Gallup Poll Finds Majority Opposes National Prohibition Return
George Gallup reports results from a 21 000 person nationwide survey over three months showing 57 percent favor keeping dry and 35 percent wet if prohibition were reinstated. The poll notes regional variation and contrasts older rural voters with urban men who vote wet and women who lean dry.
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US Courts in Germany Reformed
Americans in postwar Germany now see a court system closer to U.S. practice. Early military and civilian courts faced criticism for lacking constitutional safeguards and jury trials. A new plan allows cases against American allied and some German offenses, with juries to be added when feasible.
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World of stamps shows global flood of new postals
Don Chadsfey notes a worldwide rush of postal stickers as nations including Bulgaria Panama Argentina and China issue themed stamps. He highlights US stamps ending for 1949 with Congress signaling no repeat spree, while Switzerland issues a youth fund stamp and Bulgaria features war and Danube bridge designs.
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Open house for Amarillo business people at YWCA
A 7:30 tonight open house for all young business men and women of Amarillo will be held at the YWCA, 501 Lincoln. Ceylon plans to produce about 100000 tons of rice this year.
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YWCA
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Ceylon
ECA Reports on Aid to Greece
Athens reports 1,529,611 tons of relief and aid imported from Aug 21, 1947 to Oct 31, 1948 under the American mission and European Recovery programs. The breakdown includes food, military cargoes, coal, petroleum, agricultural and industrial supplies, medical items, construction gear, and tools.
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Ama rillo High School Yuletide Programs Fill Calendar
Ama rillo High School presents a week of Christmas programs with a student run decor drive, choir concerts led by Mrs. Julia Dean Evans and Miss Tennie Thompson, and a Friday gift to the Children’s Home. Highlights include two choral pieces, a 500-voice combined choir finale, a pep rally for the Denison semi final, and a moving tree decorated by students.
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Barbara Dryden
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Cherry Blair
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Christmas program at Home features student gifts and carols
Night program lists Rita Con mer Louise Daniel Maxine Dar nell Mildred Zweig Janie Foster Vera Wilcoxson Waleah Ivy Joan Houck Jean Rainey Patsy Quiett Beverly Lemmon and Kate Bur rough as carolers. Don Hayworth plays a medley while each homeroom presents gifts near the Christmas tree. Gene Gately, president of the Student Congress, will present to J. K. Wilhelm superintendent of the Home with Carol Stidham and Shirley Ann Smith representing the children. Dr Francis W Prichard will give benediction at the end of the program. News Globe Want Ads Get Results.
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Charity Ball Ducats On Sale Tomorrow
The final 100 tickets for the Junior League Charity Ball at the Nat go on sale tomorrow at booths in White and Kirk and the Amarillo Building lobby. Organizer Mrs Bill Hulett said almost all tickets are sold and none will be sold at the door on Thursday night.
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Kirk
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