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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
2
A Christmas column from Amarillo recounts mild weather, generous gifts including a $1000 check to the Children's Home from Mrs. Inez Carter, and a quiet season with many drunks at the police station. It notes numerous newborns, the foster birthday idea, and humorous observations about Christmas ties chosen by a local insider.
The writer complains about leftovers and endless gifts for a granddaughter Miss Gale Kruser. They urge removing re heated turkey and request invitations to dinner for Mr Tack so the whole group can attend a movie after. They mention Bob Hop and Bing Crosby at The Paramount and note the rush of presents.
A column teases a forthcoming baby show and notes Mr. Tack will select judges though promising fairness. It warns readers about danger in holiday fireplace and smoking, urging caution amid long-winded nostalgic asides and moralizing advice.
Frigid air swept Texas with Houston in the 30s and Amarillo near 30 degrees while San Antonio saw cold conditions and a dip from yesterday's high of 60. Van Horn and Lufkin recorded in the 20s and low 20s. Forecaster but expects a small warm up and continued fair weather tonight into Saturday.
Cleveland dispatch reports 40 year old war veteran Joseph J. Mates filed a cross petition in a divorce action against his German wife Elizabeth Ott Mates after three months of marriage. He accuses her of denouncing the United States, studying divorce laws, and secretly sending food and clothing to Germany. Mrs Mates says her mother-in-law nagged her prompting her to leave to stay with friends.
J H Reddoch Jr partner in Cobb and Reddoch at 617 Polk travels to Collin Mississippi for the funeral of his father J H Reddoch Sr who died Christmas Eve accompanying Mrs Red
A December typhoon sweeps the Philippines killing or missing at least 56. The Kina wreck near Samar with 30 crew and 15 passengers is a total loss. Five perish in Manila Quezon City with five missing in Laguna. emergency holiday declared to aid recovery.
Stimson lauds the late President's war leadership as vigorous and clear and credits Churchill as a major force in forming the Allied front. He recalls clashes over US army deployments to Europe and notes Stalin's stance influencing policy while highlighting Stilwell's contentious position with Roosevelt's envoys to China.
Cattle totals around 600 at Kansas City with steady trading. Beef steers bring up to 29.50 on shipper accounts. cows and bulls show varied but steady to higher pricing. Chicago hogs and cattle run active with top hog bids near 29.50 and cattle 24 to 36 dollars for different grades. Sheep demand slow, lambs active at about 25 dollars with assorted wool and ewe values noted.
Weather bureau forecaster Walter Watts reports good skiing weekend conditions at Agua Piedra near Tres Ritos with 8 inches of dry old snow and good access, and La Madera near Albuquerque with 12 inches of dry old snow and excellent skiing though no new snow. Hyde State Park and Little Tesuque Canyon near Santa Fe had no reports.
Fire in a San Antonio hall killed four people trapped behind a concession counter when a wall overheated from a be careful stove. Water shortages hampered firefighters as 1000+ guests were expected later. Seven hotel occupants unaccounted for but not believed inside. Total loss put at 50000 dollars.
A Jewish agency report says two attacks occurred on convoys between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv with a second assault inside Jerusalem killing four Jews. The Babel Quad site is described as midway between the two cities.
The Agriculture Department will publish its second list of grain and commodity market traders in tomorrow’s papers. The roster, about 1200 names, covers Chicago wheat market participants as of April 30, 1946, with later lists for Feb 28 and Sept 17, 1947. Officials deny hiding government insiders. Harold Stassen and Rep August Andersen push for disclosure and congressional scrutiny.
The former Japanese premier Tojo defended himself against the Allied 11 nation tribunal claiming the court lacked jurisdiction. He assumed responsibility for Japan’s war, argued the Doolittle fliers violated international law, and defended Hirohito while reading a 245 page affidavit. Mussolini was assassinated, Hitler presumed dead.
Tehran sources say Soviet embassy officials foresee a break in diplomatic ties with Iran over oil concessions. Ambassador Ivan Sadchikov and most staff reportedly left by a special plane for New Delhi, with the Russian craft to return to Moscow with the remainder of the personnel. The New Delhi trip’s purpose remains unexplained.
The party lists Washington Governor Mon Wallgren as receptive but unlikely fit while Maryland’s William Preston Lane Jr. has a rival in Senator Tydings. Senate runners include Wyoming’s O Mahoney Connecticut’s McMahon and Florida’s Pepper, who may bridge Wallace factions, though Pepper is not seen as a likely No 2 in 1948.
Fort Worth December report says bachelor J. W. Jenkins, 30, intends to start adoption proceedings for a six month old baby boy who arrived at his home as a Christmas present. He says the child needs nourishment and has spent about $200 on care while awaiting custody and calls the infant a good Christmas present.
Steve Paskos of the Murray Hotel at 50414 Harrison suffered an arm injury when he fell on the hotel steps on Christmas Day.
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