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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1949
Page
5
Austria announces a government rationing policy restricting leather shoes to conserve scarce materials. The measure targets fully leather footwear and aims to preserve supply amid shortages.
Gene Autry and his All-Star Western Stage Show will appear at the Municipal Auditorium with shows at 4 PM and 8 PM. Tickets are on sale at Max or Drug. Per Billboard’s year end notes a surge in 1948 hits with Peggy Lee and Bing Crosby among top sellers.
Barbara Stanwyck names Olivia DeHavilland as best actress for The Snake Pit and Lew Ayres as best actor for Johnny Belinda. She notes Olivier may be strong but has control over his scenes, while actors must take lines as given. Stanwyck, a three time nominee, questions attending the ceremony again.
Applications will be received through January 24 for recruit patrolman examinations to be given in February. Homer Garrison Jr., director of the Department of Public Safety, announced that the tests will fill existing vacancies and bring the State Highway Patrol to full strength.
Elizabeth Joyce Huckabee of Olton has accepted a bookkeeping position with the Hilton Hotel in Plainview. The move aligns with her experience in accounting and hotel operations, signaling a new chapter in her professional career.
A survey of residents discusses personal approaches to budgeting and future plans. Respondents range from Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Hatcher to Mrs. Gifford and Wanda Martin, sharing views on budgets, unforeseen expenses, life insurance, and pursuing future goals versus taking things as they come.
Jack Benny expects a government notice that his CBS switch will reduce his earnings by roughly 1.695 million dollars after a 75 percent personal income tax. He notes a 50 cent parking saving from moving studios and jokes about NBC fees paid for 17 years. Eire exports rabbit skins in six months exceed 2.3 million.
Capt. Jessie Williams of the Organized Reserve Corps urges qualified officers for the medical depart ment and Women's Army Corps to join extended active duty. The Army will accept those meeting the revised age in grade policy and asks reserve officers in the district to contact Williams in the ORC offices Room 14 Post Office Building.
City commissioners will inspect monthly reports at their regular meeting this afternoon at 1 30. The documents cover English Field Southwestern Public Service Company the police department and several other city departments.
Ed C. Salter was late for work because his wife accidentally snapped the apartment padlock when she left for her job. He remained trapped inside after breakfast and attempted to call for help, prompting a nearby resident to respond.
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