Penny Shortage Fears Reach Denver Mint and Amarillo Banks
A Denver mint spokesman warns of a possible penny shortage if copper industry strikes persist into September. In Amarillo, bankers report stable penny supplies, with sources noting pennies come from parking meters and the bus company. The Amarillo National Bank and First National Bank describe varying stock levels and ongoing purchases from the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas.
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Denver
Denver Mint
Amarillo
Townsend Douglas
American National Bank
Bill Baker
Amarillo National Bank
Oddie Russell
Gene Edwards
First National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
A. S. McCauley
Polk Street Drag Keeps Peak Traffic Late at Night
Peak traffic on Polk Street remains between 7 and 9 p.m. based on counts by Harold Miller city traffic engineer. He notes the surge is Polk Street traffic with other major streets peaking 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and much of the time spent cruising Polk Street.
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Polk Street
Harold Miller
Parchments dated 1268 found in Exter church
Archaeologists report parchments dated 1268 discovered inside a church in Exter England. The find may shed light on medieval religious life and local lineage records.
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Exter
England
City Commission reviews new traffic ordinances on angle parking
Traffic officials proposed two measures at the regular city commission meeting. A 20 foot length limit would ban angle parking for trucks and longer vehicles, while a new rule would prohibit left turns into or out of alleys and driveways in downtown. Harold Miller, the traffic engineer, endorsed both proposals.
Bridgewater to Visit 37 Rotary Clubs in West Texas
P F Bridgewater governor of Rotary District 183 will tour West Texas clubs. He will meet Amarillo Rotary president Dr A M Meyer secretary John F Lee and officers Floyd Hemphill vice president. An assembly is set for tomorrow at 730 PM in the XIT room mezzanine floor.
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Rotary Clubs
West Texas
P. F. Bridgewater
Midland
Rotary International
Amarillo
A. M. Meyer
Rotary Club
John F. Lee
Floyd Hemphill
XIT
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J. H. Johnson
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