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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
7
The British government announced the release of 73 top secret reports on atomic energy research to scientists. The action follows similar moves by other nations and aims to apply basic science to industry. Several corporations have sought access to related reports.
A nameless Beauford police cat, fed by a hotel, drank beer and wandered the hotel lobby, then one owner recovered a cat named Flossy after a car was kicked from a pickup at Aransas Pass. Oscar the white Persian returned home to Wolfe City after three years away, leaving the Copelands grateful yet curious about his travels.
Amarillo school system problems were discussed by North Amarillo Kiwanis in a round table. Chas M. Rogers and George Waddill answered questions on additions to all Amarillo schools including the high school and a new Mexican school. Rogers noted funding limits on stadium construction and the athletic fund. Al Reville presided.
Two Texas career diplomats were among seven nominations for ambassador posts in Europe and Latin America. Fletcher Warren of Wolfe City Texas was nominated to succeed Willard Beaulac as ambassador to Nicaragua. William B Howell Jr of Bran Texas was named to succeed Hallett Johnson as ambassador to Costa Rica and is now counsellor at Lima Peru.
Tax collecting officials at Borger assess district property for 1947 tax purposes, outlining valuation and levy plans. The move signals readiness to proceed with tax collection and related budgeting measures for the new year.
In Houston on April 3 a 50 year old worker, George W. Reiss, employed by Standard Concrete Products, crawled into a running cement mixer to clean it and was crushed. He suffered compound fractures to both legs and extensive injuries and remained in critical condition after attendants treated him. Foreman Raymond Taylor shut off the mixer and G. E. Smith helped extract him from the machine.
Robert Dorough son of Mr and Mrs R L Dorough of 2814 Brook Denton won first place for a clarinet and strings quintet in Houston judged by the Texas Federation of Music Clubs committee. He studies at North Texas State Teachers College and belongs to Phi Mu Alpha fraternity.
Leroy Cotton was found guilty of murder without malice in 64th District Court and given a suspended sentence. The proceeding occurred in Plainview on April 2.
False teeth wearers suffer embarrassment when plates loosen slip or wobble. Sprinkle FASTEETH, the alkaline non acid powder, on plates for firmer, more comfortable fit. It does not sour and helps control denture odor. Obtain PASTEETH at any drug store.
Testimonial touts Inner-Aid as a herbal formula with twelve medicinal juices. It is advertised to cleanse bowels ease gas from stomach improve digestion and slim waists with claims of rapid relief after meals. The ad urges purchase at all drug stores.
Testimony describes a fatal incident involving Jess Jenkins and Cotton in Abernathy last August. Jenkins allegedly jabbed with an ice pick during a scuffle before collapsing. witnesses say Cotton shook Jenkins and Jenkins fell. Ad deadline noted as 5 PM on weekdays.
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