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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1948
Page
2
Weather observer notes an extraordinary November rainfall in the Plains while Tack reports a flood blanketing the north half. The piece also covers rattlesnake incidents on the Big Bull Ranch, a winter预测, and reflections on politics and wardrobe remnants.
In SAS CITY and Chicago markets dated Nov 2, cattle remains steady to higher on select feeds and limited supply. Slaughter steers around 28.50 to 33.00, good fed steers up to 30.50, cows 21.50 to 26.00. hogs 25 to 30 cents higher with good and choice weights 24.50 to 25.50. sheep slow with early bids lower. Trade activity limited, with stockers and feeders steady amid varied weights.
A man told me this morning he will not vote because he dislikes Dewey. He called him “prissy nice” and doubted Truman could win, questioning why bother with the election.
A Philadelphia report covers last minute political efforts as voters face tight races nationwide. Agnes Waters, claiming to be America s only woman candidate for president, travels by bus to urge write-in votes while overall sentiment shifts toward Truman amid expectations Dewey leads in polls.
The piece argues that a Communist victory in Manchuria would threaten Nationalist China and bolster Moscow's world revolution. It warns America faces a new Orient crisis, with Mukden cited as a potential stronghold for Reds and a possible Red victory spreading across Manchuria.
A Bucharest military tribunal sentenced 12 Romanians to prison for high treason and plotting to overthrow the government. Sentences ranged from 15 years to life with hard labor for most, plus property confiscation and civil rights loss. One defendant was tried in absentia.
The Federal Power Commission debated jurisdiction over Phillips Petroleum Co of Bartlesville and New York City. It moved to determine if Phillips is a natural gas company under federal authority and whether its rates in interstate transport and resale are just or unjust. If under FPC jurisdiction, Phillips rates would be reviewed for fairness and nondiscrimination.
In a Cominform bulletin Mao Zedong states that Communist forces occupy about a fourth of China and expect to control all of it. He cites 168 million people under rule, 2,640,000 Kuomintang casualties, 586 towns seized, and party membership rising to three million. The bulletin also covers Stalin's Pravda interview on East–West differences.
A two day gathering of 15 chamber of commerce delegates in Dallas focuses on industrial development in the South and Southwest. Speakers say the South is a natural place for industries to grow.
National radio networks interrupted regular programming to broadcast election returns between 7 and 8 pm, staying on air until all results are in. Markets closed for the national elections. J. B. Wade sold the Star Cafe at Earth to Joe and Mrs. Simon.
In Lievin near Lille a clash between Communist miners and French troops and police left seven officers wounded by grenade fragments and fire, with about 15 police and several miners hurt in heavy fighting at the No 5 pit yard. The strike, tied to pay demands and opposition to the European recovery program, has continued for weeks as authorities move to reopen mines.
Mrs. Francis Conner, 22, of 1402 Harrison, remains in critical condition at St. Anthony's Hospital after a midnight crash where her pickup hit a cattle truck at North Fillmore and North East Fourteenth. Passenger Mrs. Jennie Kyle, 40, of 1104 North Mirror, is seriously injured. The cattle truck is owned by W. L. Russell of Merkel. Both vehicles were northbound. investigators report damage to both.
Two deer wandered into the east Amarillo area during the morning deer season. They ran along city blocks for several blocks before escaping toward the lake east of town, near the Dallas Fort Worth Highway, after being chased by residents.
Robertson charged in 47th District Court with felony driving while intoxicated following an April 1947 conviction in Hereford county court. He posted $1000 bond set by Justice C. W. Carder after city arrest. represented by Clem Calhoun Amarillo.
Witness Leigh Tucker, a photographer for the Orlando Morning Sentinel, described hooded figures harassing her as the Klan left Leesburg. Officials denied trouble, claiming only to enforce a ban on closeup pictures during a barbecue where speakers criticized Communism and urged voting against the movement.
A four‑person crew perished when a multi‑engine wrecked near Matador during a flight from Texhoma to Denver City. Pilot Benny Parr formerly lived in Amarillo and worked for Phillips Petroleum. R G Rapp and Mr and Mrs L B Tucks, both of Oklahoma City, also died. Two Oklahoma National Guard officers died in a separate search plane incident near Temple. Rescuers reached the crash after a 15 minute flight. downdraft in storm likely caused the crash.
Funeral services for Lt. Kelvin Delos Cleek son of Mrs. Opal Cleek Panhandle will be at 3 pm tomorrow at Panhandle Methodist Church with Rev. R B Watkins and Rev. James Todd officiating. Burial in Panhandle Cemetery under Blackburn Shaw Funeral Home directions. Military rites by Panhandle American Legion Post. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named. Cleek, a B 26 bomber pilot, was killed January 14 1945 over Somerville France at age 21.
Pillie Winter, two sons Charles Tier and James W. Winter, and two daughters Mary Jane and Doris Wanda Winter of Amarillo survive along with his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Winter of Amarillo. The body rests at N. 8. Griggs & Sons Chapel. Funeral arrangements not completed.
In Waco the early voting lagged behind the 19 226 of 36 000 qualified in the second primary while Palestine faced a large saddle blanket ballot causing long lines. Precinct 1 judge Mary Barton noted unusually mixed party voting with a Negro voter asking for assistance to cast a Democratic ticket. A silver and red monoplane burst downtown as the pilot signaled the end of the scene.
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