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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1946
Page
6
In Lubbock the business community expresses strong local pride and civic involvement. J C Penney manager Jack Parson highlights community roots and loyalty, while Sears and other firms map expansion plans with new stores and large investments.
The store adds 16,000 square feet and grows staff from 73 to 103, part of a 1922 established chain covering half a block. Lubbock Kiwanis hosts DeWitt Landis and Vet Admin chief Robert Sisson outlines a regional HQ bringing 500 personnel and over two million dollars annually to the area. Dunlap's in Lubbock expands its 43 to 110 employees with plans for further growth.
Mr. Martin describes Dunlap’s store policy to buy a home, participate in civic enterprises, and donate to worthy causes when opening in a town. He says managers should be well connected with the city, as the city will want to see active civic participation. Bankers weigh in on Lubbock’s backbone, with two pointing to agriculture.
The piece notes the South Plains as a younger agricultural region with farms recently developed by conservative farmers. It highlights untapped rich land awaiting cultivation and mentions Lubbock as the third inland cotton market in the U S, with shipments ranking behind only Memphis.
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