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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1944
Page
8
Connecticut has been called the Nutmeg State the Constitution State and the Land of Steady Habits reflecting its historic self image and cultural identity.
A Washington London white paper details Britain’s war costs casualties and destruction. It cites 733030 total casualties including 136116 among fans, widespread housing damage, and 563112 armed forces wounded with 176081 killed. It notes Britain’s production of ships aircraft tanks guns and the impact of lend-lease on manpower and industry. Government outlays rose from 4 to 23 billion dollars.
Chicago police heard a jeweler recount a prospective buyer asking to see a $500 diamond ring and a $100 watch. The man asked to take them out “in front for a minute” to see what his uncle thinks, prompting the theft report. The text notes a separate line about military tin can shredding.
A simple at home mix with bay rum glycerine and Barbo Compound colors gray or faded hair. Mix with water and apply to hair for a natural look that lasts, won’t stain the scalp, rub off, or affect perms.
New income tax withholding rules confuse workers as they file certificates by December 1. Employers must use new exemption blanks while IRS guidance cautions against listing an unborn child. Expectant parents may claim an exemption once the child arrives or if arrival is reasonably certain before year end. The new certificate applies from the first 1945 paycheck with revised wage bracket tables affecting withholdings up to $60 weekly.
Jane Churchill testified to the grand jury about the Tommy Dorsey Jon Hall dispute and a party in Hollywood. She described a tussle with Pat Dane and noted Hall sustained head injuries and other marks after a balcony confrontation. The trial includes Tommy Dorsey Jon Hall Pat Dane and Allen Smiley charged with felonious assault.
In a mystery comedy at Harris Theater in Chicago a prop man faced a cigarette shortage after about twenty cigarettes were smoked, eight in the final act. He borrowed smokes from half a dozen patrons during intermission to finish the show.
Thomas D. Barton, 69, organizer and first commander of Company G, 142nd Infantry, died in San Antonio after weeks of illness. He led units in World War I, served as chief of the alcohol division for the San Antonio IRS, and was awarded the DSC and Croix de Guerre. He later worked in retail drugs and state service.
British Eighth Army reports clearing the Lamone east bank and reaching positions opposite on the Alberto area five miles northeast of Faenza. Southwest of Faenza patrols linked with Germans on high ground. Farther east Indian troops of the Fifth Army seized Casale within ten miles south of Faenza.
A 47th District Court jury hears testimony in the forgery case of Fletcher Chadwick with Judge Henry Bishop presiding. The jury was selected and testimony began this morning. Yesterday J. Green received a three year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to a second DUI offense.
A legal quirk left St Louis County without a sheriff as Arnold J. Willmann resigned to become coroner. The county court ordered him to enforce laws as coroner, prompting 75 deputies to resign and swear in as deputy coroners.
Amarillo police issued an emergency message for Grady Martin a 22 year old former employee of the A. B. Ruggles place southeast of Amarillo He has been missing since October 17 He is 5 feet 6 inches tall 175 pounds with sandy hair and fair complexion.
Isaiah L. Smith Jr of Aspermont traveled to Amarillo yesterday on business. He conducted site visits and met with local officials to discuss potential deals and investment opportunities.
A survey by Louisiana State University library staff links a man power shortage on campus to a more than 200 percent rise in books used by coeds. The report highlights strain on library resources and demand patterns among students.
A Florence Alabama fire in November started when a mother cat and her five kittens woke Mrs Raymond McFall her five children and a brother. They escaped as the cat and kittens perished in the blaze.
Hollywood crowd paid a record sum as Atwater Kent bid $300000 to hire actor Arthur Treacher as a butler at a dinner for film stars. Treacher, long known for movie butler roles, was the centerpiece bidder in the charity event.
Amarillo citizens aid the National Tuberculosis Association in the Christmas Seal Sale. W. S. Clifford, chairman, says contributions are coming in from mail recipients. Some residents are returning seals they do not want.
The Tuberculosis Association asks for used stamps to support control programs across states. Money from the Seal Sale funds prevention and surveys show rising cases in crowded war areas, urging proper preventive measures for families in dense living conditions.
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