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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1948

Page

2

Fifteenth Now a Thoroughfare Through Traffic Shift

Carlie Price, traffic captain, announced Fifteenth Street is now a through street from Tyler to Georgia to relieve congestion on Sixteenth during rush hours. The city commission ordered stop signs erected, completed Monday, and Fifteenth now carries much of the traffic load.

Tyler Georgia Sixteenth Carlie Price Esday Price City Commission Fillmore Capt. Price Washington

Texans walk out as Laney revolt threatens national ticket

Texans in the party caucus refuse to back Truman or Dewey. Dave Warren votes against Laney. Laney refuses to support Truman or Dewey. The revolt could give Dewey the White House, as Texans desert party leadership.

Texas Dave Warren Panhandle Laney Truman Dewey White House

City considers updated plumbing code to protect water system

City officials discuss a proposed plumbing ordinance revision aiming to safeguard the water and sewer systems beyond city limits. Key changes include mandatory plumbing board appointment, heightened inspections, upgraded pipe standards, and licensed plumbers under state statutes.

Yond City Commission City Health Department Field Ity N. V. Moss L. A. Ite Moss City Water Department

Bulky Car Foils Attempt at Theft

Police said two would be thieves tried to steal a car belonging to W. T. Cannaday of Flovdada near the Capitol Hotel. The car, parked Monday evening, was found three and a half blocks away on Fillmore between Sixth and Seventh after failing to start Tuesday morning.

W. T. Cannaday Flovdada Capitol Hotel Pierce Fillmore

Police Seek Hit-Run Driver In City Hit

Police on the lookout Tuesday morning for a 1941 Ford sedan involved in a hit and run at Sixth and Harrison about 2 15 p m Traffic bureau noted the incident and urged witnesses to report details.

Sixth End Harrison

Community Chest Board Election Sees Low Voter Turnout

Fewer than one hundred ballots have been submitted as 52 directors appear on the ballot with 15 to be selected by the public. Deadline is Thursday July 15. Nominating committee rep Jesse A. Rogers urges participation noting the agency’s vital community role and eligibility for contributors. Ballots available at 607 Taylor or in tomorrow's Globe.

Community Chest Jesse A. Rogers Rogers Community Chest Office Taylor Globe

Motor Caravan To Tulia Event

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce goodwill committee will lead a motor caravan at 8 30 Saturday to Tulia Swisher County birthday celebration. John Armstrong and Carl King announce the parade entry in Tulsa at 10 o clock. Forming at Fourteenth and Pork near the high school recreation ground. Contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 5238 to offer a car or join the trip.

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Goodwill Committee Tulia Swisher County John Armstrong Carl King Cochairman Tulsa Fourteenth and Pork High School Chamber of Commerce

Pampa Youth Sustains Broken Back In Auto Wreck in Mexico

In Nuevo Laredo Mexico Roy N Benenson 26 of New York City was killed and Soren E Jensen Jr of Pampa Texas student at University of Texas suffered a broken back in a Pan American highway collision with a cow. Jensen a war veteran with wings from Pam Army Air Field was on a vacation trip with Benenson when the crash occurred.

Pampa Mexico Nuevo Laredo University of Texas Here Roy N. Benenson New York City Soren E. Jensen, Jr Tex Soren E. Jensen Laredo Pam Army Air Field Benenson

City Budget Proposals Seek Increase for Next Year

Proposed budgets from most city departments call for higher expenditures than last year says city auditor J. C. Lilly. Tentative budgets are due Thursday and will go to the city commission for approval.

J. C. Lilly City Commission

Jail Leroy Hodges On Bad Check Charge

Leroy Hodges of Amarillo is jailed in Potter County on felony swindling charges for passing a $52.50 check for a pair of cowboy boots. Address listed for jail records is 1500 North Houston.

Leroy Hodges Amarillo Potter County Hodges North Houston

Barkley Emerges In Democratic Vice Presidential Talk After Demonstration

Reporters note a younger more New Dealish candidate appeal rallying around Barkley as possible vice presidential choice. Hague questions Barkleys chances while Dewey faces calls for Washington reform. Southerners see Barkley as acceptable though some fear regional balance and strategy.

