16 Apr 1947
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1947
Page
1
Light moisture continued across the Panhandle with clearing later. Snow showers were reported in northeast New Mexico as a wet pattern neared. Towns like Stratford logged the heaviest Panhandle precipitation while others saw light totals, aiding crops but risking fruit buds.
Reports say poison gas infiltrated the city after a Grand Camp explosion at noon. The ship exploded and fire spread to the Monsanto Chemical plant and other facilities, causing widespread ruin and casualties. Docks filled with onlookers as steel beams flew for miles. residents heard the blast as far as Port Arthur and Palestine. Sheriff Albert Nichols warned of gas intrusion while emergency services battled fires with limited water.
Washington report says NFTW president Joseph A. Beirne declares only a specific wage offer can end the 10 day strike. He states the union will continue the walkout until the demanded $12 weekly increase is granted, as NFTW and AT&T rejected the arbitration plan.
The forecast calls for clearing this afternoon with continued cool temperatures. Tonight will be partly cloudy with temperatures above freezing. Thursday looks partly cloudy and warmer with a high near 49 to 66 across the region. Panhandle and South Plains may see occasional rain or snow and cooler conditions.
Russell Stationery Co at 611 Taylor advertises Bendix console and table radios with phone contact 2 1257, highlighting available models and pricing options for home use.
Moscow dispatch reports Premier Stalin and Secretary of State Marshall failed to move the German issues in dispute at the Council of Foreign Ministers. The stalemate over reparations economic unity and a four power disarmament treaty persists with little change from before the talks. Molotov pledges to push Austria peace within the conference though final agreement may elude them. Bevin and the British delegation slated to depart Moscow by train next Tuesday.
Three soldiers from Williams Field Arizona were injured when a car and a truck collided on a highway about 35 miles east of Amarillo. The crash occurred this morning and left two vehicles damaged with critical injuries reported.
A three-vehicle collision one mile east of Lark at about 10 15 left George Harman with a skull fracture and possible neck injury and George Lim with a minor head injury. The westbound car with three soldiers was struck by an eastbound Allied Van Lines truck. all were removed to Groom Hospital after being freed from the car.
Britons by the millions pledged to quit smoking but hurried to tobacco shops for a last binge before price hikes take effect. Starting tomorrow a 20 cigarette pack will cost three shillings four pence, a rise of ten pence in 48 hours, as Chancellor Hugh Dalton faces criticism from newspapers.
Advertising fragment notes Neely Greenhill Lowndes Insurance offering asphalt shingles and large stock lumber with reference to John Maynard Lumber and 800 W South. Also mentions Advance skating classes Thursday at Roller Palace with A Regal Co Insurance and real estate night at 6th and Jefferson locations.
The Duke of Windsor assisted in extinguishing a fire on the 34th floor of the Waldorf Astoria in New York. The blaze started in a waste basket during a gin rummy party, confined to one room, as other guests alerted staff and the Duke helped bellboys maneuver a fire hose.
Five persons were injured when a Henderson highway home exploded last night near Tyler. Mr and Mrs James F Hawkins and their three daughters suffered injuries as Mrs Hawkins broke a leg and Hawkins fractured a foot while the children had minor injuries. The new residence was nearly destroyed after Hawkins struck a match in a bedroom.
Berlin 16 UP Gen Lucius D Clay announced that 700 war plants in Western Germany would be seized as reparations. He said 36 factories were removed from the reparations list, 18 in the American zone, citing the need for cement in Germany.
Gov Beauford H Jester will broadcast his decision on signing the per capita school apportionment bill and the minimum 2000 salary bill for teachers. The Texas State Network will carry the 8 pm Saturday night address from Austin. Meanwhile a train fire in Japan near Nara Osaka killed and injured dozens.
William E Barrett of Pasadena began a six month sentence for a drunken brawl high above the Nevada desert. Franklin F Murphy of Oklahoma City faces trial on misconduct in a public conveyance. Barrett pleaded guilty, Murphy pleaded innocent, with Barrett injuring Murphy and both men involved as passengers fought amid alarms and fire extinguishers.
A $100000 relief effort channels through Higgins and Glazier to move and supply homes from Dumas and Pantex Plant. Government plans to sell low cost houses and a water tank at deep discounts. Committee led by Wilbur and including Sheriff Tarbox and Charles Hyde coordinates disbursement as totals exceed $105000.
J C Penney Co sponsors Charlene Hook daughter of Charles Hook for a benefit bathing beauty pageant at the Paramount Theater Monday midnight. Proceeds from box office go to The Globe News Tornado Fund supporting Higgins Glazier storm victims. entry deadline Friday via the bathing beauty editor at Globe News.
The notice directs readers to page 10 for the latest list of contributors to the tornado fund. It notes that updates are compiled periodically and include names and amounts, with no further details provided in this snippet.
The Globe News Fund collects donations from New Mexico and Texas including Amarillo and San Antonio as Higgins rebuilds after a tornado. Wilbur records every dollar while locals and businesses such as Farmers Oil and Waples-Platter donate funds and groceries. Government aid via War Assets Administration accelerates relief.
In Copenhagen April 16 King Christian 76 lies gravely ill as four physicians attend Amalienborg Castle. Doctors report his fever rising above 102 degrees and say the monarch is very tired with further calls expected tonight. The situation marks a critical moment for the royal house.
Houston tax officials report many 1947 license plates are being removed by officers because they were paid for with bad checks. Tax Assessor-Collector Jim H. Glass called the issue widespread.
Houston police heard reports that Texas City authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of the explosion damaged town due to spreading fumes believed poisonous. The appeal sought all available cars to move refugees as the Texas City area counts over 18,006 residents.
Police and volunteers aided rescue as stone buildings in Texas City were leveled and residents fled to avoid further blasts. The blast shook Galveston Bay cities from Palestine to Port Arthur with shattered windows and falling ceilings. Authorities urged doctors and nurses to assist in rescue efforts while skies darkened over the region.
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