The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 18, 1948 Page: 2 of 20
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THE SHAMROCK TEXAN, Shamrock, Texas
The Shamrock Texan
Published Every Thursday by
COOPER & MONTGOMERY
407 N. Main St. Phone 160
Albert Cooper ______ Publisher
Arval Montgomery ______________ Editor
Mrs. G. L. Stanley _________ Society Editor
Mrs. C. L. Reavis------------ Advertising
Ckas. Slemmer _______________ Shop Supt.
Don Robbins____________ Operator
Lloyd Kenney ---------------- Apprentice
Mervell Staggs ____________________ Apprentice
Robert Adams ________________ Office Boy
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Entered at the post office of Shamrock,
Texas, as second-class matter under Act
of March 3, 1879.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
(In Wheeler and adjoining counties)
1 Year ---------------------------*3.50
* Months ---------------------------(1.60
Months ---------------------------(1.00
(Outside Shamrock Territory)
1 Year --------------------------—(3.00
6 Months ___________________________(2.00
8 Months _______________ (1 25
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Any erroneous reflection upon the char-
acter, standing or reputation of any per-
son, firm or corporation, which may ap-
pear in the columns of this paper will be
gladly corrected upon due notice being
given to the editor personally at the of-
fice at 407 North Main St., Shamrock
Texas.
The Shamrock Texan does not knowing-
ly accept false or fraudulent advertising,
or other advertising of an objectional
nature. Each advertisement in its col-
umns is printed with full confidence In
the presentation made. Readers will con-
fer a favor if they will promptly report
any faUure on the part of the advertiser
to make good any misrepresentation in
our advertisements.
WAR SEEMS TO BE NEARER
Anthony Eden, who resigned his
post as Foreign Secretary in Great
Britain in 1937. in protest against
the appeasement of the Fascist
Government in Germany, refers to
the recent Communist capture of
Czechoslovakia as the "second sur-
render” and urges the Western na-
tions to integrate their effort® for
"preserving what is left of freedom
and of maintaining peace.”
The Communists, having taken
charge of Czechoslovakia, have in-
stituted a policy of repression. For-
eign broadcasters have been denied
access to the radio and ninety-
seven foreign publications have
been banned. At the same time,
control over the Czechoslovakia
press is being tightened with the
Ministry of Information dominat-
ing all publications. Magazines are
being suppressed and editors ex-
pelled from associations of jour-
nalists, which means that they will
be unable to secure employment.
The reaction of the people of the
United States to the Communist
capture of Czechoslovakia has been
somewhat ominous. There is gen-
erally a recognition that the na-
tions of Eastern Europe are seeing
the Russians repeat the program of
Adolf Hitler. Democratic freedom,
as we know it, is being ruthlessly
suppressed. Populations, contain-
ing many anti-Communists, are be-
ing incorporated into the Russian
sphere of influence and, under the
rigorous methods of the Commu-
nists, will become little more than
pawns of Russian policy.
The question now disturbing re-
sponsible statesmen in the United
j States, as well as in Great Britain
' and France, is whether the Rus-
J sians will be content with their ex-
pansion, after they have completed
the gobbling up of Finland, which
seems to be underway. There is no
evidence, at the present time, to
indicate that the Russians will not j
attempt the same tactics in other
areas of Europe and the conviction
is gradually growing in western na-
tions that unless the rulers of the
Kremlin are stopped the Commu-
inst regime will seek to incorporate
all of Europe into the Russian
sphere.
It is not a pleasant observation,
but one would be somewhat blind
to world events not to recognize
that recent occurrences have edged
the world closer to a possible con-
flict. Neither thp United States nor
Great Britain can be expected to
sit quietly at home and watch the
Communists take over other popu-
lations in Europe. Certainly, Dem-
ocratic statesmen are beginning to
Paris Peace!
and relating to the
Conference of 1919.
Then, as now, there was econom-
ic dislocation, great social unrest,
armed clashes and apprehensions
for the future. American missions
going abroad, stressed the necessity
of aid from this country and the
need of dollars to get the economic
machine going in the world.
