New Formula Sought On Cotton Acreage
Washington, Feb. 1. Senate action sought on acreage allotments for farmers who planted cotton in 1949 for the first time. Rep. Ken Regan of Midland TX urged a 30 percent land extension for these growers to aid war veterans. House amendments were defeated by voice vote. debate centered on quotas for new cotton farmers and reallocation of unused acreage under the crop control measure.
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Washington
Senate
Ken Regan
Midland
Tex
Regan
House
Texas
George Hall
Pecos
Lindley Beckworth
Gilmer
County Production and Marketing Administration Committee
August H. Andresen
Minnesota
Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Department
Signals Spur Hunt for C-54
Whitehorse Yukon Territory Feb 1 weak radio signals were picked up in the area where a US Air Force C-54 disappeared six days ago with 44 persons aboard. Capt Nogar confirmed the report and said full details had been filed. Planes will comb the area 132 miles northwest of Fort Nelson BC at daybreak. The signals revived hopes that some of the missing 44 may be alive.
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Whitehorse
Yukon Territory
E. G. Nogar
Fort Nelson
Londoners Go Farther Travel More by Bus and Train
Eight million Londoners now average 1 339 miles a year across 479 subway and suburban rides. Lord Latham, chair of the transport executive that operates London trains for the nationalized railroads, cites longer travel due to farther commutes, more sports events and greater disposable income.
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London
Fach
Lord Latham
Transport Executive
Hold Tunesmith In Morals Case
Dallas February 1 193? songwriter Harry Revel faced morals charges after a Dallas hotel arrest. Dist Atty Walter Collie said two teenage boys were involved. one was present during the arrest. Each sodomy charge carries five to 15 years by conviction. Revel posted a 1509 dollar bond and declined comment. Revel co wrote with Mack Gordon on major tunes.
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Dallas
Harry Revel
Dist
Walter Collie
Revel
Hollywood Tunesmith
Mack Gordon
Civil Service Exams Listed For Washington DC Posts
Civil Service examinations announced to fill positions in Washington DC. Posts include traffic and transportation specialist rate examiner communication rate or tariff examiner transportation rate auditor and transportation tariff examiner. Salaries range from 3100 to 6400 dollars yearly. No written tests required. Applicants rated on training and experience. Obtain forms and info from H M Timmons Civil Service secretary room 21 Post Office Building.
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Civil Service
Washington, DC
H. M. Timmons
Post Office
Texas production workers gain pay rise in 1949 December
Texas Employment Commission reports average weekly pay of 55.46 dollars in December 1949 for production workers, who worked 42.4 hours weekly. This reflects a 1.53 dollar increase and a 30 minute reduction in hours from December 1948.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Employment Commission
Railroads Supplied 3.75 Million Tons Scrap Metal in 1949
The Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel reports railroads provided 3,750,000 tons of scrap metal in 1949, highlighting the industry’s role in supplying raw material for steel production.
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The
Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel
That Loosen Need Not Embarrass Many Denture Wearers
An advertisement touts FASTEETH alka line powder to reduce denture slippage and odor. It claims the product makes plates feel firmer and more comfortable without souring, and invites readers to buy at drug stores.
Area Dental Meet Opens Panhandle District Convention
The Panhandle District Texas Dental Society opens its annual convention Friday at the Herring Hotel, running through Saturday. About 75 delegates are expected, with registration at 9 AM Friday. Speakers include Dr Rowe Smith of Texarkana on periodontics and Dr Walter Wyrick of Texarkana on inlays and bridges. Society affiliated with the American Dental Association. President is Dr E J Cundiff of Canyon, vice president Dr George Snell of Pampa. Program committee includes Dr Harold Grape and Dr Stuart Browning of Amarillo. A special luncheon is planned.
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Panhandle
Texas ‘Dental Society
Herring Hotel
James S. Rogers
Amarillo
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Rowe Smith
Texarkana
Walter Wyrick
Dental Society
American Dental Association
E. J. Cundiff
Canyon
George Snell
Pampa
Harold Grape
Stuart Browning
Friday Installations Plan at Amarillo Country Club
The event features women of delegates at Amarillo Country Club with new officers to be elected Friday after noon and an installation ceremony scheduled Friday evening at the same venue.
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Amarillo Country Club
Anti British Riot Quelled in Naples
In Naples Italy February 1 police quickly dispersed an anti British demonstration in front of the city hall as an automobile carrying British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin passed by. Five youths who threw eggs were taken into custody while Bevin traveled home from Devon.
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Naples
Italy
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
Devon
Birds Gather for Seasonal Feedings of Bread and Seeds
Wild birds will flock for feedings of dry bread pie crust melon and squash seeds sunflower seeds apple lettuce and suet.
Stefani Stars in Indoor Polo Amid Sleep Deprivation
New York report on 49 year old Detroit polo player Mac Stefani of the Chicago Ivory Rangers who, after 36 hours without sleep, still scored two goals in the third period of a losing indoor game. The chronically sleepless athlete made an impressive showing despite exhaustion.
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New York
Mac Stefani
Detroit
Stefani
Chicago Ivory Rangers
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Borden
United States
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Sears
LeRoy Carlson
Monmouth
Ill
U.P
Patsy
Collie
Dennis
H. L. Shaffer & Company
Ahrif
Peerless Cleaners
Gunn Brothers
GEO, Nichols
OY Pioneer
Trsant
Pioneer Air Lines
Hutch
Dresser
Soulents Desk
POLK
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