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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
2
A lively meditation on gardening as a source of happiness. The author contrasts heat in Fort Worth and Dallas with milder conditions in Amarillo and teases local characters Ted Taylor and Mr. Tack amid humorous weather anecdotes and a tale of a straw versus shingle in a wind comparison.
Red Lawrence hears of a good fishing spot from Mr Tack's Saline Lake report in Louisiana. He wastes no time and departs the next day for the exact location and stays at the fishing camp run by Mr Graham.
Mr Lawrence boasts crappie over a pound and a tub of bass at home while claiming monster catches on a casting rod. Also noted is a prize of $10 for a gold plated lapel pin lost by Mrs H J Thackeray of 1505 East Fifth, phone 2 1309, along with fishing lore about top spots and big catches.
A Look letter argues morality, Girl Scout ethics, and community programs like YMCA YWCA Cal Farley and Boy Scout Girl Scout activities can curb juvenile delinquency in Amarillo. The writer cites archives and local spirit, urging expansion and speed in youth programs as a must. The note references a Chicago physicians meeting where Dr Louis N Katz spoke.
Dr Katz warns that many professionals and executives die from coronary disease. He urges brain workers to quit smoking, eat and drink in moderation, maintain weight, and live and play slowly to lessen arterial strain.
A stark line from a wartime column warns of dire choices as forces clash over a stubborn deadlock. The author frames risk and fate as a looming ballot between action and inaction, echoing public fear and resolve.
Beginning June 8 Amarillo will connect with the West Coast and the East by a top streamlined diesel train. The service is described as one of the finest in the nation, expected to travel fast where the track is straight.
A traveler leaves Amarillo at 5 30 PM and reaches Kansas City around 6 30 AM, then Chicago about 6 PM the next day. Tom Gallaher’s streamliner offers a faster schedule starting 7 PM from here to Kansas City by 6 AM and Chicago by 3 30 PM the following day.
A whimsical note asks for a name for a new train and humorously reflects on comfort and travel. It then cites a poll of married women showing that those who married before 24 are less happy than those who waited until 35, with second marriages included as often happier if previous troubles are manageable.
A neighbor shares a late season garden note asking readers to send samples of early vegetables to Mr. Tack at the northeast corner of Eighteenth and Harrison streets. He promises repayment later when his garden yields, noting spring vegetables are valued and neighborliness is beneficial.
The local forecast notes mostly fair skies with a slight cooling trend after a minor cold front. Winds 35 to 40 mph occurred overnight in the Panhandle, with today’s high near 79 and tomorrow’s high around 84, and tonight’s low about 44.
A note traces the word book to the Anglo Saxon term for the beech tree. Ancient practices used tablets of beech wood for communications and recording information.
Gov Beauford H Jester signed Texas fifth labor regulating act prohibiting mass picketing and punishing slander or libel tied to picketing. Earlier laws banned the closed shop strikes against public utilities and state workers, with a liability for unions in breach of contract in strikes. An additional bill on his desk would bar union dues check offs without worker written consent.
About 14 people have enrolled for a Red Cross swim instructor course at West Texas State College pool in Canyon. Enrollment closes Saturday at the Red Cross office in the courthouse. Robert H. Lucey will direct sessions from 3:30 to 6 PM and 7 PM onward.
Robert Paul O'Connor, in charge of Batavia plant accounts in 1945, testified he altered Batavia Metal Products records after the Senate began investigating the Garsson munitions empire. The defense sought a mistrial over a remark by a prosecutor. the motion was denied. He testified in the Andrew J. May case and three Garsson officials facing conspiracy to defraud the government charges.
Police arrested a Black man around 11:45 this morning after a complaint of mail theft from boxes in the 1400 block of Van Buren. He was taken into custody at Tenth and Van Buren and the case will be turned over to postal authorities.
Thirty-three elderly Pasadena women from the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union visit cocktail lounges to advocate temperance. Led by 87-year-old Mrs. Jessie Lee Cowie, they sing hymns, read scriptures, and urge peaceable reform without Nation-style tactics, moving to two more bars in the tougher section of town.
A South Amarillo mass meeting at Trinity Methodist Church will discuss a $600,000 Randall County bond package including $300,000 for roads $125,000 airport funds and $175,000 for Canyon Amarillo community center buildings. Attendees will hear from county commissioners and Canyon Chamber of Commerce officials and report results to the commissioners.
New York May 1 The United Nations special assembly approved Britain’s request for a committee to investigate the Palestine problem after two hours of Arab objections. Assembly President Oswaldo Aranha ruled the British opposition adopted in the absence of objections and adjourned the session.
A 25 year old woman identified as Evalyn McHale of Baldwin New York climbed the Empire State Building 86th floor terrace and jumped 1040 feet to her death. Her body struck a car roof on 33rd Street near Fifth Avenue, with a note for Mrs B McHale found on her coat and purse.
A concert featuring spirituals by Rosetta Tharpe will start at 8:30 PM tomorrow in Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Church of God in Christ. Ticket prices range from 1.30 to 2.40 dollars by seating level.
Robert C. Miller, a 32 year old Odessa truck driver, was found guilty of murder without malice in the February crash near Happy that killed three Floydada high school youths. Judge C. D. Russell gave a five year suspended sentence after an 18 hour jury deliberation. The wreck happened four miles south of Happy and involved Miller’s truck on the wrong side of the road. both vehicles burned.
Legion officials plan the annual membership roundup at English Field this afternoon at 3 40 dispatching returns to Austin. Reports will be given at a district commander's dinner in Austin before onward flight.
The AFL and CIO leaders indicated merger discussions in Washington with little prospect of immediate unification of their 13,500,000 members. Murray led talks last December but said they should first oppose common foes. Senate failure to send the labor bill back to committee was praised as paving final passage, yet veto override prospects remained uncertain. A note recalls the Continental Congress establishing a postal service for the 13 American colonies in 1775.
Agonizing headaches and neuralgic pains yield quickly to BC formula. The quick acting ingredients provide fast relief and BC is touted for easing neuralgic discomfort and related headaches.
Legion's national headquarters in Washington will host officials who will meet the plane. Comdr. F. H. McGregor of Hanson Post Roy Beard district adjutant George E. Broome Aeronautics Committee member and James R. Moore are among those attending.
In 1900 the rail journey from New York to Jacksonville, Florida took 27 1/3 hours. By 1944 the trip was cut to 19 1/3 hours reflecting faster rail service and schedule improvements.
Alfred Galyean, sought on a Cottle County felony warrant, was arrested Tuesday after a birth announcement in All Around The Town tipped off officers. He faces theft over $50 charges and was taken to Paducah by Cottle County deputies.
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