29 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
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Panhandle crews can expect several days of favorable cutting weather. P W Reynolds of the English Field weather station cites a five day forecast with pleasant June amounts. Highs around 79 to 89 degrees and calm nights, with Tuesday near 87 and Wednesday around 89.
Washington D C Jane C Ely veteran postal employee will retire July 1 Fry's appointment is expected to inspect Hills Ranch Homes The appointment of James vye as acting postmaster of then Rep Gene Worley of the to Postmaster 5s appointment be made within the and he will serve neat postmaster is President In making his announcement Representative Worley said it had been a difficult decision because of the many able men and women who have applied for the position At the same time Worley expressed regret that the law requires retirement of Mr DeGrassi who he said has served ably as postmaster of Amarillo and has established a fine record would act in the near future to fill the vacancy on a permanent basis but because of the coming election it is probable that this action may be delayed Meanwhile no permanent successor could be appointed until Congress returns to session in January since permanent appointment must See POSTMASTER Page 2
Western powers confront a Russian blockade as Berlin officials seek UN aid. W Avery Harriman of the ECA arrives in Berlin to assess the crisis and pressure Moscow. U S plans stern notes and new diplomatic moves to lift the blockade while Air Force cargo planes rush food and supplies to residents.
Unofficial dunking during Waddy Week sparked a clash as Amarillo officials baned unauthorized dipping troughs. City Manager N V Moss cited a pre arranged tank incident near the Amarillo Hotel, with Hoarer Inc. a sign company blamed for the mishap. Range Riders and Exchange Club deny involvement while Meredith of the Exchange Club promises a page three follow up.
Northwestern University professor Dr Bergan Evans declares chivalry a sham and warns girls to beware of flirtatious men. He argues men use chivalry to lure and tease, noting knights’ motives were romantic wooing, not noble service. He cites etiquette rules and social expectations as barriers to genuine respect.
Partly cloudy this afternoon with fair and slightly warmer conditions today and Wednesday. West Texas fair this afternoon tonight and Wednesday. Panhandle and South Plains a little warmer tonight. New Mexico clear nights and mornings partly cloudy afternoons today and Wednesday. Scattered showers in northern mountains. High 79, low 57. West Mills homesites 90 by 200 described.
San Francisco reports what may be the last ride for Richard Shockley and Miran Edgar Thompson as they travel from San Quentin to federal court for execution dates. Both inmates faced multiple life terms and a death sentence tied to the 1946 Alcatraz guard slaying amid a string of crimes, with special guards escorting them in handcuffed, chained condition.
The Santa Fe Super Chief derailed in the railroad yards as four units, a baggage car and a lounge car overturned. Two sleeping cars derailed but stayed upright causing minor disruption. In Galveston a grand jury declined to indict Margie Dee Carsten in the death of a Houston cab driver found May 29 with a brassiere knotted around his neck. The mother, 22, was released on $3,500 bond after the county attorney said evidence was insufficient.
Cairo June 23 AP The Arab League says the US naval attaché provided proofs that a US warship did not shell Arab positions in Palestine as Syria alleged. Arab leaders threaten renewed war if peace talks fail by July 9, with possible extension beyond the truce. Al Barazi and other delegates are in Cairo to discuss Bernadotte's proposals amid tense warnings.
Members of the Community Chest nominating committee report slow response to ballots for selecting 15 directors. Jess Rogers notes the plan to let contributors name their own board to speed reorganizing, after about 80 ballots returned from an earlier call and a list of 58 nominees published in newspapers.
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