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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1948
Page
2
A mixed collection of weather chatter and light anecdotes from Amarillo area sources. Notes reference a drip of rain forecast, a rancher joke about losing a cow at the Grand Canyon, and comments about notable locals and visiting writer Stanley Zligh.
In the Panhandle a new offshore test is called a wildcat well and a coastal well is dubbed a wild catfish. A large oil platform off the Texas coast will serve eight wells with worker housing and services. Meanwhile experts warn of global hunger as population soars and land limits persist, highlighting prewar and wartime food relief debates and undernourishment estimates.
The speaker reflects on a rare era of peace for the United States and the world, urging appreciation of current calm while warning future upheavals could reach American shores. He notes the era is not perfect but unique and historically favorable.
The planning and zoning commission will hold Friday night hearings to rezone multiple properties in Amarillo from residential to commercial. Members listed include Jimmie James, John Armstrong, Harold Walsh, Charles Wolfin, Bob Wilson, James Rittenberry and Wood Jackson. Applications involve Seward Investment Co at 2400 2410 West Third, Dr Guy Owens at 2201 2209 West Seventh, and other blocks on Train and Polk streets.
Madison County officials declared a WPA war on rabid foxes with a health menace. commissioners voted to match the state bounty of 2 dollars per fox. Dr. George W. Cox warned of emergency conditions. livestock losses and county programs tied to the effort. Local names include Jack Armstrong and Wedemeyer.
San Jacinto Kiwanis Club cancels Friday night minstrel at the Youth Center Seventh and Carolina for 8 PM show. Jack Haas directs a cast tying to 1947 members with a Panhandle tour earlier this season. Proceeds benefit the Youth Center building fund. tickets 1.20 adults 65 cents students.
Lenaburg and Lenapurg, former Amarillo policemen, were convicted last week of burglary and felony theft. They were en route to Huntsville to serve four-year sentences in the Texas Prison System transport truck with eleven other Panhandle prisoners. They pleaded guilty in the 47th District Court for the Feb 13 burglary of The Mayfair and theft from the Phillips Petroleum warehouse. sentences run concurrently.
In northern Greece a force of about 600 guerrillas is hemmed in by Greek Army troops on the second day of a spring offensive. Front reports say reinforcements moved up and encirclement is going to plan as sporadic fighting continues overnight and this morning.
A $10 check dated June 2 1942 sent to the Potter County Tax Payers Association arrived at the Amarillo post office March 25 1948 nearly six years late. Robert Douglas executive secretary quipped the gremlins may be responsible noting no harm done and the association shows more leniency than the tax collector.
Willie Littley, an Amarillo Black man described as a jail regular, is charged with aggravated assault after a knife attack on Lucille White. Officers say the fought blade is a three blade fighting knife with a worn fixed blade. six to seven slashes, arm and shoulder cuts, and a leg wound were reported. Bond had not been set.
Bosque County officers suspect three escapees from the Gatesville Training School, who fled Monday night in a stolen truck, burglarized Meridian Cafe and Walnut Springs service station for food and cash. The incidents followed their escape and involved local jurisdictions.
Bob Garner named Potter County chairman for the American Cancer Society April drive with a county quota of 8741 set by Leonard M. Sanderson Panhandle division chair. Funds support national cancer research treatment Amarillo Cancer Center and April contributions by mail to Charles Fisk Potter County Treasurer or Potter County Medical Association Sixth and Taylor.
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