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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
2
King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan urged all Arab states to send troops to Palestine as the British mandate ends May 15. He said about 10,000 of his Arab Legion would cooperate with British forces but not begin operations until the mandate expires. Arab leaders remained calm, awaiting the May 15 deadline.
The text tracks opposition to Governor Beauford H. Jester over a constitutional amendment. Rep. Roger Q. Evans and Rep. Preston of Lubbock led in opposing the measure in the Texas House. Evans, then Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars state commander, vows to push the issue to the people and may challenge Jester if the court upholds the election legality.
Amarillo Knife and Fork Club plans a meeting on Wednesday with tickets for the banquet at Amarillo Country Club available to members at Maxor and Herbert Drug Stores. The speaker will be Miss Ismet Sanli, former United Nations delegate and noted Turkish national authority, discussing Nationalism. Club officers include W. W. Gibson president Dr Neal Cannon vice president Dr A M Meyer secretary and Charles Pisk treasurer.
Overcast conditions persist with cool nights and possible precipitation. Amarillo forecast shows moisture chances low but scattered showers remain in New Mexico and mountains. highs near 78 today and 72 tomorrow with lows around 50.
Two prizes will honor top YMCA members in a membership and operational fund drive. Herb Willborn announces prizes at the 7:30 p m third report meeting. Drive goals $22 635 with under $10 000 received. first prize a Borden sponsored tackle box. second prize merchandise from Gibbs Clothing.
Public works director H R Smith says Lincoln street repairs near completion after rain delay. Klock Construction Company of Amarillo handles topping replacement on 1100 Black Pierce with costs to be determined. City plans a major street repair program this summer with about $100 000 projected. Mr and Mrs R H Owens of 2404 Ong attend the State Furniture Convention in Dallas. Owens is president of the Panhandle Dealers Association.
Merrill Lynch adjusted stock averages with gains in Industrials and Railroads while Utilities and Sales show modest rises. Grain, livestock, and cattle markets report scattered prices, with hogs steady to uneven and cattle steady, amid thin early trading across Chicago and Kansas City exchanges.
Westinghouse Electric Corp cuts prices on electrical equipment to save industrial buyers about 3.125 million dollars yearly. US Steel Corp follows with a 25 million dollar cut on steel products. The moves aim to curb inflation. reactions are mixed among officials and manufacturers.
Gwilym A. Price, president of Westinghouse, says the firm will cut steel product prices instead of granting another wage increase. Westinghouse is negotiating with the CIO United Electrical Workers for a new contract as the union presses for a substantial wage rise for production and maintenance workers.
Wells Faulkner of Amarillo travels to McKinney to attend funeral services for his sister Mrs. W. B. Horn. The service will be held at First Christian Church tomorrow afternoon after Mrs. Horn died at her McKinney home yesterday. Surviving relatives include her mother Mrs. F. B. Faulkner and another brother D. H. Faulkner.
Wallace for President supporters in Texas announce a full slate of liberal county and state candidates. Herman Wright chair of the Texas Wallace committee says the effort targets electing liberal leaders and cites nine anti labor laws. A $25 plate dinner is set for tomorrow night ahead of a third party convention in Houston.
The note lists weights and prices for sea weights medium and conjoined feed, heifers around 2500 to 2900 pounds with cannery at 2625 and 26.00 as prices, plus two loads near 103 pounds average and around 110 pounds for some lots. Woolskins and lambs priced about 2300 to 2600, with shorn lambs and No 1 pelts emphasized. Also mentions an Industrial Fund offering 1.9084 with 208.
Amarillo commissioners review a proposal from Amarillo Junior League to operate Thompson Pool in Thompson Park this summer. The city bought a chlorinating unit for pool sterilization and previously the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce ran the pool.
Ward's Automotive Reports estimates US and Canada production at 105,242 units this week, up from 104,761 last week. The mix includes 68,908 cars and 30,004 trucks in the United States and 5,330 cars and trucks in Canada.
William Ayling's funeral procession paused at a country pub yesterday and mourners joined in a round of beers, one of his last wishes reflected in the stop.
The Amarillo Little Theater Youth Club stages The Barrets of Wimpole Street May 11 to 13 at the Municipal Auditorium. Bella Hedley and Ann Baker headline with Joan Hudson and Shirley Neely among cast, showcasing local performers and recent theater grads.
A safety meeting of the Plains division operating department in Santa Fe was planned for 2 this afternoon in the Santa Fe Building auditorium. Supt. E. L. Duggan presided with Supt. J. N. Landreth as chairman. visitors A. M. Hansen and W. L. Henville attended. A separate morning session for mechanical workers, led by Master Mechanic J. T. Smith, was held quarterly in the meeting room near Smith’s office.
The usual vocational training banquet at Ama bile High School occurs tonight at 8 in Long Champs. Bill Williams will toast, Lewis Nordyke speaks, and hosts are part time employment students. About 50 students and 50 employers attend with guests including Supt. Rogers and Mrs. Burkhalter.
Hedgecoke Co joins a national scrap metal drive to boost production of cars trucks and farm implements. J E Brock manager announced the effort as E C Quinn of the Dodge Division asked dealers to speed scrap iron steel lead and copper movement to mills and foundries to keep industry operating and preserve employment amid defense stockpile needs.
The National Guild of Piano Teachers opens auditions at noon today in Trinity Lutheran Parish Hall 1800 Harrison with 150 students registered. Four days of private hearings follow, judged by Adelaide Anderson and Roxy Grove, with prizes totaling 8500 dollars and potential New York appearances for top performers.
H R Smith director of public works says the installation between Third Avenue and Pair Park on Grand Avenue aims to replace a 5 inch line running through the fair grounds under the livestock building site to be vacated.
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