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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
2
In West Yellowstone a large brown bear wandered into town prompting a game warden approved shooting. Pat Barnes fired a 30 30 at the bear, which collapsed within 20 feet. onlookers included many women and children. The incident drew mixed reactions as residents discussed safety and the bear’s behavior.
Wall street closes with notable moves as Merrill Lynch figures show gains in industrials and railroads. A broad list of closing prices includes Am Radiator Am Smelt and Ref Baldwin Locomotive G M Corp, General Electric and Chrysler with varied upticks and downticks.
A small freon gas drum inside S M Drug Co. rear supply room exploded after a cigarette allegedly ignited nearby paper. Two teens nearby were slightly injured and treated. another worker hurt. Fire officials estimate about $20,000 in damage with insurance coverage.
The observer recalls a grandmother smoking while holding a baby and aging questions of morality. A new hotel rises with circular saws cutting large rocks and workers placing them to form a rock front. The Coons plan to leave in the morning and have rented a house for next summer.
Texarkana Texas July 24.4 Paul Upchurch manager of the bus station says his public address system malfunctions once in a while. A Sunday announcement listing destinations Nash Leary Lone Star Red River Camp Runnels and New Boston was interrupted by a minister’s voice asking for God’s mercy on your soul.
Amarillo girl Pat McClarney entertained Junior Chamber of Commerce members at the noon meeting in the Herring Hotel. She sang selections from Bloomer Girl including O What a Beautiful Morning and People Will Say We're in Love. Bi regional meet at Lubbock was urged for Saturday and Sunday with guests listed.
George William Tillinghast a former Amarillo resident died in Lubbock at age 62 after ill health He ran used car agencies in Amarillo and later operated a hotel in Lubbock for seven years Funeral services are set for 5 PM tomorrow at the Knox It re Methodist Church Survivors include his widow two sons and two daughters.
Senator Taft announced that when Congress ends its current session on Saturday Republican leaders can summon a session in the fall with four leaders consent. He named Speaker Martin, House Leader Halleck, VP Pro Temp Vandenberg, and Senate Leader White as the four. The move follows wartime precedent allowing emergency calls. Taft added the Senate would pursue Sen Kenn’s resolution on Attorney General vote fraud in Kansas City elections.
Democratic Leader Rayburn of Texas says he will block any session-end bill if Republicans press to order a House investigation of the Justice Department handling of Kansas City election complaints. Senate Democrats threaten a filibuster on the opposing inquiry as Republicans face prolonging the session or abandoning the probe.
Mrs. George Timby of 2902 Tyler returned Tuesday from Springfield Missouri where she was summoned by the death of her father.
A record-breaking storm inundated Erie and nearby communities with over nine inches of rain, and city officials estimate total damage may exceed five million dollars.
The United States declared that Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria threaten international peace at a United Nations council session. Herschel V Johnson, the U S deputy delegate, urged the trio to restore order in their own countries and cease meddling in others affairs.
Robert G. Tomberlin Jr a motor machinist mate third class son of Mr and Mrs R G Tomberlin 302 Roberts has a 31 day leave from the Navy He has served aboard the USS Amsterdam for 14 months in the Japanese Theater His leave expires July 31 and he will report to San Francisco for duty aboard the USS Shangri La His enlistment ends June 30 1948 and he plans to attend Oregon State College for a diesel engineering course He is a Amarillo High School graduate.
Gunmen and British troops exchange fire at the gate of a Jerusalem security zone halting traffic for 45 minutes. An unofficial report says attackers arrived by taxi fired four Bren rounds and fled toward the Jewish quarters. no casualties reported. Cooperative activity noted as Britain buys hotels and department stores.
New officers of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association were named at Mineral Wells during the three day convention ending yesterday. Oran T. Gray of Florence was named president, W A Redell of Tahoka vice president, and Harvey E. Psher of Dublin as secretary treasurer.
A vintage health ad notes that waking at night and frequent urination signal middle age. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root to flush kidneys and bladder, increase urine flow, ease acidity and burning, and soothe bladder irritation with a free trial offer and drugstore purchase.
Construction will start Monday on the Don Martin Distributing Co. warehouse at 101-03 Buchanan across from the current business at 104 Buchanan. The brick and concrete structure measures 30 by 90 feet and a $9,000 building permit was issued by the city engineer’s office yesterday afternoon.
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