Whisky and crawfish sales hurt in South Africa report
In Johannesburg wholesalers warn whiskey and crawfish pairing hurts sales as crawfish demand falls. In Georgetown a bank president A. T. Glover, 46, will be buried in Stephenville after a funeral in Georgetown following a Dec. 26 car crash near Lampasas that caused fatal injuries.
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Dutch” Glover
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Chryslers 1950 Line Displayed With Fresh Styling
Chrysler introduces its 1950 lineup at Meyers Motor Company with extensive interior and exterior styling updates across sixes and eights. New die cast grille, redesigned rear window, longer rear fenders, brighter parking lights, and improved door panels mark the overhaul. Sixteen models include Royal Windsor sixes Saratoga New Yorker Town and Country and Crown Imperial in eights.
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Lafayette College Rejects Bequest Over Discriminatory Clause
Lafayette College of Easton Pennsylvania refused a nearly 140000 bequest from the estate of Frederick F Dumont a former consular official because the will restricted scholarships to American born students and excluded Jews and Catholics trustees said the clause violated the college history values and traditions and the board rejected the funds yesterday citing discrimination concerns
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Houston Banker Robert E Williams Dies at 54
Funeral arrangements were to be made today for Robert E Williams vice president of Houston's Second National Bank who died yesterday of a heart ailment. He was a native of Palestine aged 54.
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Bond Election Called Feb 28 for Amarillo street bond
Amarillo voters will face a February 28 election on a proposed one and a quarter million dollar street improvements bond. The date was set at yesterday's city commission meeting, which also planned a jail expansion to raise capacity by about 50 percent. City Attorney Ben Manning will draft the election resolution for adoption next meeting.
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Hold Funeral for Mrs. Viola V Lidia
Services for Viola V. Lidia 84 mother of Arch D. Lidia were held at 11 in N S Griggs & Sons chapel with Dr Neal D. Cannon officiating. Pallbearers included Al F Johnston Rolla V Cartwright and others. burial at Llano Cemetery. She died Monday night in Northwest Texas Hospital after months of illness. She had lived with her son at 4509 West Third. Survivors include brothers G W Sikes Levelland J C Sikes Stephenville and granddaughter Mrs W G Spoonts Amarillo.
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Texas Delegation Picks Thomas as Chair for 1950
Rep. Albert Thomas of Houston will chair Texas' congressional delegation in 1950, succeeding Bob Poage of Waco. Rep. Homer Thornberry of Austin was named secretary, replacing Omar Burleson of Anson, with the changes announced Jan. 4.
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Negro Woman Struck by Car at Fourth and Polk
An Amarillo Negro woman was treated at St. Anthony's Hospital for injuries after being struck by an automobile at the Fourth and Polk intersection around 7:20 last night. Bobby Lee Daniels, 21, of 407 North Washington, sustained head and leg bruises when hit by a car driven by E. T. Scott, 51, of 2818 Lipscomb, per police. The woman was released after treatment.
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Diptheria Case Rate Falls 83.5 Percent in Japan
The diphtheria case rate in Japan declined by 83.5 percent in 1948 compared to 1945, reflecting a significant health improvement. This period shows a sharp drop in reported cases across the country, aided by public health measures and vaccination campaigns.
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Three Convicts Kill Guard In Tucker Prison Escape
Three armed convicts killed a guard and wounded another during a prison farm escape at Tucker state prison. Weather hindered the search as officers tracked David Dyer James Williams and Jack Rhenark who were likely to seek food or a vehicle to continue their flight. A fourth escapee was captured Monday night.
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Duck Hunter Missing in Five-Mile Lake Near Raymondville
Johnny Cantu the 42 year old postmaster at La Fara disappeared while duck hunting in a five mile wide lake near Raymondville. Searchers in boats dragged the water as Downey and others reported hearing him yelling for help before darkness halted the search.
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India restricts cinema shows deemed unsuitable for children
Indian authorities implement a new policy restricting screenings of films not considered suitable for children. The move targets access to age inappropriate content, with regulators enforcing updated guidelines for cinemas and streaming platforms nationwide.
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