Notice to the Public Published by Grobbe-News Board
A notice to the public is released reflecting approval by the Grobbe-News board of censors. Signatories include Wes Izzard Paul Allinghem N D Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Saran Winter Mrs Bot Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Under.
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Grobbe-News Board of Censors
Wes Izzard
Paul Allinghem
N. D. Bartlett
Grady Camp
Saran Winter
Bot Babb
Lewis Nordyke
Joe Hess
Charley Under
Telephone firm seeks 39 percent rate hike for Amarillo expansions
The company says current rates yield 4 to 5 percent on its Amarillo investment but requires a 39 percent overall rate increase to fund necessary expansion. Some schedules rise as much as 85 percent. It cites $3.5 million in delayed improvements to lure customers, calling the move cheap and corny.
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The
Telephone Company
Amarillo
Untitled remark on rate hikes by The News Globe
The speaker questions a 39 percent rise in subscription and advertising rates by The News-Globe, noting its consistently excellent service and suggesting such a large increase would force people to retire soon. They challenge the necessity of a growth rate that steep.
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Telephone Company
News-Globe
Amarillo City Faces Firm Bel Company Accountants
City officials confront stubborn accountants from the Bel company over figures. The dispute centers on financial calculations and demanded adjustments, with Amarillo seeking resolution but hearing resistance from Bel’s representatives.
Unprecedented Rate Hike Criticized by Public Voice
The speaker argues the telephone company should have planned for rising costs and sought relief long ago. Calling the rate increase unprecedented and audacious, the comments warn against sudden big hikes and emphasize prudent financial planning by the company.
Inflammatory charges and political chatter ripple through town
A Pampa reader comments on utility rates and inflation, mocks the Bell Telephone Company, compares Southwestern Public Service, and recalls Ben Guill and Rogers in Congressional races. The letter cites Jimmy Cannon from The Washington Post, attacks Washington journalism, and rails against Russian propaganda about American football and Korea.
Back Care Tips and Local Pest News From Amarillo Letter
A letter discusses back and hip pains and a method to relieve them, including a foldable ply wood bed offer and a fall visit to Amarillo. It then shifts to termite sightings, noting a 25 year absence and now widespread in Panhandle towns, plus a report of mice surging as rats decline. MARTHA M. WAGNER lives in Los Angeles and plans an Amarillo visit. The piece references Dave Binker and Roy Bailey examining termites.
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Amarillo
Dave Binker
Panhandie
Mr. Blaker
Roy Bailey
Old Time Memories From Grayson County Cowboy Life
A reminiscence recounts hard work as a boy and later years in Texas. The narrator recalls pushing a wheelbarrow, antique fashion traits, and a 1883 move to Grayson County to work on a farm and a horse ranch in Throckmorton County. He describes courtship, a mourners bench camp meeting, and a baptism in a rural lake.
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Grayson County
Texas
Days
Throckmorton County
Amarillo ‘ten most eligible girls’ nods invite yet
A secret Amarillo committee has received many nominations for its ten most eligible girls. Names will not be published in advance. winners to be announced Friday. A light-hearted column mixes letters, church baptism mishaps, old stories, street repairs pleas, and local social notes from Amarillo activities and clubs.
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Amarillo
Marine seeks ride back to El Toro base
James Williamson seeks a ride to the West Coast and back to El Toro base in California by next Tuesday after a fur-lough at his home. He offers to drive with a capable driver or share expenses with a group. He is 22, provides references, and lists 3018 Washington as contact. Call 27404.
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Washington
Jimmy Cannon
Washington Post
el Toro
Cal
West Coast
James Williamson
Reward Offered for Lost Ronson Lighter Case
Mrs James T Head offers a five dollar reward for a lost Ronson combination cigarette lighter and case. The loss occurred last week on a McMasters bus between South Seventh and the north side. The case has sentimental value as it was given by her deceased brother. Call 2-2789.
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Ronson
McMasters
South Seventh
North Side
James T. Head
Leap Year Travel by Sundays Across 28 Miles
You could observe 10 Sundays in a leap year February by commuting the 28 miles each week. Start from Alaska on Sunday February 1 and reach the opposite shore in Siberia by month’s end.
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Alaska
Siberia
Mesquite Roots Seek Water Deeply in Far Ground Study
In Mesquite, roots will search out water as far as 60 feet away, guiding Mexicans to study the direction before digging wells. The note reflects agricultural wisdom on locating underground moisture through plant behavior and local digging practices.
Cats Missing From Brooklyn Store Raise Mystery
In Brooklyn an ASPCA agent found 40 house cats trapped in a vacant store after a elderly couple moved out. Police seek the owners as cats are taken to the ASPCA shelter. Stitsel and partner Joule investigated strange noises and solved a long standing neighborhood puzzle.
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New York
John Stitsel
Stitsel
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Brooklyn
Stitzel
John Joule
ASPCA
Amarillo Budget Highlights For City Purchasing Dept
City Purchasing Department to handle all supplies next year with a 7 156 budget. Salaries total 5 820 for a purchasing agent at 325 monthly and a stenographer at 160 monthly. Other costs include 680 office supplies 880 furniture maintenance 486 misc services and 90 capital outlay for office furniture.
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Jess Pate
Water and Sewer
Amarillo
Ed Spann
Quick Reflexes Save His Life
Boston August 30 A young engineer Leslie B St George 27 kept his head above earth as a 15 foot ditch cave in tumbling dirt. He bucked the earth with his back and scooped his head free. Rescuers dug him out in 15 minutes with only minor injuries. Police said he was taking a grading reading when the collapse occurred.
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Leslie B. St. George
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