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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1947
Page
3
The column rails at unpredictable weather with snow and rain forecasts for wheat crops and notes soaring grain prices. It recounts a humorous quiz on card games and a string of local reminiscences, jokes, and odd beliefs from Arkansas and Holland, finishing with a story about attire in death.
Churchill outlines appointment of a production chief to implement measures from a government white paper. The plan would let the government contract for its needs and private industry, allocating essential equipment to firms in Britain and abroad. He laments a divided nation and shortages, urging foresight and prudence to avert further distress. Attlee to speak on long and short term planning to restore Britain’s fortunes.
Skilled workers were pulled from three local construction sites as the Building Trade Council reported a new wave of withdrawals. The Randall Building Company job at 501 Johnson remained closed due to nonunion laborers, while other projects including the Dr. A. B. Goldston clinic and Clowe & Cowan warehouse also faced nonreporting workers. ASG and Builders Trade Council officials pointed to recent reopenings and a wait and see stance as contractors calibrate responses amid a larger disruption affecting about 40 percent of Amarillo’s construction activity.
Market rounds show cattle and hogs trading unevenly with steady to 25 cent moves. Kansas City reports top hogs at 27 50 and cattle buyers noting steady to weak with mixed stockers and feeders weaker, while Chicago quotes hogs steady to 25 cents higher and cattle generally steady to 25 cents lower across classes.
Instruction for members of Amarillo school musical groups starts today under Floyd Graham of North Texas State College. Three orchestras will perform together tomorrow at 8 p m in the high school auditorium with Louise Dicken conducting two groups and Barbara Koesjan leading the Horace Mann ensemble. String players from Pampa and West Texas State College in Canyon join rehearsals to play with the Amarillo orchestras under Glen Truax and Louis Chamberlain.
Frank Hoyt the tax collector reports February highway revenues totaled 20 195 with major share from 1947 passenger car licenses at 14 673 34. Truck fees reached 4 672 36 and farm truck collections 404 68. Other items included trailer and motorcycle fees extra licenses and replacements.
Hubert S. Liang, speaker for the Rotary Institute of International Understanding, will address the club on Thursday noon about China and the Orient. He is the fourth speaker in the series and will also speak to high school pupils. The Gulf of Mexico level story notes a rise of about eight inches above the outer Atlantic.
The piece recalls the 35 year history of Girl Scouts from its U S origins with 12 girls and 2 leaders to an organization of over 1.2 million girls and 250 thousand adults. It highlights Amarillo camp support, district statistics, and Truman's 1949 World Peace message emphasizing civic virtue and international aid.
The Potter County grand jury is in session today. Proceedings focus on presenting and reviewing indictments and related legal matters for potential formal action.
President expresses disapproval of Greek government measures while rejecting blanket condemnation. He notes past condemnations and current stance against extremist actions. The remarks continue a broader diplomatic critique on Greece amid ongoing tensions.
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