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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1948
Page
2
The article describes a Wolflin School Parent-Teacher Association meeting with remarks by Mr Tack and jokes from Mason King about public speaking. It notes weather and wheat conditions and observes two women napping during the talk, with an offer to send roses to the involved mothers.
The article tracks Dr. Edward A. Condon before a hostile House committee, with the fat man in the green overcoat drawing attention. Condon defends himself against alleged Communist ties as reporters press for details. He calls the inquiry disturbing and doubts the Nazi-era parallels.
In Prague on March 17 200 up civilians were arrested and indicted on treason charges linked to a rightist putsch story. Justice Minister Cepicka cited evidence of a broad movement including mothers and young boys and noted some involvement of foreign countries.
USS Texas sails from Norfolk on its last trip to be towed south through the Gulf of Mexico to Galveston Bay. The veteran battleship aims to reach its permanent berthing before April 21, marking the 112th anniversary of the San Jacinto victory.
Vance A. Dawson of Coleman Texas a used car buyer was robbed of six thousand dollars by three men who drove up as he repaired a flat tire. Dawson said a gun was pointed at him and the robbers fled with the cash.
Mannerheim arrived in Stockholm aboard the Wellamo and denied reports he would flee Finland. He said he came for medical treatment after meeting newsmen and indicated he would stay in Sweden for a week or two, according to aides in Helsinki. A St Paul firm plans to market an electric sander for use on ice vehicles during frosty weather.
The third Court of Civil Appeals overruled Heman Sweatt's motion for rehearing in the suit to gain admission to the University of Texas law school. The ruling clears the way for Sweatt to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court, arguing the court ignored testimony and relied on the state's evaluation of the two law schools.
Kansas City cattle and hog markets show mixed prices with calves and sows down while steers and heifers hold. hogs, lambs, and sheep feature varied quoted ranges and weak to steady tones. Chicago hog and cattle quotes reflect slower demand with some top bids and several loads reported, while receipts track below advance estimates.
Georgia moonshiners in river bottoms keep operating despite high water. They build island platforms above flood marks, lay sand floors, and set kettles and coils. Revenue agents, led by J. O. Stewart, monitor boats hidden in bushes to intercept deliveries of white lightning.
President Truman tells Congress urgent measures are needed to secure peace and counter Soviet influence. He backs universal training, temporary draft revival, and rapid European recovery aid, warning that failure invites war while pledging continued support for the United Nations. He criticizes Soviet obstruction and vows strong military preparedness.
Church leaders report an increase of 500000 students in Methodist Church schools over three years. The rise is part of the Crusade for Christ program to attract more children to Sunday school, ending a 20 year decline in attendance. More than 5000000 children now attend Sunday school regularly.
A New York report lists various Soviet failures from budget overruns at the Bolshoi to ministers being dismissed for poor work. It cites scientists urged to study Marxist theory, youth dancing Khazachek, and elites labeled as backsliders in a classless system.
Hollywood march report says Wallace Beery and Gloria Whitney did not attend a hearing on her paternity suit. The 63 year old actor was to show cause for support of the 6 week old son. Attorneys declined to comment on settlement or dropping the case.
A blast on the tugboat Mary Louis tied at a Brays Bayou boat works killed Erwin Gremillion, a crew member, and wounded John Lynn, 26, as the vessel moored for repairs. The Mary Louis is owned by the Butcher Arthur Co. The exact ages and addresses of the dead and injured were not immediately available.
Henry Powell Russell a 15 year old high school student died from a .22 caliber rifle bullet wound received last night while rabbit hunting. The shot was accidentally fired by his twin brother Kelton. Justice D. M. Campbell ordered an inquest to be held today.
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