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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1946
Page
2
The note on late April rainfall predicts a challenging week ahead for Panhandle wheat with heavy storms needed to salvage the 46 crop. It warns a poor yield could mark the first Panhandle wheat failure in a regional emergency, while also reporting lighter fare news on a New York Black Angus Club marketing claim and local purse theft concerns.
In a scene along the High Plains Mr Tom Gallaher and F G Gurley of AT and SF press for quicker service. Gallaher, once called an old country boy, notes the challenge of being a big frog in a small pond and lonesome in Chicago.
In Amarillo roots, Tom Gallaher eyes Chicago success while locals hail his big city charm and steady gaze. Weather jokes and political chatter mix as Panhandle residents predict a spring 1946 mood and possible election twists involving Governor Stevenson and Rainey.
A reader offers to recover a lost Cortebert wrist watch in Amarillo between Walgreen's and the Bus Depot. A signet ring lost in San Jacinto is requested to be described for return. A 14-year-old seeks paid babysitting work Friday and Saturday nights at 405 Arthur. Peggy McCaskey in Borger requests return of her watch.
A property inquiry requests a large farm of at least two to three farming sections plus one section of grass land. The writer owns four tractors and plans to grow wheat and feed row crops. Contact Margie Jo Nagle at phone 4632 about a lost brown billfold containing two dollars. finder may keep the money if papers are returned.
Mrs Roy White offers reward for return of her black and white Lincoln bicycle with a large white basket taken from her back yard at 807 Georgia Street. Call 20850 to reunite.
Person offers a two year old Boston bulldog for trade for a Pekinese or other small dog breed. Also available rabbits. Interested parties should call 2-6946.
Sen Murdock proposes using veterans in a strong enforcement arm to stamp out black markets as AFL urges Senate to reject House price control amendments. William Green of the AFL calls the idea a very good suggestion while Capehart criticizes corn subsidy practices as black market behavior.
Rev Gar ner S Odell is formally installed as minister of Christian education at First Presbyterian Church in Amarillo when the Amarillo Presbytery meets tomorrow night. The service features sermons and charges by church leaders, with Odell arriving from Rochester New York where he pastored seven years.
Reported today is Stanley Boehning in fair condition and Mrs Ruth Fleming in serious condition after the Saturday automobile collision near the Veterans Hospital. Also listed are Willard H Boehning's son, Elza Altha Raymond and others with varying recoveries.
The Army and Navy will study the nation’s caverns for underground factories and other military installations in case of a future atomic war. Experts under the Army Navy munitions board will explore Carlsbad Caverns Mam moth Cave Wind Cave Howe Caverns and Virginia cavern chains among others.
United Nations Security Council faced a likely shelving of Polish charges against Franco Spain as Russia threatened to veto a fact finding inquiry. The United States and Britain oppose the Polish resolution seeking diplomatic sanctions, while the other ten members back a revised Australian inquiry plan pending Russia's stance.
The Chiropodist Society of New Jersey reports that today’s young women have feet two to three sizes larger than their mothers due to soft slipper-like shoes. Dr. Jonas C. Morris of Audubon presented the survey at the society convention in Atlantic City.
In Chungking on April 29, efforts by General Marshall to settle the Manchuria conflict failed. The Chinese National government and the Communists rejected proposals, prolonging the civil dispute as both sides stood firm on terms and a truce was not accepted.
A young deer was placed in the Houston dog pound after wandering into a filling station. The fawn escaped its tie, was recaptured, and sent to the pound. If unclaimed within three days it will be turned over to the city zoo.
Sheriff Bill Adams neared a solution to burglaries at local tourist courts last week involving about 3000 dollars in merchandise and travelers items. Melvin Dawson 24 was arrested Saturday night as he entered a taxi and linked to thefts from five cars at Long Horn and La Rose courts. A trailer search yielded more stolen property linked to Frank Fenton Beverly Hills Cal Navy Lt E A Day Saginaw Mich Lt Col R W Beach McCutcheonville Ok and T A Dobry Yukon Ok. Five burglaries occurred between April 19 and 22 at one court. valuable items remain unrecovered.
The third training session for Girl Scout leaders will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House, 815 Fillmore. Plans will be made for the final session next Tuesday at Camp Kiwanis. Four new students attended last week: Mrs. James Coleman, Mrs. Bill Southworth, Nelle Harris, and Mrs. Thomas Fritz.
The American troopship General Hershey departed Colombo on April 28 carrying 3,200 U S soldiers, 40 with Anglo Indian wives, bound for New York arriving around May 23. A note adds water has different density in ice than liquid form.
R. B. Norman, principal of Amarillo High School, travels to Austin for the National Association of Secondary School Principals meeting. He will lead a panel discussion Wednesday at 2 PM and attend Interscholastic League meetings and league events. Amarillo High School has 17 entries across nine athletic and eight literary events.
President Truman today named a former Tennessee governor to be ambassador to Brazil, succeeding William D. Pawley who was reassigned. Cooper served as governor for three two-year terms starting in 1938.
The district reports an average attendance of 88.61 with a new club in Grandbury. Seagraves led in attendance with 34 full meetings, Cisco followed with 28. Governor Peyton emphasized strict attendance rules and fellowship. The event opened with a church service at Polk Street Methodist and a sermon by Dr. R Thomson. John McCarty welcomed attendees at the State Theater, honoring Oran Thomas and his committee.
Governor Linton Estes of Wichita Falls and O B Sellars report from Atlantic City as Texas delegates plan a special train trip to Boys Ranch with a barbecue dinner. Luncheon groups meet at Amarillo Hotel including Club Service and International Service. The schedule features three group breakfasts and a Governor's Banquet to close the conference.
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