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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
2
From Kansas City on December 23 the USDA market report shows cattle and calves running steady to higher in spots with good beef and dressed weights. Hogs gain up to 50 cents with top bids near 22.50 while sheep and lambs trade steady to firm amid light demand and healthy byproducts across stockyards.
Chicago livestock prices show gains across cattle calves and hogs with top hogs at 232.5 per load and weighted loads strong. Cattle and calves total 14 thousand with many categories steady to strong, beef cows weak to 25 cents lower, vealers 22 lower, sheep at 4000 with slaughter lambs steady to strong and fed western lambs around 22.50 to 22.65.
A courthouse listing records numerous warranty deeds dated in 1946 and a district court divorce. Transfers involve parcels in San Jacinto Heights Am arillo Heights Bivins Ridgemere and other blocks with multiple lot descriptions and guardianship notes. Court actions include a divorce case between Lesitie Thernhill and Hazel Ruth Thernhill and a separate divorce filing Juanita McGee versus J B McGee.
William A. West, 500 Bivins, held in county jail on bond after pleading not guilty to driv ing while intoxicated before County Judge E. O. Northcutt. The charge stems from a collision at the U S Highway 66 and Hill Street intersection east of the city about 6 20 last night. Bobby Ed Sharp and Jack Hoggard of St Francis were treated at St Anthony's Hospital and released. West was driving toward Amarillo when his car crossed the pavement and struck Sharp's car. Both vehicles were damaged.
Ellen McAdoo de Onate Hinshaw—daughter of the late Senator William Gibbs McAdoo and granddaughter of President Wilson—died in Santa Monica after a final phone call saying she had "done it." She faced custody struggles and had two previous marriages and two sons. Her mother, Eleanor Wilson McAdoo, was en route from New York.
Norman VY Taillon of Compton California was located safe in bed at the Baker Hotel in Dallas after a nationwide search for his missing twin-engine Cessna ended when he admitted landing on schedule and resting. He said the charter flight from Compton to Dallas caused no trouble and all three passengers arrived safely.
Carnegie Institute will not display international contemporary paintings until they regain former high standards. John O Connor Jr says chaotic postwar Europe makes 1947 show inadvisable. The Carnegie International Exhibition began 50 years ago and was limited by two world wars to 37 exhibits.
Betty Jean White versus George White Jr. J H Saint versus Dessie Saint. Allen Graham versus Dorris Graham. J P Daniel versus Maudean Daniel. Virginia Handorf versus August Handorf. Marriage licenses for Jim W Loter with Betty Jo Roberts. John D Munn with Bonnie Barrick. Sheriff Edwards with Virginia Doty. Turley with Beatrice Newberry. Gordon Dillon with Betty Cantrell. Foster with Sarah. Clifford Parker with Zelma Boothby. Don McCullough with Bess Regan. W C Elliott with Ona Williams. Rolla Gibbs with Iris Dun. Ted Moss with Regina Jinnings. Allen Lox with Geneva Overton. Harry Boren with Audrey Sweaney. Robert Kelley with Mary Brown. W G Pope with Melba Hazei.
Tokyo reports rising death totals from the weekend quake and tsunamis with figures from 1 026 to 1 125 dead and 145 missing. More than 100 000 are homeless as relief crews race to deliver food water and medical aid amid cold conditions. American forces say none killed or injured while a small number remain in Wakayama peninsula.
In San Jose California Judge John D. Foley dismissed holding Irene Campo’s former husband in contempt for $450 in alimony arrears. Campo planned to use the money to buy Hollywood teeth. The husband’s attorney argued Hollywood teeth were simply artificial castings riveted onto real teeth.
A Canadian Pacific Montreal to Boston express and a freight train collided head on a mile south of Cowansville Quebec during a heavy sleet storm. Twelve people were injured, one seriously, in the crash reported yesterday.
Bettye Perkins requests return of a lipstick, comb and gloves lost at the Amarillo Hotel during the Teen-Etle dance. She asks finder to keep the $1.75 inside the billfold and contact her at 17759.
A billfold found in the 500 block of West Sixth is to be claimed by the owner who can identify it at 210 North Fairmont, rear.
