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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1997
Page
1
A holiday figure touring the area draws attention with a striking resemblance to Dr. Jess Gormley in casual attire during a stop in North. The friendly appearance sparks local chatter and festive spirit as residents greet the visitor.
Continental Express will begin three daily 50 seat jet flights between Amarillo and Houston starting June 11 1998. Amarillo International Airport manager Richard McCollum said the service links Amarillo to Bush Intercontinental Houston. currently no direct Amarillo Houston service exists. Southwest and American connections via Dallas provide indirect options.
Asian worries sent U S markets into a dramatic swing as the Dow Jones industrial average fell sharply before an afternoon rally erased most losses. The index closed down 0.21 points at 7,756.29 after a volatile trading session.
Friday markets mixed as Nasdaq edged higher while the Dow fell for a third straight session. NYSE volume reached 782.06 million shares, second highest ever, with buying interest steady into afternoon. GE and Chevron boosted sentiment by announcing stock buybacks amid ongoing Southeast Asia growth fears.
A man spends his small paycheck to care for his ailing mother. He clutches the amount, aware of people once mocking him. He recalls childhood cruelty, but today his focus is relief for his mother amid rising wind and cold.
Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund of the Amarillo Globe-News support coats, work clothes and shoes for people like Mr. GG who face disability yet wish to work. Send gifts in any form to Amarillo Globe-News Box 2091 or donate in person at 900 S. Harrison St. For details contact Corrine Ewen at 345-3200.
Manassas Virginia investor Rich Giampa spent about 630 dollars chasing Sing and Snore Ernie dolls after a boom with Tickle Me Elmo. Despite hours of research and midnight runs, supply outpaced demand and stores could not stock the narcoleptic doll, with prices spiking to 650 dollars then collapsing as many buyers disappeared.
Toy World reports the Sing & Snore Ernie doll craze backfiring after 1.2 million units were ordered by Mattel’s Tyco Preschool division for last year’s holiday season. Investors and speculators like Rich Giampa and Charles Franco amassed Ernie stock, hoping for Elmo‑like success, but sales collapsed, leaving many with inventory and little profit.
Linda Cloud, the Texas Lottery Commission's new executive director, defended lottery profitability despite a dip in ticket sales. She noted the agency remains a winning proposition as revenue near budget targets, with forecasts near last year's figures despite a $60 million shortfall in the current year.
Oklahoma state Rep. Laura Boyd urged the Board of Agriculture to punish Seaboard Corp. to the fullest extent for alleged disposal violations of dead hogs. She pressed for near one million dollar fines and called for Paul Hitch to resign due to a conflict of interest with Seaboard. Boyd also urged Gov. Keating to return $16,000 in campaign contributions from corporate farming interests.
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