Weather and farming notes from the plains
March brought unusual calm on the plains though April returns to wind. Weather wisdom aside, heavy rains east of us signal no major drought. Ranchers consider reseeding pastures with love grass while spring calves run large. a dead calf dissected at Big Bull Ranch precedes a healthy heifer next morning. Heel flies lessen. gardeners seek advice, Kin Hubbard quip reminds to live in a garden.
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Panhandle
Tack
Mississippi
Plains
Texas
Big Bull
Postwar chatter on MacArthur ovation puzzles U S readers
A Washington letter notes Londoners wowed by MacArthur's reception and says Americans appear less understood. It adds Republicans in Congress and elsewhere are puzzled as the shouting fades. Question raised about whether the right course was chosen.
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Washington
MacArthur
Congress
Old jokes and jabs from a long-ago page
A collection of old gags and brief quips on Hollywood beauty, farming, cowboys, a shaggy dog story, late-night phone mix ups, and critique of wartime leadership, reflecting humor and social commentary of a historical newspaper.
Tragedy of Atomic Secrets and Presidential Accountability
A reader questions who betrayed the United States by selling atomic bomb formulae to Russia. The letter accuses government employees, including relatives of Communists, of grave failings, asks if Truman punished anyone, and argues ethics should guide justice rather than mere freedom.
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Russia
United States
New Mexico
Missing Money Recovered By Caller From Western Union Incident
A woman reports $18 or $19 blew from her pocket at Western Union on a Monday near noon. She, Lottie Randall, seeks the owner by phone at 3-4321, stating she has not worked 14 months due to car accident injuries.
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Western Union
Lottie Randall
Boy’s leather jacket found at Quick Washette
A small boy’s leather jacket was found and can be recovered at the Quick Washette located at Fourteenth and Fillmore as a reader note requests.
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Fourteenth and
Fillmore
Lost four month old tan bird dog Kin missing
A reader reports a four month old tan bird dog with white feet named Kin has been lost. Reward offered. Call 2-2270.
Three kittens seek new homes from Maltese Persian mix
Three baby kittens offered for adoption seek good homes. They are part Maltese and Persian and described as pretty. Contact Caf 3-3962 for details.
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Tack
Ranch cooking job with living quarters for family
Advertises a ranch or farm cooking position offering on-site living quarters. Seeks a caregiver to bring an 11-year-old boy and invites interested parties to call 3-2245 or meet at 1201-D to discuss arrangements.
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Tack
Deferment tests spark anger over brainy youth draft
Comanche Oklahoma reader vents strong opposition to proposed deferment tests for brainy high school and college students. He argues the policy favors the rich, leaves the common man to fight, and questions the fairness of a system that decides who defends the nation.
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Washington
Lincoln
America
Selective Service
Korea
Mama
W. A. Wheatley Comanche
Brother Wheatley
Four Kittens Seeks Homes From Lynn Harrison
Four kittens seek loving homes from Lynn Harrison at 3203 Bowie. Three females and one male available for adoption. Contact details provided for interested families.
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Tack
Lynn Harrison
Bowie
Little Girl Seeks Piano Help In Letter
A reader asks to locate a piano for an eight year old who loves music and will care for it, offering contact at 3-0664 and 3-6275. Also a lost baby bonnet is reported near Southwestern Public Service Company, with call back 30940 to Mrs J D W.
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Tack
Southwestern Public Service Company
Mrs Jessie Smith Offers Ironing Service for Hire
A notice from Mrs Jessie Smith of 1503 North Houston seeks ironing work, available by piece or dozen items. Contact phone 83-1375.
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Tack
Jessie Smith
North Houston
Trade Gunn Bros. stamps for S&H Green stamps
I have a book of Gunn Bros. stamps available for trade for S and H Green stamps. If interested, please call 4-0487 for details and arrangements.
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Gunn Bros
S&h Green
Neighbor Seeks Free Fence for Vegetable Garden
Local resident requests an old fence to fence a vegetable garden and keep dogs out. Unable to afford new fencing, they hope to receive a donated or free-use option from neighbors or nearby communities.
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Tack
Nice Woman's Legs Should Be Covered Nice Woman's Legs Should Be Covered
A Kansas man recalls hose fashion history from 1940 to postwar nylon. He compares denier weights, wartime shortages, and social cues about who buys sheer versus thicker stockings, noting age and budget influence choices. He ends with a personal memory from Pampa and a signal to a friend.
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Tack
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Denier
Pampa
Worker seeks ironing jobs for quick cash
The speaker requests ironing assignments to earn money urgently, expressing dire financial need and willingness to take on any available ironing work to raise funds.
Help Wanted Washings For Home Requests
Mrs J R Davis seeks washing assistance due to rheumatic husband. She will pick up and deliver laundry. Contact phone 2 8583. Address 2401 North West Second.
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Tack
J. R. Davis
North West Second
Night job seeker seeks cafe cleaning or maid work
I am a colored woman and I need a night job very bad. Cleaning up a cafe or maid or dishwashing job. Good references. I have a brother who needs yard work. Phone 2-2124.
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Tack
Job desires: permanent work nanny or maid
Person seeks steady employment in housework, including babysitting or maid duties. Contact by phone at 2-2424.
Day work offered by Lola Clayton at Monroe address
A notice invites day labor from Lola Clayton, with contact by phone 3-4184 or by visiting 304 North Monroe. The terse ad states availability for day work and provides a precise location and phone for inquiries.
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Tack
North
Monroe
Fence up for grabs by Mrs Stinatt at 1014 Taylor
A deteriorating fence is being offered to anyone who can use it. Mrs Stinatt invites interested parties to take it from 1014 Taylor.
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Tack
Helping Hands Half Day Job Seekers
A brief notice seeking a half day employment in housekeeping and child care. The speaker requests guidance and expresses willingness to work diligently for families needing dependable help.
Part Persian kittens and housework ad notices
Laura Thrush offers three seven week old part Persian kittens by phone. Another listing seeks day or week work, with contact. An apartment exchange ad requests part time housework or yard work, with calls listed. Free African Bermuda grass available for digging, contact 2 1300 or visit 3407 Monroe. Mrs Elkins
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Tack
Monroe
Elkins
After School Child Care Seeks Nearby Nanny
Norma Ludden offers in home after school care and night supervision in the vicinity. Contact 2-8953 after 4 PM for arrangements.
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Tack
Norma Ludden
Things to Come movie provokes Amarillo readers call for censorship
A letter from Mr and Mrs C R Y criticizes the film Things to Come for its atheistic overtones and depicts man as master of the universe. They urge a local board of movie censors to shield Christian viewers from such content, arguing history proves nations without God fail.
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Tack
God
Amarillo
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