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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1942
Page
6
November 29 has been set as the date for the formal opening of the remodeled Auditorium U 8 0. Bert Levy program director announced this morning a special program is being planned for the opening.
The piece recounts five months of brutal combat and seven months as refugees from Japanese camps. It notes the escapees’ accounts as true and vivid, promising Lt. Gause’s tomorrow installment about the final days of Bataan.
Wartime authorities warn butter rationing may begin by next year as dairy experts lament tight supplies. Off season storage drained faster than expected with about 123 million pounds stored, slightly below last year, while winter demand nears doubling last winter’s 88.5 million pounds. Skilled farm labor shortages worsen the outlook for maintaining normal supplies.
When constipation brings discomfit after meals stomach upset bloating dizzy spells gas and bad breath your stomach is likely crying the blues. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin wakes lazy nerves and muscles to relief and is easy on the stomach. Even finicky children love the taste.
Denison district army engineers announced award of contracts for military construction totaling 1,450,000 dollars. The firms Lambie Ross Little and James of Amarillo Texas were awarded the Aviation Mechanics School project in Amarillo valued in excess of 1,000,000 dollars.
General Patton praised American arms after arriving at Allied HQ in North Africa. He described a "real nice fight" with coordinated arms, noted French navigation lights guiding ships, recalled a Vichy shell destroying a landing boat, and cited a 105 mm self propelled gun blasting a fort near Lyauten Morocco enabling infantry assault. He credited tanks as superior in North Africa operations.
A reader notes a lost spare tire and wheel on Highway 117 between Conway and Panhandle worth a liberal reward. Another seeks in-home child care work and lists a phone contact. A brown purse was lost in town on Saturday night containing makeup, a red purse, a green comb and a small amount of cash.
The Texas Railroad Commission issued a special order authorizing transfer of allowables from certain East Texas wells to other wells on the same lease when pumping equipment cannot be secured. Operators must file a written application with the oil and gas division, including lease plots and detailed production data, before transferring allowables. An unrelated line about a lost item and contact is included.
A reader reports a pair of blue kid gloves lost Saturday night and asks the finder to call 2-1041. The notice seeks return of the item and provides a contact for the owner.
Amarillo High School students today received identification cards for admission to student rates at games and activities and for general identification. The cards feature the student's photo, name, address, classification, and parents, with extra photos kept by the school office and attached to permanent records. Photos will appear in a special student newspaper edition replacing the yearbook for the duration.
The Amarillo High School Student Congress holds its first meeting to try offenders who violated conduct rules in regular and special assemblies. The self government experiment aims to give students experience in democracy and may expand to other student activities if successful.
A dental aid advertises FASTEETH denture powder that keeps plates firmer and more comfortable for eating talking and laughing. It claims a pleasant taste no nausea alkaline formula and helps control denture odor. Sold at drug stores.
Queen Wilhelmina told the New York Herald Tribune forum that the United Nations postwar thirst for revenge would be great but should not guide policy. She urged justice and firmness tempered by wisdom and warned against barren revenge and extreme measures.
The policy debate centers on how to allocate limited reserve stocks evenly. Officials consider two options: distribute the reserves broadly or implement rationing to curb use.
In San Jose California a 54 year old man named Cooke wins a divorce claiming cruelty after his wife hung a picture of his mother on the wall. The court finds the act sufficient to warrant separation. The odd note mentions a man named Smith and a Jeep Special Greeting Edition.
Home remedy on making cough syrup using sugar or corn syrup with Pinex. Mix 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water or use honey, then add 4 ¼ ounces Pinex to a pint bottle. Promises quick relief, long shelf life, and savings versus store bought medicine.
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