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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1947
Page
16
A prominent stock market commentator, Flynn, known for predicting the 1929 crash and author of multiple books, is set for a syndicated column and advisory roles. Tickets for his dinner and talk are sold at Maxor and Herbert drug stores with a 10 am January 10 deadline.
J B Crump resigns from the police department effective yesterday. Crump, a desk sergeant since 1944, is replaced by Jess Boyd who will serve from midnight to 8 am. Boyd earned the promotion through competitive civil service examinations.
Potter County tax collector Frank Hoyt says poll tax collection is extremely slow with only about 3,000 paid so far. He expects the final roll to reach around 17,000 and notes a January 31 deadline. Easter derives from the Anglo Saxon Eostre.
The Methodist Federation of Social Action urged U.S. leaders to seek a Christian solution to U.S. Russia relations through understanding and mutual respect. Delegates warned they may be labeled subversives for opposing militarism and urged winding down atomic arms and base demands in the Pacific. Bishop Robert N. Brooks of New Orleans became federation president, overseeing 824 churches.
A 1943 thief who stole two pairs of pants from a department store in Moultrie Georgia returned years later to pay. The store refused due to new management and a closed year, so the thief donated 15 dollars to the Moultrie Youth Center in restitution.
Mr and Mrs Ted E Henderson formerly of Amarillo now living in Fort Worth are visiting friends in Amarillo today. They arrived from Denver last night en route to Fort Worth and called on Mr and Mrs Lloyd Holland at 1012 Harrison.
Blanche Calhoun county clerk deputy begins a one week vacation visiting Lubbock and plans to travel to El Paso for the Sun Bowl game.
Whaling fleets from around a dozen countries have begun their voyage to the Antarctic region, the globe’s richest hunting area for whales. The vast, icy waters off the southern oceans are the target as crews seek lucrative catches despite global maritime dangers.
Amarillo police target drivers with large unpaid traffic violations. Captain Carlie Price issues warrants for two offenders to be brought to the station as part of the enforcement push.
The Amarillo local of the International Association of Fire Fighters will install officers at the first meeting of next year on January 5. Clyde Gibbins is re-elected president with Troy Gatlin as new vice president. J. C. Stanley and Wilson Frazier are re elected as secretary and treasurer. Meeting at Central Fire Station.
The county tax office reported a record day for automobile title transfers with 175 title applications processed. Of these, 122 involved transfer of ownership, attributed to a three day Christmas holiday observed by county employees.
Frank Hoyt county tax collector has a bandaged thumb after wart removal during a three day holiday. He may sign checks left handed for the next few days until the wound heals and the next batch of checks is due.
George Waddill AISD business manager and Pete Kinkead school tax collector-assessor interviewed applicants this morning for the position of assistant to Mr Kinkead. The event involved district staff seeking qualified candidates for the role.
J R Keeling, a policeman at 914 Crockett, left this morning for Tulsa Oklahoma to attend the funeral of his brother A B Keeling who died of a heart attack last night. The service will be at 2 tomorrow afternoon. This follows his attendance at the funeral of another brother and a sister in California several months ago.
Four cars were prowled in Amarillo last night with property stolen from each. L A Pitt of 4101 Gables reported an electric drill and drill battery, Bennie Clye Mays of 701 Carolina lost a skirt and blouse, D H Galbraith of 109 Alabama had a box of mechanics tools taken, and C W Williams of 801 Tennessee had an adding machine stolen.
Common snapping turtles have been observed growing as large as 75 pounds, highlighting their potential for significant size in suitable habitats and environments.
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