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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1947
Page
2
The author laments political cynicism while praising Amon Carter's influence over Fort Worth. He contrasts Fort Worth’s growth with Amarillo, recounts Carter’s battles to keep the city independent, and notes the author’s humorous water quality observations. The piece closes with the sudden death of Dr. John Outland, highlighting loss and admiration for his athletic prowess.
In reminiscences, Dr Outland is praised for decades of selfless service. He mentored and aided many, treated the poor pro bono, and earned lifelong admiration from family, patients, and workers at Union Station. His life centered on care, generosity, and unwavering energy.
Negotiations between building contractors and construction labor groups stall after a four hour session. The city wide shutdown enters its tenth day with no new talks scheduled. Building Trades Council backs common labor’s demand for union recognition while contractor groups refuse to grant a closed shop. Leslie Henslee and Oliver Wright met with contractors to seek settlement, but no agreement was reached.
The list shows major corporations across sectors including Am Radiator Am Smelt Ref Am Tel Am Anaconda Armour Bethlehem Steel Chrysler General Electric General Motors Goodyear Lockheed Boeing etc. The fragment hints at a market page with closing or intraday references to these Companies and indexes. The snippet ends with mid century names and a percentage figure likely indicating price movement or index level.
Kansas City market notes cattle calves and fat cattle steady to weak with steady to higher pricing for select beef steers and heifers. Hog and sheep trading slow with hogs uneven and lambs holding above 25 dollars in early trading.
Chicago close reports hogs at 25 cents higher for 180 to 260 pounders with top 28.50, cattle steady to lower for feeders and yearlings, cows steady, bulls strong with top 28.50 for 1 200 lb fed steers. Sheep open fairly active with lambs at 22.25 to 23.50 and good woolskins around 23.50. Financial Industrial Fund liquidating at 1.9430, offering 2.13.
Courthouse records show transfers from T Teague to Lonnie Du My L with several property lots in Plemons Miles Realty Co to Milo Feiera and others. Frictions in old town parcels involve Chowninge Isaacs and Keenan. District court lists three divorces: Powell, Lucas, and Bishop cases.
Mrs Frances H Jones wife of Amarillo cattleman George R Jones died at 1130 this morning in St Anthony's Hospital at age 57 The family moved from Oklahoma City four months ago Survivors include husband four sons Dick Bob and Harry all Amarillo Mike a student in Oklahoma City daughter Mary Frances sister Mrs Harry Hunter of Okarche two brothers Mike Bischen of Okarche and Pete Bischen Blackwell Funeral rites pending Blackburn Shaw handling arrangements
A new children’s radio program titled Books Bring Adventure debuts tonight at 7 15 on KFDA with the subtitle One World Each episode portrays stories of children from foreign countries The 1945 program won first prize from the Institute of Education by Radio of Ohio State University Mrs John McKnight Amarillo Junior League radio chair sponsor notes the series has aired in about 15 U S and Canada cities under junior league and civic sponsorships
Final rites for Lloyd F. Borden 61 veteran Santa Fe official will be held at 4 pm tomorrow at First Baptist Church. Dr A D Foreman Jr will officiate with pallbearers Guy Carlander Jimmy Curtis Elmer Sowder J W Walters and J B Briscoe. Honorary pallbearers include Santa Fe employees Masonic lodge Amarillo construction industry personnel. Borden died Monday night at Northwest Texas Hospital after over a month of illness. He led the architectural and building department for Santa Fe Western Lines since 1912 arriving as a draftsman in Topeka. He helped supervise Amarillo Santa Fe Building and other regional projects including La Fonda Hotel Seattle Leary Building and Colorado Springs depot. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery conducted by Amarillo Lodge No 731 A F & A M. Survivors: widow and father F M Borden Wichita Kan three sons Frank and Lloyd F. Borden Jr of local area.
Amarillo mourns as the deceased is identified with Charles E. Borden of Needles California and S M Borden of Winslow Arizona. The body will lie in state at N S Griggs and Sons until one hour before the funeral. The casket will not be opened during services.
Amarillo Police said a black 1938 Ford sedan reported stolen from Thelma Townsend at 4013 North East Twelfth has been recovered at Clarendon. The case involves a vehicle theft reported last night with a rapid recovery in a neighboring town.
Albatrosses and shearwaters ride westerly winds below the equator as they likely circumnavigate the globe. The roaring forties propel these seabirds in long oceanic flights, linking distant shores with resilient endurance.
Advertises PLATO for daily removal of sticky film on false teeth and removable bridges. Claims quick action in crevices, odor elimination, and improved taste and cleanliness, urging dentists to stock PLATO at drugstores.
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