executive committee is called to meet at 6 pm in room 202 of the Herring Hotel. Ray Pinkney, president, issues the call for the first session since the 1941 interruption.
In Peoria Illinois a powder mill under war department contract exploded killing or injuring several and leaving four men missing presumed dead. Federal agents pursued sabotage leads while authorities described a double blast that damaged 10 to 15 buildings and shattered windows for miles.
Representative Smith of Virginia vows to oppose the defense legislation unless labor activity is curbed, calling it a threat to the defense effort. Speaker Rayburn predicts passage by a substantial majority amid Republican confidence that the administration bill can be defeated with a few crossovers.
The Toastmasters' Club will hold its quarterly banquet at 7 o'clock this evening at the Capitol Hotel. It will be an informal affair, without speeches, as members practice public speaking and criticism. The article notes Germany is consuming oil at about 110 million gallons per year.
A. C. Harrison aged 42 World War veteran died at the Veterans' Hospital after a two month illness. Survived by wife Mary Elizabeth Harrison, his body to be sent to Littlefield for funeral rites tomorrow afternoon. The infant son of Horace and Mrs. White died in Amarillo and was sent to Childress for services.
The grand jury continued its work on the third day of the term and Judge E C Nelson expected the first report late in the day.
The army will construct two fireproof barracks at Camp Polk in Leesville Louisiana. Each 30 by 80 feet two story structure will house 63 men and be made of concrete. One building will have a pitched roof the other a flat roof. Major Walter H Daub oversees the project.
Raymond A. Wagoner cattleman and oil operator died at 8:30 this morning at his home 1601 Polk Street Amarillo He was 54 and had lived in the Panhandle 25 years moving from Athens Texas He is survived by his wife a daughter Dorothy Lou two brothers Art Wagoner of Amarillo and J E Wagoner of Groom and a sister Mrs P Farley of Groom The body is in state at the Blackburn Shaw Chapel funeral arrangements not yet completed
In Pleasant Valley a right rear truck wheel, lost from a northbound Chevrolet grapefruit hauler from Valle Pueblo, Colorado, smashed through the Fredericks’ porch causing about 25 dollars in damage. The wheel bounced along the highway before striking the house.
Snow time themed children outfits showcased for Anne Adams patterns. Details include sizes 2 to 14 with patterns 4850 4848 and 4838 offering overalls blouse jacket and snowsuit ensembles. Order forms request size name address and pattern numbers with prices and mailing to The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department.
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