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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1948
Page
2
The column details a Honolulu visit with Jack Miller attempting a non stop flight to Los Angeles and plans to return on the Matsonia. It covers hotel security, a Houston traveler anxious to depart, a purse theft scare with $1700 recovered, and Martha Houghton praising Hawaii's climate flowers and scenery across Maui and Oahu with notes on roads, ranches, and local beauty.
The writer details visits by New York experts to Kona Beach and Waikiki, describes lavish island hospitality, food and staged shows, and compares tropical blood and diet. He recalls boxing events in Honolulu and notes tourists’ weariness with local Hawaiian melodies and yodeling. The narrative follows hotel life, sea swims, naps, and plans for another day in paradise.
A visitor notes the absence of dirty children and public drunkenness in Honolulu. He compares Hawaii’s cleaner streets and higher public morals to American cities, questioning why dirt and disorder are so prevalent on the mainland despite higher wages and more work.
The city and the Bush Estate debated right of way terms for a 36 inch pipeline from Amarillo to the water site in Randall County. Testimony indicated irrigation would not be hindered and land value for subdivision would not be affected, with amendments allowing construction, maintenance, and operation as needed.
The Senate unanimously approved a 31 day extension of current rent controls to March 31, completing action on the temporary measure. The extension delays the expiration set for Sunday while the House considers a longer term. A separate bill to extend controls to April 30, 1949, with some moderations, was approved by the Senate last night and awaits House action.
The Amarillo Globe reports five meetings with the Bush Estate failed to yield agreement on damages from a pipeline in Floyd County. Marvin Schubert, a Petersburg farmer, testified a 16 inch line crosses his land reducing value and crop yield. He claimed 75 to 100 feet of land along the line is damaged. A jury of view members C M Woodruff A N Olver and Henry Blessen are tasked with determining compensation.
E. O. Northcutt a candidate for the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals filed his name with Potter County Democratic chairman Ned Finch. He has not announced whether he will resign as county judge. J. W. Jinks Mode also announces candidacy for county judge. Lumpkin and Northcutt vie for the remaining four years of a six year term.
Stock averages show mixed activity with rails and utilities modest gains while cattle and hog markets in Kansas City move in varied ranges. Calves and steer markets edge up with light yearling demand. hogs rise to top around 23.50. sheep sales soften overall. Albuquerque business activity noted as brisk, precinct rolls preparation underway for Potter County 1948 election. glassmaking history mentioned.
Earl Long, in his Louisiana bid, pledges to outdo Huey in action while toning down showmanship. He plans to raise old-age pensions to 50 dollars a month, branding his campaign with the slogan Service to the people.
Security forces report a dramatic drop in exits from Czechoslovakia as only 18 foreigners managed to leave legally in two days, including ten Dutch diplomats. The border region around Asch shows a surge in stationed troops from 30 to over 300. The Army notes few Americans are leaving successfully.
Snow fell at Dumas before noon while sub freezing temperatures lingered at Pampa. Winds eased but moisture from the cold spell deepens the Plains water shortage with .31 inches recorded at English Field over two days and 1.14 inches this month, near twice the normal.
Texas figures split over the 1952 Republican nomination with Governor Dewey backed by George C. Hopkins and G Briggs. They predict 26 Texas votes if delegates are chosen by preference. Taft supporters led by R. B. Creager contest the push with McLean and others voicing opposition. Delegates meet in Corpus Christi May 25 to choose the slate.
Odell Culp suffered a skull fracture and fractured pelvis with critical condition. A. H. Bruington had a skull fracture and broken arm and is serious. Odell Culp and son Jackie Doyle Culp have bruises and lacerations but are not seriously injured. Several others from Lynwood and Springfield were injured or treated. the road was slippery. Ambulances took some to hospital. two people near Amarillo received emergency treatment and were released.
City building code appeal board urges commission to deny Texas Panhandle Home Builders Association plea to space 2x4 wall studs at 24 inch intervals instead of the 16 inch standard. Board cites strength and durability concerns and directs petitions be referred to plumbing and electrical panels for separate review. Sheriff Adams withdraws protest after license transfer from Victory Drive-In to Club Victoria is approved. Mayfair Night Club operator suspended for liquor violations.
A beer permit for Helen's Cafe on Fort Worth Highway was granted today by County Judge B O Northcutt after an initial denial following a protest by Sheriff Bill Adams. The license was awarded to Mrs.
Rape charges against lumber yard worker Willard Davis Smith, filed nearly a year ago, were dismissed due to the absence of key witnesses Mrs. Burl Bettis and husband Burl Bettis. Earlier testimony had involved J B Baugus, convicted of assault with intent to rape, with details of a hitchhiking encounter and pistol threat. Witnesses who failed to appear were fined last November. Smith was represented by George McCarthy. Baugus by Culwell & Culwell.
Clarence Smith of Wichita Falls arrives in Amarillo as a business visitor and registers at the Capitol Hotel as a territory representative for the Alexander Film Co.
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