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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
17
Hillsboro New Mexico April 25 Mountain lions appear to be increasing in the area Bob Lard owner of the Ladder Ranch reports stock losses and asks the game department to send a lion hunter to address the problem.
Morrow reports from the Middle West that merchants still pay more for replacements than for goods sold. He notes selective supplier pressure could drive lower prices, but broad retail cuts are unsound until overall supply costs weaken. Halleck supports the Newburyport plan, while Wolcott cautions further actions are needed.
The committee member called the experiment very encouraging and said voluntary price cuts could cushion a low mood. Commerce Department experts remained cautious about reports of up to a 60 percent rise in retail activity in communities trialing the plan.
A Newburyport price reduction plan draws mixed reaction from retail leaders and officials. A WUP A spokesman calls the plan uneconomic until wholesale costs fall while American Retail Federation president Walter Morrow warns blanket cuts hurt business until goods weaken at the supply level. Retailers across Newburyport respond to Truman's plea with a 10 percent across the board cut as Commerce Department monitors the venture with cautious optimism. Secretary of Commerce W Averell is cited in the report.
Harriman planned his first press conference in over six months, likely reflecting President Truman's praise for Newburyport tradesmen amid a price-cut plea. An assistant to Harriman said the campaign gained momentum after Truman’s speech, as labor data showed wholesale prices down 1.5 percent but still well above year-ago levels.
Bombs blasted a police billet in a Tel Aviv suburb today leaving at least five dead and missing. British forces, alerted to a blood for blood threat from Irgun Zvai Leumi, surrounded Tel Aviv as rescue workers searched debris. Traffic between Tel Aviv and Jaffa halted and Jerusalem roadblocks tightened.
DeWitt MacKenzie argues the Moscow foreign ministers conference on German and Austrian peace treaties collapsed in deadlock yet marks a huge Western response to Soviet pressure. He says reaching this point now is preferable to later despite the failure on major points.
The piece notes the Allies have stopped their retreat and the future battle lines may hold. It highlights growing unity among the American British and French bloc while seeking clarity on the Soviet Union's expansion plan. The writer argues earlier appeasement limited insight into Moscow's aims.
Two thousand San Francisco telephone workers clashed with police during a demonstration against an injunction on picketing. Meanwhile CIO-UAW reached wage accords with General Motors and steelmakers, leaving the nationwide strike as the era's sole major wage dispute. President Truman reviewed the situation as federal mediators pressed for settlement. Bethlehem Steel joined U S Steel, agreeing to a minimum 15 cent hourly increase for about 70,000 workers while the industry maps future gains.
A Texas and Pacific Railroad freight train derailed early today nine miles east of Ranger on the main line. Twenty five cars were off the tracks but no injuries were reported.
A two day rain in the Panhandle ends with clearing skies and rising temperatures. Drizzle was light, Dalhart recorded 31 degrees, and Amarillo 66 hundredths of an inch marked the heaviest two day moisture total among listed towns.
Washington April 25 government called new bank officials as witnesses in the war fraud trial of Andrew J May wartime chairman of the House military committee and three co defendants. Witnesses included John Alden and Edgar Ewall of the National Bank of Washington tied to May and Gr E Stanley and Russell Haguewood clerks at First National Bank Prestonsburg Kentucky May's hometown. Also on trial are Henry and Murray Garsson gun shell makers and Joseph F Freeman their Washington agent charged with conspiring to influence the War Department.
Four RAF planes were sent toward Gay near the Penang area to investigate a theory that pirates may have seized the coastal steamer Sir Harvey Adamson, missing for a week after reporting that she was running into cyclonic winds off Rangoon Burma on April 25.
The forecast calls for decreasing clouds and a slight warmup this afternoon across Amarillo and vicinity, with partly cloudy tonight and minimal temperature change. Saturday brings partly cloudy to clear skies and warmer conditions, while West Texas reports similar trends though El Paso and Big Bend may stay cooler. North New Mexico sees partly cloudy skies with scattered showers in the northeast and northern mountains, otherwise fair with warmer air, and local frost tonight in exposed places. Highs around 41, lows near 33, noon around 44.
