Big Three Distrust Blocks World Unity
AP analysis notes a year after victory that unity among the three great powers—Russia Britain and the United States—remains elusive. Insurgencies in the Indies entangle Britain, tensions rise in India, and Russian influence grows in the Balkans.
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Cient
Balkans
Europe
Britain
Teheran
Yalta
Poland
Orient
Roosevelt
Russia
Manchuria
United States
China
Danube
Austria
Trieste
End Of War With Japs Today Observed Quietly
The first anniversary of Japan's surrender passed with minimal ceremony. President Truman set a day of prayer and high resolve, while the national archives displayed surrender documents from Wake Island, Truk, Marcus Island, Yap and Bonin Islands alongside Missouri signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Truman
Mr. Truman
White House
Switzerland
National Archives
Far East
Pacific
Wake Island
Truk
Marcus Island
Yap
Bonin Islands
Missouri
Lip Service to Tips Shows Postwar Caution With Money
In Amarillo and Texas, tipping has shrunk since the war. Waitresses report daily tips dropping from about $10 to $5, and regular customers still tip the same. Cab drivers note fewer tips now, with weekly earnings down from $3 a day in wartime to about $1 recently. Bellhops cite a drop from $35–$40 weekly to $15–$20, while Shine boys see varied responses as habits shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nell Gibson
Texas
Amarillo
California
Tip Woes Hit City Porters and Taxi Drivers
A bus porter describes earning about 20 cents daily and frequent thank you tips as the norm while a taxicab driver explains the downturn in tipping as people tightening purse strings awaiting economic outcomes.
Bakers Vacation Leaves Marks Across Cities
Victor Baker, Leroy Baker, and Ralph Baker take a monthlong vacation visiting the Grand Canyon in Arizona, then Los Angeles and Seattle, traveling together from 911 Alabama.
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Victor, Leroy
Ralph Baker
Alabama
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
Seattle
Aggies Club to Meet Tonight at Blackstone Hotel
Regular Amarillo A. and M. Club meeting will be held tonight at 7 o'clock in the Blackstone Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo A. & M
Blackstone Hotel
Vacations in Creede
Rev and Mrs. T. Edgar Neal of 3412 West Sixth plan a two week vacation in Creede Colorado.
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Creede
T. Edgar Neal
West Sixth
Colo
Ellsworth Returns Home After Visit to Sister
Alton Ellsworth returns to his Spearman home after a visit to his sister Miss Betty Ellsworth at 241 Buchanan.
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Alton Ellsworth
Spearman
Betty Ellsworth
Buchanan
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J. M. Roberts, Jr
Netherlands Indies
India
Egypt
SEARS
Blueprint CO
West Fifth
Boxwell Brothers
Ambulance Service
le Cve Tc Perry Ton
Spearmay
Aeep Cool
tAta Ko
Teri
Marfax
Texaco
General Tires
Baker Tire CO
Texaco Products
Phon
Thomas
Aone
Gorman Weatherstrip CO
Florida
P.O
Srs
ERTI
Taylor
By Galbraith
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat
George
Southwestern Hobby Shop
Hobby Corner
Frank Campbell
Colticion
State Farm Insurance CO
Insurance Agency
B. Williams
Dist
Blue Cross Hospital
AE A
Blue Cross Group
American Hospital Association
AMPA
Borger
Tucumcari
Clovis
Amarillo Venetian Blind CO
Taylor St
Walt Disney
Dans Franklin
Weiner
KODAK
W. 6Th Ave
Sheen
Diamond Shop
Draven
Les
Seg Weekly Credit
the Panhandles “Greatest Jewelers” Diamond Shop
Polk Street
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