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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

2

Indicted in Youths Death in Grand Saline Shooting

Richard Murdock Grand Saline night watchman was indicted on murder without malice in the shooting of 12 year old James David Mullican near Grand Kalines. Murdock, held in Van Zandt County jail, faced bond changes from 3000 to set today. Mullican’s parents and three brothers survive.

Richard Murdock Grand Saline Jmarning James David Mullican William W. Mullican North Taylor Murdock van Tendt Canton Mullican Christman Trea Grand Kalines

Battle Report From Palestine Narrowly Fights in Jeopardy

A Hagana force surrounded a heavily armed Arab band five miles north of Petah Tiava near Warriors. The Arabs, believed to be a scouting party from Tulkarm, were pursued from Tel Aviv and took refuge in abandoned houses or on the outskirts of Yarkona as fighting continued.

Jerusalem Haewana Tel Aviv Petah Tiava Deense Tulkarm

Uncertain Timing for Romanian King Mihai's Proposed Marriage

A royal wedding plan involving King Mihai of Romania was described as opportune by palace sources, but government officials say no formal cabinet decision was made. Representative Dumitru Negel reportedly pressed ministers as the king, then abroad in Lausanne, weighs a potential match with Anne of Bourbon-Parma, of Danish-French lineage.

Mihai Bucharest Romania Upa Bern Pal- Bee Dumitru Negel Han Oven- Agen Lausanne Bwitverland Saat Ringess Anne of

Missing dog and for sale notices in Nome column

A reader column in Nome shares a missing small white dog named Mickey with a red collar and crown spot, offers a reward, and requests information. It also lists ads including a cockers spaniel puppy for sale and a washing machine for sale with contact numbers.

Mickey Tack Teburn Otto Trarger

Gordon K. Shearer Named State Parks Board Secretary

Gordon K. Shearer of Austin is named executive secretary and director of the state parks board. The appointment is effective January 1, 1948, following the death of Lee on October 2. Shearer leaves 20 years at United Press Association where he opened the Austin bureau in 1927 and has served as bureau manager.

Austin Gordon K. Shearer State Parks Board J. W.aah Shearer Nowie H. Lee United Press Association United Press Bureau

House Appropriations Panel Backs Navajo Hopi Relief Funds

The House Appropriations Committee recommended 200000 emergency relief for Navajo and Hopi Indians this winter, 250000 less than the Bureau of Indian Affairs requested. It approved action on a bill permitting up to two million dollars, criticizing the bureau’s policies while noting 65000 Indians live with limited support and 38000 can be supported with current funds.

Washington U.pi House Appropriations Committee Congress Bureau of Indian Affairs Appropriations Committee Bureau of Indiaa Affairs Jean

Fire destroys Houston roundhouse causing $150,000 damage

A spectacular fire destroyed the old Southern Pacific Railroad roundhouse in Houston near the business district. Officials estimate $150,000 in damage. No injuries were reported as flames collapsed the roof within twenty minutes and smoke rose from the scene.

Houston Southern Pacific Railroad Southern Pacific Walla

Texas Couple Gives Million For Education and Mission Work

Mr and Mrs A D L Winson of Bix Spring Texas disclosed a gift exceeding one million dollars in properties for Baptist education and mission work. The Baptist General Convention executive board approved the trust agreement conveying the gift at annual session. Dr J W Bruner secretary of the endowment dept announced the trust assets consist mainly of royalties gas and oil leases on land in Gates Beorry and Mitenell counties and surface properties in Bailey County.

Gates Beurry Mitenell Bailey County

Chicago Aims to Reform Traffic System by 1942

Chicago officials study a plan from the International Association of Chiefs of Police to modernize traffic. Proposals include proof of payment tickets, more drunkometer use, three wheeled motorcycles for mounted units, doubled traffic staff, and a $500000 equipment buy. A permanent training school and pedestrian control laws are urged to curb graft and improve safety. Mayor Kennelly backs a program to be enacted if adopted.

