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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

Page

1

Texas Judge Upholds 60 Million Dollar Education Amendment

District Judge Roy Archer upheld the validity of the 60 million dollar education bonds amendment aimed at University of Texas and Texas A&M funding. He denied West Texans claims of election irregularities and set a formal judgment next week in multiple counties. An appeal was anticipated though no contestants were available for comment.

Istri É Idi Illillege Austin Roy Archer Price Daniel Arther Clarence W. Whiteside Spencer J. Wells Homer Maxey E. H Whiteside University of Texas Texas A&m College Joe Greenhill R. Guy Carter Dallas

Jerusalem in Battle as Arabs claim control of 80 percent

Arabs press assault on Jerusalem as Jewish defense tightens along the west side of the Jewish quarter. Haganah and Irgun hold a thin line near Beit Yaacov and Hurva synagogue while Arab forces push from the east.

Associated Press Jerusalem Tel Aviv Hurva Tiferet Israel Army of Israel Gaza Shu’fat Samakhee Sea of Galilee Yesteray

Melody Cavalcade Tonight by Hardin College Band

The 55 piece Hardin College concert band led by Jim Jacobsen performs Melody Cavalcade at 8 o clock tonight in Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds aid the aged poor. tickets 1.50 reserved, 1.10 general, balcony 0.75 adults 0.50 students.

Jim Jacobsen Hardin College

Salesmen Gather for Texas Convention in Amarillo

Nearly 100 members of the United Commercial Travelers of Texas registered at the Herring hotel for the 54th annual convention in Amarillo. Traveling salesmen are portrayed as frivolous yet are shown as serious professionals in the event proceedings.

Globe United Commercial Travelers of Texas Amarillo A. H. Kinsey Greenville J. D. McNeill Brownwood Texas State of Texas Herring Hotel

Ban on Union Shop Elections in 13 States Upheld

The NLRB ruled it cannot hold union shop elections in 13 states with bans or regulations. The decision, based on a majority opinion, states Taft Hartley leaves state laws prohibiting union shops in force. Giants Food Shopping Center case involved Virginia and District of Columbia stores.

Washington National Labor Relations Board NLRB Arizona Arkansas Florida Georgia Iowa Maine Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Giant Food Shopping Center, Inc Retail Clerks International Association RFL Giant Food Clerks’ Union District of Columbia Ross Madden Baltimore James J. Reynolds, Jr Abe Murdock J. Copeland Gray

Shortage of Office Space To Stay Acute

The Amarillo market faces a persistent shortage of office space despite the First National Bank Building adding ten stories. Southwestern Public Service Co will occupy the Rule Building after Phillips Petroleum vacates four floors. Jack Cunningham of the utility firm says relief remains unlikely.

Thomas Thompson Southwestern Public Service Co Phillips Petroleum Co First National Bank Jack Cunningham Public Service Company

Weather Summary for Amatillo Vicinity and West Texas

Scattered afternoon clouds and warmer temperatures continue through today and into the weekend. West Texas fair with little temperature change, New Mexico shows widely scattered thunder showers east portion, otherwise fair. Highs around the mid to upper 80s, lows near 60.

Amatillo West Texas New Mexico

Union Chief Called Back-Door Operator

The 32 AFL hotel workers at Park Lane in Cleveland continue a two week strike for a union contract and retroactive pay. Union leader Johnston denies hiring replacements and says management offered pay and dues deductions. critics accuse him of breaking the strike.

Fanuronas GN Park Lane Cleveland AFL al Fisher Building Service Employes Union AFS Johnston National Association of Manufacturers Fisher William Finegan Cleveland Federation of Labor Washington Today Washington Cleveland News Robert Kehoe Kehoe Dhnston

Strike Threat Halts Amarillo Bus Service Tonight

A possible strike by drivers of the Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma Coaches may pause service south of Amarillo beyond Canyon at 10 45 PM. The walkout would affect 72 employees and disrupt nine daily schedules between Lubbock and Amarillo. Drivers seek a wage raise of 5 to 6.5 cents per mile for seasoned workers.

Amarillo Canyon Texas New Mexico Oklahoma J. W. Thompson Kansas City Brotherhood of Railroad Peat Siumunich Ycssbrugg Union Bus Fillmore Taylor Lubbock

Duke Testifies From Ambulance In Anti-Gambling Suit

Constable J. D. Duke testified from an ambulance stretcher this afternoon in the anti gambling in junction suit against the Rex Bar. He agreed to come to the courthouse with physician consent after deposition plans were completed.

Rail talks break up in Washington after stalled talks

Negotiations to settle an 11 month old railroad labor dispute failed today after four days of talks between railroad operators and leaders of engineers firemen and switchmen no further meetings were scheduled. The report notes the breakdown in progress and the end of formal discussions.

Washington

Globe Staff Photos of Graduates Pages

A photo feature presents graduates pictured on pages 8 and 9 of the Globe Staff. The spread highlights individuals from local schools and showcases milestone moments as students move into postgraduation life.

Globe

TRO Restrains Strikers From Picketing Transport Company

A temporary restraining order issued in 108th District Court prevents Local 577 Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union members from picketing or interfering with the Transport Company of Texas and its business, employees, shippers, and the Texaco Refinery area. The order names officers of the union and cites Taft Hartley Act violations, with a $1,000 bond and a hearing set for May 27 before Judge W E Gee.

Teamsters Transport Company of Texas 108Th District Court W. E. Gee Transport Company Texaco East Third East Tenth Gee W. W. Gibson Jack Little William Counts W. A. Goodman George R. Stewart International Brotherhood of Teamsters Amarillo The

From Comic Books to Flying A Plane in One Easy Lesson

Two Oklahoma fifth graders Jimmy Bodard and Robert Peterson admitted to piloting a stolen Ercoupe almost to Texas after studying flying in comic books. They landed the plane, damaged the undercarriage, rode a farmer's horse, and walked into Cheyenne before police arrested them as a juvenile court hearing looms.

Oklahoma City State Highway Patrol Texas Arch Hamilton Jimmy Bodard Robert Ronald Peterson Robert Jimmy Oklahoma Cheyenne Here Texas Panhandle Hamilton

Amarillo High Choir Fund Seeks New York Trip Support

Donations for the Amarillo High School A Cappella Choir to travel to New York total 2874.38 dollars with over 7000 more needed for the 50 member group. Lions Club leaders urge prompt gifts to Globe News for mailing and public listing of contributors. The choir plans performances at clubs and national radio programs during a July Madison Square Garden appearance and Lions International convention.

Amarillo High School New York Amarillo The Panhandle Leo Southern Downtownions Club Roy Cloninger Lions Club Globe News Globe the News Julia Dean Evans Lions International Madison Square Garden Furr Food Stores Philharmonic Music Club Gladys Glenn Norris Ewing Sadie R. Deerr Key Martha J. Bills Piche SIN 52 Varadks Eaeth Dos Aba Hecas

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