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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1947
Page
2
New York reports the World Series favoring the Yankees at 2 to 1 for the next two games. Brooklyn pitchers have struggled through three games and a Brooklyn win would be a baseball miracle.
Postal receipts for last month totaled $5,833.10, up $8,202.01 from September 1946. For the three months ending January 30, receipts rose $15,954.50 year over year to $180,407.28.
Earl L. Geis of Alva led four Alva delegates to a directors meeting of the North Amarillo Kiwanis Club at Longchamps Cafe. Geis spoke for G. Omar Hill in the Kiwanis International district governor candidacy. J. C. Arden of North Amarillo will lead delegates to the San Antonio district convention October 12 14.
A grain and commodity market update appears with a Chicago grain table, Kansas City livestock results, Chicago livestock figures, and a list of leading industry names such as Anaconda Copper, Armour & Co, Aviation Corporation, Chrysler, Dupont, Kennecott Copper, United Aircraft, and Standard Oil among others. The report preserves historical company mentions and price movements in broad strokes, including grain quotes and livestock prices for Oct. 3.
Air industry and military aviation face postwar questions about expansion, preparedness, and civilian flight. President Truman appointed a five member air policy commission to study future needs, with hearings to shape policy by January 1. Congress formed a parallel committee to hear witnesses and by March 1 propose a national aviation plan.
The Army said Russian military attaches were not invited to an Aberdeen proving grounds demonstration because American attaches have been barred from similar shows in Russia. The yearly event by the Army Ordnance Association displays new weapons in operation. attaches from other nations attended.
Gov Beauford H Jester met with 40 protesting students at the Texas School for the Deaf about denied privileges poor facilities and teachers The students spoke through an interpreter while School Supt Roger M Powell sat in and expressed surprise at the meeting turn and the concerns raised
The government signals a push to raise output across key sectors to stabilize the economy. Officials emphasize higher production as a path to growth and job creation, outlining policy adjustments and incentives for industry and agriculture to boost capacity.
The 1947 State Fair of Texas opens in Dallas for a 16 day run October 4 to 19. Permanent buildings from the centennial are filled and new ones added. Major shows include Annie Get Your Gun with Mary Martin, the Ice Cycles of 1947, and two big football games SMU vs Missouri and Texas vs Oklahoma University.
Altus Oklahoma police faced a jammed cell door lock when releasing a drunkenness suspect. After 30 minutes of force with keys wire and hairpins the officers used a hacksaw to cut the door’s lock and free him.
Davenport Iowa October 3 The press faces public scrutiny during Newspaper Week while E P Adler veteran publisher marks his 75th birthday and defends press freedom. He recalls cheap printing beginnings and celebrates the evolution to web presses linotype and wirephoto. Adler predicts newspapers will endure despite rising costs.
Merchant and Jordan sue for Robert Nichols alleging injuries from a highway collision with a truck owned by Sides Fruit Company. The $6,850 damages claim is in 108th District Court. W D Sides is cited as president of the company.
Floyd Allen, traffic policeman, starts a student safety patrol at Dwight Morrow School this morning. He will organize patrols at Bivins School Tuesday afternoon and at Fred Douglas School next Friday for Negro students. Mimeograph budget for 1947 48 to be ready by end of next week with copies available.
Colorado Governor Lee Knous receives an enthusiastic boost from Senator Ed C. Johnson as a potential Democratic vice presidential candidate for 1948. Texas Republican party politics also spotlight Knous amid a nationwide assessment of presidential timber.
City engineers began a survey to determine costs to maintain Amarillo Army Air Field property and to operate the field. The report will go to CAA officials for revenue property needs. Buildings were released for Amarillo public schools and WAA sale as negotiations continue.
Leon Gene Butcher aged 19 is jailed in Potter County on a federal charge of driving a stolen motor vehicle in interstate commerce. He allegedly drove a 1947 Mercury from Enterprise Utah to Canyon and is held on a $500 bond set by Deputy US Commissioner Mary K. Harty. The home address listed is Diamond X Ranch in Austin.
Battalion quarterly payroll for two Naval Reserve divisions and staff totaling 8983 dollars was forwarded to the Eighth Naval District for approval this morning. Lt. Fred Vaughan, battalion disbursing officer, said payment by check will be made to 325 organized reserve members at a regular Monday night meeting later in the month.
The ad describes Adlerika as a scientific seven ingredient laxative that relieves gas pressure and moves waste gently through the digestive canal. It claims rapid, pleasant action and cites over 20 million bottles sold with a warning to use only as directed.
The article reports Eisenhower criticizing errors in theater administration under General Lee and staff. He cites undue pressure to join fraternal groups, poor disciplinary conditions, and neglectful officer conduct. He says major offenders were handled appropriately and urges no action beyond current steps. Lee awaits retirement after 43 years of service.
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