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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

2

Public notice excerpt from The News Globe censor board

A garbled public notice thanks local contributors and mentions Odessa and Amarillo figures. It praises Odessa's schools, notes teachers' high salaries, and references a prize for a soldier from the Amarillo area. Names include Neal Hynson, Mr Tack, and members of the American Legion committee.

Neal K. Hynson Hughes Amarillo Hynson News-Globe Italy Tack American Legion Sterling Kinney Walter Rummerfield Thomas Wayne DeGrassi

Local hero Coker spotlights Amarillo cabbie Chapman

Sim Coker praises Dr. C Chapman a 26 year Amarillo taxi driver with a clean record who now works for Yellow. The tale recalls San Angelo visits to the Cactus Hotel where cuspidors were noted as necessary for visiting goat herders.

Sim Coker Dr. C. Chapman Amarillo Chapman The Yellow Company

San Angelo's goat wealth and college funds stir Panhandle talk

In a cloudy San Angelo mood the piece notes blue blood Angora goats and their odorless wool plus a local scramble to fund a junior college. It cites a $300000 tax limit and a later $225000 raise, then asks a riddle about spittoons and cuspidors.

San Angelo United States Ci Ns

Mr Tack Reflects On Tobacco, Talents And Talkative George Morgan

The piece recounts Mr Tack in his late teens dislikes tobacco and his printer’s life among about 20 peers before linotype. It highlights a home scene about barefoot housekeepers, praises George Morgan of San Angelo for his clear explanations and scientific insight, and urges Morgan to give talks to youth about science advances.

Tack Mr. Tack Linotype George Morgan San Angelo Finstein Mr. Morgan Morgan

San Angelo’s rugged landscape inspires admiration and grit

The piece marvels at San Angelo’s resilient residents who endure drought and flooding from the Conchos River, noting the city’s rocky surroundings and the ingenuity of its people. It also sketches a portrait of a curious, well-read man who favors science over fiction and plans a visit from Mr. Morgan to Mr. Tack.

San Angelo

Government Begins Massive Dam Project Above San Angelo

The government launches a large dam under flood control plans above San Angelo. Estimates vary from 10 million to 30 million dollars. The dam aims at flood mitigation rather than irrigation or power, with the Canadian River cited as a greater historical damage factor in the region.

San Angelo

Panhandle drought crisis sparks call for funds

The speaker laments drought and funding gaps in the Panhandle noting Perryton flood damage near San Angelo and comparing federal aid to local needs. He warns that drought could push wheat prices to six dollars and urges greater civic effort and awakenings across the Plains.

Plane Lands in Sea Rescue of 44 Near Cartagena

A French transport Bristol plane carrying 44 people made a forced sea landing 50 miles off the Spanish coast between Marseille and Oran. A Spanish steamer rescued 39 passengers and five crew members and took them to Cartagena, Spain. The airline spokesman said one engine failed and the other guided the craft into the sea.

Paris Mediterranean Marseille Oran Cartagena Spain Compagnie de Transport Aerien Internation

NLRB Examines Minutes From Baltimore Contract Talks

Minutes of seven contract sessions between the International Typographical Union Baltimore Local 12 and the Graphic Arts League are in evidence before NLRB trial examiner William R. Ringer. The NLRB charges the union and its local with failing to bargain in good faith under Taft Hartley during the first hearing of its kind.

Baltimore International NLRB Sidney Barban William R. Ringer Graphic Arts League League

Floral Park Civic urged women to carry hatpins at night

The Floral Park Centre Civic Association urged women in suburban Long Island to keep porch lights on and carry long hatpins after a series of attacks on women in the area.

New York Floral Park Centre

Bible Week Sets Week of Observance Nationwide

National Bible Week runs October 20 to 26 with broad backing from lay leaders and public officials. Begun in 1941 by 11 men, the non-sectarian movement seeks to popularize the Bible across classes and creeds, highlighting its value in education and daily life.

Joe Lair United States National Committee

No Improper Driving In LaFalier Accident

William Floyd McGill of Canadian was struck by a car driven by Forest Lee LaFalier of Parker on North East Eighth Avenue. LaFalier swerved to avoid him after meeting another car. McGill was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital and later jailed on drunkenness charges.

