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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
2
A Panhandle editor lampoons stale population figures around Amarillo and plans new signs to correct false city counts. The piece cites Amarlillo 1940 census 84 642 private tally and questions state signs, urging readers from Plainview Dalhart and Pampa to weigh in as weather forecasters predict mixed weekend conditions.
A reader laments the missing delivery of flowers for Wolflin School’s rent-Teacher Association members while the Eur Situation dominates headlines. President Truman is praised for steady leadership as political talk shifts to Vandenberg’s nomination chatter. Mayors and commissioners meet to address delinquent taxes in a closed session at City Hall. Oscar Mass’s eviction case ends with a judge’s remark that silence is golden.
Italian atomic expert Gioanni Giorgi argues there is no planetary explosion risk from uranium in nature but warns large scale oceanic nuclear tests could poison seas and kill marine life. He cites uncertainties in probability and notes no current method to prevent radioactive sea poisoning.
Washington March 19. The Oak Ridge Tennessee Atomic Energy Plant threat of a strike may be settled today before midnight. White House Press Secretary Charles G. Ross said President Truman received an encouraging message from the union and that if the status quo is kept there is evidence no strike will occur.
President Truman nominates Joseph J. OConnell 42, former Treasury general counsel 1944 1947, to chair the Civil Aeronautics Board. CAB chairmanship vacant since James M. Dandis term expired Dec 31 1987.
Kansas City markets show steady to lower bids across cattle with fed steers around 30.00 and other steer and heifer classes near 26 50 to 29 75. Sheep and lambs move higher in spots with demand for good to choice wool types around 21 00 to 23 75 and lighter lambs around 20 50. Bulls and yearlings remain uneven with bulls largely steady and cull cows softening.
Globe Want Ads deliver results with brisk responses and quick outcomes for readers seeking local services and items for sale. The carnival themed insert showcases listings from personal notices to commercial ads, highlighting contact details and pricing where available.
Curtis Wescoat a member of the American Business Club suffered a stomach hemorrhage during a luncheon at the Mexican Inn. He was rushed to Northwest Texas Hospital by Boxwell Brothers ambulance. Wescoat a former Potter County purchasing agent resides at 1403 Western.
The Potter County grand jury returns a misdemeanor indictment against Jimmy Bagley of Amarillo, charging aggravated assault after an attack on another Amarillo Black man. He was originally charged with assault with intent to murder. Five other indictments naming noncustodial individuals were returned.
A truck carrying 53 laborers overturned 12 miles southeast of here late yesterday. Thirty four injured rushed to hospital with two not expected to survive and fifteen in serious condition. The accident prompted an emergency call for local doctors and nurses.
The Weather Bureau reports good late season skiing on New Mexico runs at Little Tesuque near Santa Fe and La Madera near Albuquerque. Little Tesuque shows 2 inches new snow atop 12 inches old with a firm crust and 2 inches loose snow. road open. La Madera has 3 inches new snow atop 24 inches old with firm crust and no loose snow. road muddy. Agua Piedra near Tres Ritos has 2 inches new snow atop 12 inches old, no crust. ski area road closed. No report from Big Tesuque and English Field noted.
In an Amarillo High School assembly two boys and two girls competed to earn spots at the Canyon district meet on April 10. Cherry Blair won the girls division with Hall of Heroes and Bill McSpadden won the boys with The Freedom Train. Alternates named were Hylase Yeager and Jimmy Anthony.
The fourth annual accounting shows $131,548,434 distributed among Edsel B Ford heirs. Widows Eleanor Clay Ford and four children Henry Ford II Ben Ford Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford II and William Clay Ford lead the distribution alongside the Ford Foundation. Edsel Ford died in 1943 with Henry Ford passing in 1947. Taxes sum to $24,635,093 paid to the federal government and $7,000,000 to Michigan.
City attorneys in a condemnation suit against property owners finalize a damages synopsis for jury view at 10 tomorrow. Testimony concluded last night. City counsel and Bush Estate lawyers will argue in the morning. The Bush Estate leads in the salt damages dispute with the city.
Gladys McCarley a former ama rillian now living in Hollywood received a two year suspended sentence in 47th District Court after pleading guilty to a second offense of driving while intoxicated. She faced charges for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on July 8 1946 with a prior conviction on April 2 1945. Representation was by E T Dusty Miller.
Pioneer Air Lines files with the Civil Aeronautics Board to run a Dallas to Albuquerque round trip route via Fort Worth Mineral Wells Abilene Lubbock Texas and Clovis New Mexico with stated service plans and permit requests.
Houston reports allege a hospital refused to release a 14 month old until payment was made. District Attorney A C Winborn to investigate per public service assistant Mrs Genevieve Hartsfield. Hospital claims payment arrangements were made within 12 hours. doctor cites necessary oxygen tent and ongoing care.
Tornadoes tore through areas west of Lima Ohio and Rising Sun Indiana injuring several students. A twister plus high winds hit Texas Oklahoma and Kansas with Paducah lumber yard wall collapse and electrical disruption. Dust storms pushed across Texas with Gainesville reporting 3.4 inches rainfall and El Paso bearing 62 mph winds causing window damage and service outages.
Raul Gray of Canyon intends to file charges against one or two Amarillo youths over a Tuesday evening assault on his son Forrest Gray, 14, in the 4100 block of Polk. The attack occurred about 6 30 o clock last Friday. witnesses include Mrs. Atkerson and Mrs. Knox. Randall County and Potter County officials discuss jurisdiction and possible charges next Monday. Forrest Gray is a newspaper carrier.
Attorney General Tom Clark released French scientist Irene Joliot Curie who had been held at Ellis Island after arrival from Paris. She was freed on her own recognizance for 18 days, matching the 18 day visa period authorized in Paris.WASHINGTON March 19 AP note subversive group protest cited.
Prague radio announced Viddo Clementis a Communist was named foreign minister of Czechoslovakia succeeding Jan Masaryk who died after plunging from his Foreign Office apartment on March 10. Clementis, Slovak, had been secretary of state for foreign affairs and Masaryk's chief assistant for years. He is a lawyer aged 46.
The Army announced a transport carrying 3,295 fallen from the Pacific will arrive in San Francisco Monday. Most are from the Marianas. The ship is the third to bring war dead from the Pacific, with 3,264 bodies from Saipan cemetery and others from Honolea.
Twelve Los Angeles policewomen join the Police Academy to study judo law enforcement swimming and public relations and will become the department’s first female pistol bearers. Sgt How asserts the women will be formidable when trained.
A brief notice highlights Bare Foti eiak Shoe alongside Lifetime Aluminum awnings. The item emphasizes product offerings and potential sale or display details for a local hardware or home improvement context.
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