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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
2
The writer praises Mr. Tack's forecasts claiming a snowless mild December and a very wet July in a year with a dramatic reversal in weather. Ranchers and partners commend the accuracy of the predictions and the forecast of a December without a harsh winter.
The Panhandle region faces unsettled weekend with a forecast suggesting rain turning to snow. English Field predicts snow not showers, though no heavy fall or low temperatures are indicated. The forecast ends with a whimsical note about seasonal changes and a growing head of hair.
A fragment hints at a changeable season with a rough spring anticipated after December departs. The text evokes lingering winter and looming lions of a harsher period before the season finally shortens its grip.
A young woman employee at Betty's beauty salon in the Oliver Eakle building lost a half carat blue white diamond ring on Monday afternoon near Sixth and Polk. The yellow gold setting has no smaller stones. Reward offered. contact Miss Robbie Howard by phone during work or at Herring Hotel Room 1050.
A plea seeks the return of a cherished ring currently held by Miss Howard who longs to be reunited with the item. The note promises fair compensation if the reward is insufficient and asks the possessor to do the right thing.
Lewis Nordyke complains of a cold breaking his six year run of good health and odds. He laments misfortune and reflects on his streak ending amid the illness.
The writer notes a trip to the Big Bull Ranch to see the weather prophet and mentions returning for holidays and family. Tack battles nerves, seeks relief through long walks and physical activity, and follows a doctor’s orders. The emotional state is reported as about normal.
Walter Caldwell visits his grandchildren and notes Houston’s rapid growth. He predicts difficulty navigating the city next week as it surges toward a population over a million. Texans pride turns airy with a chuckle about a Hell joke on Houston’s self image.
The piece frames a Mark Twain origin story as told about Houston residents, noting it does not apply to Walter Caldwell who remains the same swell fellow. Caldwell hints at moving back to Amarillo and keeping a country touch.
The text describes a grandmother’s concerned view of her infant granddaughter. It notes the child’s eyes not focusing, frequent crying when hungry, sleeping after feeding, and constant wiggling and grunting when held. It contrasts babies as nuisances with ones who can hold their heads and form recognition as they grow.
MR. TACK PRESENTS: steers and yearlings sell around 21 hundred dollars with top weighty stock at 30 dollars. Cows and bulls are firmer, vealers steady near 23, cattle bulk around 19 to 24. Beef cows average 12 to 14, lambs up about 50 cents with high demand and western wool lambs around 23.50.
Fragmentary remarks describe growth and an analogy about explaining babies to a Martian. The text compares adults and infants and contemplates emergence and delight, but lacks concrete events, dates, or actors.
A curious vandalism note mislabels the Pentagon in Washington as Texas and mentions washrooms. The second phrase claims a boss is “a man who is late when you are early and early when you are late,” reflecting a cryptic judgment rather than a factual event.
In Memphis Tennessee a shop focuses on chit tlings with a large front sign reading Some Guts the storefront draws curiosity from passersby and locals alike.
A satirical line from back East mocks Democratic strategy by predicting a campaign slogan two years ahead. The quip frames a critique around family-centric messaging and policy scope. It reflects partisan humor rather than a formal plan or statement.
Many discuss the surge of juvenile delinquency and question if girls mirror boys' behavior. The concern grows as reform schools appear to intensify the misconduct, with trend noting crimes by youths recently released from reform facilities.
The piece argues newspapers should avoid publishing names of youths in serious cases. It claims fame by print harms reform prospects, and that public shaming may deter crime more than police. Families often object to such exposure, while offenders fear stigma upon relatives.
The piece argues newspapers should publish names of offenders to deter crime, noting juveniles in reform schools may be harmed by secrecy. It questions whether fear of shame is stronger than fear of fines or jail and mentions psychologists’ concerns about the issue.
Nora Phillips aged 68, longtime Amarillo resident, died at Northwest Texas Hospital. She leaves husband R. O. Phillips, five sons, five daughters, one sister and numerous grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending with Blackburn-Shaw.
