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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1947
Page
2
A nostalgic film feature opens tonight at The State with Ed Walker described humorously. reviewers promise wholesome emotion, bright comedy, and strong finale. Readers are invited to attend. refunds offered if not satisfied with admissions.
Winchell notes signs of times as Faris sold a dozen $800 men's overcoats in one day. Barbara Stanwyck returns from Europe and praises American birth. Basketball probes loom over alleged referee bias aiding a gambler in a five figure wager. Britain awaits Princess Elizabeth engagement news. Saltonstall leads GOP chatter while Europe may rely on Barbara Hutton marriages. Stork Club cites business at 25 percent below wartime boom and 25 percent above prewar levels. Heywood Broun mocks censorship and sex debates.
Newspaper notes Madam Flagstad, famed Norwegian soprano who performed with the Metropolitan Opera, plans a United States concert tour despite opposition over her wartime marriage to a Nazi-suspect. Weymouth calls for Nordyke to report on U S efforts against foot and mouth disease spreading from Mexico, with cattle fears and mass culling if Texas is affected.
A satirical riff compares Amarillo to Wichita Falls and Waco noting few psychiatrists in Amarillo while others boast multiple doctors. It jokes about wind vitamins and thumb sucking in Waco and ends with a plea for a psychiatric professional in Amarillo.
Berlin report says two death row inmates at Ravensbruck concentration camp killed themselves. Carmen Maria Mary, a 40 year old spy, slashed wrists in her cell. Dr. Percy Treite reportedly poisoned himself yesterday.
Mercury has a rotation period equal to its orbital period around the sun, so a day and a year are the same length. The planet spins once per orbit, resulting in equal lengths for daylight and year length.
USDA cattle and calf markets show 3100 head traded with good and choice yearlings and medium weights around 24.75 to 25.00. Medium steers mostly 18.50 to 19.00, heifers and yearlings scarce with 19.00 to 22.00. Cows in light supply range 13.00 to 15.00 for common and better.
Amarillo reports 219 births in March, surpassing the previous record of 217. 111 white boys, 90 white girls, 4 Negro boys, 5 Negro girls, 2 Mexican American boys, 3 Mexican American girls born. 215 birth certificates issued. total for year 2117.
The freighter American Farmer reported collision damage 50 miles northeast of Cape Henry with the Pittsburg Steamship line collier. It listed nine degrees to starboard and aimed for Newport News as Coast Guard launched a seaplane from Elizabeth City and cutters Cherokee and Agassiz from Norfolk plus lifeboats from Parramore and Machipongo stations.
Leonard Leo Garvin, charged before the U. S. Commissioner on February 20 with Mann Act violation, was apprehended in Bentonville Arkansas on March 12. Garvin to be brought to Amarillo or sent to Fort Worth for trial.
County Judge E O Northcutt and County Auditor John Crudgington left today for Mineral Wells to join the Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association gathering. The meeting runs from tomorrow through Saturday, with officials from across the state in attendance.
Faustino Perez paid a $100 fine and costs after pleading guilty to carrying a blackjack improvised from rope and heavy tape weighted with scrap metal. He was arrested by city officers in the incident.
Captain A J Jackson announced William H McMillen 827 Florida appointed commanding officer of Naval Reserve Organized Surface Division 867 in Amarillo. McMillen a former Navy lieutenant commander and Superior Manufacturing purchasing agent holds multiple ribbons and medals. A meeting to plan the division is set for 8 pm in the county court room with aims to enlist 15 officers and 209 enlisted men.
Striking Greyhound machinists in Amarillo denounced the way-station maintenance plan as unworkable and dangerous. They warned of more buses breaking down if the strike continues and opposed a new contract clause allowing a black-list based on references from former employers.
Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey was stunned by Leo Durocher suspension and did not issue a statement. Assistants said he would likely speak later and announce a temporary manager, with Ray Blades as leading candidate and Dixie Walker also favored by supporters.
Sore eyes from overwork dust or wind find relief with Lavoptik. Advertisers claim sore ness itching and tiredness ease quickly and note 30 years of success with thousands praising the product. Available at all druggists.
Victoria April 9 Up H F Stone a Grace Presbyterian Church layman in San Antonio was installed as moderator of the Presbytery of Western Texas. The three day session began to succeed Rev William Lolan of Kerrville with Rev Palmer Delotus La Feria elected reading clerk and Rev A V Bosnd San Antonio named reporter. About 130 churchmen attended as delegates may be instructed on a May union of northern and southern churches in North Carolina.
Chief M E Pierce of the Naval Recruiting Office announced six men enlisting in the Regular U S Navy. Names include Joe Wayne McAdams of 804 Carolina and Thomas Bar Cara way of 801 Tennessee along with Robert Irvin Hazelwood 82 Carolina Alfred Samuel Bodnore Bushland Kellar B Oglesby 906 Buchanan and Granvel Leal Harrison Wellington who have reenlisted.
The article reports on a House session where a committee member argues a police authority clause lacks legal basis and accuses Dennis of violating Congress. Rankin contends Mississippi Negro voting rights invalidate Rankin's seat while charging Dennis with following the Communist Party line.
A census style note reports counts of white Americans by hair color: 3.4 million redheads, 7 million blondes, 54 million medium dark, and 44 million brunets. The figures illustrate hair color distribution among the white population.
W. J. Hill was elected president of the Potter County School Board at its organization meeting yesterday. He succeeds the late George Menke. John Detten was elected vice president. H. H. Hale and J. G Dowse were sworn in as members. A May 13 meeting was set to discuss plans for forming a county unit system to improve efficiency. Tax representatives, ranchers and other large landowners will meet with the board.
Researchers note that during long wars or depressions the proportion of boy births tends to increase, following historical patterns observed in past conflicts and economic hardships. The claim emphasizes demographic shifts linked to stress and resource strain.
The Physician's Appliance Company advertises a new inconspicuous rupture harness free of leg straps and springs. Offered on a 30 day trial, readers who request the descriptive circular may receive a $3.50 gift for providing feedback. Contact 1429 Koch Bldg 2906 Main Kansas City Missouri.
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