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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
2
Swisher County official J H O Neall protests Tack column on dry vote enforcement and crime impacts. He cites policing, jury fairness, and public aid to officers, defending Amarillo citizens while noting broader city crime trends and cross county liquor smuggling.
The speaker grills Amarillo leaders over an inadequate police force and lack of funds, arguing that without more officers and money the city cannot curb bootleggers. He asserts swathes of the county have decent people but a minority of bad actors, and warns turning the city over to bootleggers would be worse.
In Amarillo a speaker laments law disrespect and bootleggers growing rich. He criticizes open sales to minors, decrying the impact on citizenship and preferring a legalized plan despite its flaws.
A reader argues that juvenile drinking is widespread in Amarillo and questions whether the city’s liquor dealers are the source. The writer suggests a simple remedy: file complaints with authorities, revoke licenses, and close offending liquor outlets to curb underage access.
The piece criticizes older individuals who enable juvenile drinking by supplying liquor and encouraging permissive attitudes. It argues fathers and communities perpetuate a belief that youths must sow wild oats, legitimizing early alcohol exposure in American life.
The piece argues Wichita Kansas is among the worst mid size cities for juvenile drinking and delinquency with open bootlegging and compares crime to Amarillo Topeka and Lubbock. It notes liquor ads provide revenue to The News Globe and rejects a nationwide liquor ad ban while stressing law adherence and discipline.
A column argues Amarillo faces a dry election with liquor sales in residential zones and enforcement gaps. It notes potential tax losses of 60 000 dollars yearly, overworked police, crime waves, and calls to remove unlicensed stores while contrasting Wichita Falls zoning. The writer warns voters but concedes uncertainty and preserves personal ties.
A letter argues for protecting children, especially girls, from juvenile drinking. The author prefers legalized liquor in a controlled community over rampant bootlegging and defends honesty in correspondence with Mr. Tack.
Meyers testified that subcontracts were awarded at his behest to Bell and others but he did not specifically push Aviation Electric. He recalled officers dining room discussions and aid in locating a subcontractor. He said his duties were in the plans division or another Air Force division, not procurement.
Manuel de la Cruz announces a 7:30 PM meeting at Dwight Morrow School to discuss raising education and cultural standards for Mexican nationals. The program features Faustino Valdez's orchestra, talks by Cruz and Misses Margarita and Estefano Valdez, and a conference by Mexican consul Eugenio V. Pesqueira on The Fruits of the Revolution.
Mrs. W. E. Murrell and Miss Marian Barnes from Amarillo High School traveled to Pampa yesterday to attend the funeral of their brother in law, Tom Rose.
Pope Pius XII will broadcast a Sunday appeal from Vatican City asking the United States for food and other material aid to help Europe endure the winter, according to authoritative sources.
Early today an automobile overturned four and a half miles south of Amarillo injuring two young women Martha Virginia Allen 18 and Elma Lovell Gray 17 both from 206 Tyler. Allen suffered a dislocated hip while Gray sustained internal injuries. two men J W Jennings 206 Tyler owner of the car and Lowe Howard Brents Vega student at West Texas State College received minor injuries.
The Sand Creek Valley in Oregon features pinnacles shaped by years of natural erosion shaping the rocky landscape and creating striking rock formations.
Mayor Lawrence Hagy and Stan Thatcher of Amarillo will attend the Wichita Falls soft water celebration tomorrow. They will fly there in Thatcher's private airplane to mark the city’s new water supply.
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