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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
2
An assortment of public notices, reader letters, and social items from Amarillo includes a call by Mr. Tack for nominations of a typical father to honor on Father’s Day, plus letters about domestic life, speed racing in youth, and community concerns with hot rods and safety. The column also mentions a funeral notice for Dr. Thomson and various local reactions.
A local Amarillo resident laments dangerous juvenile driving and calls for stricter penalties and license suspensions. The speaker blames elders for lack of discipline and warns of harm to children and the community if adults do not intervene.
The mayor humorously handles a case of a man appealing a speed violation fine. Asked how much he paid, the man replied five dollars, and the mayor returned a five dollar bill, saying here’s your money back.
Commissioners faced with budget strain as traffic violations fund mayors plea for emergency money. The speaker argues fines should be increased to hire more officers amid rising danger and scarce resources.
A Greyhound bus traveling from Tulsa to Dallas sideswiped a gasoline truck on US 75 about nine miles east of Holdenville Oklahoma. Ten people were hospitalized with three serious injuries and others with serious but non critical injuries. Bus driver Harold Dane Stivers said he was blinded by oncoming lights while passing a stalled truck and the collision occurred as he tried to pull in.
The government stated that 1,854 guerrillas were killed and 3,290 captured since April 15 in the spring offensive. Army casualties were reported at 1,502.
An official source said President Eduard Benes is gravely ill and not expected to recover after two strokes. He is 64 and has been ill for months. Speculation links his possible death or resignation to a succession by Communist premier Klement Gottwald.
City commissioners set a 2 PM meeting to address street repair specifications an electrical code amendment civil service ordinance hiring of Negro police officers English Field operations statement and bids on about 16 gallons of gasoline.
Nearly two and a half million Hindu refugees have fled the Pakistan province of East Bengal since last August amid displacement and regional strife, with ongoing humanitarian strain and border security concerns.
President Truman attended a Constitution Hall concert as guest of James Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians. He was with Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret to hear the National Symphony Orchestra and opera star Gladys Swarthout in a free concert funded by union royalties.
Mr. Winburn forecasts partly cloudy and warmer conditions this afternoon with a high near 76. Tonight’s low around 55 and tomorrow’s high expected in the low 90s. Yesterday’s high of 60 marked one of the state’s coolest readings.
President Truman argues for 300 million dollars in federal assistance to elementary and secondary schools. He notes rising costs and growing enrollments create a real crisis while affirming education remains primarily a state matter but stating federal help is now necessary to expand facilities and support democracy.
A scanned market page lists numerous stocks with percent changes, grain prices for Wheat Corn and Oats, and Kansas City Chicago livestock figures. Highlights include Lockheed Air, General Electric, US Steel, and nation wide commodity quotes alongside cattle hogs and lambs pricing. The Notre Dame eleven note appears as a trailing line.
Trainby Walker O'Brien will explain the Freedom Train purpose and touring procedure. Amarillo College band and Amarillo High School A Cappella Choir provide opening music with patriotic songs. The Star Spangled Banner and Battle Hymn of the Republic featured. Direct air by four Amarillo stations planned. KGNC and KDFA cannot air live due to coast-to-coast programs. Timed 10 o'clock start tomorrow.
Dear Tack reader asks to have her children kept in your home at night while the mother works. She will provide references and invites contact at the listed phone number 3-2995.
A woman seeks home care work and offers to care for a motherless home. She has a 12 year old son and requests contact at the listed phone number 3-2995. A Reader.
A resident reports a ruby ring missing in the downtown area on Saturday and asks for its return. The note indicates the item is very dear and mentions continuation on page 10.
The fund for a new Children's Home near Thirty-fourth and Bowie rose to 46395 with a goal of 300000 to build 85 rooms, five cottages, and an administration building. D I Barnett and other local donors contributed, with J H Paul serving as treasurer for mailed gifts to the American National Bank.
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