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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1948
Page
2
The notice describes censorship notes and names several local individuals. It commends President Dick Bivins and the school board for handling a hearing where two teachers faced charges. Miss Laura Roberts is defended as kind and loyal, while criticism argues her Government and American Problems class spreads misinformation.
The page notes closing stock averages from Merrill Lynch and lists quotes for many companies. It also reports a response to labor action with CIO calls for a boycott of Swift Armour Cudahy Wilson Morrell Rath and related firms following the March walkout, signaling market and political pressure intersecting the meatpacking sector.
A positive note from Don McCormick endorses Miss Laura Roberts and her American Problems class at AHS. The letter praises her integrity and educational impact arguing democracy thrives through debate and respect for differing beliefs. Readers are invited to visit the office to study advertising and news placement.
Northwestern University opens a new Institute of human nutrition with a $1,000,000 budget to study how diet relates to heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, leukemia, and tumors. Dr. Tom Spies will lead the effort.
The text notes complaints by larger business interests that newspapers are unfair in news coverage of their companies. It also mentions students alleging newspapers suppress advertiser news and would publish it about others.
The House Un American Activities Committee passed a bill by unanimous vote to criminally prosecute Communist Party officials and expose party members and fronts. The measure could go to the House next week, with supporters arguing it will curb Communist activity while critics warn of overreach.
Atlantic City April 28 A two year old CIO campaign to unionize the South is called a flop by a textile workers union spokesman. Emil Rieve president of the textile workers says measured by elections won and contracts signed the drive has not been great.
Final decree entered dissolving Louis B. Mayer and Toni B. Mayer's marriage. The Kansas City based case cites desertion as grounds with Toni Mayer aged about 60 receiving more than three million dollars in cash and property.
New York reports 19 wholesale foods declined in the past week enough to erase a 9 cent advance from the prior week. The Dun and Bradstreet index stood at 6.76 on April 27, down from 6.85 the week before and 6.02 the year earlier. The all time high was 7.28 on January 13 and the low 1.49 on January 31, 1933.
European program has received much guidance since the new head took charge. The most valued counsel, shared at a US Chamber of Commerce convention, came from an old friend who warned that large sums can grow quickly. A Hamburg firm seeks entry into the American market for German literature.
President Truman nears the halfway mark in delegates after primary wins in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts boosting his path to the Democratic nomination. Harold Stassen’s Pennsylvania write-in surge offers renewed challenge though not binding on the 73 delegates. Eisenhower draws Florida support as Pepper signals broad delegate competition.
A Amarillo News description details the trial of West accused in a child assault case. The victim identified him in court after meeting in a hospital sun room with her parents visiting a grandmother. West previously altered his appearance in jail and now warns deputies he will not behave at the penitentiary.
King Abdullah announced he personally would command Trans Jordan Syrian Iraqi and Lebanese troops planning an invasion of Palestine to confront Zionism. In Amman he told the Associated Press that forces occupying Jericho near Jerusalem would act as scout troops before the main army moves.
Jose Iturbi, Valencia born pianist, rose from cafe gigs in Paris to elite conservatories. He toured America briefly, then settled in Beverly Hills and married public fame. His story includes early struggles, study in Barcelona and Geneva, and a 1929 tour note with Panhandle Concert Bureau planning a Amarillo concert.
The Amarillo convention session continues with Dr. Edwin T. Dahlberg, Northern Baptist Convention president, urging a Disciples of Christ merger. Harry Hines is honored as Laymen’s League founder with a barbecue at Municipal Auditorium. The final day features services at the host church and an address on The New Look in Evangelism by Rev. D. W. McElroy.
TWA officials said the arrival is scheduled for tomorrow night at 8 20 at English Field. He will be met by his parents Judge and Mrs J N Riggs city officials and several old friends. Captain Ryan and other high ranking Naval officers are set to arrive Friday.
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