Interestingly enough, two of the
problems discussed were: (1) how
to curb Communism and (2) how
to prevent revenge on the part of
defeated Germany. The solutions
suggested then, as now, were eco-1
nomic assistance and the restora-
tion of normal world trade.
In Strength Test
SHOWING THE FLAG
The Valley Forge, a 27,000-ton
aircraft carrier of the U. S. Navy,
accompanied by two destroyers, will
make "courtesy calls" at Singapore,
Ceylon, the Persian Gulf ports, the
Suez Canal, and Gibraltar.
The fact that American ships are
"showing the flag” in various parts
of the world is not necessarily a
sign of trouble. Nevertheless, the
cruises to foreign waters to enable
the men of the fleet to see the ports
of the W'orld are becoming more
regular than they were some dec-
ades ago.
Meanwhile, the British Govern-
ment, which recently sent a cruiser
to the Falkland Islands, is sending
I least a block before the turn.
4. Use hand signals before mak-
Thursday, March 18, 1948
ing the turn and be sure to make a
full turn. Don’t cut corners!
5. Always respect the right of
I way of other drivers who are at the
first appearance in
MAKING_____________
New York as a “third’party” Presit
dential candidate, Henry Wallace
appeals for the election of Leo
Isacson, an American Labor party
candidate for Congress in the 24th
Bronx district. His stand was taken
as a test of strength, since Wallace
flatly rejected Mayor William
©’Dwyer’s bid to rejoin the Demo-
cratie party. (International)
wonder whether they wiU have to another to the capital’of British
go to war again to preserve the
liberties and freedoms which have
come down to mankind as the gift
of the Anglo-Saxons.
No honest discussion of the pres-
ent international situation can omit
the possibility of warfare • much
earlier than hitherto assumed. The
danger exists that the Russians may
press their aggressive campaign
much further and, if they do, the
danger of war will become immi-
nent.
HISTORIC REMINDER
It may surprise some Americans
to note the close parallel between
conditions in Europe at the close
of World War I and the present
disturbed period, as revealed in a
collection of diplomatic papers
published by the State Department
Honduras, to prevent trouble along
the frontier with Guatemala. It
seems that the press of Guatemala
has been conducting a "virulent
campaign” against Britain, and, as
one knows, Argentina and Chil$
have staked out claims in the Falk-
land Island dependencies.
The naval movements reflect the
troubled conditions that exist
throughout the world. Whether
they come as an aftermath of the
recent war or represent the agita-
tion of those who seek to take ad-
vantage of present opportunities is
not material. Nevertheless, "the
showing of the fog” usually pro-
claims an interest on the part of
the nation where likely trouble
germinates and the trips mention-
ed may be regarded in such cate-
gory.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moore had as
their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs.
Corbett Moore and children, of
Lela; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Moore and
children of Amarillo; Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Bernson of Canadian; Rev.
and Mrs. A. N. Motes of Lela; Mr
and Mrs. Jack Clark, Viola and
C. H„ who reside south of Sham
rock.
ATHLETES FOOT GERM
HOW TO KILL IT.
IN ONE HOUR,
IF NOT PLEASED, your 35c back.
Ask any druggist for this STRONG
fungicide. TE-OL. Made with 90 per-
cent alcohol, it PENETRATES. Reach-
' ~ -nd kill. Mope germs faster. Today
at Berten Drug Oo.
Dr. M. V. Cobb
< CHIROPRACTOR
Postural Correction—X-Ray
• Physiotherapy—Colon Irrigations
104 W. 2nd St. Phone 180
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You have to keep left to be right
according to W. J. Elliott, Chief of
the Texas Highway Patrol.
"But let me tell you what I mean,
before you think I sound mixed up,”
he said. "A left turn in heavy traf-
fic is one of the most difficult
maneuvers in an automobile, and
it causes traffic tie-ups and acci-
dents when bungled."
