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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1946
Page
2
The piece notes a mild 26 degree temperature defying expectations of winter, forecasts warmer days ahead, and discusses local weather lore from Mr Tack. It references the Panhandle, Christmas seals drive in Potter County, and community letters about daily life, livestock, and travel.
A reader urges vigilance after a woman was found dead from a .22 heart shot away from a lake. She questions whether the killer acted for sport and asks defenders to report anyone shooting from the road to protect local families.
Statisticians urge that for healthy population growth every couple should plan to have five children. The idea emphasizes larger families as a key to national growth and stability.
A St. Louis garage manager reports six shirts taken from a car parked at Jefferson Plaza Garage. Three shirts bear the name White & Kirk Amarillo Texas and laundry mark No. 4555. The writer asks White & Kirk to verify ownership with local laundries and reply to Jefferson Plaza Garage.
U S markets show declines as Dow Jones averages slip. Merrill Lynch figures indicate 30 Industrials and 20 Railroads down. In Kansas City livestock, cattle trade active with steers and calves up to 25 cents. hog trade slower with prices around 25 dollars for good 180 pound cattle and sows noted.
A. L. Biggs unit manager at 7ll Fisk Building oversees Life Insurance Co of Virginia operations. Contact via phone 8811 for policy details and coverage options.
Sheep-Salable 3,000, total 5,500 as prices slide to about 23.50 for good and choice lambs. Slaughter ewes bid 8.00 while lower quality stock ranges around 24.00 with light weights near 24.00.
Chicago livestock markets show hogs 25 to 50 cents lower with 13,000 salable and 31,500 total, sows $23.75 to $24.72, top $25.25. Cattle steady to higher. steers to $33.50, most $24 to $30, calves $35 to $37.50, cows $18 to $22, bulls up to $16.50. Sheep with 7,000 salable and bids around $24 for good lambs, ewes at $9 or more.
The piece notes a plan to end the strike and return government-held mines to private operation. Surveys warn 1,000,000 coal related workers could be unemployed by week’s end if the 400,000 miners’ walkout continues, with jobless totals reaching 100,000 over the weekend.
Local option election in Bushland area to decide on sale of alcohol. Up to noon today only 15 absentee ballots cast. Voting sites include Sam Houston School Amarillo and Bushland and Ady schools. Eligible voters must have a poll tax receipt or exemption and live west of Western Avenue to the Canadian River. Polls open 8 AM to 7 PM.
During World War II the quartermaster corps bought powdered eggs valued at 100 million dollars annually, reflecting the scale of military provisioning.
County Tax Collector Frank Hoyt reports October payments totaled 304 013 40 after a 3 percent discount. The county and state tax due totals 407 436 85. Strong October payments swamped deputies and delayed follow up. December payments will carry a 1 percent discount.
Three British constables were killed and a fourth severely injured when their jeep struck an electrically detonated mine on the Tel Aviv Jerusalem highway six miles outside Jerusalem. Witnesses saw the jeep blown high into the air as it traveled toward Jerusalem.
Rep Rankin relays a White House visit in Washington noting President Truman has no plan to call a special session to pass labor legislation. He prefers waiting for the regular session due to time constraints.
Fire gutted the Latta residence on East Tenth hill after water issues hindered firefighting. Residents escaped unharmed. A second blaze damaged the Lucerne Apartments and a third fire threatened Amarillo Center. General Ramey recounted atomic bomb duties and awards, with military family service noted.
The party tried the creek east of Hereford for duck jump shooting before the goose hunt. Saturday morning Seth and General Ramey left for Happy to hunt with a guide. Both hunts were fairly successful. General Ramey, born 41 years ago in Emblem Hopkins County, is a West Point graduate of 1928 and has served since.
Suffering readers hear of NORITO a quick relief for rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis. The ad promises fast results and a full money back guarantee if the first three doses fail to relieve pain. See your druggist today under the guarantee.
Nontenured officials include a technical sergeant and Marvin as master sergeant. Joe resides in Houston and Marvin in Denton. Seth serves in Amarillo as assistant secretary of the American General Insurance Co.
The Queen Elizabeth, famed as the world’s largest ocean liner, features about 4,000 miles of electrical wiring woven through its decks and rooms.
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