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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1943
Page
9
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Rayburn urged quick action on the beef situation during a Denison speech and expressed confidence in Marvin Jones as a level headed man who will take steps when contacted in Washington.
Speaker Sam Rayburn said the beef situation requires immediate action. He praised Food Administrator Marvin Jones as level headed and capable of acting to help the people needing beef and the Texas cattlemen facing market pressures.
A tentative budget submitted to the Amarillo commission projects no tax rate increase for the current year. Public hearing set for Sept. 21. The plan aligns with Municipal Finance Officers guidelines and preserves the $1.19 per $190 assessed value rate. Total expenditures run $778,287.79 across general government public safety health and sanitation streets and highways parks and education and other functions.
The sheriff must summon 400 men for a special Bever trial amid dead voters and shifting populations. Poll lists include deceased and exempted seniors, complicating grand and petit juries. Recruitment costs rise as many called jurors are unqualified or unavailable, risking delays and fines. Leonard Meeks Jr. faces trial amid jury eligibility doubts that threaten pending cases.
The Texas case details a grand jury reindictment process and a defendant, William E Bacur of International City Manager's Association, who pleaded guilty to forgery and received a two year term after a prior three year sentence. His conviction stems from knowledge of the disqualified grand jury and failure to object.
A speaker argues for adopting private industry methods to boost government efficiency and reminds colleagues that they agreed to pursue a Charter Amendment. The remarks stress applying private sector practices to public administration and streamlining processes.
Mrs. Pollock recounts how her husband M. R. Pollock, who avoided telephones, called their home at 704 North Grant Street to ask for a date with a woman named Connye. He dialed while at work at Linde Air Products, breaking a 12 year marriage’s phone silence.
An outbreak of hog cholera reported in the western Potter County area. Leo Gabel near the Veterans Hospital says several hogs were lost and others in the vicinity suffered losses.
Seven year old Dorris Faye Fogg daughter of Mr and Mrs P H Byrd 405 Monroe Street died at 1045 last night of infantile paralysis Survivors include sister Shirley Ann Fogg and brother Edmond Byrd Funeral arrangements are pending with N S Griggs and Sons
The Potter County Red Cross announces Americans returning from the Far East on the Gripsholm may receive letters and cards. Mail must show full repatriate name and be addressed care of the postmaster New York City. Foreign postage is five cents for letters and three cents for cards. must reach New York by August 30.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs A B Cox 401 Garfield Street died this morning at 230. Services to be held at the family home at 400 this afternoon Rev Archie Cooper to officiate Body to be sent by N B Griggs and Sons to Sayre Oklahoma in the morning
Senator Tom Connally urged continued phonograph record donations at a Dallas rally to aid soldiers overseas. Amarillo Legion chairman A K Baracat said 1,600 more records are needed to meet Amarillo's expanded quota while 5,000 already exist for a 3,600 target. Donors may receive credit toward new recordings at Southwestern Public Service Company.
Friday deadline looms for state theater Last Letter on Earth contest. Writers must craft a 100 word or less letter to the theater in Amarillo before midnight Friday. Prizes include War Stamps and two tickets to Ox Bow Incident starring Henry Fonda and Dana Andrews.
A civic speaker argues that a model employer city must guarantee public staff protections beyond subsistence. He calls for lifelong security including disability income, family hospitalization, retirement income at 65, and survivor benefits with a decent burial.
Hancock discusses reducing construction costs through long range planning, cites low markets and bond issues, and praises Freese and Nichols survey. He urges site purchases, firm project specs, and preparation for post war federal works, while noting the need to address city employees and social security.
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