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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1972
Page
2
A historical note traces the John Bull symbol to pamphlets linked to John Arbuthnot, the physician to Queen Anne, satirizing Whig policies in 1712. The piece ties the iconic figure to early British political caricature and literature.
The Amarillo Globe-Times publishes staff rosters with roles for president general manager publisher editor and department heads. The list includes S Whittenburg Jim Walker Wesley Sizzard Jim Clark Bonnie Merriman Paul Timmons Basil Walker Leon Swift Trent Davis and Harry Bartlett detailing leadership and department oversight.
Citizens plan a Thursday meeting at 7 p m in the Reddy Room of Southwestern Public Service Co to discuss opening a military school for teenaged boys in Amarillo possibly on the old Air Force Base property with potential state or federal funding.
The apparent low bid for the science and library buildings at West Texas State University is 4.818 million dollars, submitted by Reid Strickland Construction Co. The regents will award contracts at 2 p.m. today in the Activities Center amid a 6 million project scope that includes equipment and architectural fees.
Gov. George C. Wallace is moved from ICU to a private room at Holy Cross Hospital after 21 days in intensive care for gunshot wounds from May 15. His wife Cornelia says he plans to attend the Democratic National Convention if doctors permit, though he remains weak and paralyzed below the waist.
In Ampthill England local pastor Rev Peter Richards criticizes the town council for banning the number 13 from house numbers calling it un Christian. Council clerk Ronald Armour cites aim to avoid future complications and ease numbering for new houses.
There were no buyers at the Potter County Courthouse Tuesday for the sale of several parcels to satisfy delinquent taxes. If sold, the tracts including three adjoining lots on N Russell would have paid taxes owed to the City of Amarillo, the school, hospital and junior college districts, Potter County and the State of Texas.
Motorists can buy compact devices that beep to warn of nearby radar speed traps. The gadgets detect speed enforcement zones and alert drivers to slow down before police radars.
Frank C. Scott 80 of 2043 Hayden will have services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blackburn-Snaw Memorial Chapel. Bartley A. Wallace 31 of Amarillo Texas will be buried with graveside services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Liane Cemetery.
Services pending for 73 year old Hinds of 02 Rustic Trail after incident on Martin Road Chape.
Dallas to Abilene report notes Rep. Frank Calhoun of Abilene disputes Daniel Jr. Price’s bloc and schemes to win new supporters. Daniel claims 89 firm commitments, far above the 76 needed in a 150 member House. Calhoun doubts the figure. Labor ties and opposition to big lobbying groups loom as candidates court newcomers.
Backcountry cooks can cut costs with dried soups and juices, powdered milk, one-dish meals, hard salami and firm cheese. Dehydrated and freeze dried options offer lightweight, compact nutrition for hikers and campers.
Obituaries note Howard Hauser age 18 of Northeast 12th. Henry E. Hertner age 53 of South One Services at First Presbyterian Church with body in state until an hour before, casket closed. Memorials requested to Amarillo College Foundation for the Henry E. Hertner music scholarship. Jeanette McMorris, 47, Independence Missouri, body to Downs Kansas for service and burial.
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