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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1947

Page

2

Bidault Hints Western Germany Merge If Talks Fail

French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault warned that if the London foreign ministers conference fails to settle Germany's future the French zone could merge with British and American zones to form a unified Western Germany. Russia reportedly rejected a French plan on German assets in Austria, a hurdle to an Austrian peace treaty. Paris reporters noted deputies will report to the Big Four. U S and Britain press Russia to value its claims.

London Georges Bidault London Conference of Foreign Ministers Germany Bidault Paris Foreign Ministers Council Lancaster House Russia Austria Danube Shipping Company Zisterdorf United States Britain

Police List Auction January Sixth for Unclaimed Property

Unclaimed property held by the police department will be sold at public auction January 6 next year per Chief Sid Harper. Items include three automobiles valued 15 to 50 dollars, 18 bicycles 3 to 7.50 dollars, five bicycle frames about 1 dollar each, five front wheels about 1 dollar each, six rear wheels about 1 dollar, two fenders, two handlebars and seats and a wire basket about 50 cents each. Descriptions are posted at the courthouse and police headquarters. most items were abandoned on city streets and removed by police.

Sid Harper

Seek Suffrage By Yule Card

Mrs D Alton B Myers spearheads a suffrage drive in Washington DC using a Christmas card urging recipients to press their congressman for a bill granting DC residents the right to vote for municipal officers. Myers, a Texas State College for Women alumna and Red Cross and AAUW member, has DC League of Women Voters backing.

D’alton B. Myers Ppas Congress Ote

Plane overshoots Hereford landing strip no injuries

An Army C-47 transport from Roswell Army Air Base overshot Clover Airport in Hereford at 10:15 a.m. during a routine fuel stop. Deputy Sheriff Neil Young said the aircraft ran low on fuel, crashed through a fence into a field, damaging a wheel and wings. Four men were aboard but none were hurt.

Hereford Clover Airport Neil Young Roswell Army Air Base Rea Depvi*young

City Commission Eyes Building Code Amendment Tonight

City commissioners will discuss a proposal to permit homes up to 1000 square feet with lighter foundations at tomorrow’s regular session in City Hall. The change excludes attached garages. Protests are expected from residents opposing annexation.

City Hall

Tremor Jerks Missourians Awake in Poplar Bluff

An earth tremor lasting about 30 seconds woke residents at 2 40 this morning in Poplar Bluff Missouri. Highway patrolmen noted a rumble seconds earlier that sounded like a truck hit the patrol headquarters. No damage or casualties were reported.

Poplar Bluff

Plane search for missing US transport continues in Europe

More than 100 planes roved European skies today without finding a trace of a United States Air Forces transport plane that disappeared Friday with 21 persons aboard while en route from Pisa to Frankfurt.

Frankfurt Germany United States Air Forces Pisa Italy

Seven Die as Alaska Airlines Jet Crashes Near Seattle

A four engined Alaska Airlines plane over ran a runway at Boeing Airport and Paine Field, then plunged into a parked car and burst into flames. Hostess Reva Monk died saving passengers. seven people killed total and 23 injured.

Seattle U.P Seattle-Tacoma Reva Monk Alaska Airlines Ira van Valkenberg Gordon Johnson J. E. Johnson Palmer Alaska Virginia Stillworth Tacoma Wash King County Leslie Howe Spokane Ole Raing Anchorage Fred Smith J. E. Farris Richard Whitting

State Deaf School hearing resumes over superintendent removal

The State Board of Control planned to resume hearing in Austin this afternoon into student demands for the removal of State School for the Deaf superintendent Roger M. Powell. The hearing began last Tuesday after a student strike the day before and was recessed for Thanksgiving.

Austin State Board of Control State School For the Deaf Roger M. Powell

Firemen Vote Run-off for Amarillo Union Officers

Run-off balloting for new officers of the Amarillo Fire Department firefighters union began today. Clyde Gibbins, president, said the union is a local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters.

