17 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1948
Page
1
President Truman reviews final talking points with top advisers on the eve of delivering a state of the world message. The administration coordinates stations including KVAL KGNC and KIDA for broadcast.
President Truman met top advisers to finalize a world affairs message likely addressing Russia and military matters. He canceled a scheduled meeting with congressional leaders and will speak to a joint session tomorrow, with forecasted emphasis on defense and foreign policy.
Washington reports Defense Secretary Forrestal announced a general accord among Army Navy and Air Force commanders on their duties and responsibilities within a unified defense system. He noted long-sought decisions affect procurement but not manpower allocation. The piece covers enlistment trends and WAVES controversy awaiting House action.
A Pueblo used car dealer advertised a 1937 Oldsmobile sedan as a dream car with a quiet motor and a note that it won’t run. The ad warned “If you’re a sucker, or a good mechanic, you can have it for $600” and the dealer, Dick Pingatore, sold the car.
Four Coxes led by Richard E. Cox occupy a Waldorf Astoria room at $12.60 daily. He hesitates to accept offers while mail and phone bids for apartments flood in. Cox, a Navy veteran, plans to cover most charges himself but may seek a home through city programs after growing tired of failed housing attempts.
Gov Beauford H Jester and Bob Calvert top Texas Democrats publicly back Eisenhower while avoiding formal party endorsement They say Ike would strengthen the Democratic ticket though they will not instruct a Texas delegation Calvert calls Ike the strongest candidate available to the Democrats and seeks an uninstructed delegation.
About two hundred people attend an Eisenhower for President rally organized by University of Texas students in Austin. Bill Hellums, former European artillery veteran, is chosen to lead a Travis County Draft Ike movement as organizers plan to expand statewide and push Eisenhower as a potential Democratic Convention delegate. Local officials attend but stay quiet during the event in the 53rd District courtroom.
A tentative big power accord on Palestine collapsed as France withdrew approval of a resolution declaring a threat to world peace in the Holy Land. US Russia and France had agreed in principle at a morning meeting on the threat, with China reserving assent. Britain boycotted talks.
March 16 AP report shows 16 of 21 Texas House members opposed the local rent option bill while four backed it. Delegation debates constitutional reach and local boards as Republicans claim local know‑how, Democrats decry abdication. Texans split on final passage and amendments.
Four hundred thousand coal and meat workers were idle Tuesday amid labor disputes the largest since Taft Hartley. The Bureau of Mines warned softer coal stocks could last only 29 days as strikes press food and energy prices higher. President Truman urged delay while a fact finding board was set for the meat dispute and a possible injunction under the new law loomed.
Randall County jury hears condemnation case against the Bush Estate as city officials seek a 11 mile conduit from Randall County north to a 1000 acre water site southwest of Amarillo. Evidence includes estate water interest offers and estimated land values along the route.
Comic sketch on installment buying likened to a growing moustache, noting timely dress and a punch of wit. Reference to Corrugated Iron at Olver and Wiggins Lumber Co., 1200 W. 6th.
Rome reports a foreign office statement condemning Russia for trying to divert Italian industry to the Soviet Union. Italy rejects early payment of 100 million dollars in reparations due Sept 15 1949 and notes talks on a commercial treaty with Russia. The note cites Russian pressure to hasten deliveries of Italian goods for reparations and ties to grain-for-manufactured goods talks.
The Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions for Amarillo and vicinity on Wednesday with similar trends Thursday. West Texas and Panhandle areas expect showers from Thursday, with cooler nights and a modest rise in temperatures by Saturday.
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