Meat famine looming as supply runs out nationwide
The American Meat Institute warned on May 24 that the nation could be out of meat within four days if current supply strains persist. In parts of the country supplies may vanish in two days as trucks cannot replace trains for moving livestock to slaughterhouses. Refrigerated trucks are scarce, and Chicago packers are operating at about 25 percent capacity.
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Chicago
American Meat Institute
The
Meat Institute
Institute
Chicago Packers
Citywide Trash Trucks Covered to Stop Litter Blow
Police begin enforcing the city ordinance requiring private trash haulers to keep truck bodies closed. Today the order takes effect as city trucks are covered with canvas to prevent debris along routes to the dump grounds.
Burglars Steal Most Precious Possession Nylon Stockings
A daylight burglary at Mrs. H. T. Dahlke’s rear apartment at 2037 Hayden fits the loss of two nylon hose pairs two blouses two coats gloves a bracelet and more. The items reportedly exceed fifty dollars in value.
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H. T. Dahlke
Hayden
Rap at Door asks for food and ends in jail
Last night Lee Throneberry a city policeman off duty at 1006 North Taylor heard a knock and was approached by two men asking for food or coffee. He called for a patrol car and they were taken to the city jail and charged with drunkenness. They received coffee at breakfast in jail this morning.
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Lee Throneberry
North Taylor
Shay Bud
Ash
Throneberry
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Centipede Is Winner In Battle For Bed
Allen Graham of 4039 Rio Grande was bitten by a centipede in bed. The insect sunk its claws into his right arm causing four inch long wounds near the elbow. Medical treatment was sought for the injuries.
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Allen Graham
Rio Grande
Mr. Graham
Truck Arrives To Rescue Stranded Chickens and Turkeys
A truck from Elk City Hatchery in Oklahoma arrived to rescue 10,000 three day old chickens and turkeys stranded in Amarillo due to a rail strike. Ameri can Railway Express Agency and the Amarillo post office relieved as 8,000 chicks were with the express, about 2,000 bound for Colorado awaited forwarding.
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Amarillo
American Railway Express Agency
Elk City
Okla
Express Company
Colorado
Coopers Town Establishes Village Government
Coopers Town, a village of prefabricated housing units for married veterans at the University of Kentucky, forms its own city government with a mayor and city council in control of the municipal unit.
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Coopers Town
University of Kentucky
Grocery Business Booming Friday in Amarillo
Amarillo grocers report stronger Friday activity with clerks swamped and limited case lots. Managers attribute gains to the usual Friday rush and ongoing meat shortages rather than the railroad strike, though some stores note a modest uptick in business.
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Amarillo
No Rain in Sight Says Weather Bureau
The weather bureau reports no rain in the forecast with fair skies. Winds have ceased and it should stay mild tonight and Saturday with a rise to around 82 degrees tomorrow and no precipitation expected.
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Weather Bureau
Labor problem discussion continues on page 1
A lengthy morning discussion on the labor issue continued from page 1, with officials and workers weighing proposals and potential outcomes as reporters followed the evolving debate.
Byrd Presses for Powers to Stop Strikes
Senator Byrd urged the President to appear before Congress and seek broader authority to halt strikes and punish lawbreakers. The Senate pressed a labor bill amid coal and rail strike fallout as industries reduced output and transport networks faced severe disruption.
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Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Congress
White House
House
Senate
John L. Lewis
Board of Governors
New York Stock Exchange
Navy recalls civilian pilots to meet increased traffic demands
Reeves ordered 1,110 plane commanders and co pilots from civilian life to manage higher Navy traffic during the strike. He diverted 24 transports from Pacific and Asiatic wings for stateside movement of Naval personnel and urged the bureau of personnel to recall former Navy pilots who can be called on short notice as part of the ready reserve.
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Reeves
Navy
Bureau of Personnel
Washington
Sky Freight Inc Arrives With First Flight Here
The arrival of Sky Freight Inc marked the start of regular stops by the new air express line. A. P. Inman, the contact for the company, sought nearly three tons of freight for transfer.
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Sky Freight, Inc
Air Express
A. P. Inman
New Air Company
Inman Arrives to Launch Maintenance Facility Plan
He was scheduled to fly to Los Angeles but refused to fly empty. His plane delivered a crew as a preliminary step to set up a maintenance facility for the company amid the critical transportation situation.
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Los Angeles
Inman
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