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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1948

Page

2

Notice to publish names on censorship board list

Public notice lists individuals asked for publication by The ews-Globe board of censors. Names include es lazard Paul Allingnam N. D. Bart h Mre Bob Babb Gravy camp Mra h Winter J P Black Lewis Nor yke and Charley Underwood.

Theews-Globe Board of Censors Es Lazard Paul Allingnam N. D. Barth Bob Babb Mra H Winter J. P. Black Lewis Noryke Charley Underwood

Norther forecast signals a hard winter approach

The article notes a first norther of the 48 49 season arriving tonight or tomorrow with no frost risk but temps dropping and a notably chilly forecast. It describes nerves and mood shifts as people sense the coming weather and shares anecdotes about a dog and a seaside fishing tale to illustrate warning signs.

A Humorous Notice About Nurses and Grandfathers on the Plains

A reflective, humorous column notes a preference against male nurses, lists quirks about illness and craving winter foods like pancakes with syrup, and teases a photo backlog for grandfathers and grandmothers on the plains. It praises patient grandparents and hints at upcoming picture prints to catch up.

New Curbs on Credit Into Effect Sept 20

Washington Aug 20 United Press New government controls on installment buying of automobiles and 10 other durable goods take effect Sept 20. They require one third down on autos and one fifth on others with balance due within 15 months.

Washington Federal Reserve Board

Weather Notes and Travel Plans on the Plains

The column discusses average diapering figures for babies, mentions Miles Bivins and friends planning a fishing trip to the Gunnison River in Colorado, and reports on unsettled plains weather with a potential shower from Pampa east. The weather station closure at Pampa is urged to be stopped to maintain essential information.

Miles Bivins Ted Houghton Hap Johnson Don Harrington Colorado Gunnison River Pampa

Lake Texoma Leads Nation in Visitor Draw

H C Gentry cites a magazine stating that from Oct 1, the Oklahoma Texas recreation area with warm water game fish and channel catfish outdrew other parks by more than two to one in nine months. He argues this supports strong appeal of Texoma resorts against cold water trout competition.

H. C. Gentry Lake Texoma Mr. Gentry Oklahoma-Texas Recreation

Propaganda noted in Texhoma Park attendance claim

The speaker critiques propaganda asserting Texhoma Park outdraws major parks. He notes the nine month period Oct 1 to July 1 understates Yellowstone’s summer attendance, when millions visit in July to September, contrasting annual visitor figures.

Texhoma Park Grand Canyon Yellowstone Park Yellowstone

Propaganda Saturation in Modern Newspapers and Magazines

A critic cites pervasive propaganda across newspapers and magazines, labeling much of it dangerous and insidious. The remark reflects concern about editorial bias, misinformation, and manipulation influencing public perception.

Debate Over Texas Lakes Flight of Big Fish

A discussion pits Mr. Gentry, praised as a top bass fisherman, against Mr. Tack on fish conservation. Gentry favors removing large fish to improve fishing, while Tack argues for restocking with larger fish to sustain the sport.

Mr. Gentry Texas

Debate on lake fish balance ends in sharp rebuke

The piece argues that overfishing disrupts lake ecosystems with a skewed small to large fish ratio. It criticizes Mr Gentry for proposing adding millions of small fish while backing Mr Tack who wants to reduce them. The writer labels Gentry as misinformed and clearly disagrees.

Mr. Gentry Tack Sherman

Plainview Man Given Fine Jail Term for Bike Theft

Robert Massengale, 44, of Plainview, was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty in county court to theft of a bicycle. He was arrested by Amarillo police.

Robert Massengale Plainview Amarillo

Ex Slave Harriet Vaughn Dies at 115 in Texarkana

Harriet Vaughn, a former enslaved person who outlived four of her children, dies at 115. Burial set for today in Texarkana. She is survived by two daughters aged 77 and 79.

Texarkana Harriet Vaughn

Draft Deferments Shape 1948 Peacetime Call Up

President Truman outlines peacetime draft rules requiring registration for men 18 to 25 with calls for 21 months service for those 19 to 25, and early November induction for draftees. 18 year olds may volunteer for a year of training to avoid later drafting. Deferments are order based on law and military service veterans are largely exempt.

Truman Congress Mr. Truman

Three-Vehicle Crash East of Here Kills Five Family Members

A late yesterday three-vehicle wreck 22 miles east left five dead, including four Stephenson family members from San Antonio. Carel D. Stites, 23, of Houston, drove the gasoline truck. W H Stephenson, 39, and his wife, 34, and their children John 10 and Joyce 13 died. An 8 year old Mary Stephenson was injured. Rev Gates of San Antonio suffered a broken neck and bruises. The second truck driver was uninjured. The crash involved a gasoline trailer truck an acid truck and a sedan.

Here Carel D. Stites Houston W. H. Stephenson San Antonio John Stephenson Joyce Stephenson Stephensons Mary Gates

Perryton Birthday Party Draws Panhandle Flyers

The Perryton Birthday Party opened at 8 AM with a free flight breakfast for Panhandle pilots and passengers. The Chuck Wagon Gang cooked bacon and eggs as 70 plus guests landed in gusty 64 mph winds, then enjoyed town street events. The celebration ends Saturday with a dance by Will Osborne's Hollywood band and the Wheatheart queen crowning.

Perryton Panhandle Chuck Wagon Gang Hardesty Okla Tom Penn Will Osborne Hollywood Cal

Mrs Jack Robinson Wins Weekly Amarillo Women's Golf Meet

Mrs Jack Robinson captured two honors at the Amarillo Municipal Women's Golf Association tournament held Wednesday at the Ross Rogers Course. She posted a net 32 to win the nine hole medal play handicap event and also earned the traveling bracelet for the best net on nine holes. Her scorecard read 50 18 32. Mrs Jim Terry was runner up with 60 25 35.