Hague Barkley Thomas E. Dewey Washington United States Department Kentucky Stars and Stripes Senate Biffle Tom Connally Texas House Rayburn

All Stars Battle in Classic Interleague Excerpt

National and American lineups clash as Reese, Branca, and Musial feature in a tense waiting card. Evers belts a homer, Keltner and McQuinn contribute hits, while Raschi and Tebbetts anchor the mound in a three run, three hit frame.

Reese Branca Keltner McQuinn Ashburn Henrich Gordon Musial Evers Rosar Slaughter National Schoendienst Vernon Masterson Mullin Boudreau Vic Raschi New York Birdie Tebbetts Boston Cooper Gustine TH Schmitz Chicago Tebbetts Raschi Schmitz DiMaggio Heinrich

Closing Stock Averages And Market Quotation Listing

Closing stock averages show declines led by Merrill Lynch figures while the New York quotations are detailed from the Amarillo office. The list includes Air Reduction through West Coast lines with numerous company names, commodities, and prices, followed by a Kansas City grain and livestock table with cattle, hogs, and sheep prices and conditions.

New York Amarillo Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane Lambert Co Alaska Juneau LehighPortid Allegheny Libmcn&l LockheedAire Allied Stores LoewsInc Allis Chalmers LoneStarCom Amer Airlines Avco Nati Distillers Stillers Butler Bros Philco Calif Phillips Petrol Canada Dry Canadian Pac Pitted Sae EU Plymou Gere Wtlene Ok Caterpilier Tr Geiser Iit Radio Radio Sp Checker Cab Reo Motors Chesap & Ohio Republic Avia Shicako Corp Republic Steel PAC TSB Richfield Oil Chrysler CIT Financial St Regis Stone Webst Studebaker Elecr&l Sunray Oil Erie Railroad Farsworth Tv Symington Gol Fedmatt Texas Co FirthCarpet Tex GulfProd Tex Gullgulp FasterWheel Tex Pac FreeportSulp Tex Paclandt M1 GenElectric Tidewater Aso Transam Corp GenFoods Trainsc &Wa Gondéoter 20Th CentFox GenTireRule Union Bee Gillette Safety Union GimbelBros Union Pacific Uniter Airlin Seeesent — Gaan Goodyrt&r West Indies Hudson Motor Western Auto Western Une Ee Westmah Interlake West Va White Motors Sapere Uigs Oxerina Ae nternPap Son Colos

Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed Demand Slumps and Gains

Chicago July 13 hogs 16 000 slow and uneven with 0 to 1.00 off bids on sows and weights over 300 lb. Good to choice steers and heifers held near 33 to 37.50 with cows and bulls steady. Sheep 2 500 spring lambs up to 32.50. yearlings strong to 0.30. ewes firm around 11 to 12.00. Vealers up to 31.00 with fat cattle market softening on some classes.

Kansas City Chicago Cae Subree Arades Steedy Hig

Write Off Office Building in Amarillo by Truitt Buick Dealer

Arthur Truitt, a Buick dealer, announced Tuesday that he cancelled plans for an office building on the Eleventh and Polk site. Technical design changes would significantly affect the Buick showroom and service layout, forcing him to choose automobile needs over additional office space. He has instructed contractors to proceed with the original auto establishment plan.

Arthur Truitt Buick Polk Street Truitt Amarillo Dallas Automobile Agency

Williams in Critical Condition After Head Wound

Amarillo man William B. Williams aged 51 was found with a bullet wound in the head early Monday two miles northeast of Amarillo. He arrived at St. Anthony's Hospital by ambulance around 8:30 a.m. and remained unconscious and in critical condition at noon Tuesday. Police found a .38 caliber revolver beside him.

William B. Williams Amarillo St. Anthony’s Hospital Williams North Houston

UN Security Council eyed for Palestine cease fire plan

An informant tied to the Israeli foreign office predicts a modified Bernadotte proposal to the Security Council could spark a new cease fire. The Jews show willingness to pause fighting during talks while Russia and the new Israeli state may object to the Anglo American plan. Bernadotte urges prompt council action, potentially invoking Chapter 7 sanctions to enforce peace in the Holy Land.

