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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
2
July weather with no clouds prompts plans to seed cumulus clouds with dry ice sparking talk of possible floods if heavy rains are induced. Other items include Amarillo notables retiring or moving business, local fish tales, a bear sighting at a Wyoming hotel, and Ed Walker facing poker addiction with Chief Harper's warning.
The article warns Ed Walker about his gambling debts and involvement in card games including kotch. It notes he refuses to seek money return, seeks heroic protection, and threatens to expose players. It emphasizes gambling laws and asserts Chief Harper would intervene if harassment continues.
Mr. Tack permits Ed to indulge in galloping with his cubes under strict rules. Only Ed may own the dominos and nothing must be shared. If Ed cannot self care under rules, aid is unavailable. No poker or kotch with Ed. gallopers must belong to him or be controlled by Mr. Tack and the Chief.
George H. Grady 28, fined 300 dollars and sentenced to 10 days in jail after pleading guilty to stealing a suitcase from Cecil Kincaid. 604 Pierce Grady, address 2307 West Fourth, was arrested by city officers yesterday afternoon. Charges filed this morning in county court.
House minority leader Sam Rayburn departed Washington in a new black sedan gifted by fellow Democrats. He planned to reach Texas by Saturday and said his only plans were to rest at his farm and ranch near Bonham. Bananas grow on a tall plant described as an overgrown herb.
John Ballard Jr. of Lexington Kentucky and Amarillo entered the United States Military Academy at West Point on July 1. He is the grandson of Mrs. James O. Curtis Sr. of Amarillo.
Fewer than a dozen taxpayer complaints were heard as the Potter County Tax Equalization Board neared the end of its annual three day session. Ray Daniel noted most complaints stemmed from confusion over city and school tax equalization. More than 200 notices were mailed to taxpayers with increased property evaluations. A South Tyler Street resident complained when only half the board was present and no action could be taken. Astronomers anticipate the Mt Palomar 200 inch telescope will probe space to immense distances.
The Hot Rod Club in Amarillo seeks a four mile land strip to build an oil track for weekly races. They modify 1933 V-8 Fords with extra carburetors and gear changes for speed, enforce club rules with civic sponsors, and aim to recruit sponsors and organize a race program with public bets.
Market wrap notes Merrill Lynch closing figures for Industrials up 2.27 to 183.18 and Utilities at 35.65, with detailed Kansas City and Chicago livestock reports. Cattle, hogs, and sheep show varied price moves including steady to lower beef sections and lighter stock movement. prices for vealers and yearlings show reluctance amid supply patterns.
Jim Howard regional manager of the Texas Manufacturers Association left this afternoon for a TMA meeting in Houston and will return Monday. The US Marine Corps celebrated its 171st birthday on November 10, 1946.
Dr. Lester J. Vick of Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital was elected vice-president of the American Osteopathic College of Proctology at its first annual Chicago convention. He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Proctologists and a trustee of the American Osteopathic Society of Proctologists. The head and neck of a giraffe account for about one sixth of its total weight.
The Agriculture Department foresees more meat like steaks and pork chops this fall while overall family food bills stay high. Decline in prices is unlikely though seasonal changes may ease beef and pork later in fall, with corn remaining expensive and exports a concern.
Mrs Frances Cyrus a GM Parts Division cashier received a $5000 check made out to Plains Creamery attached to a deposit slip A man implied the check was missing and a stranger helped locate it after Mrs Cyrus alerted Plains and notified the post office The episode ends with the matter resolved and a claim of well that ends well. Mr and Mrs J D Maggard and daughter Colleen plan two weeks in Los Angeles California. Fire Station Burns Danbury Connecticut Mary Brook volunteer department faced a fatal blaze destroying the fire station.
Willlie Mae Cross, a 24 year old Amarillo Negro, faced trial for attacking and robbing Tom Richards who is blind. The jury acquitted Cross who wore masculine clothes and kept short hair while Richards identified the suspect under scrutiny. Cross was charged with threatening Richards with a knife and taking his purse containing $5.
Three year old Charles Bradley, who walked naked from his home in last night's heat, remains missing as police pursue leads. The report notes regional bee hives with as many as 70 000 bees observed in some locations.
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