Joseph Cotten and Gregory Peck headline the Westerns premiering Monday night at State and Paramount in Amarillo. Other stars include Jennifer Jones Lionel Barrymore Lillian Gish Walter Huston and Harry Carey with a sunset parade and public events starting 6 PM Monday. Tickets at 1.30 include tax from box offices open from 8 AM.
Senator Ball predicts as many as 50 senators will back four amendments to tighten labor law, including court injunctions on jurisdictional strikes, banning union health funds, and prohibiting coercion of workers in bargaining. Senator Aiken cautions this could trigger a presidential veto under the current Senate plan, with House action already approved a Hartley‑style package. The two Republicans from Minnesota and Vermont spoke in separate interviews as Senate debate resumes. This item ends with a local event note about a skating night at a nearby venue.
Leroy Butler 17 of Clarendon was killed when his car collided with a egg truck on the Borger Highway north of Panhandle. His brother Leslie 20 was critically injured. Olaf Mays driver of the truck was uninjured. Funeral arrangements by Murphy-Spicer-Buntin of Clarendon with body moved to Clarendon. Survivors include parents and multiple siblings.
In ST ANDREWS Scotland on April 25 Prime Minister Attlee accused Winston Churchill of directing a torrent of abuse at his government without offering any policy. He rebutted Churchill's Primrose League remarks in London and recalled Churchill’s 1924 finance policies that hurt the coal industry and caused misery.
Delegates from all sections gather at the Herring Hotel for the Delta Kappa Gamma convention with a noon luncheon at Old Town and a public meeting at Municipal Auditorium. Dr Dixie Young of the University of Oklahoma will speak on race relations. a reception follows. Tomorrow features final registration, a business session, a barbecue, and a Presidents Pounders Banquet at the Crystal ballroom. A second item notes the 1946 U S cotton crop totaling 8 640 000 bales, the smallest since 1921.
In Oklahoma City on April 25 Leroy Thurman and three other men stood atop a compressed mattress springs package. When the foreman yelled to clear out, Thurman could not move as the springs expanded, launching him about 12 feet into the air. He struck the ceiling, a table, and a chair, then fell and was hospitalized with head and back injuries.
Citizens of Panhandle contributed 4089.50 via cashier's check delivered to The Globe-News Tornado Fund. County Judge O. R. Beddingfield supervised collection with First National Bank handling deposits and a contributor list led by Mrs. Maggie Weatherly with a 1000 gift.
The Army plans to ask Secretary of State Marshall to explain to Congress why a universal military training program is needed after his return from Moscow. War Department officials, undeterred by rumors Congress may not act this year, aim to present their case this session highlighting the gravity of the world security situation.
Hollywood officials refused Henry A. Wallace use of the 20,000 seat amphitheater next month saying the Bowl should not be used for propaganda or as a sounding board for controversial issues and would not serve the community’s cultural interests.
Washington April 2 chairman Jesse P Wolcott of the House Banking Committee predicted overwhelming House approval of legislation holding rents at present levels for the remainder of the year. Senate pending measures would extend rent control without increases. The House bill was not to be considered before late next week while other bills competed for action. The committee reversed a prior vote against a 10 percent rents ceiling increase, driven by GOP concerns over political consequences. Lumber for ranaries see John Maynard Lbr. 800 W. 5th.
On its second anniversary the United Nations faces its most testing issue Palestine Meely Greenhill Lowndes Insurance. A special two to three delegate assembly from 55 member states will open next Monday to decide if Palestine shall be independent. The UN’s record includes arms control aims, a veto prone Security Council, and a cautious Atomic Energy Commission. The Economic and Social Council sits in recess after aiding Europe and the Far East, with emphasis on rebuilding wartorn countries.
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