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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1947
Page
2
In Washington the city grows quiet as government workers lose jobs and trains run full while hotels offer in-room meals. Cab drivers say payroll cuts will decide Truman's fate. judges face confirmation and Senate debates hint at party shifts. Texans in town discuss O Daniel's potential and upcoming senatorial bids.
Merrill Lynch stock averages show mixed gains and losses with industrials down amid uneven movements in cattle and hog markets. Chicago livestock totals include hogs near steady to 50 cents lower and cattle and calves mostly steady to slightly lower amid light demand.
USDA livestock report from Kansas City on March 4 notes hog salable and total 1,800 with slow early sales. Prices for driveable 190-260 lb hogs range 28.65 to 28.75 dollars per cwt, about 25 to 35 cents lower, with late bids around 28.25.
Chief Dewey Long arranged hotel space and communications for 27 reporters and photographers accompanying the President. The press and Secret Service will ride in two chartered planes costing about 15 thousand dollars round trip. In Mexico City the President will tour in one of three bulletproof White House cars with two more autos following for Secret Service.
Courthouse records list warranty deeds transferring lots in Wolflin Fairview Country Club San Jacinto Heights and Industrial City among others. Names include Hester Lines Archie Castleberry Wardlaw Wise Finley Thomas Magard Hood Dewey Laing and Laing. Marriage licenses issued for New Goodwin Felty Pricer Hughes Smith Holman Teague Beirwith.
Great Britain and France signed a 50 year military alliance in Dunkerque to unite forces and bolster defenses. The Treaty of Dunkerque was to be published later in the evening, signaling renewed Anglo French military cooperation after a tense war period.
In Mexico City on March 4 President Truman laid a wreath at the Monument to the Ninos Heroes to honor the cadet corps who died defending Chapultepec Castle in 1847. He stressed inter-American goodwill and democracy in international affairs during a speech with President Aleman.
About 100 workers struck the New York Cotton Exchange shutting down world’s largest market. The United Financial Employers AFL walked out before trading to demand a 30 percent wage rise and extra benefits. Elevator and maintenance staff joined the walkout, Western Union telegraph operators refused to cross the picket line aided by the Seamen's International Union. Two elevators later operated under police protection.
The House refused to accept the Senate limit of 4.5 billion for budget cuts and voted to send the dispute to a joint conference committee. Speaker Martin and Rep Taber pushed for a six billion dollar trim and a 20 percent income tax reduction.
A 120 foot oil well derrick toppled near Archer City injuring and killing 21 year old Oris Kenny Johnson of Wichita Falls who was on the derrick. Johnson died instantly. He is survived by his wife a two year old daughter and his parents Mr and Mrs C D Johnson of Archer City.
Perkins farmer Bill Knipe and his son Morris recall a south wind lifting a shed over a fence then a strong north wind blowing it back to within two feet of its original spot, preserving the structure.
At least two missing and four injured after the Lyons Creek tanker exploded in the Houston turning basin while berthed for repairs. The blast, blamed on gas fumes in three empty tanks, tore a hole large enough for a truck and split ship decks and plates.
Industrial committee heard reports on radios and progress of local manufacturing. Ralph Davis and Dan Allender demonstrated a football shaped small radio from Imperial Venetian Blind Co and plans were revealed to manufacture in Amarillo with help from chamber staff. Space for new enterprises and possible easing of building restrictions within 30 to 60 days were discussed.
Eric A. Johnston former U S Chamber of Commerce president urged Congress to allow firing of Communists without NLRB hearing and cited unfair labor practice He testified before the House Labor Committee amid labor reform debate He urged limiting federal role in collective bargaining and dismissed industry wide bargaining as mere controversy.
Sherman school board raised pay for 109 teachers and staff, approving bonuses totaling over $36,000. Average grade school teachers now earn about $2,100 while high school teachers receive roughly $2,200, boosting individual salaries by $300.
An advertisement extols Pazo Ointment as instant relief for itching and pain from simple piles. It claims soothing inflamed tissue lubricates dry parts prevents cracking reduces swelling and minor bleeding, with tubes and a pile pipe for easy application.
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