Union of Firemen The Amarillo Fire Department Clyde Gibbins International Association of Fire Fighters

Three Boys Admit Attempted Assault on 5 Year Old

Three youths aged 12 to 14 from the East Fifth Avenue area faced juvenile complaints in Potter County court after a reported incident involving a 5 year old girl. The girl was taken into a neighboring house but was not believed to be harmed. police were questioned by her parents.

Fifth Avenue Potter County

Arab unrest spreads in Palestine and Jerusalem clashes

Reports describe protests in Teramnn Eritrea with thousands demonstrating against Zionist policies. In Jerusalem five hundred Arab youths marched, hostility toward Jewish targets followed, and a Czechoslovak consulate was stoned. Dr Hussein Khaldi warned that a declaration of war against Arabs has begun and vowed strong resistance.

Jerusalem Palestine Hussein Khaldi Arab Higher Committee Higher Committee Middle East Truman

UN to speed Palestine partition machinery at Lake Success

United Nations high command convened a special meeting in Lake Success to organize within two weeks a five nation commission to supervise Palestine’s transition from British mandate to two sovereign states. Britain plans to retain control for two to four more months to allow setup of provisional Arab and Jewish state councils.

United Nations Lake Success U.P United Nations High Command Palestine Trygve Lie United Nations Commission Holy Land Britain The Commission

Today Is Deadline for First Half Tax Payments

Unpaid first installments on half payments of city taxes will become delinquent at o'clock this afternoon. The deadline was extended from yesterday because Sunday. Last installment on half payments is due June 30.

Amarillo Leaders Attend Dalhart Chamber Dinner

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce officers and railroad executives will join Dalhart Chamber of Commerce for its annual dinner on December 9.

Dalhart Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Amarillo Dalhart Chamber of Commerce

Markets and Livestock Prices Across Kansas City and Chicago

Markets show cattle and hogs trading with steady to higher tones at Kansas City and Chicago. Prices span steers from about $23.50 to $29.75 per hundredweight, with various classes of calves, cows, and bulls noted. hogs rise modestly with top around $26.35, while grains and industrial fund activity also appear in the report.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas City Chicago

Trial in penthouse attack yields lineup ID of West

The victim, visiting her hospitalized father and grandmother, positively identified West from a jail lineup in the courthouse corridor. Hospital staff also recognized him for loitering and begging oranges at the hospital kitchen. Evidence hearing was to begin mid afternoon with jurors selected from seven examined. The victim is expected to testify first.

West

Reward for Watch Lost on Polk Street

A notice offers a reward for a 17 jewel wrist watch lost Friday in downtown area, possibly on Polk Street or near nearby shops. The plea requests return to the owner and mentions continuation on page 20.

Tack Polk Street

Six Die As Charity Toy Plant Fire Engulfs Building

A three alarm blaze at the Volunteers of America industrial plant in Philadelphia traps 68 sleeping workers. Six homeless men making Christmas toys die, 20 injured, and searchers find several more presumed missing. Fire origin traced to a sofa on the first floor.

Philadelphia U.P Ray Whllinean Ania —Amblhe Oes VY Serre Peau Ne Vliet The Volunteers of America, Inc Kris Kringles George J. Gallagher

Lubitsch Dies At 55 Ends The Lubitsch Touch

Hollywood reports Ernst Lubitsch a renowned producer and director died at 55 after a heart attack. Born in Berlin he entered theater at 19 and moved to films around 1915 shaping starsPol a Negri Mary Pickford and others flourished under his direction.

Hollywood Ernst Lubitsch Lubitsch Bor Berlin Ernest Lubitsch Max Reinhardt Pola Negri Mary Pickford

Knob Knockers Loot Canyon Lumber Office

Deputies report a burglary at Stenberg Lumber Company in Canyon. Entry Saturday night into the office led to a ransacked safe and an estimated loss of about $64. Deputy Lem Pounds assisted Randall County officers in the investigation.

