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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1947
Page
2
A public notice lists names as approved for publication. An agricultural observer comments on turkey and beef prices and government buying to support prices. Margaret Truman will perform next week at the Auditorium with a reception and tea for the President’s daughter, whose singing draws mixed critical opinions.
In Oklahoma City Fort Worth and Amarillo advance sales are strong. Mrs How ard Lynch notes high demand and a steady mail flow as quail numbers surge, with wardens reporting unusually large flocks returning in many areas.
An article notes a government lab in Columbia Missouri studying why cows produce more milk in summer due to green feed. It mocks air conditioned barns as wasteful and calls for practical pasture feeding over climate control. It also includes local notes about a girl, a lost dog, and a rattlesnake sighting near Hemphill County.
Residents seek confirmation from experts about a Totton-Mouth Moccasin sighting in the Panhandle. Anyone with a verified identification is asked to write in with details to help establish the record.
The piece notes snakes in the Panhandle including rattlers and copperheads with coral snakes north of Woodward Oklahoma. It mentions copperheads near the panhandle eastern border. A Friday rummage sale at the Texas Company filling station across from the Methodist Church promises hundreds of items. The event is run by the Mother-in-Law Club and ad chatter about ads and furniture purchases follows.
The new chair arrives at three and an emergency call demands I go home at once. I question my purchase and seek consultation, then Chick arrives in frantic haste and turns pale at the sight.
A chair returns to the furniture store ten minutes later and is criticized for clashing with the color scheme. The speaker vents about stringent “color plans” and likens them to fascism, claiming more extreme control may be coming.
Defense Secretary James Forrestal ordered a joint study to authorize an evening dress uniform for the Army Navy and Air Force. He said he acted under President Truman's instructions as a step toward unifying the services.
A mattress caught fire at the Phil Ken Hotel 213 Taylor early this morning. Firemen were called at 2 40 and said damage was confined to the mattress.
Lake Success, N Y October 28 Soviet Union revived a proposal for simultaneous American Soviet withdrawal from Korea and urged UN General Assembly to invite Korean spokesmen to debate Korea future. Dulles rejected the offer saying occupation forces cannot withdraw until UN elections are sponsored.
West Texas State College economist Dr. Stuart H Condron spoke at Amarillo Council of Social Agencies on social legislation progress. The executive committee decision to host the state welfare convention was reversed and the event will be held in Austin in November 2025. Mrs Sam L Seay chaired the meeting.
Mrs. Frank Hobgood, 1103 Travis, traveled to Long Beach California to attend funeral services for her brother in law Joe A. Burrows who died October 21 at age 65. She plans to return to Amarillo tomorrow evening. Burrows had lived in Long Beach since 1929 and is also related to Mrs. E P Hallmark.
A benefit style show to aid the Negro Youth Center will be presented at the Harmony Theater at 8 30 tonight. Mrs Bertha Huff is chairman. Tickets are 30 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. The general public is invited.
In London Churchill urged Britain to copy the United States and end price controls and Socialist planning. He attacked nationalization as a failure and warned it weakens Britain’s economy and foreign competitiveness. He led the Conservative challenge to Labour’s legislative agenda for the new session.
Morning fog disrupts Panhandle transportation with up to five hour airline delays and sluggish highway traffic. Glenn Hall of Trans-World Airlines notes four Amarillo flights skipped the city, while Braniff and Pioneer report delays and brief takeoffs. Weatherman Watts forecasts fair conditions and mild temperatures, with no drought relief expected for panhandle wheat.
cattle and calves steady to lower with replacement steers softer and stockers slow. Good fed heifers reach 27 dollars, top cows around 17 dollars, vealers to 23 dollars. Hogs uneven with weights above 180 pounds down to 75 cents. top hogs near 25.75. Sheep slow, bids weak, native lambs above 24 dollars.
Salable hogs 9 000. 900 to 1.00 lower. Bulk good and choice 200 300 lb butchers 25.50 25.75 top 26.00. Cattle 6 000. slaughter steers and heifers steady to 25c higher. Bulls strong to 25c higher. load choice 1 100 lb weights top 35.25. Vealers steady at 27.50 down. stockers slow. Salable sheep 2 000. bids 50-75c lower. native lamb bids 23.75 with asking up to 24.25. Financial industrial fund liquidating 1.9249 offering 2.11.
The Youth Center in San Jacinto will hold a Halloween party during its Adults Night on Thursday. Director Wm. Paul Bradford said a prize will go to the best dressed adult, though costume wear is not required for admission.
Detective Captain Wiley Stem said a 16 year old admitted burglarizing at least 35 homes and businesses in Waco since last August after leaving Gatesville Training School. Loot valued at $350.
The article details Senate hearings on Dalton Trumbo’s alleged Communist ties and Screen Writers Guild activity. Witnesses, including Emmett Lavery and Roy Brewer, testify to alleged plots to capture Hollywood unions and influence the motion picture industry. Trumbo refuses to answer yes or no on membership while defending writers’ rights.
In New Bedford Massachusetts thieves stripped Alfred Frates car of both headlights one tail light both bumpers the front seat windshield wiper eight spark plugs radiator cap spare tire and one wheel leaving little usable parts behind and prompting police caution.
Blue ribbon winners are named from the South Amarillo Garden Club All-Flower Show led by president Mrs. E. C. Allison. The exhibit at Trinity Methodist Church opens for viewing until 9 pm with numerous prize recipients across specimen collection corsage and table categories.
Firefighters faced limited chemical gear and weak water pressure as explosions rocked a city after a tornado. Four stores and the Masonic Temple above the Trego store burned, while repair work and new fronts mark the damaged district. Mayor Trego said the fire was under control at 1:15.
Observers noted the Skyrockets forwards resembled a college lineup last Friday, displaying a compact, versatile front with quick moves and disciplined spacing that impressed spectators and coaches alike.
A Texas resident writes Mr Tack seeking damages after a traffic stop near Line Avenue delayed a trip to Amarillo. The letter jokes about a two year old Mary Elizabeth and a new Buick, mentions a puddle on the seat, and asks if a justifiable haste law could cover such incidents.
Sportsmen planning to join the 1947 duck hunting season must obtain federal duck stamps before opening at noon next Tuesday. Capt. Jim Maggard notes stamps are sold at all post offices. A split Texas season runs from noon November 4 to sunset, then December 16 to December 29, with daily bag limits of four ducks and four geese, including one Canada or one white fronted goose. receipts acceptable if stamps are unavailable.
A description promotes Antiphlogistine poultice for simple sprains bruises chest cold and throat irritation. It claims moist heat eases pain softens skin reduces swelling and soothes cough tightness of chest and muscle soreness. Encourages purchase from Aunt Flo brand.
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