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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
2
Washington Oct 9 Priorities Director Donald M Nelson ordered all iron and steel scrap under priority control to avert mill shutdowns. The directive allows targets on scrap sourcing and delivery and requires producers dealers brokers and consumers to file monthly reports with the priorities division.
Water works and disposal plant men of the Panhandle will meet at Amarillo City Hall for the first Panhandle Water and Sewage Association meeting since reorganization. Speakers include Austin P Hancock Amarillo's new city manager Dr C W Seibel superintendent of the helium plant and Harry Stephen son of Revere Copper and Brass. A survey of probable Panhandle unemployment due to defense priorities is being mailed by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Rex Baxter secretary manager said. Findings will go to the Texas representative of the National Manufacturers Association. Japan considers closing many cotton spinning plants per department of commerce report.
A 175000000 year old phytosaur skull, part of a 19 plus foot fossil, is on display at the University of Texas Memorial Museum. Dr. FE H Sellards notes the creature swam submerged with only eyes and nose above water in West Texas swamps. The fossil came from a quarry near Big Spring in Howard County.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce will vote in the United States Chamber of Commerce price control referendum at the board of directors meeting on October 24. About 1,600 chambers and trade associations will participate in the 75th national referendum. SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA U P. A baby boom at County hospital saw 90 births in one month with apple boxes used as cribs, up from an average of 67.
A vintage caption credits skill timing and experience for a prize bourbon look. The ad touts Hiram Walker's DeLuxe straight bourbon whiskey 90 proof as aged four years with aroma and full-bodied flavor. Produced by Hiram Walker & Sona Inc Peoria Illinois.
Nicholas M. Schenck testifies that William Bioff and George Browne extorted about 50 000 annually from Loew s and three other major studios by threatening strikes. Bioff boasted he was boss and sought 2 000 000 for the industry, later scaling to 1 000 000 with each company facing annual tribute.
John Carmody federal works administrator urged motorists to limit top speed to 45 mph to save 185 million gallons of gasoline annually and conserve oil and tires. He cited a 17 percent rise in state highway traffic and a similar increase in traffic deaths, saying moderation would cut waste of human resources through accidents.
Tulia farmer Benard Birkenfeld died last night at a local hospital. He lived on his farm near Tulia for 30 years and is survived by his wife, three sons, five daughters, four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will likely be held at Nazareth with Tulia funeral directors arranging.
A 24 year old factory worker in Brooklyn shot her 27 year old lover, Gus Scaletta, as he said he found another girl. She was booked on felonious assault and weapon possession as he lay critically wounded and receiving blood transfusions.
Roy E. Davis state director of the New Mexico Farm Security Administration and acting Texas director Henry Wilkinson head a Farm Security meeting in Kansas City. They plan to return to Amarillo Saturday.
The 1941 crippled children show will run November 17 and 18 at the Municipal Auditorium. G A McCullough, chairman of the Crippled Children's Council, promises an outstanding comedy drama for the public. Tickets are 50 cents. sales overseen by Amarillo civic clubs with inter club prizes planned for top sellers.
South Amarillo residents gather at 7 45 PM at Alice Landergin School to discuss tax valuations and park facilities. Robert S. White is acting chairman after last week’s inaugural meeting that drew about 60 attendees. organizers expect more than double that number tonight. The note also mentions August marking the 33rd straight month of higher retail sales than a year ago per the Department of Commerce.
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