Chief Elliott said that the Texas
Highway Patrol is cooperating in
a nationwide “Know and Obey
Traffic Laws" program, and he
cited National Safety Council sta-
tistics to show the need for such
a program.
At least 3% per cent of all fatal
pedestrian and non-pedestrian ac-
cidents involve a turning vehicle,
and improper turning was report-
ed in from 4 to 6 per cent of all ac-
cidents.
Pointing out that about twice as
many turning accidents involve left
turns as right turns, Captain Polk
Ivy of the Amarillo District listed
five rules to remember in mnnnC
a left turn.
1. Keep next to the centerline
or center of the roadway, so that
no ear will approach from behind
on your left as you turn.
2. Turn around two points, one
where the center of the street or
road you are on meets the cross-
walk or property line, and the other
where the center of the street or
road you are turning into leaves the
crosswalk or property line.
3. Start to get in the proper lane
for turning far enough back, at
intersection or approaching so close
j as to be a hazard.
Bring your doctor’s prescription
to Berten Drug for accurate service.
43-tfc
John Max Cox was here fron
Plainview over the week-end to visi
his mother, Mrs. Helen Lea Cox
John Max is making a fine recort
at Wayland College, and directec
the choir at the local First Baptist
Church Sunday morning.
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All new cars. 151 Taxi. Ctfc
Mrs. Lizzie Scruggs and daughters,
were Amarillo visitors Friday.
It’s “Made to Order”
for the Ranch Country
Metal half or full
cab now available
for "Jeeps”.
The 4-Wheel-Drive
UNIVtRSAL
Jeep
Nutritious
"CREAMY
CHOCOLATE'
Take Some Home
TODAY!
Here is a two-fisted machine that’s doing a thousand
and one jobs for ranchers everywhere. It’s the Uni-
venal "Jeep’’—a "do anything’’ vehicle that takes you
there, in any weather. It goes up and down steep
grades, crosses rough country, travels through mud,
sand and snow. You can ride fences with it, and take
tools and repair parts right with you. You can cany
salt and feed wherever your herds are ranging. You4>
can cut across roadless open country in search of strays
or injured animals, and to help out at calving and
branding time. The "Jeep” pulls the chuck wagon,
hauls supplies, does work that saves time and money
the year around.
And When It's
REFRESHMENT
TIME
HAULING CATTLE
is just one of the many
jobs you can do with the
Universal “Jeep”. It
pulls a load of 5500 lbs.
at highway speeds . .
carries 1200 lbs. on or J3
off the road. With its^
power take-off, the
“Jeep” operates a buzz saw, digs ditches and post holes,
runs all types of belt and shaft driven equipment. £
E. W. POOLE MOTOR CO.
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EVEN
ARE IMPORTANT.
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Texas’ lumber industry is important in many ways, to many
people. Millions of cords of Texas lumber are going into the markets
of the world...into housing, furniture and a host of other products
that people want and need. Lumber is making jobs, paying wages and
providing income to thousands of Texas people. But like other
natural resources, lumber would be of little value unless it were put
to use for the benefit of mankind.
Natural gas, too, would be worthless or wasted unless it were made
available for use. Its importance as an efficient, low cost fuel is gained only
after it is gathered, processed and transported to places where it
is needed. This is the job being done by the United Gas companies. We
regard it as practical conservation, for it stimulates industrial devel-
opment, creates jobs and benefits every family in Texas.
NITED CAS
Union Producing Company
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LUMBER INDUSTRY
Basic products of lumber and timber
in Texas in 1946 were valued at
$119,646,000. The more than 1,000 estab-
lishments in the industry employed 29,218
persons, paid salaries and wages of $42,-
548,000. Free Enterprise help to build
the success of this great industry in
our state ... Free Enterprise, which
shares its benefits with all the
people in Texas.
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Montgomery, Arval. The Shamrock Texan (Shamrock, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 18, 1948, newspaper, March 18, 1948; Shamrock, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth528471/m1/2/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Shamrock Public Library.