Stenberg Lumber Company Canyon Lem Pounds Pounds Randall County

Missing Manchester dog Cookie sought by owner

An expectant mother dog named Cookie is missing from 735 North Williams. Jeane Gaines reports the pet missing to police yesterday afternoon. Cookie weighs just under 10 pounds and is black with brown markings.

Cookie North Williams Jeane Gaines Manchester

Santa Parade Order Set for Big Christmas Event

City leaders and chamber of commerce heads will ride in the official car for the Saturday parade led by J. W. Hill. Mayor Lawrence Hagg and commissioners Ira Stephen son Bud Curtis join Virgil Patterson in the reviewing lineup with the West Texas State Band following the color guard. Parade forms at 12 30 p m with 1 30 p m start. detailed entry order released by Mr Hill includes marching units, floats, bands and Jean Gros rubber figures.

City Chamber of Commerce J. W. Hill Retail Merchants Committee Hill Lawrence Hagg Ira Stephenson Bud Curtis Virgil Patterson West Texas State Band Polk Mr. Hill Rotc Color Guard Jean Gros C. R. Anthony Co Crowe-Guide Cement Co Khiva Santa Fe Railway Express Agency Panhandle Trailways Sam Houston Beta Sigma Phi Amarillo College National Secretaries Association Southwestern Public Service Co E. R. Goforth Elizabeth Nixson Santa Assembly Point

Troy Jones Elected President of Panhandle Home Builders

Troy Jones was elected president of the Texas Panhandle Home Builders Association at a noon meeting at the Mexican Inn. He succeeds K. S. Reynolds and will assume office January 1. New officers include Russell Ramey Jr as vice president and John Armstrong as treasurer.

Troy Jones Texas Panhandle Home Builders Association K. S. Reynolds Mexican Inn Mr. Jones Russell Ramey, Jr John Armstrong Aleen Salmon Dick Hughes Pampa K. 8. Reynolds Texas Panhandle Mickey Maguire A. H. Brown Lowell Munday C. F. Smith Floyd Richards Fred M. Seale

Novelist in Mask Play By Black Mask Players

Foy Duke will portray the novelist in Three Cornered Moon at 8 15 p m tomorrow in the Senior high school auditorium. The character is engaged to Elizabeth June and supported by the Rimplegar family until her brothers tire of his artistic ways. Proceeds go to the Sandies annual banquet. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for students. Proceeds aid the Sandie Mothers.

Foy Duke Black Mask Elizabeth June Poy Foy State Chemical Company Sandie Sandies Tolzien Music Store Sandie Mothers

Oldfather Baby Born at Northwest Texas Hospital

Mr and Mrs Oldfather announce the birth of a son Zenas Dean at Northwest Texas Hospital on November 29 the paternal grandfather’s birthday. Mrs Oldfather, formerly Carolyn Clark, and the baby’s grandparents are Mr and Mrs M Dy Oldfather of 1318 A Harrison and Mr and Mrs W Z Clark Sr of 1709 Tyler.

Albert Dean Oldfather Zenas Dean Northwest Texas Hospital

Potter County Bonds Offered For Saving Proposal

An Amarillo bond buying firm offered Potter County savings of about 5000 by purchasing their 17000 principal bonds at 16000. The bonds carry 4 percent interest and have 17 years remaining. The county could use funds from the interest and sinking fund but no action was taken today.

Potter County Amarillo

Fines Paid by Ten Amarillo Black People in Gaming Raid

Fines totaling about 154 dollars were assessed Saturday night by Ivy Wilkinson justice of the peace against 10 Amarillo Black people arrested on gaming charges. Sheriff's deputies arrested 14 Black people in a raid at 317 West Third. Charges against two were dismissed and two paroled to an officer. The other 10 entered pleas of guilty with a one dollar fine plus costs.

Ivy Wilkinson Justice of the Peace Amarillo West Third

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