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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
2
A Potter County jail inmate, released early after asking to sleep in jail for a bus trip to Hereford, complains he was let out before his bus. He returns later that day on drunk and disorderly charges, joking he is a "regular customer" at the jail.
Mrs Henry Cusick 2027 Ong Sth Division vice president Department of Texas American Legion Auxiliary returns from Brownwood after attending the 21st district weekend convention. She spoke at the joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting on Come To the Front and led the afternoon session detailing the rehabilitation committee and its activity program. She plans to travel to Austin for executive board sessions and will visit the auxiliary Mary unit at San Angelo en route.
Three members of the San Jacinto Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted a social afternoon at Mrs. Harvey Landrum's home 3710 West Sixth. Guests included Mrs. Edna Newman of Shamrock and Mrs. John Shaffer among many attendees.
Mrs Wilson Forister hosted the Amoma Class officer clinic at the First Baptist Church in Amoma. Mrs Perry Burks reviewed duties and led improvement suggestions while rooms showed marigold and chrysanthemum decorations. Refreshments followed for a long list of attendees led by Mrs Burks and hosted by Mrs Eastwood.
Herbert S. Marks resigns as general counsel of the atomic energy commission after Congress ordered a $4,000 annual salary cut. He will leave no later than November 30, with his $14,000 pay reduced to $10,000 per the supply bill provision.
In Paris and ports across France a 40 000 strong merchant seamen and short workers strike halted shipping while Paris struggles with a transport strike. A tenth of Paris subway workers vote to end their three day walkout despite CGT appeals. US Lines seeks special handling for the luxury liner America in Le Havre amid docked ships.
Thirteen new sign permits have been issued by the city engineer's office this month. Permits were issued to Davis Investments 1101 Fillmore Cash Food Mart 809 North Fillmore G E High Printing 510 North Fillmore Unique Gift Shop 3219 West Sixth Cafe 3219 West Sixth Zale Jewelry 727 Polk White & Kirk 518 Polk Marine Grill 1404 West Tenth Hedgecoke Motor Co 520 Jackson Palo Duro Radio 516 Tyler Automobile and Financing 705 North Fillmore Brake Service 210 West Seventh.
Savannah officials tallied the repair bill from yesterday's about face hurricane adding another million dollars to the season's toll. Much damage was reported at Savannah Beach where waves battered a seawall and prompted extensive repairs. The storm, which formed in south Florida, tracked northward then reversed course and slammed back into the coast near Savannah.
Chief Weather Forecaster H. C. Winburn leaves town for a day or two after seeing no rain. P. W. Reynolds forecasts continued fair weather with little temperature change. Expect a high near 80 this afternoon, a low around 45 tonight, and a Friday high near 83. Yesterday hit 78, then fell to 48.
The Draft Eisenhower for President League reveals a new slogan I Like Ike and has ordered 20 000 lapel buttons. HQ predicts the phrase will sweep the country as it drives support for Eisenhower.
More than 460000 people have seen the London production of Oklahoma! at Drury Lane, now past its 200th performance. The musical, with an American cast, has grossed 668980 dollars, of which 241800 dollars went as entertainment tax.
A Boston A and P grocery chain cut fowl prices from 45 to 49 cents a pound to 39 cents, attributing the move to an abundance of poultry due to poultryless Thursdays.
Ronnie Hyde, 15 months old, escaped tragedy when a car wheels narrowly missed him in front of the family home at 609 Vernon. The child crawled toward the street as his mother prepared supper and was somehow unharmed after the nearby vehicle passed over the spot where he lay. He sits safely in a barred playpen today.
Amarillo will turn off Whiteway street lights and other main thoroughfares at 11 PM starting November 1, with 12 AM lighting hours kept for the rest of October. City Manager N V Moss says lighter late night traffic supports the change, which saves about $4,000 this year.
Two Greek army planes were sent to northern Greece to rescue American congressmen Olin E. Teague of Texas and Donald L. Jackson of California who were under mortar fire but had to turn back due to lack of an adequate landing strip. They were stranded in a village near the Bulgarian frontier about 30 miles north of Alexandroupolis after two bridges were blown up behind them.
A patrol for traffic safety was organized this morning at Patten School for Negroes in North Heights. Lee Throneberry, chairman of the Junior Chamber of Commerce committee sponsoring the patrols, said a Jaycee will be appointed today to oversee each school patrol.
Mrs. C. J. Paulk a 44 year old resident of 500 Jackson suffered a cut hand in an automobile collision last night. She was riding as a passenger in a car driven by her husband who was traveling east on Fifth. The other vehicle driven south on Tyler by Sherman Atwood 20 of 1807 Pierce collided.
Curtis Locke, charged with aggravated assault in an attack on Mrs. Ola Marshall, was released from Potter County jail on a $1000 bond. Locke, of 3800 East Eleventh, pled not guilty at arraignment before County Judge E. O. Nortcutt.
Amarillo attorney R. E. Underwood, who had been receiving medical treatment at St. Anthony’s Hospital for several weeks, has been dismissed from the hospital and is recuperating at his home 2800 Hayden.
The life expectancy of physicians in the United States is approximately the same as that for the average American, despite their superior medical knowledge.
George McCarthy of Amarillo has come home after recuperating at Harris Hospital Fort Worth from surgery on his left arm. He suffered a compound fracture last March when knocked down by a frightened horse at Hereford and was hospitalized for a month.
Ann York recounts fleeing gunfire that killed her parents and brother as the Ross case opens. Pedro Avila Jr. testifies to the lane blockage and shots heard, revealing four York deaths and Ann's injuries. Judge Fuchs presides as 400 spectators listen while Ross faces multiple murder charges and an insanity defense.
Cattle and hog prices vary across markets with Kansas City reporting firmer slaughter steers and steady cows while hogs show mixed moves and calves, stockers, and lambs meet uneven demand. Chicago notes softer hogs and steady to weak cattle, with vealers firm and various sheep prices.
The JA Ranch owner Monte Richie is reported to be in good condition at St. Anthony's Hospital after a horse fell on him weeks ago. Local physicians note steady progress and no serious complications are expected.
A young man seeks work for evening hours from 7 to 12 PM and asks to be called at 2-7594. The readers’ notice appears in the classifieds.
Classified snippet shows Mrs. Sevan at 502 North Buchanan offering to care for children by the hour. Also notes needlepoint loss and a half day job request from Mrs Williams at 2104 Ong, with a contact for the finder.
William Floyd McGill of Canadian suffered minor injuries last night after being struck by a 1938 Plymouth sedan on North East Eighth Avenue near the Rock Island crossing in front of the Mayfair Night Club. The 27 year old was hurt when the driver Forrest Lee LaFaier blinded by headlights could not stop in time. McGill was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital by Blackburn-Shaw ambulance.
A fragmented Brockton report notes conversations about a phone line incident when a man took his daughter, with locals weighing the events and implications.
Officials say Conley hid in woods near Amarillo with his daughter about six weeks ago and may have traveled from Amarillo to Altus Oklahoma. Authorities pursued him, but he vanished during the arrest attempt. Massachusetts is noted in the pursuit context.
A Brockton Enterprise Times report recounts a 1943 marriage to a U S Army sergeant stationed near Brockton at Camp Miles Standish. The wife cared for a child born Sept 16 and sought the child's return after the father disappeared, later obtaining separate support and custody. the husband was a wounded overseas veteran with suspended support checks.
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