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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1947
Page
6
The Panhandle reports fewer jack rabbits this year with observers noting widespread scarcity. Factors include coyotes hawks and eagles taking more young, plus cold snaps and disease, while some areas like Palo Duro Canyon retain rabbits amid protective cover. BreedingCycles and drought conditions help explain fluctuations.
The report shows a large share of the world's 27 billion dollar gold reserves held by the United States about 80 percent. It notes Britain's Bevin urging redistribution, while US Treasury Secretary Snyder says the decision rests with the United States. Figures reflect 1947 data with some notes.
The Plains jack rabbit drinks water daily and may swim across creeks. Dry years drive rabbits into lake and stream areas, raising concentrations and triggering epidemics of rabbit fevers. Wheat farmers note rabbit scarcity but the animal eats about a bushel per year per rabbit. Quail hunters say coyotes prey on rabbits, but fewer rabbits reduce quail and make birds flee dogs.
Houston officials report seven year old Mary Jessica Silva died and her father Arnulfo Silva aged 47 is in critical condition from ptomaine poisoning after the family ate pork chops for dinner Monday night. Other family members were stricken. Homicide Detective Frank Murray investigated the case.
Little Jimmy Kyle Savage celebrated his first birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Kyle Savage and grandmother Mrs. W A Savage at 2502 Harrison. Guests included Jan Mimmo Scottie Seymour Mark Randall Benny Latham Raleigh Little Tomasine Bodine and Carol Ann McEachern. Hostesses were Mrs. Jack Mimmo Mrs. Dick Seymour Mrs. Howard Randall Mrs. Jess Latham Jr Mrs. Frank Little Mrs. Tom Bodine Mrs. Billy Mee Eachern Mrs. Ben Hill and Mrs. Nora McClendon.
The Better Business Bureau launches a know your salesman campaign to curb racketeering in telemarketing. Gordon Morrison says the effort targets abusive telephone solicitations while noting not all solicitors are racketeers. Residents and businesses are urged to call BBB before buying or contributing.
Berlin court convicted two German policemen for attempting an illegal arrest and sentenced them to five years. Judge Lt Col Leo Swoboda noted prior abductions in the American sector and said an example must be set. The engineer Hans Grassman had fled from uranium mines at Marienberg and later left Berlin. He said Russians employ about 10,000 men in forced labor there with no uranium produced at Marienberg.
A regional comparison notes Maricopa County in Arizona is as large as the entire state of Vermont in area, highlighting the county's vast geographic footprint.
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