Poll tax praise and call to vote in Texas elections
The piece urges citizens to pay poll taxes and be ready to vote in upcoming elections. It notes Potter County has around 22 000 eligible voters and Harris County could cast about 210 000 votes, highlighting regional imbalances in Texas politics. It ends with praise for those who paid polls and a reminder to vote.
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Ter
Potter
Panhandle Plains
West Texas
Texas
Harris County
Panhandle
South Plains
The Junior League Gets Tough in Public Spirit Shift
Across the country Junior Leaguers close clubs and tea rooms to work in the community. Amarillo’s league runs a summer recreation program at the San Jacinto Youth Center paying $500 monthly for a director and assistants and supports city park recreation, figures showing real output beyond social prominence.
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San Jacinto
Amarillo
Fun loving city San Francisco voices in classifieds
A reflection on San Francisco through classified ads showing a glow of nightlife and signs inviting visitors to spend money. The piece contrasts glamorous venues with lonely hearts and quirky seller names in a sprawling, colorful panorama of urban ads.
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Erich Brandeis
San Francisco
Geary Street
Gertrude Lawrence
Katharine Dunham
Chinatown
Lion's den
Vista del Mar
Marine View
Fisherman's
Neighborliness urged to clear walks and curb ice
A letter to the editor urges residents to show neighborliness by clearing ice and snow from sidewalks to prevent injuries. The writer laments indifference and calls on all citizens, especially the young, to uphold duties as members of the community.
Printing Libel Laws and Press Freedom Reflections
In a reflective reminiscence Billy Rose recalls a column that landed him in hot water over libel. He recounts editors cautioning against insulting public figures and the perils of libel claims. The piece names cases from Corrigan to Chaplin and stresses caution, legality, and printer responsibility.
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Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Company
Corrigan
Joseph E. Corrigan
New York
Henri Verdoux
Charlie Chaplin
Chase
Charlie
Tim Sullivan
Metros Politan
Winter Blessing From a Tough Season Told by a Psychologist
A noted psychologist argues winter’s hardship can be a blessing by forcing immediate, tangible tasks that reduce frustration amid global fears. He cites WWI veteran Frank Cavanaugh’s harsh leadership as evidence that practical suffering can sharpen morale and resolve.
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Frank Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Relef
Tory
Open Garage Conundrum Ends With Wider Midway
Polk Street professor recounts a family driving misadventure as the daughter repeatedly bumps the garage ends. After safeties fail and jars, tools, and even a canoe paddle tumble onto the car, the narrator quips that only a garage open at both ends and wide in the middle would solve the problem.
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Daughter
Wife
Crossword Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues Compiled
A mixed crossword listing with horizontal clues numbered 4 to 52 and vertical clues numbered 1 to 2. The grid contains clues for Roman, sea eagle, articles, palatable, medical terms, and various everyday nouns including animals, foods, tools, and titles. Includes entries for both directions with numerous cross-referenced terms.
Election of Officers for Amarillo DeMolay Tomorrow
The Amarillo Chapter of the Order of DeMolay will elect officers at 8 o clock tomorrow night in Khiva Temple. Members must pay their 1948 dues to be eligible for election. A smoker party will follow the business session in the Temple.
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Amarillo
Khiva
Ladies Night Planned by 20-30 Club at Thomas Dinner House
The 20-30 Club hosts a Ladies Night at 7:30 tonight at Thomas Dinner House North Fillmore. President J Howard Miller and Nelson Hall organize the program, admission 16 dollars. In Big Spring a passenger died in a car wreck near town on Feb 10. Francis M Potts 38 of Kermit Texas killed. his wife injured.
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Amarilo
Texans
York
Globe
Pulimore
Gene HO
Oceeral
Gazier, Mail
Globe and News
Thomas Dinner House
North Fillmore
J. Howard Miller
Nelson’ Hall
Big Spring
Francis M. Potts
Kermit, Texas
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Cuming
United Feature Syn
Polk Street
Emmanuel
Ireland
Czars
Little Demon
James Bruce
Mt Raie
V. G. Martin
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U. G. McClain
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