Jack Robinson Amarillo Municipal

Southwest Advertisers Move to Bruner Building

The Southwest Advertisers firm formerly in the Mays Building at 908 Polk for three years will relocate to Suite B in the Bruner Building at 708 user. Monte Rosenwald and Leon Krupp lead the firm and say the move doubles office space and adds an on the street location.

Mays Polk Bruner Monte Rosenwald Leon Krupp

Housing at Its Worst in Burlington Evicts Family

A 40 year old garage attendant his wife and five children are evicted from a tar paper one room hen house where they had lived for three months in Burlington Massachusetts.

Burlington Mass

Market Commentary From Amarillo Merrill Lynch Office

Closing New York stock market figures from Merrill Lynch list air and metals firms with mixed gains and losses. Commodity prices shown include steel, oil, and utilities. Kansas City livestock market reports cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges and trends for the day.

Chicago Livestock Market Summary and Price Movements

Chicago livestock prices show hogs 50 cents to $1 lower with top hogs reaching $31.50 for 290 to 325 pounds. Cattle calves and vealers mix with steers at $32.00 to $37.50 and beef cows $21.50 to $25. Bulls $23.00 to $24.25. Sheep lambs steady to 50 cents lower with native spring lambs $26.50 to $27.00. market notes scarce slaughter hogs. Financial note: Liquidating fund at $2.04 offer.

Kansas City Chicago

Houston Urologist Reports Critical Child Operation

A Houston urologist describes a two hour operation on a Borner Child that detaches the bladder from its present position and places it inside the body through an incision while attaching the ureter to the large intestine. Earlier this week the doctor expressed optimism about Linda's chances of surviving the operation.

Houston Linda

Employers Urged To Release Workers for Guard Training

Gen. Lawton Collins urged employers to grant time for National Guard summer training during a Camp Hood visit. He praised the 49th Armored Division's progress and lauded cooperation with the 2nd Armored Division and two Guard divisions training at Camp Hood for two weeks.

Camp Hood Tex Lawton Collins 49Th Armored Division National Guard 2Nd Armored

Salem man Daniel J. O'Brien fined for first driving violation in 35 years

In Wilbraham Massachusetts Daniel J. O'Brien, 73, of Salem, paid a 10 fine in court for his first driving violation in 35 years.

Wilbraham Mass. U Daniel J. O'Brien Salem

Army Warns Public Information Officers on Spies

June 7 1948 the Army told public information officers to watch for spies and to secretly confer with chambers of commerce and industrialists while notifying Army Intelligence of suspect inquiries. Most German, Austrian and Swiss requests targeted Wichita San Antonio and Amarillo chambers with offers of industrial data photographs and city information.

Army Chambers of Commerce Soviet Germany Leipzig H. M. van Auken Wichita Chamber of Commerce Air Force Smoky Hill Germany Chamber of Commerce Wichita San Antonio Austria Switzerland Vienna Amarillo

U S Rejects Soviet Charges Over Rights and Police Power

The note states Lomakinto are not to be forced and are entitled to U S protection. The government cannot permit foreign police power within the United States. The United States rejected all Soviet charges and insinuations.

Russia United States Kosenkina Mikail I. Lamarine Robert A. Lovett Lomakin

Judge Kinney Dies After Long Public Service

Judge Kinney of Roberts County served four terms as county judge retiring in 1918. He died of a heart attack on August 3, 1945, at his Miami home after visiting his office on Thursday. Survived by his daughter Mrs Hall Nelson another daughter Mrs Tom Finley Hawthorne Cal and another son Leon Kinney Marshall. Body at Duenkel Carmichael Funeral Home in Pampa with funeral plans pending word from family.

Sherman Kidd Key College Hall Nelson Sterling Kinney Hall Judge Kinney Tom Finley Hawthorne Cal Leon Kinney Marshall Duenkel- Carmichael Funeral Home Pampa

Dogs Poised for Poisoning Deaths at Jackson Yard

Mrs. A. H. Meyer reports two dogs at 3100 Jackson died from poisoning early this month. She suspects they were lured to the fence and fed poison or picked up poison from being thrown into the fenced yard. One dog was a male nearly 13, the other a female dog aged 112 months.

Jackson A. H. Meyer Grace

Poll contrasts Wallace and Dewey support in the South

The Gallup poll shows Wallace at 2 percent in the South versus 5 percent nationally, with plans for a September campaign swing. Dewey remains higher in the region at 37 percent among those with opinions, Truman at 46 percent, and party splits explained by Truman Thurmond divisions.

Henry A. Wallace South Wallace Mr. Wallace Mason-Dixon Line Dewey Franklin D. Roosevelt Truman Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith Thurmond

Explorer and Author Gene Lamb Dies at 54

Gene Lamb, a noted explorer, author, and lecturer aged 54, died last night in Los Angeles from heart disease. He was prominently known for travels and public talks across the United States.

Los Angeles Gene Lamb

Johnson and Stevenson Trade Blame in Texas Campaign

Johnson answered voters questions at Marine Park Fort Worth and planned a Galveston rally while Stevenson campaigned across the lower Rio Grande Valley. Stevenson challenged a Johnson speech by Lt General Ira Eaker accusing big defense industry influence and an expensive campaign in Texas politics.

Johnson Marine Park Fort Worth The Air Reserve Association Galveston Stevenson Rio Grande Valley Dallas North Texas San Angelo Ira C. Eaker Eaker Texas Exas Politics

Raid by rebels hits Johore rubber estate in Malayan revolt

About 300 Communist rebels attacked a South Johore rubber estate early today. The raid, described as the largest so far in three months of revolt, left a European planter, three Asiatic guards and two rebels dead.

Singapore Johore

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