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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1947
Page
6
Leila Voyer a waitress at Clubledo Restaurant described cleaning a booth where a customer had left a live hand grenade on the seat. Police were alerted and secured the area as officials investigated the hazardous find.
Amarillo Jaycees complete plans for the Region 1 and 11 work conference to be held at the Herring Hotel over Saturday and Sunday. State president John Mangrum and officials including A A Hyde Roy Forkner and L J Zachary will attend with co chairs Jerry Briscoe Jack Fyfe Garland Martin. C T Davis coordinates overall arrangements. Before buying check the Want Ads.
English Field operations under municipal management posted a February net profit of $2,936.42. Gasoline and oil sales contributed, with 47,132 gallons of gasoline and 192.5 gallons of oil yielding $10,620.28. Fees for services and rentals boosted income. total revenue reached $8,727.13 against expenses of $5,790.71, including salaries for administration, clerical, and operations staff.
Police investigated two vehicle theft cases in Amarillo, both cars recovered this morning. W S Boydston reported a 1941 Buick stolen around 9 pm and found on a vacant lot near 1400 Hughes. G H Lewis reported a 1934 Ford sedan stolen around 8 pm from near the First Baptist Church and recovered near 13th and Van Buren at about 4 am.
Ivan D. Carson, federal rent controls chief, told the House Banking Committee that a 10 to 15 percent nationwide rent hike is not justified. He urged maintaining rent ceilings and noted most landlords would not be hardship cases, with existing mechanisms to adjust rents for those in need.
Dudley H. Underwood a former Amarillo resident and ex staff sergeant in the Counter Intelligence Corps U S Army has been awarded the Army Commendation Ribbon for outstanding ability and resourcefulness in establishing and maintaining an intelligence network instrumental in uncovering vital information relative to subversive activities He worked as a special agent from March to September 1946 and formerly lived at 1618 Madison now residing in Alpine
Ivan Grayson thirty was in Potter County jail on drunk and disturbance charges after being indicted yesterday by a grand jury. He is linked to the March 9 robbery of Richard Anderson who said his purse with about 1.25 dollars was stolen after being forced from a car and struck with a heavy stick. Grayson posted 2500 bond at arraignment and faces transfer to the sheriff's department with bond later set at 3500.
James L. Darnell, regional geologist for the Bureau of Reclamation, was scheduled as principal speaker for a Panhandle Geological Society luncheon today. He would discuss Geology as Applied to Engineering at the Herring Hotel.
Chief M. F. Pierce of the Navy Recruiting Station today announced the enlistment of three men in the U S Navy. They are J J Brodie Route 3 Amarillo, George Allen Hensley Route 3 Amarillo, and G E Robertson Perryton.
Rattlesnakes inhabit both humid and dry regions, including areas described in the ad text. The note highlights their presence across diverse environments without detailing specific locations or species.
An ad-promotes PLATO as a safe cleaner for dentures and removable bridges. It claims PLATO penetrates the sticky film, removes stains, debris, and odors, leaving plates fresh and odor free. The quick-acting formula is available at drugstores.
Edward J. Cleary executive editor of The Engineering News Record of New York City arrives today for a tour of Region Five of the Bureau of Reclamation. He will research for articles on five state reclamation work and meet regional staff before visiting irrigation projects.
Advertisement claims one application cures eczema rash tetter itching pimples and other skin conditions with repeats as needed. Money back if first application fails to satisfy. Try it today.
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