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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
2
The letter from Lander recounts a rough journey from Port Collins to Lander with a failing car. Costs for a new engine and tow options loom as the family contemplates continuing toward West Yellowstone despite engine knocks and limited funds.
The Berlin situation grows more serious as the United States Britain and France consider a strong joint protest note regarding Soviet actions. Ambassador Lewis Douglas leads Western consultations while Paris urges caution in a crisis that could test Allied resolve. Britain and US officials push a firm stance amid Western journals calling for a robust response.
The Amarillo chamber directors invite members to a July 30 luncheon featuring W. L. Broadhurst, interior department groundwater authority, to discuss underground water sources in the High Plains. Also approved: intervention support for Braniff and Pioneer air route applications and a Palo Duro State Park advisory board.
San Jacinto Kiwanis members celebrated Waddy Week with an all western program at the Youth Center luncheon. Highlights included a greased pig challenge won by W R Bruce, a rodeo ticket prize, and a dunking vat spectacle by local vigilantes. The event featured a square dance by Elbo Square Dance Club and singing by the Dipsy Doodlers.
Western diplomats say Tito may be maneuvering within the Soviet sphere to gain Western economic access while keeping Russia busy. They see a possible easing of pressure on the West and a reduced world fear of war as Albania and Greece shift stance.
Market notes from Kansas City show cattle calves and hogs with limited demand and steady to higher prices for selected classes. Chicago livestock reports list dull uneven trading with steers and heifers at mixed gains and weaker heavier weights, and hog and lamb figures. Financial section notes a mutual fund liquidation and a New York comics publishing stance on objectionable content.
The National Labor Relations Board charges 18 steel firms led by U S Steel against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers over the union shop in captive coal mine contracts. If sustained, a court order could bar the union shop, potentially delaying or halting mines supplying steel mills.
Robert L. Myers age 60 of Eldorado Oklahoma died Thursday night in Perryton Hospital from injuries suffered in a Monday morning crash eight miles east of Spearman. Chester L. Barnes of Perryton was in the other car. Wayne Hickman 25 of Eldorado suffered broken ribs and minor injuries. Myers wife three sons and three daughters survive. burial planned in Eldorado.
The inspection service for Amarillo motorists will be opened to the public for several days as officers check brakes tires headlights wipers and other equipment. Police captain Price says the traffic safety program will continue indefinitely with the Texas Public Safety and Safety Lane special officers assigned to night duty.
The piece notes Jon Czingli of Passaic NJ could not attend while his 9-year-old son William Jr. suffered polio last Friday. Amarillo events included a parade, 1 pm business session, and daily 6 pm refreshments at reunion headquarters. A Saturday smorgasbord at the Crystal Ballroom was planned with former personnel present.
Leaders of 8 000 United Mine Workers announced a strike against Dow Chemical Company set for July 6. The union said lines would be kept at dock rooms and entrances to prevent unloading any ships at the company docks.
Wakely says Monogram will shoot each western in a maximum 16 day schedule and eight pictures this year with one already released Ranger Renegades at Capitol Theater. He details touring plans including ABC 15 minute Saturday shows starting July 24 and a personal appearance tour starting in Pittsburgh. President Truman signs bill authorizing Army headstones for all unmarked military graves.
Heavy rain drenched Hondo and surrounding areas with five inches at the airport and over four downtown, flooding streets and forcing about 200 residents to seek shelter in the courthouse as police and fire crews aided lowland residents. Temperatures rose to the high 90s in Presidio with Del Rio at 81, while Fourth of July weekend forecasts called for clearer weather and a return of scattered showers by next Tuesday.
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