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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1948
Page
2
Markets closed with the utility sector steering the averages higher amid scattered gains across industrials and transport listings. Major components include Air Reduction, Phelps Dodge, Phillips Petroleum, Pan Am Airways, Packard Motors, and Boeing, with mixed results among rail and steel names.
Early reports describe heavy clashes between Jews and Arabs in Jerusalem with city streets torn by gunfire and shelling. A potential truce is briefly mentioned as negotiators seek a halt to hostilities, while outside the Holy City forces maneuver and a stand line forms on ridges west of Jerusalem.
Police sought a man for questioning in North Amarillo after a 11 year old girl was allegedly molested at a home last night. Parents reported the incident about 40 minutes later and a medical exam found no serious injury. District attorney’s office notified. no charges filed by afternoon.
Grain table shows May 24 29 43 24414 prices with mixed High Low Close figures. Kansas City livestock market active with cattle and calves. steers and heifers up to 50 cents, cows strong to 50 higher, vealers steady to higher. stockers and feeders prominent with varied loads. Chicago hogs and cattle also active. top hog price near 23.00, good and choice grades firm to higher. cattle widespread gains and uneven pricing across grades. sheep sales moderate with open inquiry and steady to higher demand.
Mrs. J D Broaddus of Amarillo sues the Amarillo Bus Company for 50000 in Louth District Court. Howard and Flowers Fort Worth attorneys represent the plaintiff. The petition states an axle rim flew from a bus wheel causing injury two years ago.
In the Dr. Thomas B. Jones Jr. household at 1601 Jackson a baby girl weighing 6 pounds and Dunces was born yesterday afternoon at St. Anthony's Hospital. Kay, 4, the eldest daughter, was also born on Mother's Day.
President Truman ordered continued operation rules as Army officials led a nationwide railroad seizure plan. The plan, directed by Kenneth Royall, set 15 percent wage offers and contemplated a compulsory arbitration board. Engineers, Switchmen, and Firemen rejected the raise, seeking 30 percent. About 190,000 of the 1.3 million workers are affected. Public information procedures were established to keep citizens informed during railroad operation.
A municipal report shows 207 people served time in the city jal in April. An additional 790 individuals were arrested or ticketed, paying fines totaling 5239. Criminal violations yielded 3195 and traffic fines 2044. The top arrest category was 332 for drunkenness, with others including gaming 16, health holds 3, vagrants 83, thefts 16, assaults 2, burglaries 6, disturbances 8, fights 3, and driving while intoxicated 17.
Amarillo C Company controller T P Cartwright, Amarillo Oil President W W Rusk, and Amarillo Gas President H R Budke returned from a two day spring meeting of the Natural Gas Department of the American Gas Association in Houston. Cartwright spoke on Depletion Accounting for Book Purposes marking his second national conference paper this year. Mrs. Rusk and Mrs. Budke accompanied their husbands, and Marilyn Sue Budke, their daughter, also joined the trip.
Lonnie E Price, formerly with Pinkney Packing and Co, has purchased the Cox Food Store at 522 West Sixteenth. The store will be known as the Price Food Store. Price traveled for Pinkney for 17 years.
Greyhound officials report rising telephone inquiries and heavy travel demand as a rail walkout looms. Braniff and Pioneer note comparable air and highway pressures with call for advance bookings. Amarillo Post Office figures show a shift to truck delivery for first class mail and newspapers in Panhandle territory.
Rev Daisy E Guthrie pastor of Calvary Tabernacle 500 McMasters announced a tent revival meeting to begin late May after returning from McAllen Texas with a large tent. Rev Jimmy Comer her brother and on revival tour with Gospel Harmony Makers will lead Calvary Melody Players musicians and singers. regular Monday night fellowship meetings continue and all ministers and churches are invited.
Federal Judge James C. Wilson appears in court today to hear civil cases while his successor Judge Joe Dooley recuses himself. The proceedings involve attorneys from Underwood Johnson and Wilson, the firm formerly linked to Dooley. Wilson, still on limited retirement, may return to substitute for other judges.
The paternal grandmother visits the Pangburn household at 1504 Austin, Upper Montclair, NJ. She is staying six weeks, hosted by Mr and Mrs Dr and Mrs Klingensmith and W. W. Pangburn in the city.
Amarillo College plans two performances of The Hasty Heart on May 17 and 18 in the school auditorium. Earlier inaccuracy noted as tonight’s paper. fire department jobs listed include civil service exams at 1 p.m. for applicants, with Davis and city personnel arranging the test at the Fire Station.
Mayor Lawrence Hagy extends an invitation to Congressman Eugene Worley to be in Amarillo May 27 for the Freedom Train visit. Hagy notes Worley’s untiring work to bring the train to Amarillo and asks for his presence on the date while Worley is currently in Washington.
John S. Moyer son of Mr and Mrs J F Moyer 119 Arch Terrace has been named as an alternate for training in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps He is among 56 students chosen for a four year college education at government expense CO ED board to meet CO FA Club board meets at 730 o clock tomorrow night in Herring Hotel Wayne Oliver president said plans for an early summer program will be discussed A social gathering will follow the business meeting
Rex B Baxter executive vice president of the chamber of commerce said the May 28 29 meeting dates have not been set. J B Ash of Bastrop now heads the six man committee. Matters concerning Palo State Park will be discussed during the two day session.
Police say an intruder frightened from the B V Coursey home at 2101 Buchanan about 9 30 last night. Mr Coursey and his wife heard someone inside then he chased the intruder from the front to the back alley but did not catch him.
About 150 people pass through the process in the first hour as students from the study hall and staff from the school are scheduled for tests. From 3 30 to 5 pm each day teachers janitors cafeteria workers and others around the school receive X-ray testing with parent permission. Some students may miss classes for X-ray pictures later in the week. A few parents refused consent.
Delegates gathered for the Lions district convention with a luncheon at Old Tascosa and reports by district governor and Marlow Fisher. Tonight’s highlight is the district governor’s banquet in the Herring honoring Mr. Jones and Mr. McLean, followed by a ball and show. The event ends tomorrow with a noon luncheon for the governor-elect, while Lionesses begin with breakfast and hold a tea and style show at Kline’s store this afternoon.
The Llano Estacado Council will hold its annual Gup scout Palava next Saturday at 1 PM in Ellwood Park. Cub Packs from Dalhart Texline Hartley Channing Stratford Dumas Sunray Continental Carbon Skelly Community Cactus Middlewell Bivins Station Hereford Canyon Happy Vega Claude Amarillo compete in pack yell soft ball throw hoop and face tug of war three legged relay race and 50 yard dash with ribbon awards for top packs and first place in events.
Mark Miles city park superintendent notes drought and water shortage on the South Plains have altered Lubbock’s appearance. He and his wife reside at 3606 Monroe and visited the city yesterday.
The Potter County commission approved issuing 750000 in hospital bonds sold earlier in a closed session. Bids came from several bond firms, with an average rate of 6.25 percent over 15 years, totaling about 197000 in interest. Gibson Gibson Boothman drafted the sale orders for the commissioners court. Parole Revoked: Ruth Toone of Houston is sentenced to three years after narcotics parole was revoked in federal court.
Zella Close and her daughter Joye, residents of 1623 Pierce, spent the weekend visiting Spearman and Borger, enjoying local sights and catching up with friends and relatives.
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