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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1947
Page
4
The East Works plant of the American Rolling Mill Co. reports 1,666,000 consecutive man hours without a lost time accident. The facility employs about 4,500 workers and notes the achievement as a major safety milestone.
An advertisement touts PLATO as a daily wash for false teeth and removable bridges. It claims the product penetrates film, removes stains and debris, eliminates bad breath, and leaves dentures feeling fresh and odor free with quick action in crevices.
Trinity University Choir under Professor Ewing will perform at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7 30 and Monday at 10 30 at Amarillo Senior High School as part of a two week tour starting March 18. A $5,000 scholarship fund supports church music and performance awards for four orchestral four voice eight church music and four piano scholarships.
The choir schedules its inaugural postwar tour covering about 1200 miles through Texas cities and Ardmore Oklahoma, marking a significant return to public performances after the conflict.
The fourth fire in five days at Mrs. Mary Dawes’s home in Washington Court House Ohio spread beyond control as hydrants froze in subfreezing temperatures. Firefighters could not halt the blaze and the house was destroyed. A separate line notes that many friendships have been broken by a sharp remark.
Clyde Pate long associated with Amarillo remained in serious condition in San Antonio after an Army Air Corps plane crashed near Martinez yesterday. Lt. Hollis Johnson was injured lightly. witnesses said the craft plunged about 200 feet before hitting the ground and did not burn.
At Wright Field Air Material Command a new flying suit features built in inflation bladders to keep the wearer afloat and face up. The suit combines functions of a light flying suit life vest and emergency sustenance vest.
Mexico City reports that the nine million dollars contributed by the United States to wipe out foot and mouth disease will cover about three months. Agriculture Secretary Nazario Ortiz says US fiscal year ends in June and Congress may appropriate further quarterly sums. Mexico will match the U S funds but Ortiz did not confirm additional appropriations.
The forecast notes warmer Saturday afternoon as ideal for washing the family car. Sunday is expected to bring rain showers.
Bessie Bell's Cafe offers home cooking and hot biscuits with cold beer. The hours run from 7 A.M. to 1 A.M. daily. Located at 1004 N. Fillmore, phone 20293.
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