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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
3
The page lists a dense array of tickers, prices, and company names across markets and commodities. It includes numerous firms, rail and oil stocks, and sections on Chicago livestock with price ranges for hogs, cattle, and lambs, reflecting a busy trading day.
Mexico delegation traveled by chartered buses as Akbar in Tulsa and Al Kaly in Pueblo send large contingents. The first day features a drill competition at Tri-State Fair Park with awards at 5 45 PM, a western dinner at 7 PM, and a free public musical show at 7 45 PM in Municipal Auditorium. Dancing at local hotels closes the day before a Saturday parade at 2 PM showcasing visiting temples.
Tunisia's electric power consumption rose from 67 million kilowatt hours in 1939 to 130 million in 1949, with forecasts suggesting about 300 million by 1960. The growth reflects expanding industry and urban demand ahead of mid century development plans.
Funeral services for Buck E. Davis a 25 year old man are pending. He died after a drag line shovel touched a power line at the Continental Carbon Company plant near Borger. Fellow worker Jim Glenn suffered minor burns and is being treated at North Plains Hospital in Borger. Davis lived at Trailer City north of Dumas and is survived by his wife and a 14 month old baby.
The report praises crime reporting as highly effective for public awareness and recommends establishing a national coordinating council. It would include local group representatives and serve as the national parent body to direct local crime efforts. Congress should appropriate 100000 dollars to launch the council, with ongoing funding from foundations or philanthropists thereafter.
The Baylor-Panhandle and Panhandle-Baylor clubs will meet at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon in Palo Duro Canyon for their annual joint summer outing. Entertainment includes games picture taking and progress reports. President Theron Hawkins announced directions will be marked with green and gold crepe near the park gate.
Three fourths of Africa's inhabitants are under European control, a sweeping claim cited from Capetown sources. The assertion emphasizes imperial reach across the continent, highlighting a perceived dominance by European powers during the period.
In Olton Texas on August 31 Justice of the Peace R A Lewis ruled Roy E. Rucker Jr. died by his own hand from a self inflicted gunshot wound. The 32 year old farmer was found in a trailer near J H Stamps farm home. Witnesses heard a scream and a shot then a locked trailer. An investigation found a .22 rifle near the bed. Rucker’s despondency over business troubles was noted. Survived by wife Odessa Rucker and his parents, two sisters and a stepson. Funeral services handled by Hammonds Funeral Home Littlefield with time pending.
Plans for Future Farmers of America exhibits at the Tri-State Fair, September 24 to 29, will be discussed at 9 30 oclock tomorrow morning at Amarillo High School by agriculture teachers from Area 11. Globe-News Want Ads Get Results.
The Air Ministry announced a British twin jet bomber completed a Trans Atlantic hop from Ireland to Newfoundland in four hours and 19 minutes setting a record. The Canberra jet carried three crew members and flew 2 072.79 miles ending in Newfoundland at 11 45 this morning after departing Aldergrove at 7 23 AM. The aircraft averaged 480 2 miles per hour and air times are subject to confirmation.
Des Moines reports that of 10 to 18 million acres of sorghum grown in the United States each year only about one per cent is used to make molasses while the remaining ninety nine per cent is harvested for grain or forage.
A Wellington farmer spotted his 12 gauge shotgun in a Amarillo gun store during an investigation of Wellington house burglaries. The weapon, bought June 12 for 35 dollars, was returned to Bradford Riley. Deputy Bob Barnett and Shelton Nunniley of Wellington checked pawn shops in Amarillo for stolen loot.
Burdick charged that agencies funnel large fees to private firms for overseas job placements. He cited letters from Morrison-Knudsen executives calling the practice indefensible and noted recruitment costs can reach up to 600 dollars, with 5 to 10 percent of annual salary as a typical charge. Burdick argued taxpayers fund government employment bureaus while firms profit, referencing directives allowing use of a private firm for future recruitment by Atkinson-Jones and Holmes & Narver.
Thomas, district supervisor of the telephone company, said the new board will help some waitlisted residents. The board is not area specific and will serve new residential telephones anywhere in Amarillo.
Weather report notes high temperatures across multiple locales with Lubbock at 96, Tucumcari 94, Dalhart 97, Guymon 99, Perryton 96, and lows around 68. Downstate cities Wichita Falls and Fort Worth reached top readings, with further figures not fully listed.
The article notes 104 degrees, with Dallas reaching 101. Watts states no relief is seen for the Panhandle as a cool air mass shifts eastward. Amarillo forecasts place today’s high at 97 with a low of 69, and tomorrow’s high at 95.
Advert reads Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reducing monthly pains and discomfort in three of four doctor tested cases. Claims include relief from backaches jitters and premenstrual symptoms with added iron versions and benefit for changes of life.
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