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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
2
Former UT president Dr Homer Price Rainey, after losing the gubernatorial race, urged citizens to monitor those in power. He argued a two party system is needed as Texas’ large economic and social interests exceed one party's ability to represent them and maintain political balance.
Oklahoma City September 26 District Judge Lucius Babcock sentenced Orbie T. Guthrie a 42 year old second hand store dealer to 20 years in the penitentiary for the slaying of his former mother in law Elizabeth Hinds. Guthrie was convicted September 17 by a district court jury of first degree manslaughter in the March shooting. He pleaded self defense at trial.
A young widow with a four months old baby seeks part time housework in exchange for housing.
Dear Tack I have Persian and half Persian kittens to rehome. I am Mrs D M Young of 512 Jackson. I describe my wife and three boys, all capable of driving tractors, seeking a day or month farm job.
A red and black billfold with papers and photos and about 45 dollars was lost in the Grand Cafe or White End Kirk area. Please return to the claimant.
A note from Lucille Baldwin at Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital offers a liberal reward for the return of a black tobacco pouch used as a coin purse lost in Woolworth's last Friday. It contained four twenties two fives and miscellaneous change. A separate message from Mrs J W Lindley seeks ironing work at home due to financial hardship.
A family heirloom chair with a rawhide bottom and a “69” brand went missing around July 15 east or south of Amarillo near Canyon Hiwar. It matters to a five generation lineage. If found contact J. T. Northcutt at Abernathy Texas. note requester seeks day work and housing leads.
A caller reports missing white metal tire trim rims lost near the Jewish Temple and requests contact at 9237.
Mrs Edith Pearce of 1342 East 12th advertises care for children of any age by day week or month in a local notice.
A reader reports misplacing a tan gabardine jacket size 36 bearing a Phoenix Arizona label. The item is referenced in a continuation on page 16.
Livestock market summaries show cattle, calves, hogs and sheep trading firm to steady in Kansas City and Chicago. Cattle mostly steady with steers near 17.50 to 20.25, hogs around 15.95 to 16.25, sheep buyers paying 18.00 to 18.85 for choice natives and yearlings around 17.00. Diverse lots include medium to good stockers and feeders and occasional high grade westerns.
In Amarillo the United Charities created to coordinate local relief later became an original member of the Community Chest in 1924. The Amarillo Social Welfare Association aids families with counseling and material relief, including clothing, bedding, shoes, and furniture, and funds rent and utilities when needed. It works with other relief programs to avoid duplication and registers cases with the Social Service Exchange. The group aims to relieve distress, investigate cases, and assist the less fortunate while partnering to advance community welfare. Also notes about mirrored wastebaskets suitable for bathroom or bedroom decor with optional monogram.
Warranty deeds recorded transferring multiple lots in Forest Hill Terrace and nearby subdivisions including Industrial City and Belmont Park. Transfers involve G Gangwere, Oscar Holman, H F English, H F Saunders, Roy Wall, L M Griffin, and others. District Court reports a Parker divorce. Marriage licenses issued for several couples including Everett Eagin and Marcelle Peters.
Last night C. R. Gilbreth parked his 1938 Ford coupe behind Walter Irvin Inc at 205 Polk to have a rod fixed. This morning he reported the car stolen. The vehicle had been brought to Amarillo for engine work after a rod wore through the block.
City officials and representatives of all airlines operating from Eng lish Field will confer in Amarillo at 10 a.m. on Oct. 8 to discuss future airport operations. Trans World Airlines officials said the meeting will cover the disposition of property recently acquired by the city from the Army.
Radio Moscow identified Adm. William Halsey and Sen. Robert A. Taft as members of a group Stalin derided as military and political adventurers discussing a new war. The broadcast came from London on September 26.
Pattern 4769 features a waist seam free cap sleeve dress with yoke in sizes 12 through 40. Includes a size 16 fabric yardage and contrast details. order by sending twenty cents to Amarillo Globe. Also offers Anne Adams Summer pattern book for fifteen cents with free flower accessory directions.
CIO Marine Engineers Beneficial Association with 15000 members threatens a nationwide walkout next Monday unless wage talks yield a 35 percent rise. Leaders expect a nation-wide strike authorization and urge operators to grant the increase while meetings with shipping companies proceed on Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts.
Rioting erupted at Warner Brothers and MGM gates as non-strikers forced through AFL picket lines. One tire slashed, three arrests, minor injuries reported. Paramount reports 700 workers inside as production expected to continue. Pickets also at RKO Columbia Fox and Universal studios.
Democratic chiefs meet amid a pre election storm over shortages with McCormack demanding OPA suspend meat controls to feed hospitals and citizens. Republican chairman Carroll Reece calls the move cheap politics and warns the 60 day suspension would stretch past the November 5 vote.
Washington reporters outline the factors driving meat shortages. Farmers may withhold cattle for price relief or fatten for higher beef yields, while the decontrol board and OPA timing rule ceilings. The piece details legislative steps to remove or restore meat ceilings and the potential for appeals and hearings through mid October.
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