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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1947
Page
2
Weather notes reiterate a dry period with no rain forecast despite prior forecasts. In Amarillo the early-summer warmth persists with only a trickle of moisture reported, extending into the 14th.
Flood conditions persist along the Mississippi with heavy clouds and high moisture expectations. Forecasters say upcoming moisture will be limited to local effects and not widespread, while harvest prospects remain favorable.
A collection of reader letters argues for a public relations chief in Amarillo to boost trade and regional income, plus requests daily weather broadcasts and forecasts. Other notes criticize the Weather Bureau and discuss local traffic, thumb-sucking, and political jokes about butter and steak prices.
The piece notes spring cloud formations described as Cepth fish scale clouds sparking speculation they differ from hail clouds. It cites 15 to 20 tornadoes this season, many small in area, and rumors that atomic clouds roam globally, supposedly affecting weather violently in many regions.
The remark suggests that advancing understanding of atomic science could bring about cataclysmic consequences for humanity, framing scientific progress as a potential existential threat.
West Texas leader Amon Carter contributed 2978.11 last week for tornado sufferers and The Star Telegram raised 10478.11 under The News Globe fund plus a personal 1000 check from Carter. Meanwhile in the East dog dental care includes X rays for abscess checks and extractions with anesthesia for severe cases.
An odd note observes editors arriving by trainloads today and tomorrow. It mentions horses growing arthritic and dentists treating valuable animals, then shifts to exhortations to smile and put one’s best foot forward for visitors.
Gene Worley voted to sustain the President in his veto of the Taft tax bill. Full particulars on the Texas representatives' votes appeared in this morning's News on Page 15.
Miss Esther Wiggins of Houston visits her cousin Miss Shirley Neely of 2112 Hughes. A luncheon at Amarillo Country Club Thursday will honor the Houston guest with a guest list including Joyce Gilstrap Frances Miller Patricia Starks Nancy Puckett Sally Dawson Celia Saunders Jackie Roberson Charlotte Mitchell Mary Elizabeth Briscoe Marcella Hall Betty Edelman Elaine Nelson Helen Zweig Bobbie Lou Turner Barbara McCullough Hylaine Yeager Claire Hughes Mary Anne Harris and Betty Burkhalter.
Weatherman Mr. Winburn says today’s high will stay in the high 80s after a 99 degree day tied the heat record set June 8. A slow cold front moved through the Panhandle bringing relief with only scattered thunderstorms and no extensive rain. Wheat farmers monitor gathering clouds but no large rainfall is expected.
Beginning today, business girls aged 17 and up may join a beginners swimming class taught by a Red Cross instructor at Gem Lake. Sessions run Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
County Engineer J. L. Adams reports seal coating of over 4 miles and half a mile of new paving finished at Tri-State Fair Park. The new asphalt runs from the livestock barns to Third Avenue on the east side of the race track.
Ten pairs of eyeglasses reported missing this year are being tracked as part of a community lost and found. The notice directs readers to page thirteen for the full list and further instructions.
All grains gain in active trade as heavy Midwest rainfall spurs buying of corn and oats. Cash demand supports yellow corn with forecasts of more rain, while wheat benefits from new government loan prices. Corn, wheat, and oats close significantly higher with July futures noted.
Kansas City cattle Complex shows 4800 cattle 800 calves active with gains to 25. Good cows scarce. steers and yearlings steady to higher. Hogs 2500 bids steady to 25 lower. heavier weights slow. Sheep 13000 very slow with opening lamb bids sharply lower. native spring lambs above 24.00 with bids around 23.00.
Hogs with 12 500 head seen uneven and 25 cents lower on all weights. Sows near steady. Calves 8 800 with steers 29.00 tops and most good steers 25.50 28.50. Heifers weaker, cows steady to 25 cents lower. Sheep light with spring lambs around 25.00 and ewes 5.00 7.00. Financial Industrial Fund Liquidating at 1.8883 offering 2.04.
US Marshall Bill Lampe and C E Luce transported five prisoners to federal facilities in Ogden Utah and Inglewood California. Col Robert Walker received a four year term at Ogden for Dyer Act violation. The others, Donald Leroy William Behr Allen Cliff and Elwood Mortrud, were sent to Inglewood for Dyer Act violations with terms ranging up to four years nine months and two weeks.
Mrs. R. L. Clark of Pleasant Valley died today after an attack around noon. An N. & Griggs and Sons ambulance responded and she was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
T. D. Taliaferro, a 30 year old service station employee, was in Potter County jail on a forgery charge. He is accused of forging the signature to a check for Bond. Bond was to be set early this afternoon by J. D. Caz Zell, justice of the peace.
A Amarillo committee settles on Cow Waddy Week after debate over shortgrass, waddy, and cowboy lore. The name, shaped by George Autry's railroad slang story, wins by show of hands despite doubts about meaning.
Senator Hatch predicts a veto may be sustained though Senator Ives doubts an override is certain. At the White House Ayers reports 157,000 to 158,000 letters and large mail piles while labor unions push for rejection. Thousands march in Washington and motorcade arrivals from California join a mass meeting against the bill.
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