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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1946
Page
5
Washington dispatch notes the U.S. population near 140.8 million in 1946 with a projection toward 145 million by 1950. Birth rates rose as many soldiers returned and married, while 1942–44 saw about 3 million births yearly and 1.5 million deaths. Labor force growth trails population growth due to aging.
Potter County Sheriff Bill Adams announces his candidacy for reelection in the Democratic primary. He notes the office returns to peacetime operation while continuing FBI and State police cooperation and cites a wartime boost in investigative methods and community support.
John B. Golding Post 1475 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars reports 21 transfer members received Monday night and Tuesday. R. B. Groves and E. R. Bruce oversaw transfers at the VFW building. The post meets Friday at 8 o clock to discuss the federal government acceptance of the bid on the Seventh and Taylor building, previously the U S Weather Bureau station. The auxiliary also meets. it is the first 1946 meeting for both units.
L. G. Frazier of Southwestern Appliance Company and J. W. Holley are in Chicago for a Crosley distributors conference. A preview of 1946 Crosley products is shown. After the conference Crosley officials and distributors will attend the Furniture Mart market in Chicago from January 7 to 19. Build Trade With Want Ads.
Notice to all interested in properties at 2212 to 2216 Fillmore Street. A rezoning public hearing will be held January 4, 1946 at 8 00 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber before the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Lots 7 8 and 9 Block 58 Oliver Eakle Addition seek change from B Dwelling Area to C Retail Area. Katheryne Burwell City Secretary.
Notice to 2818 to 2824 NE 8th Avenue announces a 8:00 PM January 4 1946 public hearing in the City Hall Council Chamber. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider rezoning Lots 13 to 16 Block 19 Ridgemere Addition from RETAIL AREA to C COMMERCIAL on the Official Zoning Map.
Panhandle Laundry Co. routemen earned a spotless safety record in 1946 with no reportable accidents. Drivers honored were Charles Mixon, Jimmy Magnuson, Rual Jones, Pat Van Bibber, J. W. Johnston, B. H. Ellis, Harry Wheeler, and Earl Turley. A Christmas cash prize for each month of operation without an accident was awarded, with eight drivers receiving 12 months’ rewards. Letters of congratulations from Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. secretary manager F. P. Handley were received.
From the Ordway-Saunders Co. of Amarillo, local agents report that the only cave site in Nebraska is in Lincoln. The cave is known as Robbers Roost.
Fort Worth police arrested a 35-year-old woman Tuesday in connection with the William B. Baker killing. She was released after questioning. Baker, a 34-year-old former Convair worker, was shot and dumped into a sewer. his body was found by a passer-by after he disappeared Monday.
An advice note urges against scratching itchy scalps and promotes Moroline Hair Tonic to help remove loose dandruff and groom the hair.
A Bronx elevator operator was held for observation after turning in three false fire alarms. All three alarms originated in the neighborhood where he served as an auxiliary fireman during the war.
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