Chicago U.fi Interna Hone Association of Chiefs of Pofce Cotenit Milwakes Washington Martin Kennelly

New Dandelion Could Become Rubber Source for USSR

G Bosse of the Natural Rubber Institute reports discovery of two or more dandelion species in the Caycanan with potential to rival kok angyy as sources of natural rubber. The find is detailed in Socialist Agriculture, noting the USSR has cultivated dandelions for over 30 years and relies on them for rubber supply.

Mosgow Caycanan G. Bosse Natural Rubber Institute Socialist Agriculture Bossee Kokangyy Hok Soviet Union

Oklahoma GI Students Are Doing All Right

At the University of Oklahoma statistics show that 7,050 GI bill recipients attend the school of 32 000, including 7 women. One GI attended OU with six children. A surprising share of veterans are married and many are fathers.

Oklahoma Norman Okla U.R University of Oklahoma

Christmas Cards Lightly Rebound on Prohibition Crimes

In Oklahoma City a bootlegger sent Christmas greetings to the sheriff. Deputies traced phone numbers on a return card and arrested one man on liquor charges. The case nudged a humorous twist as a bootlegger found his cards misdirected.

Oklahoma City Prohibition Oklahoma Batt Voleux Santa

Markets and Livestock Reports From Major Cities

Market summaries cover stock prices and futures with Dec and May pricing across Chicago and other markets. Livestock trade shows varied results with cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep. cattle futures mixed, hogs and cattle prices reflecting steady to higher trends in many categories.

Wanbas City Kansas City Wtarn Cmicago Livestock Gmigago UBDA Tridé Ofcen Advence Ead Noenze-Ag Pouride Molly Weenie Aberich

Two Die as Bus and Truck Collide in Snowstorm

A Greyhound express bus carrying 34 passengers and a truck collided near Centerfield Ind during a snowstorm. Two persons were killed and nine injured as responders rushed to the scene about three miles from town.

Ind Greyhound Express

Fired Fireman Edie Appeals Discharge After Dismissal

J B Edie the fireman fired yesterday by Fire Chief George Cooper says he will appeal the discharge. He plans to file a formal notice with Clifford Davis city employment director and cites civil service rules allowing appeals within 48 hours. Edie has been with the department since February 1944.

J. B. Edie Tidie George Cooper Eile Clifford Davis Civil Service Cooper Hele Belle Eile Maintring Edie Reapain

Scout Annual Meeting Set At Cathedral Hall

At a December Scout office meeting Mrs Beal Smith announced the annual meeting for January 1. The event will be held at Cathedral Hall with Mrs Vernon Crawford as ticket chairman and Mrs J P Jones in charge of table decorations. Officers will be elected and constitution changes voted on. The council includes all registered adults in Girl Scouting. Mrs J G Eckel presided.

Scout Beal Smith Smith Cathedral Hall Vernon Crawford J. P. Jones J. G. Eckel Cae

Antiphlogistine Poultice Relief For Various Ailments

A vintage note describes moist heat from antiphlogistine poultice easing chest cold irritation, throat soreness, strained muscles, boils, sprains, and bruises. It advertises swelling reduction and relief lasting several hours with this preparation and other associated remedies.

Paulilee

City To Hear Code Proposal From Builders

Studies aimed at amending or replacing the city building code were resumed by the Panhandle Home Builders Association. Troy Jones and Janie Van Buren will appear before the city commission with proposals likely favoring a performance code over a materials specification code.

Panhandle Home Builders Association Troy Jones Janie van Buren Home Builders Association Jones

Fair Weather Keeps Amarillo Comfortably Warm

Sunny skies dominated Amarillo with noon at 42 degrees and a predicted high near 49. South winds 20 to 30 miles per hour cut the pleasant day, as the Panhandle enjoyed unclouded weather.

Amarillo

Tankers Collide Off West Indies In Deadly Explosion

Coast Guard reports eight killed and eight wounded as two tankers collide off Wilermatad Duten West Indies. A napth cargo exploded aboard the US Tucipita after the crash with the U S Los Pozos and Argentine vessel. many missing include women and children.

New York Coast Guard Wodey Ali Wilermatad Duten West Indies

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