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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1947
Page
2
The page blends upbeat forecast and reader letters from Amarillo Texas. Topics include ongoing healthful weather, rainmaking curiosities near Phoenix, rebuilding in Hemphill County, a September barbecue for Panhandle railroad workers, and reflections on winter prospects and past weather folklore.
A holiday edition profiles Maine culture and language with phrases like Readin' sort of stretches the mind and The simplest Maine people set great store by good readin' while noting Maine folks' wary stance toward outsized bait and nefarious hooks.
In a Maine voice a reader recalls sayings about ministers, weather, and daily life. Comments cover workmen lunches, village humor, and seasonal moods. The piece notes quiet fogs, shifting humor about servants, and predictions of cool Septembers and early cool evenings at the Tri-State Fair.
Amarillo Girl Scouts seek a family to live rent free at Camp Kiwanis west of the city acting as caretakers. The current occupant must move to town. applicants may have another job while keeping watch. The house is furnished with room for a cow, chickens and a garden. Send applications to the Girl Scout Office 605 1/4 Taylor.
Admiral Conolly said the 27,000-ton carrier Leyte en route to Gibraltar will likely visit Greek and Turkish ports during its Mediterranean cruise. Exact ports were not decided. He also stated US warships are not assisting British refugee vessels running the blockade to Palestine.
Margaret Truman daughter of the President will perform at a Hollywood Bow concert between August 19 and 30. A specific date will be set after her program is arranged.
Grain and livestock trade reports from Kansas City show cattle sales at 28 to 30.50 for good native fed steers with varied weights. Hogs fully steady to 50 cents higher with 170 to 239 pound good and choice at 27.75. Sheep slow with native spring lambs around 23.00 and yearlings steady.
Mrs. 8. P. McKinney of 1402 Hughes returned home this week after visiting her daughter Mrs. George E. Morris in Abilene.
Mrs. Tom Amos of Des Moines NM visits Mrs. J H Jones at 411 Maryland. The visit is noted in society notes.
Pfc. and Mrs. David Samson of Wichita Falls are guests in the Stanley Shulkim home at 1011 Rusk.
Mrs Mary Bartlett of Los Angeles is visiting her mother Mrs Grace York at 413 North Pierce. The visit highlights family ties in the community.
Chicago market notes hogs 6,000 head up 25 to 75 cents top 28.25. calves 800 head fed steers to 30.50. cattle trade strong for steers and yearlings, cows and bulls quoted with varied declines. sheep around 1,700 head, lambs and ewes priced, market mixed. financial industrial section shows liquidation 61.9282 and offering 2.11.
Virgil Manning, 28, an ex convict, says he identified the killer of Benjamin Siegel and watched from across the street during the Beverly Hills murder on June 20. He claims he and the triggerman shared prison time, and that he was paid $1500 but received only $500 before a Seattle spree and later threats. Beverly Hills police remain cautious while Sheriff Allen and Police Chief Anderson review Manning’s signed statement. Manning surrendered after saying he feared for his life and says he has traveled by freight since. He previously served a forged sum sentence in Missouri and was born November 16, 1919.
Plains Division employees will host an ice cream and cake social in Ellwood Park to honor Jerry Briscoe who retired August 1 as Plains Division superintendent. Attendees include personnel from Amarillo offices and friends from Amarillo and nearby communities and their families.
The forecast shows no break in heat with fair skies this afternoon and tomorrow. Maximum temperatures near 94 today and 93 tomorrow. A historical note recalls Amarillo’s record of 16 degrees below zero on February 12, 1899, adding a dramatic contrast.
The article lists requested improvements in North Heights including street lighting dirt street maintenance widening of North Hughes recreation facilities to curb juvenile delinquency and rezoning to permit more beer sales. Commissioners consider these proposals after the discussion.
D. L. Dunn of the Gamewell Fire Alarm System Company from Dallas described new fire alarm systems at a meeting. Attendees included Mayor Hagg, Commissioners Curtis and Ira Stephenson, Acting City Manager N. V. Moss, and City Secretary Katheryne Burwell.
In a two day economic debate, Prime Minister Attlee argues for severe measures to shore up Britain’s finances. He notes Britain still owes US creditors and uses UNRRA and US loans to prop up economies while warning against panicked views. He defends the US loan against Churchill’s accusations.
The article chronicles rising heat in Amarillo with 100 degree days peaking in the 1930s and a drop after 1940 tied to improved tillage and moisture retention. It notes the hottest night, 70 degrees, and recalls July 1933 furnace-hot conditions during the Dust Bowl era.
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