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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
2
Public notice reports a light snowfall in Fort Worth and Dallas with Panhandle skies easing. Forecasters warn conditions remain uncertain as a cold snap lingers, suggesting a potential white Christmas while residents watch for deeper snow drifts in Amarillo.
Cattle and hogs show mixed moves in Kansas City and Chicago trading. Slaughter steers, heifers, and cows trade narrowly with bulls up, vealers rallying, and stockers scarce. Hogs retreat 25 to 40 cents while yearling and steer values hold near existing highs. Sheep offer little selling, lambs fetch firm asks. Financially, Industrial Fund liquidates with a $1.97 offer.
A Wichita Falls era column mixes farming notes with social observations. It mentions Mr. Tack’s wheat at Big Bulli Ranch, praise for his weather forecasts, local holidays, and Christmas shopping quirks. It also highlights San Jacinto Baptist Church, Christmas seals for tuberculosis relief, and a brief note on Hollywood writers' agitation toward a government reshuffle.
In Russia writers enjoy state support and high living standards while generals hold power. In the United States ten writers feel neglected and resent movie moguls earning far more. They view $100,000 a year as inadequate and demand higher pay.
The piece argues that many wealthy individuals spend on themselves and give little to charity. It cites a prominent figure who donated a small amount on Poppy Day and sought a tax exemption. It asserts self-serving bias dominates politics and business, with narrow personal gain overriding broader outlooks.
The passage quotes speculative dialogue about progress and a better world over twenty years, with rhetorical questions on whether improvement has occurred. It presents a general, reflective tone rather than a specific event, person, or organization.
A Washington writer warns of a supposed gas germ capable of wiping out nations. He claims doctored Mississippi watershed could kill all living things in weeks, with gas drifting over miles as poisoned water flows downstream. The piece also notes Blackburn Bros 41st anniversary and pays tribute to the Blackburn family and staff.
Veterans of Foreign Wars announce a December 19 concert by the Woody Herman Wood Choppers in Amarillo. A dance will follow at The Nat to raise funds for a new VFW building, with proceeds from the event underscoring community support.
Private First Class Jessie R. New of Pantex Village conducted amphibious training landings this month with the First Marines in the Western Pacific Area. He is presently in Tsingtao, China, stationed with the unit.
A busy Amarillo JC campaign promotes pedestrian courtesy downtown this holiday season. A wrecked car display at Sixth and Polk warns motorists as plans unfold for Hollywood on Ice at the Municipal Auditorium December 25 to 28 with a 40 member cast and two hour show. Free matinee for under 15s and Boys Ranch guests accompanies an Amarillo College choir performance under Dean Folsom Jackson.
A gas explosion at the Franklin College of Lehigh Valley Coal Company mine near Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, killed six workers and injured at least three. Mine rescue crews and ambulances were dispatched to the Anthracite Gallery area after the noon blast. Names of the victims were not yet released.
Acting Judge J Chesley Williams fined Ruth Gandy for driving while drunk in Charleston West Virginia though three men were pushing her car at the time. He imposed a 100 dollar fine and suspended her operator's license for six months.
Mrs. V. L. Kinsley of Adrian lost a purse containing about $20 yesterday afternoon while shopping in Amarillo. Police said she left the purse on a counter and it was picked up. Newfoundland is a little larger than Ohio.
Tommie Lee Dinwiddie of 127 East Twenty-Seventh was fined 3150 and costs in Potter County court after pleading guilty to transporting liquor in a wet area without a permit. Charges were filed by Texas Liquor Control Board agents.
Funeral services for Mrs J W Underwood of Amarillo will be held at 10 30 tomorrow morning at Central Church of Christ with M Cuthbert son minister officiating. Burial follows at Llano Cemetery. The 79 year old resident died at 6 last night at the family home 704 Madison. Surviving are the husband a son R L Underwood a Wichita Falls two daughters Maud V Cook Amarillo and Ethel Overturf Elsinore Cal three brothers Jim Kelley Gatesville Sol Kelley San Angelo and Davis Kelley Durango Cal three sisters Mrs Ike Smith Mrs Robert Cayce J L Norris all of Gatesville and 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are with N S Griggs Sons.
Eugene Hodges Weathers 62 was found dead in his room at 109 Buchanan around 10 30 this morning. Justice of the Peace Ivy Wilkinson ruled death natural. Survived by son Leroy Weathers daughter Mrs John Tyree and brother W M Weathers. Blackburn Shaw directing. The United States must import almost two thirds of the quicksilver it uses.
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