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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1948
Page
2
A Hawaii travel diary describes the arrival in Hilo, the washed out blocks, and a driver named Gem Ting. Observations contrast local life, dress, and manners with American behavior, noting lines of laundry, street work, and a notable Hawaiian dance performance at Kona Inn. The writer comments on public spaces, sex roles, and tourist mix, ending with reflections on local culture and crowds.
A veteran correspondent roams Parker Ranch, praising its cattle and land while detailing a Hawaii trip. He describes the ranch’s well managed herds, lush scenery, and ties to local legends, then notes county hangar bids and a move to state aviation assets.
President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla announced a new Antarctic Department to Chilean government and declared sovereignty over islands and regions Britain claims. He spoke on returning from the South Polar region and cited Arica as a reference point the boundaries extend from Arica to the south pole.
The Texas Association for the Deaf releases a four page open letter condemning the State Board of Control on Deaf School troubles. Louis B. Orrill of Dallas, association president, denounces past promises as meaningless and says new promises fail to impress. The board had announced plans to bring in a renowned deaf educator to study the school's needs.
US judge Charles F. Wennerstrom defended the German war crimes trials, saying they lack vindictiveness and should be completed despite shortcomings. He stressed loyalty to the United States, rejected further comments on Gen Taylor, and commented on the need for German appeal rights and more information for the German people. Joined by Edward Carter and George J. Burke, he noted the trial of 10 commanders led to life terms for several, with two acquittals.
Washington dispatch reports growing anger in the South over President Truman's civil rights program. Governor Thurmond leads calls for a Southern conference to resist reform, signaling a formal split within the Democratic Solid South and possible early action by Southern governors. An aide warned the revolt may be cast, as Lane and others attend the talks. The report lists governors Cherry Jester Laney and Lane as key figures in the maneuver.
Twenty nine Girl Scouters registered this morning for the training course offered today tomorrow and March 2 and 4. Registration was led by Mrs I L Per ley training chairman and Mrs Rushmer. Teaching the course are Mrs Leland Brown and Miss Catharine Rives.
The page describes alcohol intoxication levels with percentages and effects such as stimulation confusion stupor and walking with a grin and lead in the shoes. It notes first DWI conviction is a misdemeanor while a second leads to a felony and prison sentence.
Norway agreed to settle its wartime lend lease with the United States for about 47 million dollars, paying 5.9 million in Norwegian real estate and currency. The U S requested no repayment for 37 million in military supplies, while seeking payment for civilian goods after September 2 1945. Norway will transfer property and funds for U S cultural and educational programs and settle roughly 1 million in claims against American armed forces.
In Dallas county a false hold up claim tied to Clifton Theodore Sechrist and two Maryland travelers prompted investigations. Sechrist admitted fabricating the report after a dispute over car lights, saying he stabbed a man during the fracas. Two Denton students were released, and J A May declined to press charges.
Five business buildings were leveled in Pocahontas Arkansas by an explosion caused by escaping butane gas. By 10 am the block burned fiercely. Two men were inside one building when the blast occurred and others may have been trapped. Fire crews tried to reach them with a bulldozer. The Red Cross reported Henry Taylor a local Black man killed in the incident.
Francisco, a delegate to the United Nations Palestine Commission, announced his resignation after weeks of evident friction within the five member body charged with partitioning the Holy Land. He will remain until a successor is named and accepted. In Jerusalem, Jewish militants fired mortars at British security offices amid street maneuvers by British troops, damaging the Russian compound hospital maternity ward and a post office roof near Barclay's Bank.
Virtually all of the 475 high school students in Port Neches returned to classes after a one-day strike protesting the dismissal of Superintendent Cecil L. Yarbrough. Three school system secretaries quit in protest as classes were disrupted until about noon. The board dismissed Yarbrough on Saturday.
Minneapolis public school teachers walked out today seeking higher pay and a full 12 month school year. The action was called by the APL Teachers Federation representing about half of the city’s 2,200 public school teachers. Pickets lined some schools with no classes held. The district serves 65,000 students across 94 elementary, junior high and high schools.
At the continued water hearing engineers described top soil and caliche mixing for the ditch fill. Concrete pipe was favored over cast iron for reduced breaks and leakage. An attorney sought to bar witnesses from hearing others testify, a motion not resolved as the hearing started with all witnesses in the courtroom.
Wallace argues the United Nations can be strengthened by a reconstruction fund modeled after UNRRA to rebuild war devastated economies. He envisions a 50 billion dollar 10-year world plan financed by US Congress appropriations and other nations with means, and says none of the funds should be used for military purposes.
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