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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1948
Page
2
A long miscellany describes upcoming colder weather with forecasts of a hard winter and possible white Christmas. It recalls local chatter about unusual November insect activity, market stocking tips, and a parlor tale about a Golden Wedding. It also surveys San Antonio society, crime anecdotes, and a preview of Texas-focused Holiday features by Lewis Norayke.
A chaotic report blends a football score and storm aftermath. Missouri defeated Oklahoma 41 to 7, while a severe storm caused injuries, vehicle damage totaling about 12000 dollars, and highway closures near Clinton. Residents describe sand drift, stranded travelers, and widespread disruption.
Danish newspaper Borlingske Tidende reported a Russian military plane crashed in northern Greenland near Upernayik while on a US reconnaissance mission. Photographs allegedly show a Soviet red star. fate of the crew is unknown. A US rescue party may be deployed when weather allows, per London bureau summaries.
A dust storm damaged fields across Ginn Dawson Terry Yoakum Hockley and Cochran counties with ungathered grain sorghums ruined and wind causing high losses. Officials noted little recent rainfall and moisture saved Potter County. Traffic on Patihanle Highway was banned then reopened. Visibility remained above two miles and the storm peak hit near Clinton Oklahoma.
Fires blaze in East Texas forests with a million dollar timber loss. Despite night rain, the woods remain dry and the fire season enters its fourth month as more land goes up in smoke.
Lilian Moller Gilbreth, 70, a Montclair New Jersey management engineer and mother of eleven, was named Americas woman of the war by the American Womans Association for eminent achievement in commerce and industry. She leads Gilbreth Inc. a Montclair firm of consulting engineers and is a leader in the study of human motion to boost efficiency. she received the award at the Friendship Dinner meeting.
Kansas City livestock prices show mixed bids with cattle and calves weak to steady and hogs lower, early trading soft across beef categories. Chicago round reports lighter demand and lower prices, with steers and heifers easing and hogs and sows down from prior levels, while feeder markets show uneven results and cattle futures remain unsettled.
Mrs Lula Riverdy visiting her father received notice by telephone that her husband Master Sgt. Victor C. Riverdy, 80, has been missing from Eglin Field Florida since 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He was an Air Force aerial photographer on a mission and did not return. his wife and Mrs Joe Sneed of River Road were notified.
In the Livestock Exhibition Building a suit by Stephenson seeks an injunction to stop union picketing at a Tri-State Fair Park construction job. Judge W E Gee temporarily delayed decision. Stephenson funds two hangars from Dalhart Army Air Field for re erection. Union representation includes Merchant Pope and Wells with By ron Singleton for Stephenson.
Wallace, leader of the Progressive Party and a former presidential hopeful, attended the Soviet Embassy’s annual reception in Washington on Sunday. Attorney General Tom Clark and Undersecretary of State Lovett were present, along with Eric Johnson of MPAA and numerous diplomats. Wallace arrived early and left soon after.
Potter County Commissioners completed the official canvass of the November 2 election returns and found no errors. Minor changes were limited to cases where election judges had not transferred tallies from the tally list to the return forms.
Typewritten notes found in Tennison's room allegedly contain a confession to three killings and a buried clues riddle. Ty Austin’s fingerprints are under investigation alongside prints from an involved automobile in the phantom case.
Davies Foreman Of Grand Jury 1 HK Davies 15 foreman of the new Potter County grand jury em paneled today in 47th District Court. Other members Ferguson Nimmo Thompson McDavid Barry McGerty Ordway Upshaw Hills Allen Morris. It’s Only Money So Burglar Takes Meal. Houston Nov 8 Thieves stole 877 49 worth of food from his establishment leaving cash drawer intact while removing meat eggs cigarettes and soda.
Seven members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers donated their services Saturday to replace wiring in the old courthouse building and nearby structures at Boys Ranch. The crew included Paul Burt Fete Hayhurst Sal Crain George Duncan Jimmy Eddington A L Fangio and Buford Estes. They arrived from Dalhart Air Base and were hosted by local officials including business manager Carr and Bob Stott who owns a nearby grocery.
The aging courthouse building narrowly avoided a blaze due to faulty wiring. Mrs. Thompson oversees all clothing at the ranch, indicating a shift in duties or local work organization.
Obury of the Studio Flower & Gift Shop at 2720 West Tenth will be held tomorrow from 8:30 AM to evening. The shop recently bought by Mrs Ina Pearl Bagwell from Mr and Mrs O Nicholson will specialize in floral arrangements novelties and carry a line of pottery and Cambridge crystal.
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