William Floyd McGill Forest Lee LaFalier Parker LaFalier North East Eighth Trol Rock Island Eighth Avenue McGill St. Anthony's Hospital Blackburn-Shaw City

Infant dies in hospital in town obituary

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Rike of 800 North Roosevelt died at 430 this morning in St Anthonys Hospital. Survivors include the parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Fox. Services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery at 2 PM under Boxwell Brothers. Also in brief grocer George E Mahoney bans sale of peas for peashooters to save food during Halloween.

Jimmy Rike North Roosevelt St. Anthony's Hospital Albert Fox Memorial Park Cemetery Boxwell Brothers Portland George E. Mahoney

Aged Dallas Couple Plea For Lost Life Savings

A 75-year-old Dallas couple, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Day, tearfully pleaded for the return of their $1,700 life savings lost in a downtown five and ten store. They said they were unaware banks were closed on Columbus Day and that the money was all they had to live on.

Dallas David L. Day

Kansas City Live Stock Market Report October 17

USDA cattle numbers around 100 head with 4 300 total cattle and 700 calves. Hogs 800 head show a 25 to 50 cent decline with good and choice weights priced at 28.25 to 28.75 for 200 to 325 pounds and 26.50 to 28.25 for 170 to 190 pounds. Sows quoted up to 27.50 with lighter weights at 27.75. Sheep 1 250 lambs strong while ewes hold steady. good and choice loads at 21.50 and native lambs at 20.00. slaughter ewes at 7.50.

Kansas City USDA

Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Edge Down in Chicago Sale

Chicago market reports hogs 9 000 with 25 to 50 cents lower across weights and sows down. cattle and calves show mixed, cows stronger in spots, bulls up to 19.00, vealers steady. stockers and feeders weak. Lambs 700 head slaughter lambs 50 cents higher, other classes scarce. Financial notes include Liquidating Fund offering at 2.13.

Chicago USDA

Yearling Bull Owned By Brown Wins Blue Ribbon

Broadview Duke a junior yearling Milking Shorthorn owned by A H Brown 1823 Polk captured a blue ribbon at the Texas State Fair Milking Shorthorn show. Marion Bruce’s Milking Shorthorn placed second in a dry record of merit. Brown noted the cow that defeated Bruce later became grand champion of the Milking Short horns.

Broadview A. H. Brown Polk Marion Bruce Amarillo

Graveside Services For Nix Infant

Graveside services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs J A Nix will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery at 1 PM Saturday. Dr A D Foreman Jr of First Baptist Church will officiate. The baby died in Northwest Texas Hospital. Survived by parents and a brother Donald 18 months old. Interment by Boxwell Brothers.

J. A. Nix North Bivins Memorial Park Cemetery A. D. Foreman, Jr First Baptist Church Lony Northwest Texas Hospital Donald Boxwell Brothers

Unsell Baby Dies At Local Hospital

Edwin Unsell aged one month, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn H Unsell of 3406 Monroe, died at 10 this morning in St Anthony s Hospital. Survived by parents a brother Glenn H II and a sister Travis D. Services 1 30 tomorrow afternoon at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev A D Foreman of First Baptist Church officiating Boxwell Brother will direct the services.

Edwin Unsell Glenn H. Unsell Monroe St. Anthony’s Hospital Glenn H ITI Travis D Memorial Park Cemetery A. D. Foreman First Baptist Church Boxwell

Murray re-elected CIO leader lashes AFL and Lewis

Philip Murray was re-elected president of the CIO by acclamation in Boston and sharply attacked John L. Lewis and the AFL. He urged Congress to restore rationing and price controls, praised CIO militancy, and warned of possible national danger without strong action. James Carey was re-elected secretary-treasurer.

Boston Philip Murray CIO AFL John L. Lewis Murray Lewis United Mine Workers James Carey San Francisco Green Congress Washington

Spring Band Trip Planned by Sandies Parents

Mrs. Lee McMurtry chairs the Band Parents Association as it outlines a spring Sandie band trip. A previous Enid Oklahoma tour cost nearly $3000, and planners aim to fund a Panhandle and New Mexico march. A school meeting Monday will assign city divisions for fundraising.

