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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1949
Page
4
The piece discusses President Truman's 1948 1949 budget push including a proposed four billion dollar tax increase on corporate profits and higher income taxes, plus a social security and health insurance tax hike. It notes Congress has yet to decide and details how payroll taxes could rise and fund social security and a new health program.
Goach Lynch was guest of the 20 30 Club at the Blackstone Hotel where he screened Sandie football game films with Den nison and Waco. A round table discussion followed on last year’s team and future players. Charles I Herman and Joe Freeman discussed the March of Dimes polio drive in Amarillo. The Twenty Thirt ians will head the Jan 14 downtown parade and street donations. Next meeting is Jan 18 at 7 30 p m.
New York State unemployment rose about 30 percent from a year earlier, says State Industrial Commissioner Edward Corsi. He notes the increase reflects tapering after record highs, not a recession, with 45 000 added to unemployment rolls last week and total benefits reaching 455 000, led by New York City where claims jumped 33 000 to 293 000.
Five Panhandle students at the University of Texas are candidates for bachelor of science degrees at semester end. The students listed include Truett Gibson Hall Belleview Howard Nesbit Cox C E Knight Lawrence Sessions McBee and Joe W Carver. Mid term graduation is set for Monday January 31.
Kerosene spilled on the floor blamed for a house fire in Wichita Falls. Victims were Ruby Henderson 41, Namon Jefferson 38 and Ella Mae Jefferson 37. Albert Henderson escaped after flames trapped him in the structure.
Center director Jack Haas announced a city wide party for all grade school children at 7 30 Friday night at San Jacinto Youth Center in Carolina. The event features games and autograms and invites parents to attend and supervise activities.
Bob Rogers son of Mrs. C. G. Butler was elected president of the Vocational-Industrial Clubs for the West Texas District at a Canyon meeting. Norval Britton was named secretary of the group.
Amarillo High School began second term enrollment with multiple sessions for students to meet advisors. Principal R B Norman said few new classes will be offered, but courses will be slightly altered for a more advanced view. The term starts Monday morning January 24.
Dallas man Ed Dean, 42, who held a dozen cafe patrons prisoner at pistol point last week, was found dead in his Fort Worth hotel room yesterday. Detectives identified him as the attacker who had been released Monday for carrying a pistol without a permit. He left no other police record.
Tass dispatches from Beirut claim Britain plans a blockade of Israel and stores near the Suez Canal. Cairo reports speak of British armies near the canal and Arab Legion under British command. Trans-Jordan's transport is commandeered with troops in Amman.
Tyler's Elk Club plans a three story brick structure costing 225000 dollars. The project was announced yesterday as part of city development efforts in Tyler.
A brief note observes needlefish and several catfish swimming with their heads pointed downward in the water. The behavior may indicate feeding or schooling patterns among freshwater fish.
A Pan American DC-4 flying from La Guardia to Puerto Rico diverted after a cockpit fire and smoke were found about 100 miles off shore. Officials cited a short circuit in wiring and called it maintenance related. Twelve passengers later flew out on another DC-4.
Reverend James McClain once known as Dr I Q will resume radio work January 31 as an announcer for a transcribed program to help pay off a $12 000 debt of his Eastland church. The former $50 000 year radio star now serves as Episcopal pastor during the interim.
A speaker declares all earnings will go to the Eastland church and its Best parish at Breckenridge, pledging to direct funds to church debt relief and support for the Breckenridge parish.
An advertising blurb touts Udga Tablets with three active ingredients to ease ulcer pains heartburn sour stomach and indigestion. It claims over 210 million sold since 1928 and offers 25 cent box with a double money back guarantee if relief isn’t felt in thirty minutes.
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