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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
2
A Weather column laments a mild March and a soft northerly breeze, predicting pleasant outdoor conditions. The author reflects on aging to sixty and the habit of making excuses, joking about the “screwball” alibi used by newspaper staff after past criticisms.
A wave of illness in Amarillo affects 30 to 40 men connected to cattle work. Authorities pursue a possible virus pneumonia theory and consider rats as a transmission vector while pledging tests and precautions. A public statement is promised by tomorrow as officials seek clarity on the disease.
Stocks edged higher at 1 P.M. led by industrials and rails while utilities fell on renewed rate jitters. Major issues include General Electric, General Motors, Bethlehem Steel and Union Carbide with varied gains and losses. grain futures showed modest moves as wheat and oats traded within narrow ranges. The report notes closing averages, traded volumes, and notable name securities across multiple sectors.
Amarillo market shows cattle and calves irregular with steers and cows steady to weak, feeder heifers soft, top steer price $17.85 for 1300 lb, bulls firm, beef cows $10.50–$13.00, stock cattle to $16.65. Sheep sale opens active with good wool lambs around $16.00, Colorado wool sheep $15.40. Kansas City Livestock notes steady slaughter steers, mixed yearlings $11.00–$14.00, cows $9.50–$11.75, hogs steady near ceiling, lambs mostly steady to weak with some $14.00 clips.
Soviet ambassador Gromyko arrived in Washington after a New York stop and asked to see Byrnes. He had not yet talked with United Nations Secretary General Lie who left for New York this morning.
In a wage dispute, many workers appeared in a newspaper ad stating they no longer wished to be represented by the union. An independent union formed recently at the plant. President Truman urged California’s governor to settle an AFL-CIO jurisdictional fight affecting northern California canneries. Walter Reuther suggested GM grievances could be resolved within a week. GM plants would stay closed until 175,000 strikers return. UMWA cited John L. Lewis pushing for a health and welfare fund amid soft coal talks.
A reflective note on aging and dignity is followed by Aubrey Lee Durham's lost wallet tale. Durham, back from navy service, offers a $100 reward for the $400 wallet lost on a bus, urging return to 4011 East Tenth Street. A Colorado readers' note recounts a Rocky Mountain News lovelorn query about a dance pin incident and a woman with “faisies” seeking advice.
Gloria J. Weisenman seeks return of a blue Benson & Benson glasses case containing gold rimmed glasses lost Sunday March 17 between the Paramount Theater and the Santa Fe Building. The case lacked her name. reward offered.
President Truman expressed hope that wartime food rationing would not be necessary, but said he would not object to a return if absolutely essential. The remarks followed questions about plans for famine relief abroad.
Mr and Mrs D L Flanagan both 48 years old suffocated early this morning trapped in their burning home in Lubbock Flanagan a bakery worker and his wife a jewelry store employee Neighbors heard the dog bark about 1 am but firemen were not summoned until 3 am when the smoldering blaze became visible
A car cooling system works better when the radiator is flushed thoroughly every 2000 miles. Regular flushes help prevent overheating and maintain efficient engine performance.
Amarillo High School ROTC cadets will be inspected by three regular military officers this year instead of one. The April 12 inspection at Amarillo will span the corps review all day, including drill, marksmanship, first aid, and field tactics, followed by a written quiz on military topics and a concluding military ball honoring corps sponsors. Maj. Terrell C. Holliday at Fort Sam Houston notified Capt. Jack Rogers of the increased number of inspectors.
A U S deputy marshal recounts a check error where dollars and cents were swapped. After spending 3.50 on the way home he finds he has twice the check amount remaining. Determine the original check value.
The first full day of spring brings warm and sunny conditions across the state. The weatherman predicts mild spring weather with clouds and scattered showers in parts. In Amarillo area temperatures reach an expected high of 64 with a 34 night low as cool air moves in from the west.
Funeral services for Earl R. Millard, 52, who died yesterday noon, will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning in Boxwell Brothers Chapel. Rev. H. A. Somerville will officiate. Pallbearers include F. E. Strater, W. H. Gregg, Joseph Caddick, J. R. Caddick, J. Page, and S. L. Qualls. Millard had been ill for four years and died at his daughter Mrs. B. J. Ambrose's home at 1606 West Twentieth.
Chicago livestock report shows hog prices active and steady with 13 000 head traded. Good and choice barrows and gilts reached a 14 85 ceiling on the day.
A sequence of real estate transfers shows numerous warranty deeds across multiple lots and tracts including pairs such as J B Likes to C C Clemens lot 19 bik 63 East Anna and W Jenkins to J S Sanders lots 11 and 12 bik 14 Fairview Town site. The District Court segment lists Bulye Mae Carson versus Billy R Carson for divorce and marriage licenses for several couples including Erwin B Medart with Christal Lee Read and Lee Roy Reeves with Alice Mae Smith.
New York officials asked Ry a Gromyko if he would attend the council session in New York on Monday. He said maybe and indicated no current plans to meet President Truman, though a possible meeting remained open. He would not disclose discussions with Byrnes.
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