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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1947

Page

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Wallace Is Cast As Private Citizen In British Speeches

The White House stated Henry Wallace spoke only as a private citizen in his British addresses criticizing U S policies. Press Secretary Charles G Ross affirmed the point amid Wallace's critiques of Truman Greek Turkish aid program and requests from veterans groups to revoke Wallace's passport.

Washington White House Henry Wallace U. S Wallace Mr. Truman Charles G. Ross Ross Louis Starr The Veterans of Foreign Wars Truman Starr

Starr Reports Wallace Passport Revocation Talks

Starr, after visiting the President, said France and England are worried about Wallace. He claimed Mr. Truman has many messages from England and France and asked to revoke Wallace's passport to relieve those governments of the embarrassment.

Starr France England Wallace Truman Great Britain

Wallace speeches cast shadow on U S policy debate

The White House near a clash as Senate moves toward a 400 million dollar aid vote with Wallace under critique for Britain talks. Senator George urges ignoring Wallace to avoid making him a martyr, while Logan Act prosecutions are debated after Un American Activities committee calls.

Wallace House UnAmerican Activities Committee U. S

Wheat harvest outlook bright in Panhandle as snow moistens fields

Panhandle Texas reports heavy moisture from a week of snow and rain boosting spring wheat prospects. Weather data show rainfall ranging from under an inch to over three inches across towns like Childress Memphis Shamrock and Pampa with cooler windy conditions entering tonight. Forecasters predict continued clouds and showers then a gradual warm up as Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Roller Palace and music feature notes follow in the section.

Panhandle Plains Texas Panhandle

Rebirth of Higgins sparks volunteer rebuilding drive

Thousands of Amarillo carpenters and construction workers will join a caravan at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow to rebuild Higgins after the tornado. The effort, led by H. S. Wilbur and local officials, will deploy volunteers to restore sewer, water, and electric facilities, with transport provided from Fifth and Jefferson.

Amarillo Walter Wirtz Fifth and Jefferson Higgins Higgins School Fifth Warren Jenkins Hurn Dry Goods Company Alex Laubian, Jr Laubhan-Schwab Hardware Store Red Cross Salvation Army

Clearing skies spark rebuilding plans and relief moves

Clearing skies let workers begin rubble removal as rebuilding is planned once materials arrive. No firm plan exists yet but officials say a priority pattern will guide repairs, with moveable facilities from Pampa and Amarillo air fields offered to stricken communities. Two more Higgins deaths raise toll to 49. Mrs. Edith Taylor and Mrs. Ollie Sid Walton died in Shattuck hospital. funeral details follow.

Pampa Amarillo Ollie Sid Walton Shattuck Taylor Shattuck Baptist Church Higgins Cemetery Walton Duenkel-Carmichael Funeral Home

Fender Defense Presented 25 Witnesses In Fatal Accident Trial

In 47th District Court Thomas H. Fender, age 21, faces murder without malice charges after a Sept 14 collision fatally injuring Nancy Nell LaGrone. Prosecutors detailed 20 plus witnesses including drivers, a passenger, physician and student. defense testimony to finish this afternoon.

Thomas H. Fender 47Th District Court Fender Nancy Nell LaGrone Santa Fe North East Eighth Avenue Crossing Kenneth Reed Iva Davis R. P. Garre H. O. Pitts Amarillo College Kentucky E. A. Simpson

Striking Greyhound machinists face recruitment threat

Local machinists in Amarillo dismissed managements bid to hire replacement workers after a Dallas statement that new hires would be sought. Officials noted Greyhound train can require up to five years for bus mechanics and that shops run their own training programs. Pickets remain outside depots while drivers and terminal staff stay on the job.

Southwestern Greyhound Lines E. E. Birkett Greyhound Birkett Dallas Olva Massey Dallas News Massey Inc G. R. Adams West Fourth Pooh-Pooning Management Amarillo Adams Ninth and Taylor

Weather outlook for Amarillo and Vicinity

Cloudy with thunderstorms this afternoon and strong northerly winds. Tonight becomes colder with gusty north winds and a 34 degree low. Wednesday sees partly cloudy skies, diminished winds, and 40s temperatures with showers. Panhandle to Pecos Valley reports scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Highs yesterday 43, today 48. 24 hour precipitation 0.42 inches. Asphalt shingles and large stock lumber See John Maynard Lumber, 800 W. 5th.

