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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1946
Page
3
Amarillo may become a major stop for Trans World Airlines Constellations after a fuels engineer said three weeks ago the airline would likely use the city if fueling facilities were adequate. The mayor cited the city’s Army fuel system as meeting requirements and notified TWA of the acquisition.
Five years to seven year prewar stenographers were recognized for keeping the office running. one woman received 18 months for a theft charge. The program featured business women from Pilot Club and Business and Professional Women's Club with Dorothy Peery and others, moderated by Thomas Thompson.
Mayor Jenkins announced a new fueling system for TWA Constellations with two 5000 barrel storage tanks two 16000 gallon tanks and four 12000 gallon tanks at English Field. The plan also grants permission to use a spur track connecting to the Santa Fe Railroad main line, enhancing the transcontinental service with Amarillo as an emergency stop.
The weather bureau reports its thermometer is missing after being taken from its mounting shortly after 7 30 Tuesday night. A stand by was rushed to the stand but no records were lost and officials say they have no clues about the thief.
Burglars entered Freeman Motor Company at 223 West Sixth last night by breaking a rear glass door and reaching through to open it. They rifled desk drawers but took nothing. Police say the aim was to steal ignition keys for several cars on a nearby lot.
Judge James C. Wilson accepted guilty pleas this morning. Tillman T. Martin, an escapee, received five years for transporting a motor vehicle across a state line. Madge Fuller and Margaret Manley also pled guilty. Wilson suspended three years. James Howard was sentenced to seven years at Leavenworth for forging a government check, with Texas holding parole violation charges.
Representatives from three Amarillo business women's clubs will answer charges leveled at postwar stenographers and secretaries by Amarillo employers in a 15 minute round table discussion scheduled for 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. The round table will be heard over Radio KGNC on the weekly feature All Around Amarillo. The program grows from a controversy sparked when Business Briefs printed in The Globe on Oct 21 a reported conversation of Amarillo employers deploring the shortage of workers.
Police recovered a 1936 Chevrolet coach stolen yesterday afternoon from the 600 block on West Sixth. The vehicle was found and the driver apprehended at the North Fast Eighth and Houston intersection at about 1 25 this morning.
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