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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1947
Page
2
A fragmented rural letter column blends weather forecasts with odd anecdotes and quips about Panhandle farming. It includes names like Dale W. Dubois and references to Iowa and Tennessee, plus opinions on crops, drought relief, and regional warmth.
In a sprawling letter to Miss Gregory of Hereford Texas the writer seeks Cretex seed for Cretex melons and offers a melon in exchange while detailing delivery routes and a pledge to promote the seed. The note blends reader letters with tangential remarks on Tack’s column and uranium remarks in Congress.
A letter to a Texas editor discusses too many tinkermen frightening ducks and geese at Buffalo Lake. The writer notes birds flying through disturbed water and predicts large winter flights, while urging study and conservation of migratory waterfowl.
Harriman says Poland Hungary and Romania are friendly yet coerced into the Iron Curtain by force. Representative Jackson presses for a list of U S exports to Hungary as officials signal a focus on vital global interests and foreign aid policy.
The report lists queens and court members across sophomores to seniors with escorts and highlights a performance by violinist Rally Basom and a vocal trio during the coronation ceremony. The event repeats at 7 30 p m for Education Week Back to School night. In other news Gallup New Mexico police report recovering a stolen car from an Amarillo woman linked to Dalhart thefts.
A partial readers page lists a brown and white collie puppy about one month old, with contact at Lincoln address or phone. A lost Elgin 15 jewel gold watch with brown feather band is sought near the Furr Food entrance at Tenth and Fillmore, with contact and reward offered. A Bible with name printed on outside is sought for return, offering a one cent reward. A couple of suitcases lost between Amarillo and nearby area is noted.
Potter County commissioners rejected all bids for 750000 dollars in hospital bonds after the low bid of 2.5748 percent from Emerson Roche Dunn was selected. other bidders included Br J Edwards Co Crummer Company and H R Shaffer Co.
A list from page 1 names numerous Baptist figures and colleges across Texas including Dallas, Abilene, San Marcos, San Antonio, Brownwood, Fort Worth, Denton, Dallas, Houston, Temple, Corsicana, and others. The roster includes M B Hanks, W W Haynes, Leroy Jennning, Mrs H A Fender, Thomas E Roberts, J M Goodman, Carl McGinnis, E R Ammons, Andrew, J N Morgan, Paul C Walthall, Mary Hardin Baylor, William Harvey Andrew, Speight Jenkins, T C Jester, G Brindley, F M Ryburne, and W Boyd Hunt among many names.
Shake-up served as deputy gas e asor until April 1, 1936. He was reemployed by the school district and deputy assessor Jan. 16, 1941, and on Nov. 15 the same year she was named assessor to succeed the late Mark H. Hardin, who died while serving as assessor.
General rain spreads across Amarillo and surrounding areas ending a lengthy drought. July through October rainfall totals show large deficits against normal levels, with 2.09 inches since July 1 against a 9.38 inch normal. Reports from Dalhart Hartley and Spearman describe light to drizzle showers and expectations of more rain.
The trial featured Judge Reeder interrupting as defense attorney Hazlewood pressed questions. A preacher cited Pendleton’s manual on scandalous acts, prompting exclusion from fellowship. Witness H. Bradshay testified for the preacher as spectators filled the packed courtroom.
Senate investigators heard that a high Air Force officer pressed procurement officers during the war to reveal stock holdings in aircraft firms but no probe followed as holdings were small. Col. William Nuckols testified rumors of irregularities prompted cautious data gathering. Gen. Stratemeyer ordered confidential reports in 1943 from 10 officers on holdings, not an investigation. Bennett Meyers recounted buying government bonds at 1 percent above par. Meyers later led the Air Force Material Command and has been a key Hughes witness.
Beverly Hospital reports Zoyle star Greer Garson in good spirits after a minor intestinal ailment surgery on Monday. She is expected to leave the hospital early next week.
Newark reports the old battleship New Mexico drifted from its escort toward the Long Island coast while a 15 man towing crew warned passing ships. A Coast Guard B-17 searched from Floyd Bennett Field as city officials push for a quick removal and to keep the ship from entering Newark Harbor.
Three damage suits totaling nearly 56 000 were filed today in the 7 106th Judicial District Court. D. E. Simmons of Amarillo sues Transport Company of Tezam for 25 208. Sylvia Simmons injured in a highway collision east of Amarillo on Ayr. W. A. Holmes of Amarillo sues W. Kerr Pampe for 15 500 for injuries to Edythe Mollman in an accident at Tenth and Buchanan on Oct 3. Carl Otis Keeling of Amarillo sues Andrew Panos of Shreveport La for 7 608 45 after a collision on West Tenth Avenue on Oct 23.
Mexican authorities arrest leaders tied to a Chinese operated drug trafficking network. Officials say the suspects coordinated shipments, money laundering, and distribution across major cities, signaling a broader crackdown on organized crime with international links.
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