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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1947
Page
2
Public notice lists local names and mocks a weather forecaster, claiming a wet cycle will continue through winter. The piece credits Mr. Tack as the Panhandle’s top weather prophet and predicts a wheat crop next spring.
Harold Stassen, Republican candidate for the Presidency, drew several hundred admirers yesterday and today. He appeared grandly in public, projecting a broad-shouldered, healthy image. His demeanor suggested presidential potential, blending Texan flair with Minnesotan roots.
The passage presents Harold Stassen as an outstanding tactical liberal candidate with practical liberalism, grounded approach, and broad appeal not backed by sectarian extremists. It casts him as the pragmatic beacon for progressive progress in America.
The speaker denounces shipments to Russia and to Communist nations while pushing for a Europe rebuilding program. He cites figures since January 1, 1947, including 178 million dollars in machinery and vehicles to the Soviet Union and 14 million in metals, with substantial shipments to Yugoslavia and Poland. He calls for open agreement with the Soviet Union and questions Roosevelt era Yalta terms. He also notes local Amarillo skating venue by C. L. Duniven facing losses of 187 dollars last month and possible closure.
The passage muses on parental support for youth sport and the value of entertainment venues like Mr. Duniven's skating place. It notes possible leasing for profitable use, crowd enjoyment, and opinions on Amarillo’s growth versus Claude. It mentions a waitress’s daily steps, old opinions on electric clocks, and George May joining Kaiser-Fraser Sales in Detroit.
A Amarillo man urges The Globe News to publish names of youths jailed for drunkenness and other crimes while defending his own son who wrecked a borrowed car after drinking. He presses that newspapers must reveal all offenders regardless of personal ties, as public accountability grows amid calls to stop treating youths as mere juveniles.
A reader argues that Amarillo lacks police and strict liquor enforcement. They warn that going dry could spawn hundreds of new criminals as bootleggers flourish, and claim existing regulations fail due to officer shortages.
Citizens discuss majority rule and enforcement plans for a potential dry election in Amarillo. Questions arise about police and sheriff department readiness to crack down on bootleggers while Alcoholics Anonymous support grows slowly and leaders are urged to state enforcement plans and voting stance.
A fragmented reflection questions if stronger law enforcement would curb juvenile chaos in Amarillo and broader social ills beyond prohibition, asking how awareness of punishment might deter youth. The speaker probes public will and racial tensions in addressing crime.
W. F. Perkins of B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company announces Amarillo’s first tubeless tires. After three years of Goodrich testing, the Tubeless Seal-O-Matic tires fit standard rims and seal holes when punctured. Production under way for future market release. no spare tire needed.
Building permits issued in the first 16 days of November total $673,024. With nearly two weeks left, authorities expect the month to surpass the annual record set last month when over $1,000,000 in commercial and residential permits were issued.
The Co-Ed Club board meets at the YMCA at 7 30 this evening to honor volunteers who supplied refreshments and programs for Saturday night meetings over the past year. Bob Kemp, club president, will run the session and plans for the winter term will be finalized.
A drill meeting of the Organized Naval Reserve will be held at 7 30 this evening in the Amarillo College Auditorium. Lt Comdr J J Vandale Amarillo Navy recruiting officer says the program includes a showing of the special colored movie The Sea Bees in the Arctic about constructing installations in Alaska. Men over 17 interested in Naval Reserve entrance requirements may obtain information by contacting Lt Comdr Vandale at the assembly.
Seventy three candidates for Khiva Temple pass in the annual Mecca ceremony with Amarillo leading with about one third of the group. Floydada and Spearman follow with sizable contingents as participants from many towns gather for the last full form rite of the year ending with a dance at The Nat.
Carl Culwell of the Motor Investment Co. left for Chicago to attend the two day American Finance Conference at the Palmer House Hotel. Five hundred sales finance executives from across the United States are at the session.
Chicago grain quotes show wheat corn and oats with mixed closes as Dec May and Sept contracts move around. Kansas City cattle hogs and sheep trade active with higher slaughter steer prices and firm to higher cow and bull bids. hesitancy in lambs with bids falling early.
At Chicago on November 17, cattle and calves showed active demand with gains in select categories. Slaughter sheep offered two loads of good shorn lambs at about 22.50 and wooled lambs above 23.00, while stockers and feeders remained scarce. Bulls and yearlings moved higher, with fed steers around 36.50 to 37.00 for heavy loads and most good and choice steers 27.00 to 35.00. No early action on yearlings. no action on some younger calves noted.
Tax collector Frank Hoyt announced new wording on 1948 poll tax receipts stating they are good for voting in 1948. He explained earlier receipts would have carried the note, but voters may use 1947 receipts in 1948 and the 1948 receipts will include the explanation to avoid further dispute.
Dean Campbell Blank a 27 year old Perryton man faced county court charges of driving while intoxicated after a head on collision east of Amarillo Saturday night. He was the driver of the car that struck a vehicle driven by James Campbell 1501 Polk injuring Campbell and his companion Doris Newton 605 North Pierce. Blank had minor injuries. The crash occurred about 10 o clock a half mile east of the underpass on Highways 60 and 66.
James Clifford Arnold of 1102 North Lincoln was fined 50 dollars and costs in county court after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He had entered a not guilty plea last week but changed it today, assistant county attorney John Peterson said.
Ralph Hoard a 28 year old asphalt company worker was trapped up to his neck for over two hours in wet gravel. Firemen cut a hole in the hopper side with acetylene torches to release the flood of gravel and pull him free causing him to suffer shock.
A 1942 DeSoto owned by Clifford James at Ninth and Pierce was stolen last night. Police recovered a 1936 Ford from Carl Dotson at 1700 Lincoln, found abandoned in the 3600 block West Sixth.
Lt. Col. O. L. Counselman stationed in Maine spent the weekend in Amarillo visiting his sister Mrs. R S Hatcher at 3900 Polk. He also visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. L J Counselman of Hereford.
Panhandle Trailway began operating two new 35 passenger Clipper buses on the Amarillo to Oklahoma City route. A F Heket, president and manager, announced the addition this morning.
Gov. Beaufort H. Jester will depart by plane tomorrow for a West Texas journey ending with a black tail deer hunt in the Davis Mountains. He will hunt on the T Bar Ranch owned by A. R. Eppanauer.
Potter County faces a near Christmas budget strain as commissioners hear savings ideas. A proposed plan would cut the road crew from 29 to 24 men to stay within funds, noting a year opening deficit of 15,000 dollars. Precinct disputes arise over where workers live and which precinct bears costs.
Cory Detton, seador of the Athletic Arena and Exhibit Building, asked the county commissioners court today to improve lighting in Fair Park parking areas. The request was tabled while awaiting the county bid decision on surplus hangars at Dalhart Army Air Field. Ray Daniel noted 32 large flood lights are needed in the buildings referenced.
The Girl Scout board will meet tomorrow at 9 30 in the Girl Scout office. Delegates Mrs. R F Gwyn Mrs O M Oliver and Miss Ruth Minton will present a complete report on the national convention held earlier this month in Long Beach California. National staff member Mrs Iva Lee Hobden will attend.
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