Wisconsin Governor Walter S. Goodland, age 84 and the nation's oldest governor, said he would support Harold Stassen for the Republican nomination in 1948. The article notes Stassen's bid and Goodland's endorsement amid Minnesota politics.
Merrill Lynch led market figures show 30 Industrials at 175.59, down 1.36, with other indices including 51.21 and 64.27 showing declines. Trading volume listed as 720,000 shares.
Kansas City cattle receipts total about 3,100 with steady to higher prices for steers and cows. Hogs 2,000 head mostly lower. top at 22.90. Sheep and lambs 4,500 with lambs up 25-50 cents and good slaughter lambs to packers at 23.50.
Chicago hog market totals 17 500 head with weights under 240 pounds at 25 to 50 cents lower and heavier hogs 50 to 75 cents down. Top price 23.50 for choice 190-220 pounds. Cattle and calves: 8 200 cattle and 500 calves with steers and yearlings steady to 25 cents higher and yearling heifers most active.
Legal notices include warranty deeds transferring multiple lots in East Amarillo and surrounding districts from Seale Homes to several buyers and banks, plus district court divorces for Zigler Pike Dunn families. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples.
Amarillo chief forecaster H. C. Winburn said light rain is possible late Friday or Saturday as cooler air follows. Temperatures today reach 67 high and 38 low with tomorrow near 55. Christmas Day hit 64/42, and a warm Gulf air mass is moving toward the Panhandle.
The committee warns the Communist party is a foreign inspired conspiracy masked as a political party. It alleges plans to create unemployment to gain ballot box control and cites possible general strikes and industrial sabatoge during war. Rankin says the new committee will investigate subversive influences in leading educational institutions to purge professors backed by questionable sources.
Fred Farris, charged with assault with intent to murder in the shooting of service station operator Oran Reddock last Saturday night, was released from Potter County jail yesterday after posting 2500 dollars. The bond was set by Justice of the Peace Charlie Carder Tuesday. Reddock remains hospitalized with an abdominal wound.
J D Short of 3815 Hayden left for Tahoka to attend funeral services for his nephew Lane Jones 19 who was killed in an airplane crash near Tahoka yesterday afternoon. Otis Buchanan of Vega and his wife also leave for the funeral as the aunt and uncle.
Communist guerrillas captured Luchungstun five miles north of Peiping's outer defenses in a Christmas Day raid. The bold operation marked the closest advance by Communist forces toward Peiping to date.
One person was killed and five injured in sporadic communal violence during the night marked by police gunfire. The clashes occurred as authorities struggled to contain unrest in the city.
A widow seeks help locating a brown billfold with money and a platinum Bulova watch. Edna Purves requests contact numbers 8241 before 5 PM or 6908 after 6 PM for a reward. Also missing a plastic purse from an office desk containing important papers and personal identifications.
The Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co announces 2500 workers will be laid off by January 1 as the yard shifts to repair and reconversion work. Vice President John G. Pew Jr. says January staffing will match prewar levels.
Police investigated multiple break ins including King Trailer Company at 1220 East Tenth where $96.70 cash and $37.50 in checks were stolen, and Silver Star Cafe thefts with $50 in fireworks $20 in candy plus a steel knife and ham. A man claimed money at a cafe after a prior loss, was arrested later. Burglars also tried McKinney and Johnson Service Station on Nineteenth and Hayes. Mr and Mrs Stewart at Arch Terrace woke to a burglar in their home.
A woman reported Tuesday night at 612 West Ninth that her purse containing about $3 in cash a $20 check and papers was stolen through a window from a bed. Police noted an open transom at Montgomery Ward 708 Polk last night. manager found nothing missing.
Authorities reported a death toll centered on Polk Ivy with a noon announcement. Patrolmen investigated a single accident as the scene was examined for details.
Amarillo office reports a single vehicle rollover on Canyon road with no injuries. The last Panhandle traffic fatality occurred near McLean on Saturday night, while no fatalities were recorded on last Christmas but three occurred the day before.
The Associated Press reports Texas Christmas holiday fatalities rising to 53 since Friday night. Of the victims, 36 died in traffic accidents, six from burns, three from gunshot wounds, two from plane crashes, and six from other causes.
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