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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
2
Tonight is brisk with a mild rise tomorrow. No significant storms expected in the near term. Temperatures remain stable with no heavy snow. February is forecast bright and balmy, while March and April are expected rough.
The column discusses ample wheat and crop moisture in the Panhandle, local governance debates in Amarillo, and philanthropy from H Combs of Pampa. It highlights social security growth, farm land markets, and a shift in farmer incomes, plus community notices and a visit by M C Harrison of the Weather Bureau comparing Fort Worth and Amarillo climate records.
A speaker contends recordings are made in a box like the one used at English Field Amarillo. He argues the climate in Fort Worth during June to August is at least 30 percent hotter than Amarillo for human suffering, regardless of weather factors.
The Navy has barred American reporters and businessmen from naval vessels calling at Russian controlled ports. State Department spokesman Michael J. McDermott confirmed the order and said the department did not request it and would not comment further.
NOCONA January 16 Richard E Loyd Jr nine years old was shot and killed instantly yesterday when a gun carried by an older brother became entangled in briars during a hunting trip with the brother and a sister.
The 43rd annual Texas Farmers Union convention met this afternoon with final sessions scheduled. National president James G. Patton delivered two addresses as cooperative agriculturists from across the Panhandle attended.
The War Assets Administration lists Crateron Utah the first surplus town offered by the government built in 1943 to house Geneva coal mine workers. Population around 2500. Sealed bids due February 14. Purchase includes 337 structures 604 furnished houses a hospital school church store roadscraper a passenger car five dump trucks and a guest house with linen furniture and drawers.
Kenneth Killen, a seventh grader at Sanborn School, arrived in girl’s clothes including high heels and hose to protest girls’ denim and plaid shirts. Principal Felix Phillips described it as a good natured, attention grabbing stunt that drew reactions from students and staff.
Vincent Auriol, veteran Socialist leader, won the presidency of the fourth French republic at Versailles. An unofficial tally gave Auriol 452 votes, with 242 for MRP candidate Champetier De Ribes, 122 for Jules Gasser, and 60 for Michel Clemenceau representing PRL.
Washington reports that industry leaders told Congress that back wages claims from portal pay suits could devastate many employers. Republic Steel and Truscon faced over 60 million dollars in suits as the Senate panel weighed retroactive action to curb such traffic. AFL head Green urged affiliates to pull out of the drive though few suits come from AFL unions.
Fifteen miners died and three were injured in an explosion at the Glen Alden Co Nottingham colliery in Plymouth Pennsylvania. Rescue teams, working amid dust and gas, recovered bodies from a gangway after more than three hours.
Mrs Christine Smith 22 daughter of Mrs Lorene Goodman of Amarillo was killed when her car collided with a five ton gasoline truck near Dallas. Dallas driver Jack T Reynolds also died. truck driver unhurt. Extrication took nearly two hours. body to Amarillo for funeral rites. Surviving relatives include husband, mother, a sister in San Diego and father in Dunsmuir California. Funeral arrangements pending.
The 37th annual Texas Social Welfare Association conference will be in Amarillo this fall with expected attendance around 1,800. The event, typically held in early November, will invite New Mexico Oklahoma and Colorado groups. Rex Baxter of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce announced the selection after a meeting in Austin last Saturday.
The article notes average corn yield on U S land at 33 bushels per acre and mentions reports of 140 bushels per acre, with one case of 225 bushels per acre.
Members of the House face cash shortages as banking facilities fail during an audit in the sergeant-at-arms office. The investigation targets an indicated $121000 shortage in the office that pays the 435 representatives, with hotels also refusing to cash checks drawn on that office.
Dear Tack asks the finder of a package containing shoes stationery and ink picked up by mistake at a theater Monday afternoon to call 2 3665 and reports a reward offered.
Betty Edwards offers a reward for a lost ladies' scarf described as yellow with ver mile colored figures. Contact 2 3470.
Letter from Linda Castlebury at 1702 Line Avenue seeking Mrs Johnson to recover ironed items left at her home. The sender asks for the address to return the belongings. The note mentions her son picked up the items weeks ago and overlooked some items.
Lost green wash dress with white flowers and a white apron on Eighth or Seventh west of Polk. Call 2-2598 after 5.
The writer, identifying as a colored woman, offers hourly work and provides a street address at the rear of 1108 North West Fifteenth in Florence. She invites inquiries for employment opportunities and states availability.
SUSAN MCCARY reports a lost small short haired black female dog with white chest spots in the North East Eighth area. Contact SUSAN MCCARY at phone 2 6274 to identify and recover the pet.
Bell offers reward for return of a Bulova wrist watch lost Saturday night. The finder can identify it by its serial. Contact loss notice at 1806 Buchanan or call 4334.
Classified brief notes include a pre-war tricycle for sale at five dollars and a lost billfold at Capitol Theater with a reward offered. Also an appeal from two sailors seeking pen pals on Guam and a London transport strike update showing a return to work after a ten day walkout.
Labor tensions burst into view as the government faces a mounting crisis with the threat of large scale strikes in London and the provinces. Thousands of workers ready to walk out unless a settlement is reached, signaling a tense period for the 18 month old administration.
KGIC will air a YWCA world reconstruction campaign broadcast tomorrow at noon. The program showcases global efforts and calls for public support at the station's scheduled time.
A power fight erupts as Ellis Arnall and Melvin Thompson claim Georgia’s governorship after Talmadge is elected by the legislature. Arnall, blocked from his office, denounces locks changed and orders to state troops. Talmadge proclaims authority while aides clash and crowds surge through the Capitol.
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