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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
2
A fragmented discourse on resort towns shows bars crowded, camps expanding, and investors rushing forJune and August returns. Critics warn of overbuilding and the risk of a bust, while aim to cash in on tourist dollars persists across the industry.
A roving party details the first day on a Snake River outing 40 miles from Yellowstone. They reel in rainbows, endure repeated slips in swift shallow water, and note the town of West Yellowstone bustling with visitors and lacking ministers, doctors, or alcohol-fueled trouble while tourists chase big trout and ship smaller ones home.
County commissioners heard a group from ICOF challenge claims about Arthur's Convalescent Home citing patient accusations of poor care. The home is run by Mrs Mayme Arthur and leased from the county at the former county farm.
Western European powers and Canada join Undersecretary Lovett in conference on American military aid to the bloc. Reports say demands included lifting the Berlin blockade and Soviet responsibility for shortages in Berlin. Russians tighten truck controls in the Soviet sector while U S planes resume daily sorties.
Dr Hill reflects on a fifty year teaching career calling teaching the greatest profession. He announces his plan if he started again tonight and thanks family and colleagues including Dr James Cornette, his successor, who receives a gift ring that proves too small as a symbol of trust and duty to the institution. The ceremony ends with renewed resolve from Cornette and his wife by his side.
Reports from California and New Jersey trace Democratic leaders urging patience as Eisenhower’s stance to serve the nation over partisanship keeps stirring debate. Observers in Seattle and Amarillo predict possible visits by Warren or Dewey, while divorce proceedings unfold for Miss Landis with a property settlement planned.
W A Collins of Livingston regents, Dr W J McConnell of Denton NTSU president, David Warren of Panhandle UT board vice president, Clyde W Warwick Canyon Randall County rep, Annie L McDonald Amarillo Panhandle administrators, Senator Grady Hazlewood Amarillo ex-students, Henry W Stilwell Texarkana state teachers, Floyd Studer Amarillo museum, Dean D A Shirley Canyon faculty joined in paying tribute to Dr Mill who retires September 1.
The closing market quotes list industrials rails utilities and miscellaneous issues led by Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Beane. It notes figures for Alaska Juneau Kennecott Laclede Gas Allied Allegheny Ludlum Lehigh Portland and Boeing among others with prices and percentage changes. Also shows New York curb listings and Kansas City livestock futures with cattle hogs and lambs prices and market tone.
Gordon McCarty plans a fifty unit housing development in Pueblo Colorado after purchasing the Colorado State Hospital annex for 26780 with bid acceptance by state purchasing agent Lacy Wilkinson. The hospital site will be converted into apartments with a cottage camp and trailer court on adjacent land. McCarty was away harvesting wheat when reached for comment.
Building permits issued in the first three and a half July days total $116 100. Tuesday’s permits include H J Punk for a new six room brick veneer home at 2218 Harrison and Iola Thompson for a four room brick veneer dwelling at 9 Bowie worth 9 700. J H Brazell filed for a five room frame dwelling at 1911 Fannin valued at 15 000. Sid Harper says posters on city utility poles for campaigns violate city ordinance and detectives will file charges if violations continue, with poles to be saved as evidence.
Mayor Hagg said a route to the West Coast could pass through Albuquerque Phoenix San Diego and Los Angeles with Amarillo as a key stop. Braniff already serves Amarillo linking to Dallas Denver Oklahoma City Memphis and beyond while TWA and PioneerAlso operate here and English Field would anchor city efforts through an aviation committee led by Riley Strickland.
Farland Collier chairman of the membership committee of the chamber of commerce calls a meeting for Thursday at 11 o clock in the chamber offices. New Jaycee members will be introduced. Directors authorized Jaycees to serve on the committee last week.
Amarillo officials push for a Dewey stop in Texas with plans to invite him and arrange an Amarillo appearance. The effort centers on Dewey advisor Bill Pheiffer and a private dinner with California governor Earl Warren to discuss a campaign tour, signaling growing moves to bring national figures to the region.
An informal note expresses deep affection for a mother, acknowledging her as the most wonderful mom. The writer emphasizes family bonds and personal emotion in a heartfelt farewell.
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