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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1947
Page
2
An optimistic forecast mixes uncertain showers with expected high crop prices for corn and grains due to river floods. Analysts cite Mississippis flood effects, moisture outlook, and a pattern of wet summers on the high plains. Readers are urged to preserve at home keepsakes and consider moving back to Amarillo as ex-GIs seek information on living conditions and work opportunities.
A Texas editor laments heavy Amarillo weather coverage while arguing for balanced publicity. Citizens led by Charley McAfee urge editors to reduce weather focus as lawsuits loom and libel fears rise. A Missouri River driftwood joke is recalled amid local media chatter.
The text argues that people who rely on others for gains miss lasting profits and that no city commission or government can shield a fool from self-deception or poor judgment, emphasizing brains as the true safeguard.
Frank Green of Route 1 suffered a broken hip after falling from a ladder at 2000 West Sixth around 8 55 this morning. He was transported to the hospital by a Black burn Shaw Ambulance.
Potter County commissioners authorize county engineer to advertise for bids to supply more than 2000 feet of cyclone fencing for the Tri-State Fair Park.
USDA market summary shows 10,500 hogs with steady to 25c declines for lighter weights and mixed gains for heavier hogs and sows. Cattle and calves totals around 7,800 and 1,000 with slaughter stock largely slow, cows dull, bulls steady. top hogs and steers reported among several price bands for various weight ranges.
Kaiser-Frazer will reach 550 cars a day now and aim for 1000 by Christmas after a dealer meeting at the Herring Hotel in Amarillo. Arthur W. Welsh, regional manager, announced a $5 per car bonus totaling over $200,000, with three plants to build engines next year and Detroit’s Continental plant takeover.
Police hunted three men after a cafe burglary at Gene's Oasis 108 East Ninth that left a worker beaten and cash and merchandise missing. Buster Measeles recalled a blow to the neck before awakening behind the cafe near 1 or 2 pm yesterday. Owner Gene Pope reported the loss around 4 pm and noted the cafe was locked when he checked. Inventory and daily receipts were valued at $300-$400 and $225-$250 respectively. Pope reopened with a new crew this morning.
Fay Hixon named to succeed Leslie Stephens as Sears Roebuck manager in Amarillo. He comes from Louisville where he managed five Sears stores and has worked in many Sears positions. He will live at the Capitol Hotel with his wife and son while housing is arranged. Stephens leaves for Big Spring to open a new Sears super store. Fire prevention crews begin resident fire hazard inspections as part of the city clean-up drive, with routes for trash trucks to be published to guide residents.
Raymond Burnam Byars about 30 pleaded guilty in county court to carrying a dirk. Judge E O Northcutt withheld sentence awaiting investigation of Byars record. He had a foot long wicked looking knife strapped to his leg when arrested last night at a local night spot. Movie attendance in Japan is now double that of last year.
Leroy Murphy is charged in county court with threatening to kill M. D. Key manager of La Grande Cafe 715 North Fillmore Murphy 21 released on 500 bond after pleading not guilty before Judge E O Northcutt The threat followed an argument last night Key quoted Murphy officers Murphy arrested by city police about 7 this morning in a cabin at a nearby tourist court
Republicans controlled Congress in January and faced a presidential veto risk. Rayburn of Texas opposed the broader tax provision, urging debt payoff while revenues stay strong. Knutson warned tax relief would pause this year and hinge on next year’s events amid large foreign commitments. CIO President Philip Murray praised the veto while condemning the Knutson measure as greedily motivated.
Two men suffered head injuries when their car overturned on a country road one and a half miles south of Vega. Charles Ray Birks and Calvin Brewster were injured but not critically. Birks, 21, of McPherson Kane, and Brewster, 20, Dalhart, were treated at Veterans Hospital and Northwest Texas Hospital respectively. Six other passengers escaped unharmed as the construction crew headed to an Oldham County farm to erect a Quonset hut. The crash occurred around 7:30 am after Birks lost control on soft dirt. investigation by highway patrolmen indicated the same.
W. J. Murray, new Texas Railroad Commission member, arrives in Amarillo this afternoon for the Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association meeting tomorrow. He, formerly of Midland and now based in Houston, will attend the noon gathering in Old Tascosa and the 7 pm banquet at the Crystal Ballroom with speakers Col. E. O. Thompson, Hiram Dow, Sen. Grady Hazlewood, H. L. Porter, and Barry Brown.
The item notes beef and sausage lots at 17.50 and 23.00 to 26.50 as dealers stay steady. Sheep are scarce with light offerings, bids hovering about 1000 below par for small lots, while native spring lambs see bulk early bids near 25.00.
Elizabeth Ann Ingle age two died at 11 15 last night at Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Ingle of 2408 North West Eighth. Surviving are the parents a brother Tommy and an aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs A C Parker of Amarillo. Funeral services at 10 oclock tomorrow in Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel with Rev Jack Sizemore officiating. Burial in Llano Cemetery.
June 17 dispatches report intensive street fighting in Szepingkat Manchuria as government forces shell and repulse four Red regiments that attacked the city from the southwest. The conflict pits Chinese Reds against government defenders amid continued bombardment.
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