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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

3

San Antonio wife chained to stove by husband over protection

Bernice Busby, 35, was chained to a stove by her husband Jack Busby who claimed it was for her protection. Police freed her with keys after tools failed. Both faced charges. she was booked for drunkenness. The couple was taken to the district attorney, with the wife saying she did not wish to file a complaint.

San Antonio Bernice Busby Jack Busby Mrs. Busby Busby United Press Wilton Shaw Busy

Building Code Proposals To Be Heard By Appeal Board

Anna Tillo area code changes poised for review as the city building code appeals board will receive proposals. Home Builders Association leaders urge separation of residential and commercial codes while noting the 1941 code is outdated. Licenses for two taxi drivers were renewed amid age and violation history concerns, and 16 000 gallons of Shamrock fuel were purchased at a low bid. Traffic signal requests were referred for recommendations as the planning report was approved.

Lawrence Hagg Ira Stephenson Buc Lefty Fowler B. J. Cooper Dewey R. Kizer Mr. Fowler Shamrock Oil and Gas Corporation Fourteenth and Fillmore Sixth Adams Carlie Price City Planning and Zoning Commission Hagg Stephenson and Curtis N. V. Moss Katheryne Burwell

West seeks new trial in assault with intent to rape case

In 47th District Court Davis Williams West, 27, asks for a new trial after a jury convicted him of assault with intent to rape for a Aug 30 attack on a farm girl, 10, in the Northwest Texas Hospital penthouse. West received 99 years. His attorney contends the indictment requires proof of force. no ruling today by Judge Henry S. Bishop.

Davis Williams West 47Th District Court West Northwest Texas Hospital C. G. Clayton, Jr Henry S. Bishop

Auto prowlers take $333 in Dalhart theft

Dalhart detective Dick Bell reports his car parked at 1716 Monroe was entered last night. Missing items include clothing, a suitcase, papers and a .38 pistol valued at $333. Earlier a purse containing $15 was stolen from Amarillo woman E R Goforth at the T and L Home and Auto Supply Store on West Sixth Street.

Dalhart Amarillo Dick Bell Monroe Bell E. R. Goforth Sunset T&l West Sixth

Morrison resigns as Amarillo Credit Association manager

Gordon K. Morrison resigns from the Amarillo Credit Association after leading since 1941. He will stay on until a successor is found while continuing as manager of the Better Business Bureau and operating his two other ventures, The Letter Service and Lucky's Dog House, at 129 East Seventh.

Amarillo Credit Association Gordon K. Morrison H. W. Blackburn Morrison Letter Service Lucky's Dog House East Seventh Amarillo Oklahoma The News-Globe Better Business Bureau Credit Association Bureau Associa

Christmas Lights Stolen From Pete Georgeantonis Yard

Police reported Christmas decorations were stolen from 1806 North Julian. The items included lights and other decorations taken from an outside tree on the property.

Pete Georgeantonis North Julian

Stolen 1942 Ford Coach Recovered Near Fillmore

Police recovered a 1942 Ford coach stolen Monday night from 816 Fillmore. The car, owned by John W. Lee of the 816 Fillmore used car lot, was found abandoned in the 500 block of North Fillmore.

Fillmore John W. Lee

Store theft details from 10:00 PM to 10:30 AM entry

The Credit Association evolved from the Businessmen's Association in 1908 and reorganized in 1931. It was robbed at the West Sixth location, with details noting fifths of Old Taylor and other brands and 24 pints of PM reported in the incident.

Old Taylor Sunnybrooks

Burglars Strike Highway Liquor Store Near Amarillo

Sheriff's officers investigated a store burglary at Highway Liquor Store near the junction of Highways 60 and 66 east of Amarillo. Thieves reportedly entered through a rear door and de-stocked the shop, taking numerous brands and quantities of liquor including Fehenley and Four Roses products, plus Seagram's and I W Harver offerings.

Highway Amarillo Pat Bounds Fehenley Seagram's L .W. Harver I. W. Har

Shreveport Man Jailed on Theft Charges in Amarillo

John Youn, a Shreveport resident recently employed at an Amarillo hotel, was jailed in Potter County on theft charges. He is accused of stealing an overcoat three suits and a rifle from Ivan Grayson of Amarillo.

John Youn Shreveport Amarillo Potter County Ivan Grayson

Itching First Application For Eczema Rash And More

Advertisement promotes BLUE STAR OINTMENT for itching and skin conditions including eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples and scabies. Claims one application soothes itching and suggests repeat use as needed with a money back guarantee if the first try fails.

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