Foreign Office Bernadotte Security Council Russia Ukraine Israel UN Security Council Lake Success Holy Land Palestine

Franklin Davises Return From Cameron Visit

Mr and Mrs Franklin D Davis of 1009 Bellaire return from Cameron where they visited relatives. Davis is Potter County Red Cross director and the trip served as a vacation after his confinement for an eye ailment.

Franklin Davises Cameron Franklin D. Davis Bellaire Davis Potter County Red Cross Mr. Davis

Rainey Family Returns From Long Motor Trip

William H. Rainey and his daughters Jean and Joyce along with Betty Seeds daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Seeds have completed a motor trip through 15 states and Canada. They visited Chicago Niagara Falls New York and Washington DC before returning via a southern route.

William H. Rainey Jefferson Jean Joyce Betty Seeds Bob Seeds Travis States Canada Chicago Niagara Falls New York Washington

File expense accounts by 21 of 36 candidates

Expense accounts had been filed today by 21 of the 36 candidates for on eSea Ghana oP Deadline for filing second expense accounts is Thursday July.

Choir Fund Nears Goal for Amarillo A Cappella Trip

The Amarillo High School A Cappella Choir nears its $10,000 target with $9,600.43 in pledges and $7,500 in the bank. Volunteers urge timely checks as the group plans to depart July 22 for New York and eastern cities to publicize Texas and the Panhandle. Contributions can be mailed or delivered to Globe News with checks made out to Choir Trip Fund.

Amarillo High School New York Julia Dean Evans Amarillo Panhandle Laundry Panhandle Grain and Feed Dealers Association Fred Seale ABC Club the Panhandle New York City Texas Globe News

New Mexico backs push to enlarge Amarillo VA Hospital

The Texas Veterans Affairs Commission returned from Santa Fe with NM support to expand Amarillo VA Hospital staffing and facilities. Veterans advocate Lew Fields said NM districts share eastern NM, the hospital needs at least 300 beds and nine doctors, with five current staff. A Legion committee led by George Broome will review Texas veterans hospitals, with VAC director James C. Jones touring Washington, DC.

Texas Veterans Affairs Commission Santa Fe New Mexico Commission Amarillo Veterans Hospital Lew Fields TVAC Texas Group Joe Daniel Corsicana New Mexico New Mexican Commission Fields Amarillo Hospital Veterans Hospital Legion George Broome Amarillo Henry Teubel Tulsa Lou Roberts J. M. Wilson Floydada W. H. Danforth Fort Worth George Berry Lubbock Texas Veterans Hospitals James C. Jones Austin VAC Washington, DC

Joliet YWCA Club Picnic Planned at Ellwood Park

The Joliet Club of the YWCA will hold a 6 30 PM picnic Tuesday night at Ellwood Park. Miss Mary Adams YWCA manager notes a business session to discuss fall program plans. Club president Miss Joyce Wilson oversees picnic arrangements.

Joliet Club of YWCA Ellwood Park Joliet Club Mary Adams Joyce Wilson Joliet

Monday Deadline for Transfer of Poll Taxes

Poll tax transfer deadline set for voters who moved between precincts. Tax collector Frank Hoyt notes the cutoff applies to transfers and exemptions, urging affected residents to act by Monday.

Frank Hoyt

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Texans MR. Tack Presents Francine Fields Tom Fields Adrian L. E. McKinney C. L. Fields Room Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Beane Kansas City Livestock Chicago Livestock Stassen Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer University of Pennsylvania Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Eeee Polk Street Methodist David Kruser Panhandle Laundry Panhandle Gen Feed Eeeenenee Ed Ersee Amarillo Abc Club First Presbyterian Ane Scence Oo. M. Se Panhandle Fruit Company Mr. Johnson Eeeesese Seeee Clayton Heare See Kenneth Tenho Mr. and D. G. "Blackburn Beauty Selon A. Foreman Mrs. Carlinkpatrick Ateeee Pean Yuy Blackburn-Shawr Slackh SL Estors
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