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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
2
The column discusses an unsettled dry spell amid a larger moisture cycle and a potential White Christmas. It mocks government windmill subsidies for ranchers while warning hoof and mouth disease threatens cattle, blaming mismanagement and pork-barrel leaks in Washington.
A regional column reflects on Christmas as a time of plenty in the Panhandle while critiquing excessive drinking. It contrasts New York celebrations with a Texas sensibility, jokes about Margaret Truman, and ends with a local note seeking a Gordon setter mate for Emory Witt, listing contact numbers.
Harrisburg pa attorney general T McKean Chidsey declines to rule on state legislative power to regulate lawyer residency terms for county practice. He notes doubt over AG authority to advise a legislative commission amid a push led by Senator John Walker to curb the closed shop practice in Pennsylvania counties.
The text probes whether officials including Mr Pauley profited from February to September 1947 amid heavy government purchases and rising prices. It questions insider stockpiling, tax avoidance aims, and whether most long positions boosted food prices. Anderson’s list is cited with large wheat and cottonseed oil holdings.
Several churches host Christmas events including Holy Communion at First Nazarene with Rev. J. F. Hamm, a River Road Baptist pageant led by Rev. J. E. Anderson at 7 30, Foursquare Gospel’s Home Folks pageant at Wolflin and Hayden, and First Assembly of God with E. R. Foster directing a 7 30 program for children.
A three hour blaze in Talihina Oklahoma destroyed five buildings and caused about 750000 dollars in damage. The fire began at eight this morning, burned two hotels a variety store a hardware and furniture store an office and a building, and was controlled by eleven. No injuries were reported, despite low water pressure and a strong north wind hampering volunteers.
The 67 year old Atchison union depot, long battered by time fires and a flood, is described as a discredit to the city in a joint resolution by the city commission and planning board. They seek tearing it down and replacing it with a modern structure owned by four railroads serving Atchison.
Nature raises trees in New York City face high costs as the Municipal Art Society launches a campaign to plant thousands along Manhattan streets. Estimated expense runs about 100 dollars per tree on main thoroughfares and around 80 dollars per tree in residential areas.
President Truman to appoint Mark Edwin Andrews of Houston as assistant secretary of the Navy. The White House said Andrews’ nomination will go to the Senate in the new session. The post is vacant after W John Kenny was promoted to undersecretary.
Traffic in Jersey City worsened as officials carried out a citywide traffic survey to find ways to cut down on tieups. The measure aimed to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements amid peak holiday congestion.
In Trieste Free Territory twelve people were injured in two bombing incidents within 24 hours. Police reported no fatalities and ongoing investigations into the blasts.
A reader reports a portable tan Zenith radio lost near the State Theater and offers a liberal reward for its return. Call 2-4944 if found.
Dear Tack requests return of rimless glasses in a blue case. Finder please call 4334 or write E. L. Meeks 119 N. McMasters for reward.
Job ad seeks a white housekeeper with Sundays off and room and board provided. Applicant will care for two children. contact Mrs W F Hawell at 307 Colorado and phone number 2-5440.
Vivian Smith asks for contact to the Amarillo man who intended to buy a Civil War six shooter pistol rim fire in 1944. He claimed gun knowledge and promised to save it for a soldier who did not return from the war. contact Globe News at 6262.
One room apartment with no kitchen request trades for help. Describes suitable for a lone woman and notes continuation on page 16.
USDA cattle and calf runs at 4200 and 400, steer and cow prices steady to 25 cents higher, top beef cattle about 32.00, medium and low good 25.00 to 26.00, dairy and light cattle 17.50 to 22.00. Hogs 1700 head, steady to 25 cents higher, top 28.25. 200–300 lb 27.75–28.10, 160–190 lb 26.25–27.75, sows 25.25–26.00. Sheep 1500, killing classes steady, native lambs 23.50, deck lambs 22.75, No. 1 skins 22.50.
Chicago cattle and hog markets show steady to higher bids in a active session. Hogs 17 500 head with higher weights advancing to 28 25 top. cattle 7 200 with record 40 00 on a prime fed steer. vealers 27 50 to 30 00. sheep 4 500 with lambs near steady and woolskins above 25 15.
The Rock Island Railroad Rocky Mountain Rocket crashed into a loaded gasoline transport two miles east of Dellvale Kansas, killing three men including engineer Pete Mandlin and fireman J W Campbell along with truck driver Oria Heaton. Exploding gasoline set fire to several cars and destroyed the diesel engine, baggage car, and mail car.
Moscow residents embrace the holiday season with preparations for New Year celebrations seen as a blend of Christmas and New Year customs. Christmas observances follow the Russian calendar on January 7, while gifts, trees, and lights mark the eve and day, with Grandfather Frost as the central figure in white attire and a long beard.
The White House council of economic advisers urged many industries to lower prices and profits while pursuing a long term policy of real price competition. They warned that prices must rise and fall with a stable economy and called for housing pricing reforms to expand production for all income groups.
Miss Truman drew a full house at Constitution Hall with a sold out concert. Critics offered mixed assessments with The Times-Herald praising vocal warmth and certain selections while The Daily News dismissed the performance as unworthy of opera or concert work. The Washington Post urged a change in instructors citing vocal technique issues.
The US Army authorities banned shows featuring nude dancers staged privately for six months in officers and enlisted men clubs in the Munich area, as reported by Stars and Stripes.
Palestine shuts borders with Lebanon and Syria to curb cholera spread and bars arrivals without an inoculation certificate. Fruit and vegetable imports from Lebanon Syria and Trans Jordan banned as Damascus authorities seal off Hauran to halt outbreaks. Over 200 doctors mobilized to inoculate about 400000 residents in Damascus.
The United States and Panama clash over a wartime defense plan that would have leased the Rio Hato airbase and 13 other sites for five to ten years. The canal zone remains sovereign to the U S, with Panama receiving 400000 dollars annually. Washington awaits Panama's government's formal notice of parliament's rejection before any action.
A pair of masked men robbed a bank using an automatic pistol and demanded cash. They forced four people into a second vault but found no money there as the vault door closed behind them. The four escaped through an inner lock after the suspects left.
Graveside rites for Joel Don Garman infant son of Mr and Mrs Walter Garman of Groom were set for 2 PM at Groom cemetery. He was grandson of A J Burdorf of Amarillo. Rev J Stewart of the Groom Methodist Church would officiate. Surviving are parents four brothers and two grandfathers Burgdorf and W W Garman of Mineral Wells. Funeral arrangements were by Murphy Spicer Buntin Funeral Home of Clarendon.
Edwin Pauley, California Democrat and Army aide, asked to be relieved as California’s Democratic national committeeman. He told Len J. Howard McGrath, DNC chairman, of the proposal amid policy disputes with James Roosevelt, state chairman and son of the late President.
In Pacific Grove California on December 23 motorists who parked beyond their time found their cars tagged with a police ticket reading This one's on Pacific Grove Merry Christmas. The lighthearted tag served as a seasonal reminder to observe parking limits.
President Truman signed a 914 million dollar appropriation bill providing 522 million in emergency aid for France Italy and Austria and 18 million for China relief. The measure funds occupied-area relief reclamation Navaho and Hopi Indian relief, a senator's son and daughter salary, travel expenses for Congress, families of deceased members and social security administration and related items.
Mrs Rose Ockwell, noted as grandmother of 28 children, wed 80-year-old widower John Liddi ard in Chiseldon, England, confirming a remarkable union between two elderly individuals.
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