31 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
1
The article details new and increased state taxes effective soon, outlining who pays and how the changes affect production, retailers, and consumers. It cites estimates of overall revenue gains, specific rate changes, exemptions, and the impact on various sectors including stores, farms, and manufacturers.
A damaged report notes Mrs Betty Schenck 27 was by a garbage grinder at home. Neighbors recall she poked at the device and was pulled into the mechanism. Local authorities investigate as the community seeks answers.
Washington officials discuss reactivating Childress Base as a potential air defense site. The proposal cites former base functions, local housing needs, and aerial defense considerations, with several named figures weighing suitability and cost.
In Shamrock Aug 36 a bale of first Wheeler County cotton was delivered by farmer Robert Bradley who farms 5 miles south of Shamrock. The event marked the community’s inaugural cotton bale with a public sale and sales staff from Shamrock Chamber of Commerce noting prices and local business leaders.
In Canyon mourners gathered for the funeral of C L Neelley. The ceremony drew many local residents and family members including Claudia Neelles and Bert Neley, reflecting a long community connection to the deceased.
The Amarillo Daily News reports graveside services for pastor Thurston at Rese Att Cemetery in Canyon. Pallbearers include Harry Dent, Jen RB, Joh Moya, Envy Wiel, Mert Myers, and Leh Gale. Body lies in state at Ciriggs-Warren Memorial House in Canyon until a hour before time.
Vague text describes calls for home rule in Washington with mentions of commissioners, the District, and public figures. It references seated officials and governance but lacks clear actions or dates. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and administrative roles without coherent details.
A confusing OCR fragment outlines an engineer purchasing KEVA related interests about a month ago. It mentions approvals, radio station involvement, individuals such as James Ab Dalt and Allan Cooper, and potential ties to the Liberal Broadcasting System. The text references Shamrock, Horak, and nearby towns in a vague business context with dates and names garbled.
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