Weather Bureau West Texas Panhandle South Plains Pecos Valley Amarillo Pecos John Maynard

Old Fiddlers Vie for Honors Tonight at 8

Nine masters of barn dance and chuck wagon fiddling compete for top prizes in the final session of the Old Fiddlers contest. The event starts at 8 at Municipal Auditorium with admission cut to 1 dollar plus tax. Tickets available at Tolzien Music Store annex and box office tonight. Competitors include C. E. Loter Wheeler Eck Robertson Amarillo Wes Campbell Levelland N F Fox Amarillo Delmar Shirley Friona Les Beard Amarillo Calvin Brown Plainview Hugh Roden Amarillo Gene Sewell Granite Okla.

Municipal Auditorium Tolzien East Ninth C. E. Loter Wheeler Eck Robertson Amarillo Wes Campbell Levelland N. F. Fox Delmar Shirley Friona Les Beard Calvin Brown Plainview Hugh Roden Gene Sewell Granite Okla

Coast Guard Discontinues North Atlantic Search

The search for nine missing crew members of the Norwegian ship Bel Pamela, sunk 700 miles northeast of Bermuda last Friday, will be discontinued after rescued seamen said there was no chance of survival.

New York Bermuda Coast Guard

Amarillo Man Reunites With Arkansas Family After 25 Years

Albert Jett 74 leaves Amarillo by Rock Island train to join daughter Elizabeth and son Albert Jr. in Enright Arkansas. The family had been separated since the wife’s death 25 years ago. Elizabeth and Albert Jr. have since built lives in Arkansas and Memphis.

Cal Brumley Amarillo Albert Jett Elizabeth Albert, Jr Rock Island Enright Ark Jett Walter Lair Lairs John Davis Tulia Davis Canyon West Texas State College White Deer Mack's Taylor Phoenix Mr. Jett Eliza Beth Elizabeth Pearce Talkington Albert Memphis Tenn

Miss Amarillo Bathing Beauty Contest Benefit

A benefit show at the Paramount Theater raises funds for storm victims. Higgins and Glazier Will Rogers Range Riders sponsor a bathing beauty contest with the winner going to Vernon on May 8 for the Santa Rosa Roundup and Miss West Texas crown.

Paramount Theater Higgins and Glazier Rogers Range Santa Rosa Vernon Globe News Tornado Fund Amarillo Globe News

Absentee Balloting Surges in City Run-off

Absentee balloting in the city run-off election rose to 32 ballots yesterday. Balloting closes at 5 PM Friday, with the run-off next Tuesday between Jim Hudson Ira Stephenson for Commissioner No 1 and Jimmy James Bud Curtis for Commissioner No 2.

Jim Hudson Ira Stephenson Jimmy James Bud Curtis

Queen Elizabeth Stranded Off Southampton In Thick Fog

The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth ran aground on a sandbar eight miles off the coast of Southampton while entering port with 2,446 passengers aboard. Twelve tugs and the ship's engines failed to move her at high tide this morning. passengers and cargo were being discharged to other vessels.

Southampton Eng Cunard White Star

Bombshell Nearing American Mainland from Alaska Flight

Milton Reynolds flies the Bombshell toward Edmonton and the U S mainland on the penultimate leg of his round the world attempt. He took off from Adak at 4 24 A M PST after an unscheduled stop and turned back due to headwinds and fuel limits. Reynolds aims to reach New York by about 8 p m local time.

Anchorage Alaska Chicago Milton Reynolds Edmonton Alberta Adak Aleutians Une Reynolds New York

Taft Rebuffed as Senate Panel Opposes Industry Bargaining

The Senate Labor Committee voted 7 to 6 against Taft proposed restrictions on industrywide bargaining. The House opened debate on a stricter union control bill to ban industrywide bargaining, with forecasts that 100 Southern Democrats would join Republicans to pass it later this week. The Senate version would be milder.

Washington Senate Labor Committee Robert A. Taft House Senate

Philippines Joins International Red Cross at Malacaang Palace

Manila April 15 The Philippine Republic was admitted as the 65th member of the International Red Cross during elaborate ceremonies on the grounds of Malacaang Palace, the presidential residence, marking a notable international affiliation.

RED Cross Manila Philippine Republic International Red Cross Malacanan Palace

Schwellenbach Proposes Quick Settlement Plan for Telephone Strike

Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach urges rapid acceptance of a negotiation arbitration formula to end the nine day nationwide telephone strike. He will broadcast on ABC at 8 30 p m and Mutual at 9 15 p m Amarillo time to report progress and press for decisions by 4 p m today.

Washington Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach Labor Department ABC Amarillo Mutual Speery American Telephone and Telegraph Company National Federation of Telephone Workers

Marshall Sees Stalin in Moscow Conference Talks

Secretary of State George C. Marshall met with Generalissimo Stalin in the Kremlin and blamed the Soviet Union for the conference failing to reach any basic agreement.

Moscow George C. Marshall Stalin Kremlin Soviet Union

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