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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
2
Tornado threats loom with little guarantee beyond Thursday as the High Plains face a record tornado season. The Wheat crop ripens rapidly while reports from the Rio Grande Valley recount life in Weslaco with Barney Ogle. Dick plans to return home in July.
A vivid overview of the Rio Grande Valley's growth as a citrus and tourist boom region. It highlights avocado claims, citrus production, land prices, and the influx of investors from eastern cities. The piece notes irrigation wealth, rapid sales, and a push for fresh juice offerings amid a broader State of Texas optimism. It also contrasts Valley progress with California and Florida markets and references local travel patterns and education issues.
Traders watched Merrill Lynch led by close values in a sprawling list of equities from American Radiator to Union Carbide with many large caps down and others rallying. Grain futures for Chicago June showed modest gains in wheat and corn while cattle and hogs futures opened higher and then steadied in light activity.
In Austin on June 2 the House refused to concur with a Senate amendment to a liquor regulation but allowed wet elections by precincts and dry towns. The chamber sent the bill to a House Senate committee to work out an agreement as lawmakers grappled with session pace.
A small black and white dog followed children home from Lee Bivins School. The owner is asked to contact Mrs. W J Mahan at 3-1186. The note notes the dog is affectionate and used to children.
California officers recovered a purse stolen from Mrs. Guy Hoover on May 26. The purse, containing $16 and her ID cards, was found at Needles during the arrest of a man on car theft charges. Mrs. Hoover had reported the loss after hearing a door slam and seeing an unidentified man in her yard. Amarillo police were notified of the recovery.
Charges of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle filed today in Potter County Court against Frank W. Vroman of San Diego. He drove the car that struck a vehicle driven by Edward J. Craig of Oxnard, California, Thursday night at the junction of 66 and 60 cost of Amarilia.
Grandview Missouri June 2 U P report on Mrs Martha A Truman wife of President Truman. White House physician Brig General Wallace Graham says she is in just fair condition and did not eat as much as doctors would have liked. She was awake only 24 hours during the day.
The Senate approved by voice vote a bill to extend federal rent controls through February 28 of next year. The measure moves to conference with the House to resolve differences. Chairman Tobey criticized an amendment allowing a 48 percent rent rise if landlord and tenant agree to a 1948 lease, saying it would nullify rent control. Britain proposes plan for Indian power surrender. Mountbatten seeks India leaders' midnight reply to partition plan, likely dividing Bengal and Punjab along Hindu Muslim lines with Pakistan in view.
The Por Amstrisios summer recreation program seeks to purchase or rent ping pond and croquet sets. Contact Wm Paul Bradford director at 1300 Tyler or call 6865 if you have available sets for the league.
Hollywood report states Evie Johnson wife of actor Van Johnson announced today that she is expecting a baby in January. The couple, anchored in Hollywood, has not released further details.
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