Metered cab fares rise in Amarillo plan
Taxicabs in Amarillo will adopt meter and zone based fare rates under city commission pressure. Two zones divide the city with Zone 1 central area and Zone 2 outer areas. New meters charge 30 cents for the first mile for one passenger and 10 cents per additional half mile, with 20 cents more per extra passenger and waiting time details to follow.
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Amarillo taxi meters to replace zone rate system
Safe Way Cab Company tests show meters will base fares on distance and time with three flag positions. Officials say meters protect riders drivers and owners and will impose a 2 percent city franchise tax once meter billing begins.
Canyon Life Writer Wins High Honors
Tom H. Knighton of Canyon receives high honors from American United Life Insurance for outstanding 1947 production on the High Plains. He earned top club status and guest privileges to the home office celebration next September, ahead of strong national competition.
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Hereford Banquet Draws Amarillo Delegation
Thirteen Amarillo men register for the Hereford Chamber of Commerce banquet tonight at 8. Dr. W H Alexander of Oklahoma City will be the speaker at the First Baptist Church basement. Amarillo attendees include C F Vincent R H Deitiker J E Bowd E Kancher P H Winstead Ralph Ater FE Browder J N Landreth Santa Fe Bob Mowell Bill Lansing Harry Hoare B Cotter and Charley Gibson.
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News-Globe
Amity Week Addresses Highlight Interfaith Understanding
Chaplain Morris A. Lively led Amity Week efforts as Amarillo civic clubs and schools hosted speakers. Dr. Roy Snodgrass Rabbi Arthur Blum Father J. Reagan and Rev. J. Donald Norton addressed students at Sam Houston Junior High St Marys Academy and Price College.
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Chaplain Lively
Captain Saffold Tours Panhandle Recruiting Stations
Captain Eugene Saffold, Amarillo Army recruiting officer, conducts a one day inspection tour visiting Army offices at Borger and Dalhart as part of his recruitment drive.
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