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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1948
Page
4
Ogden M. Smith, 44, a former Port Arthur diver, prepared for suicide and fatally wounded himself with a .30 caliber carbine yesterday afternoon. His body was found in the bedroom by his wife.
Gov. Besuford H. Jester missing from the race and state as Case March a Baylor law professor issues a charge that Jester avoided the Democratic convention due to fear of voters. March notes Texas delegation backed Gov. Ben Laney for the nomination despite Brownwood convention instructions. March continues his campaign tour in extreme east Texas while Jester stays in Philadelphia.
Funeral services for H. W. Coffman were held in San Antonio. He is survived by two brothers, T. E. Coffman and W. R. Coffman, both of Amarillo.
The Jam Jar Club hosts an owl dance for members at the YWCA from 10 PM Wednesday to 1 AM Thursday. Teenage boys and girls are invited to attend the midnight frolic as guests of the club.
Charles W. Hancock, son of Mr and Mrs P A Hancock of 501-B Maryland, completed an inspection trip through the Durst Creek Oil fields with 22 University of Texas students. Hancock is a petroleum engineering student. Inter island air service to be resumed in the Azores.
The USDA authorized purchase of up to 150 million pounds of canned meat for sale to foreign countries at cost for the next year. The program shores up northern Mexican cattle scarred by foot and mouth disease and prevents overstocking to curb the disease's spread.
Two men died in a fiery collision on the Carthage highway near Henderson. Dale Weaver of Henderson and J. C. Kyle of Winona, both about 45, were driving gasoline and fuel oil laden trucks for a safety tank company at Gladewater. One truck reportedly passed the other and went off the road, with Kyle's truck bursting into flames and gasoline spreading across the highway, blocking traffic for hours.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for J. D. Smith a 14 year old from Houston who drowned in the Brazos River near Richmond yesterday. He went wading with his parents Clyde and Mrs Smith and neighbors while looking for a fishing hole.
Stanley Hays, a recent Senior High School graduate, writes the Army recruiting station about interest in new enlistment policies but cannot schedule a personal interview. He explains he is visiting his parents in Caripito Venezuela et present and requests guidance.
France projects easing living costs as inflation slows and consumer prices trend downward in the coming months. Government officials cite improved energy markets and currency effects shaping the outlook for households.
Trans World Airline reports chain letters using its name and letterheads without authorization. Glen Hall says many letters direct recipients to forward luck, reaching non employees and non existent offices. TWA cooperates with postal officials to trace senders as the practice violates postal rules.
The Amarillo summer school band will give a concert at 8 15 p m Thursday in Sam Houston Park. The Junior League sponsors the event as part of its park program.
An 81 year old New Orleans renter facing eviction in Amarillo clung to a bold claim he had paid rent for years and should get free rent for life. He proved his point by leaving a large jar of quarters as he departed, calling them souvenirs.
The Borger group assists in installing delegation for the Amarillo Credit Women's Club with Harrison as president of the local organization guiding the process.
A World Book Encyclopedia note claims 614 England coal released poisonous gases. In 1306 an English monarch issued a proclamation declaring anyone ...
The statement asserts sheriff authority is granted by the people for their protection and benefit. It emphasizes the office and its power belong to the public, not to the individual. Cherryhomes pledges to administer both the office and its authority properly on behalf of the people.
The report notes Salvador becoming a leading crop faster than expected with widespread adoption. Officials highlight agricultural impact, production growth, and regional implications for farmers and markets.
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