Mrs. R. B. Latham offers a reward for the return of a lost light tan pigskin gloves. Call 8323 for information or to arrange the return.
The Texas Society of Professional Engineers will hold its state meeting at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas on January 16 and 17 with Governor-Elect Buford Jester as principal speaker. Fort Worth’s W. A. Rounds will be installed as the new president as officials, legislators, and industry members attend.
Mr and Mrs Lon Blanscet and daughter Lola Fay from Billings Montana are visiting Amarillo and other Panhandle points. Blanscet formerly served as Gray County sheriff and led guards at Cactus Ordnance Works Dumas. He now ranches and works in real estate in Billings.
A new dry cell battery is reported to function in temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero. The development promises reliable performance in extreme cold environments.
In 1924 the U S Marine Corps deployed amphibian tanks to test coastal and island operations. The article notes early experiments that linked land and naval mobility, marking a milestone in mechanized amphibious warfare.
Shrine Patrol and families prepare for the annual Christmas party at Khiva Temple for the Children’s Home. The event, set for 9 o clock Christmas morning, features a decorated tree, chairs ready for children, and a program with refreshments. Santa Claus left letters for each child, guiding wishes to be fulfilled. Elmer Lewis and Gene Klein lead the committee and patrol as they aim for a memorable celebration since the Home’s founding.
William Carey Pryor, former Amarillo resident and president of Quicksall Pryor Wholesale Auto Supply in Lubbock, died at his home in Lubbock after a heart attack. He was 57 and survived by his wife Victoria M. Pryor. Funeral services are set for 10 o'clock tomorrow in Lubbock.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports 20 deaths in the first three days of the Christmas period, including 15 traffic fatalities. Twelve deaths occurred yesterday with a warning to enjoy Christmas but be safe for the New Year. Traffic deaths for 1946 up to November reach 1,718, compared with 1,303 the prior year, while accidents total 23,435 against 13,218. Traffic injuries number 59,755 and economic loss is estimated at $58,584,969.
In Edgemere Maryland John F Cavanaugh 35 killed his father John L Cavanaugh 67 after his father refused to let him open a Christmas present. Police said the wrist watch was the gift and the son was charged with murder.
Berlin dispatch reports Germans anticipate a New Year trade boost after an agreement allowing unlimited trade between the British and Russian zones of Germany. The announcement follows the wartime division setup and signals economic reopening efforts.
Amarillo police report a weekend surge in non injurious auto collisions as holiday crowds grow. Carlie Price warns Christmas parties increase driving carelessness and risks, citing multiple city intersections and hit and run incidents.
Connelsville Pennsylvania reports Uncle Dan Witt a weather prophet says a severe winter awaits with unusually heavy snowfall. He cites extraordinary hornets nests as the basis for his forecast and notes a 60 year streak predicting winters since the Civil War reconversion period.
Police charged two men with dismantling a log barn near Deadwood, log by log, then selling the pieces as fence posts. The housing shortage had no bearing on the case.
Paris reports President Blum warned the Indochina crisis may worsen in weeks and ordered Gen Jacques Leclerc to the region. French troops seized Tourane and opened Hanoi area as casualties rise with claims of brutal civilian deaths while Viet Nam forces shell the French citadel.
Calcutta India November 12. Harris Ball writes of 500000 miles flown on official business in five months. Dr S W Ball of 1815 Washington is his uncle, a retired dentist now in building business.
Twelve hundred French customs guards sealed the Saar off from adjacent German states in a move officially aimed at safeguarding Saarland food supplies and stopping illegal money traffic.
Kraft Food Co begins erection of a 100 by 120 foot plant with a tool house and sheds at 3000 Fillmore. Construction on a large warehouse is set to start early next year. Bill Akin reports cost estimate above 80000 dollars. Construction engineers are Bel E. Webb and Co of Chicago with Amarillo subcontracts. I. O. Moore is superintendent.
The American coast guard ship was rebuffed three times by Soviet authorities in Dairen as crews and diplomats sought ashore access. Soviet control blocked entry, with only a few officers allowed ashore after Russian officials delivered an ultimatum.
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