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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
2
A light shower chance is noted with no significant rain expected. Hemphill County resident George Detrixhe recalls a tale about a grown man who sucks his thumb, noting it as an old saying from his coaching days about a player who chewed his thumb during games.
A striking reversal unfolds as the lamb, long underestimated, defeats the seasoned butcher in a dramatic showdown. The event redefines local odds and sparks chatter in the market square. Authorities report no injuries and a cautious livestock market awaits further developments.
The News Globe welcomes Sydney J Harris as a new columnist with Tack. Harris weighs Renie the Hollywood modiste who predicts sheer evening gowns with exposed bosoms may shape fashion. He argues emancipation accelerates style revolutions and notes society’s shift toward erotic fashion and cosmetic aids in marriage markets.
The Arkansas-Oklahoma UMW District 21 president said members would observe the new law but press for changes in Congress in 1948. At Omaha, a strike by Union Stockyards Company employees nearly shut the plant as CIO United Packinghouse Workers walked out. Coffee cited resentment of Congress overriding the labor bill veto as a possible factor. About 4000 CIO Industrial Union of Marine and Ship Building Workers left Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock in Kearny, NJ, while 40,000 Bethlehem Ship Yards workers would not report for work in four East Coast ports.
Our dog, a nearly black Boston bulldog with a white blaze on his forehead, has been a family pet for nine years and is now missing. He weighs about unknown.
Mayor James M. Curley of Boston, 72, left Cohasset Hospital for Washington against his doctor’s advice as he faces a 6 to 18 month jail term for mail fraud. His physician warned he is on the verge of a cerebral hemorrhage but Curley pressed on.
New York June 24 sales surged as profit taking met union dissension after the Senate overrode the laba veto. Trading stayed orderly until late when heavy selling pushed leaders down 1 to 3 points or more. Motors and steels were soft and most pivotals closed near the day’s lows as about 1.2 million shares changed hands.
Perryton reports a 20 year old truck driver in critical condition after a butane gasoline truck caught fire and exploded yesterday. Charles J. Huntoon tried to extinguish the blaze when the blast occurred, destroying three autos and two trucks and damaging a nearby lumberyard.
Square dancing students in the city recreation program entertained at a Lions Club luncheon at the Herring Hotel. Leo Southern and other Lions officers will be installed at Amarillo Country Club on July 1, with Southern succeeding Byron Ellis as president.
Lyle B. Tannehill, 80, longtime Amarillo resident, died at his Hollywood home. He was brother of Mrs. William Boyce and uncle of Judge William Q. Boyce. Mrs. Boyce and her daughter Elizabeth were in Hollywood at his death. Surviving relatives include C. C. Tannehill and sisters Maud and Betty Tannehill of Hollywood. The Tannehills were a pioneer Amarillo family.
Plans for dumping wheat on the ground accelerate as Pantex Ordnance Plant facilities are opened for storage. Burrus and Producers Grain officials criticize Texas DPS weight agents for stopping wheat trucks through Canyon, delaying movement while the agency calls for registering hauled weights.
Merrill Lynch computed closing stock averages for 30 Industrials at 174.54, down 2.99. 20 Railroads averaged 45.56, off 0.87. 15 Utilities at 34.33, down 0.36.
A federal court postpones the reopening of the black market sugar case until July 7 due to a heavy civil docket. Defendants include Charles Bowen of Dallas and Arthur J. Tankersley of Amarillo among ten charged with violations of the Second War Powers Act and General Ration Order Number Eight. Trial was postponed after a defense motion to dismiss. More than 100000 pounds of sugar alleged in the operation.
Hogs 15 000 steady to 50c lower under 240 lbs, heavier weights slow. Top 24.75, most 24.25 24.75. sows 50c lower with bids 23 24. Cattle 6 800 and calves 800 mixed. fed steers 28.50 29.50, bulk 25 27.75. cows 9 13. vealers 23 25. Sheep 500 slaughter lambs steady to 25c higher, native ewes 7.00 moderate demand.
Two indictments against Robert Lincoln Jones 18 charging burglary were dismissed in 47th District Court to avoid trial costs. He was recently convicted in Armstrong County on two burglary counts and sentenced to four years. Jones with Billy Dendy and Buddy Richardson burglarized Weeks & Bagwell elevator and Farmers Grain & Implement in Claude. Dismissal states current sentences aim to reform the defendant.
The San Jacinto Youth Center building fund gains $125 today with contributions from Women's Council West Amarillo Christian Church $25 and $100 anonymous donors plus West Amarillo Christian Church $100. Dr John W Darby sends prayers and best wishes for the youth project. Mail contributions to Box 2433.
R D Moreau released on 750 bond after district court charge of failure to stop and render aid. The used car lot operator is linked to Thursday night crash on North Fillmore involving Thurman Keffer 17 who suffered head injuries while helping a stranded motorist. Officers say Moreau was charged yesterday afternoon and bond set by Justice of the Peace C W Carder.
County Engineer J. L. Adams reports paving four miles of roads in Potter County today. The project includes about three miles of Pleasant Valley streets and the North Roberts Street extension, named Dump Ground road.
The Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas certifies that The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut has sworn statement compliance and is granted a Certificate of Authority to do business in Texas for the year ending May 31 1948. George B. Butler Chairman seals this certification at Austin dated May 29 1947.
Kenneth Kohier invites readers to custom tie work and local tailoring on 6th Street and notes San Jacinto Kiwanis will hold a July 4 picnic in San Jacinto Park with rides bingo foot races a dance and barbecue by John Snider. Tickets limited to 2000 available through Kiwanis members.
Leroy Murphy 21, on bond for threatening to kill LaGrande Cafe manager M D Key, charged now with assault with intent to kill after beating his father L G Murphy at 1108 North Arthur. Father appeared with bruises, signed complaint. mother and relatives witness. Bond set at 500 dollars after prior release.
An all day industrial relations clinic hosted by the Texas Manufacturers Association Panhandle chapter will be held at the Herring Hotel Friday. Eight speakers from firms and law and labor backgrounds will lead discussions including A A Nance from Humble Oil and Wales Madden, C W Brannon, V F Grima, B Cervin, Charles Handy, C C Welhausen, George W Armstrong Jr, with William E R Smith of American Zinc Company coordinating registrations.
Only seven jurors were present this morning when Judge E. O. Northcutt dismissed the county court jury until after the wheat harvest, delaying proceedings.
Certificate confirms Centennial Insurance Company of New York has complied with Texas law and is granted a Certificate of Authority to do business in Texas for the year ending May 31, 1948, per sworn statement and official seal by George B. Butler.
Amarillo Recreation Council sponsors a summer youth program and asks the city commission for municipal financing. The meeting, at 8 pm in city hall, follows protests from South Fillmore residents against widening the street.
Claudius B. Hodges, 46, deputy production and marketing administrator, died of a heart attack today in his office in Washington. A Texan by origin, he had worked in Austin and Dallas with the Agricultural Adjustment Administration before moving to the federal agency. He is survived by his widow and a son, C. B. Hodges Jr., a soldier stationed at Fort Lauderdale. He had just conferred with Douglas Smith, formerly of Amarillo, who heads personnel for the agency.
Approximately 57 dollars was raised for the Pleasant Valley Youth Center at a Cowboy Dance sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. E A Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. John Morris. Music came from an Albright Agee Henderson Winn quartet. Joe Whitehurst played accordion.
Charles T. Brown of Amarillo had burglary charges tied to the John C. King home at 700 Houston dismissed for insufficient evidence. He was alleged as an accomplice in the break in reported in the News Globe Want Ads.
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