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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
2
A Dallas Fort Worth news column muses on rising meat costs and stock market trends. It quotes a cattleman letter on price burdens, notes retailers struggle, and warns of a looming food price peak followed by a rally. It discusses cattle profitability, oil wealth, and harsh realities for cowmen amid competition and market shifts.
The article cites a derogatory intelligence report alleging Silvermaster was probably an NKVD agent and notes Currie and Harry White denied the accusation and sought to testify under oath before HUAC. Also mentioned is a 1946 Deaf Smith County DWI case with a $1,000 bond set.
The piece argues farmers prospering amid rising crops like corn and wheat will push food cheaper soon, while potatoes sell to distilleries at 9 cents a bushel. It notes 375,000 U.S. grocery stores, up 25,000, faces collapse if prices fall, and worries over dairy and cattle ventures.
A leading agricultural economist predicts Europe will harvest larger crops while the American farmer overproduces cereals and possibly livestock. Economists foresee 1948 as a peak income year before a long decline, and political pundits shift bets on Truman with Rhode Island flipping to Wallace in the fourth party scenario.
The prevailing view suggests Texas will remain with Truman and the Democratic Party despite civil rights controversy. Analysts weigh probability, noting 10 to 1 or better odds of continued party support, reflecting regional loyalties and political dynamics of the era.
Police reported no trace of a hit and run involving a one and a half ton Chevrolet truck after a Thursday evening collision near Thompson Park on the Dumas highway. Charles B. Hinsey, 52, suffered an arm amputation and was listed in good condition at St. Anthony's Hospital while driving home from work, the rail traffic representative for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway.
Corpus Christi hosts the opening of a state water conference called by Gov Beauford Jester with leading authorities on water conservation in attendance.
At a State Department briefing McDermott outlined asylum rights for Russians in the United States. He confirmed that individuals may stay if they seek asylum and are willing to work, and he said the Samarines and Mrs Kosenkina have the right to choose. He also described Molotov’s protest over alleged kidnapping and pledged a full investigation with possible legal action if laws were broken.
FARWELL Texas Aug 13 A Lundford Miller 41 of Fort Worth was released on 7000 bond after arraignment on murder charges in the Aug 3 death of O T McDaniel Melrose NM farmer and former county commissioner Miller waived preliminary hearing and will face the Palmer County grand jury Oct 11 He surrendered in Lubbock to Texas Ranger Capt Bob Crowder who said Miller was sought in Lamb County on swindling charges with a 3000 bond set in that case One other suspect in the case was released COTTON FOR POLIO CLINIC EDINBURG Aug 13 A bale of cotton donated to the Edinburg Polio Clinic will be auctioned at the Edinburg Fall Fiesta Sept 16 It was donated by Mr and Mrs E K Adams
closing New York stock quotations from Merrill Lynch list many companies with varied percentages. The report includes grain and livestock prices from Chicago, Kansas City, and New York markets, detailing wheat, hogs, cattle, sheep, and futures with price ranges and openings.
Amarillo residents used 12.5 million gallons on Thursday and 10.4 million on Wednesday. Similar amounts on Tuesday and 9.5 million on Monday. The lowest daily total was 5.9 million on Aug 1. H. R. Smith, director of public works, credited daily showers and cited consumption well below the 20 million gallon daily average for the hottest month.
In New York a Russian teacher held at the Fifth Avenue consulate after a habeas writ dispute leaped from a third floor window to a court yard. She suffered multiple fractures and remained under police guard at Roosevelt Hospital.
A year-old juvenile, cited for seeking friends at the police station, was turned over to county juvenile authorities after police identified three suspects. Reported thefts include hub caps from a De Soto owned by R L Harris, a tire tool and jack from H L Bybee’s car, and leatherette awnings from E C Brown’s vehicle. An overnight theft from T L Ogilve’s car totaled 75 dollars in clothing. Earlier this year Amarillo youths faced thrill theft charges for extensive car merchandise theft, later dropped due to lack of indictment.
Currie cites two accusations against an aide, alleging intervention to prevent Silvermaster’s discharge and supplying the ring with secret China policy information. He admits acquaintance with Silvermaster and recalls a 1942 Board of Economic Warfare official discussion.
George Robertson of Hereford faces felony charges of driving while intoxicated in 47th District Court after city officers arrested him. The record notes a prior misdemeanor conviction.
Carl Lewis city sanitation inspector filed a complaint in Corpora tion court Friday morning against L Bynum identified as manager of the Amarillo Hotel at 300 Polk. The complaint alleges Bynum or his servants cast ashes cans bottles paper cups rags tin and other debris in the alley behind the hotel.
Amarillo police deduce three local youths headed to Henryetta Oklahoma where a stolen 1936 Ford owned by Clint Rumiley was recovered. A Lincoln Zephyr owned by FE T Condrey of Stillwater was wrecked and abandoned on North East Third in Henryetta. Cowdrey, owner of the Lincoln, drove to Amarillo to have repairs completed before returning to Stillwater.
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