Lee McMurtry Band Parents Enid Okla Band Parents Association Panhandle New Mexico Sandie

Black woman On Trial For Theft In Amarillo Case

Clara Belle Jones a Black woman alias Clara Black on trial in 47th District Court for stealing more than 3000 from John Harrison Swaney a 50 year old unmarried carpenter in Amarillo Swaney testified the money included 1000 and 500 and 2300 in 100 bills He said the theft occurred about noon on Sunday June 1 The defendant admitted being in the shanty with Swaney and drinking She was arrested about 10 pm the same night and faces related charges for stealing from a Plainview watermelon dealer represented by Clem Calhoun.

Clara Belle Jones Clara Black Amarillo Clara 47Th District Court John Harrison Swaney Meritt Courts East Tenth Avenue Swaney Carpenter van Buren Plainview Clem Calhoun

Trial continues over Ross slayings sanity claim

The defense pressed that Ross was not sane when the killings occurred as Hester and sheriff W A Scholl testified to Ross's statements about taking a rifle and the May 25 incident. Scholl's testimony on cross examination surprised state attorneys who admitted being caught off balance.

Ross Hester W. A. Scholl Comal County Scholl

Jury hears conflicting testimony over insanity plea

Scholl described Ross as unaware of his actions and in pain after the incident. Prosecutors sought to exclude sheriff testimony while Alton Luckett challenged Scholl for changing his grand jury statements. Ann York, 13, testified Ross ambushed the York family on their way to church and fired multiple bullets. The defense aims to argue insanity.

Ross Luckett Scholl Ann York Yorks

Also Mentioned on This Page

News-Gibobe Board of Censors Towit Wes Izzard Paul Allingham N. D. Bartlett Bob Babb Grady Camp Sarah Winter J. P. Black Lewis Nordyke Cherney Underwood Jess Mr. T. Alexander Southwest Odessa H. E. Peery Jefferson Clarence Warren Amarillo National Bank Mr. Warren Germany Japan Cactus Hotel Beliboy Marta Luann Cope Mart L. Cope, Jr Portales F. H. Gayne Clayton, NM Mart L. Cope, Sr Loving, NM Conchos Perryton Tom Green County Rike Texas Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Beane Pierce Enner & Beane Tel & Ae Armour & Cose Twinee AT & SF Aviation Corporation Baldwin Locomotive 1815 Bendix Aviation Bethlehem Steel Blaw-Knox Steel Borden Foods Braniff Airways Budd Ratis Burroughs Chrysler Corporation Neral Motors Gillette Razor Goodrich Goodyear Seeee Gulf Petroleum Illinois Central Interlake Iron Sean International Harvester International Paper International Tel Jones-Laughlin Ceeee Ee Kennecott Copper Ener Jones-Laughlin Steel Eee Kennecott Copper Lockhe Long-Bell Lumber Teen Nee Glenn L. Martin Mid Continent Petroleum Montgomery Ward Nash Kelvinator Sewer Weer National Biscuit New York Central Ryswavee North American Viation Northern Pacific Ry Ohio Oiles Aseetereevesegee Packard Motor Seer Eee Pan American Airways Paramount Pictures Pennsylvania Am Penneywee Phelps-Dodee Phillips Petroleum Ane Tae Radio Corporation Eeeneee An Radio Keith Eee Republic Rpt Southern Pacific Spiegal Inc Sone Eee Eeee Standard Brands Eee Eneene Standard Oil Inc Standard Oil NJ Studebaker Motors Union Carbide United Aiircraft US Rubber Warner Brothers Western Union White Motors Willys-Overland Wilson & Co Woolworth Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Livestock Financial Industrial Fund Brown Nix Infant Unsell Sherwin Williams Research Paint, Variety & Department Stores Sherwin-Williams Co Taylor Dittert Comal Alton J. Luckett Jeras Comesceus Amarillo Hotel C. S. Pryor Blackburn-Shaw- Fun Okh “Directors Christ God Man Rolland Christian Seventh Day Adventist Church van Buren Streets R. J. Christian Troy’s Harrison Georgia Tyler
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