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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1945
Page
2
A writer in Amarillo recalls nut harvests from across the U S and laments aging, humorously labeling himself a bit loopy while pondering pawpaws and local psychoanalysis. He teases a big Washington socialized medicine scoop and notes plans for a 14 story office building with space for new firms.
Business leaders in Amarillo push for a large four to five story office and industrial complex. A local developer expects rapid growth in five years and seeks rental commitments to justify construction. Backers promise significant funding and a business club component.
A letter urges city leaders to crack down on taxi drivers and other reckless road users. It calls for jail time, license suspensions, and stricter enforcement to restore safety and decency on Amarillo streets. The writer cites broad support and dismisses a minority refusal to change.
Johnny Hayes 13 was reported missing yesterday around noon after leaving Parker School on Palisades Road. His pony, a black and white paint, was found this morning near the KGNC tower east of Amarillo. His mother Mrs. Clara Lee Hutto lives east of Amarillo about two and a half miles south of the radio tower and has no idea where he went.
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R W Ogg were held at Boxwell Brothers Chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Lloyd Jones officiating. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. The day old child died in a local hospital yesterday evening. Survived by parents and brothers and sisters Lester Teddy Alma Aileen A P and Rupert Jr.
Ten olive green trash containers were placed in various parts of Amarillo as an experiment to keep waste paper off the streets. More containers are on order and will be delivered soon. If locations prove unsatisfactory they will be moved.
Five Amarillo servicemen return from overseas duty aboard the Queen Mary. The group includes Jack D. Reynolds technician fifth grade Pfc Paul A. Glosson Cpl Bernard R. Faks Staff Sgt Gilford W. Cox and Pfc Delbert H. Jordan. They are headed to New York.
Delegates report at Texas Oklahoma Kiwanis International district meeting in Galveston as Panhandle clubs Amarillo San Jacinto Stinnett and San Benito win achievement awards. District leadership updates include Howard Riggs of Wellington elected lieutenant governor and attendance honors cited for the Amarillo downtown club.
Bob Young newly appointed United States attorney for the Northern District of Texas arrived for the fall term of federal court in Amarillo Division. This is his first visit in official capacity as government attorney. He was appointed January 7 at Fort Worth to succeed Clyde East. Former Army Air Forces major, Mrs Young was discharged a day before being named to the attorney office. Prior to service he was a member of the Fort Worth law firm Smith Young and Smith.
Police questioned juvenile youths in connection with a theft of a 1934 Chevrolet sedan taken from a Rule Street residence. The recovered car was found early this morning. A second stolen vehicle report on North Palk led to another recovery. that car was completely stripped.
Monroe Michigan news reports Starter opens a new plant in Petersburg to produce tire pumps for postwar motorists. Soon 10 000 a day will be ready for the market, signaling a boost in inflation relief for consumers.
War Minister Gen Eduardo Avalos said he merely carried out army orders in revising Argentina's government after the Peron overthrow. He called the change a revolution as civilian leaders face reshuffled posts under a military presidency led by Edelmiro Farrell.
Government officials from the area attend a week in Amarillo while the autumn term of the North Texas District Court proceeds. Assistant U S Attorneys include David Binion of Fort Worth and Clyde Hood of Dallas. probation officers John Alderman of Fort Worth and Elmer Reid of Lubbock. Others listed are George W. Parker district clerk J A Feagin court reporter C G Keller deputy marshal and Ruby Huston attorney's secretary, all of Fort Worth.
Montrose Sales Co inc advertises Bel Din a palliative for bronchial asthma spasms. It claims to ease coughing gasping and suffocation with the same active ingredients as their European remedy. They offer a free liberal supply to those who write to Dept 372 M Montrose Calif.
USC Travelers Aid in Amarillo reports ongoing demand for housing with peak on weekends when servicemen are off duty. In September 275 couples found housing through referrals, totaling 584 individuals since couples with children are included. However 257 couples were not placed, showing limited availability two months after V J Day.
Mrs. Grant Scoggins 90 mother of Mrs. H. S. Milholland died at home in Ada Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held in Ada with burial in Ada cemetery. Survivors include husband two daughters Mrs Milholland and Mrs Lillian Lamar two granddaughters and two grandsons.
President Baron Mannerheim, in Helsinki, has suffered a relapse from a recent illness and is under physician care at his home. The status indicates continued illness while remaining in the capital for treatment and rest.
Edward Flynn of Burlington Lines announced R Wright Armstrong was named executive assistant of the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway in Houston. Armstrong, a 36th Division veteran, served in World Wars I and II and held multiple rail and Army Transportation Corps roles. He and Mrs Armstrong have three children, Wright Jr Mary Elizabeth and Pauline.
Born in Brownwood Texas, Armstrong served in the Army and pursued a long railway career. He held several general agent roles at Trinity & Brazos Valley Railway Fort Worth, Burlington Rock Island at Houston, Fort Worth & Denver City at New Orleans, Chicago Burlington Quincy at Denver and Missouri District with HQ in St Louis.
Lloyds of London reports the 7,936 ton British India steamer Takliwa aground and burning fiercely off the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal with troops or repatriated prisoners aboard. Rescue ships are en route. Tropic of Cancer lies north of the equator.
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