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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1947
Page
2
The piece argues weather theory and disaster response after the Glazier Higgins Woodward tornado. It rejects rail or town attraction theories, explains wind speeds and air currents, and notes community generosity toward the homeless in the Higgins area.
Reporter surveys Higgins in Lipscomb County after a devastating tornado. Many survivors refuse to leave ruined homes, seeking shelter near foundations while agencies like Salvation Army and Red Cross aid, and Dr. J. J. Davis, unharmed, becomes a symbol of local spirit. Rebuild will be long with morale as vital as structures as children adapt and communities band together.
The precinct 3 local option contest between Lance Pollard and Roy Snodgrass will be heard tomorrow at 10 in 108th District Court. The Dec 7 election in Potter County west of Western Avenue and south of the Canadian River produced a 24 vote dry result. Pollard is represented by Simpson, Clayton and Fullingim.
Gen. Jonathan Mainwright known for Corregidor fame favors the nickname Tex over Skinny. He visited the Texas Senate to thank members for a resolution naming him native Texan and voiced pride in becoming a citizen of Texas.
Markets data show mixed results with industrial and utility indices down. livestock at Kansas City reports hogs 24.00 to 24.75 for various weights, sheep slow with bids down, cattle and calves weak with most bids lower. stockers and feeders decline, few good lots hold near 24.00, buyers cautious amid uneven demand.
Chicago livestock market on April 14 shows hogs at 13 000 head with slow demand and lower prices across weights. Sows down 1.25 to 1.50, cattle and calves activity noted with fed steers and yearlings mentioned.
The San Jacinto Kiwanis Club reports a weekend influx of gifts totaling 352 dollars for the San Jacinto Youth Center with many local supporters. Bill Whalen of Kiwanis International toured Texas Oklahoma clubs praising the center and signaling interest from other cities. The drive also allocated 149 dollars to the Globe News tornado fund, with 100 dollars from members and 49 raised during a Center event.
A long roll of individuals and groups names by town and profession appears. Included are civic clubs company listings households and local business names such as Def and Co Panhandle Electric Works and Huddle Club with many personal names from Dallas Dalhart and Amarillo.
Leaders of the NFTW meet to urge President Truman to intervene in deadlocked peace talks over the strike. The 49-member policy committee plans the strategy conference as direct negotiations resume between the company and striking workers.
Shelter supplies are promised urgently as only tents and tarpaulins reached the stricken area from Amarillo warehouses per WAA at Pantex. Funeral services for Higgins continued in Canadian churches with burial planned in Higgins cemetery. Dozens injured remain in serious condition at Canadian and Pampa hospitals as the death toll of 42 may rise. Volunteers urged to avoid Higgins until called. Snow and mud hinder recovery and a National Guardsmen appeal follows a heavy first snowstorm after a day of drizzle.
Thousands of rheumatism sufferers praise NORITO for quick relief from muscular aches and pains. The ad promises dependable action with a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail to satisfy, urging readers to see their druggist today.
Amid heavy rain and slushy roads funeral processions through Woodward proceed hourly in a grim effort to bury storm victims. One man Monty Harper died from injuries, while a City delegation led by Mayor Bosch and officials traveled to Oklahoma City to seek National Guard aid, clarifying it would not seek martial law.
A man named Needles sits with his chin on his chest and eyes obscured by a low railroad cap. He wears a powder blue suit and sky-blue shirt without a tie, black shoes, and carries receipts as he searches his pockets for answers.
The passage portrays Mr Needles as a medium height man with clean-cut ruddy features and a reddish freckled complexion. He appears like an average successful businessman of his age and shows dejection and fatigue this morning.
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