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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1949
Page
9
Amarillo Police Department released year end 1948 figures showing increases in accidents and law violations from 1947. Five people died in traffic crashes. 2,083 automobile collisions. 74 drivers hit fixed objects. 1,223 tickets for driving without licenses. total traffic tickets 72,142 with 32,517 in fines. 24,785 calls received and 7,620 arrests, mostly for drunkenness.
City jail time served totals four thousand six hundred thirty six with vagrants second four thousand one hundred twenty. Arrests include four hundred three for gaming and two hundred sixty five for driving while intoxicated. Serious crimes were rarer with many categories listed including thefts one hundred fifty two assaults ninety two disturbances ninety two burglary fifty seven carrying concealed weapons forty eight selling whiskey illegally thirty indecent exposure twenty nine forgery and hot checks twenty, procuring prostitutes eleven and abusive language ten. Five hit and run drivers and fifteen reckless drivers jailed. Nine arrested for attempted murder and one for murder. One arrest for attempted rape and one for rape. Of three thousand six hundred fifty one criminal cases fines totaled fifty six thousand six hundred five dollars. Comparison with 1947 shows total arrests seven thousand six hundred twenty seven and dockets with multiple category counts. Dallas banker Lang Wharton dies at sixty eight. Vernon Forrest Fowler serves aboard LSM 446 in the Atlantic.
A fragment discusses Borderline Anemia linked to ferro nutritional blood issues. It cites up to 68 percent affected and urges consulting a doctor. It promotes Ironized Yeast Tablets as a remedy to boost iron and vitality for improved energy and appearance.
The Panhandle section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers plans a 6 30 p m meeting at the Herring Hotel to discuss future jet and rocket propulsion. Guest speaker Charles F Green of General Electric will speak on rocket and jet research development since wartime assignments.
The Amarillo post office invites bids for a building in San Jacinto West Sixth and Louisiana district to house a postal substation. Bids due Tuesday night January 25 include rent for 2,400+ square feet plus heat light power water and facilities. Leases range five or ten years with floor plans photos optional.
Folger Coffee Company announces a retirement plan approved by the board and stockholders. The plan grants pension credits for past service to older employees enabling retirement with a pension per schedule as the plan begins. The company covers major costs while employees are urged to contribute modest amounts to boost future retirement income.
The First Federal Savings & Loan Association reports a $465,130.60 increase in assets for the past year with total deposits of $1,174,147.21 and 374 mortgage loans totaling $1,365,376.18. Dividends paid to investors reached $154,485.37. The firm shows $4,130,275.13 growth in resources over 13 years. Officers include P. L. Reppert president and C. B. Beasley secretary along with several vice presidents and assistant secretaries. Directors are E. A. Simpson J. R. Durrett Beasley Brymer Loewenstern and Reppert.
A George Gallup report shows about one third oppose federal school aid while 55 percent support paying higher taxes for such aid. The survey of around 3000 voters finds strongest support among college graduates and notes differences by education level and fiscal willingness.
Amarillo Organized Naval Reserve members depart for two week training cruises in the Caribbean. Participants include R. L. Klipstine Jr., Brady L. McCoy, George C. Geller, and W. R. Birchfield, with Lt. Comdr. A. P. Jones confirming the plan. Duty will be aboard destroyer type vessels.
Panhandle Concert Bureau reports near sell-out for Spike Jones and his madcaps. A final box office push was needed to move remaining seats in the back parquet and balcony. If tickets remain, prices range from 3.60 to 1.20 dollars with student rates available.
The Texas Council of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America opened its 22nd annual convention in Fort Worth. Main business sessions were scheduled for today and speakers included J. P. Davis of Memphis, Tenn., national president.
Dr A M Meyer Amarillo College president will speak to the United World Federalists Amarillo Chapter at 8 tonight in the college. He will discuss the United Nations work using film slides. The public is invited with no admission. Allen Early Jr is Amarillo chapter president and in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mora Bell and her son Quin Bell of Vega spent the weekend with relatives in Amarillo.
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