Trees and Garden Thrive Beside Cactus in Desert
TERRA BLANCA Tex a U P D a has learned a horticultural feat sought by many tree lovers. The Sierra Blanca man has crossed cottonwood trees alongside cactus of the West Texas Desert a feat never before performed in this arid region. He flooded a small irrigated area near Sierra Blanca with rain water dammed through contour tanks. The trees grow in the water filled tanks. Ortega also has squash beans and chili peppers growing alongside Mesquite and cactus.
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Reproduction Norman Church to Honor Kipling in Glendale
A replica of a twelfth century Norman church in England will be built at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale as a tribute to writer Rudyard Kipling.
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Glendale
Calif
England
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Rudyard Kipling
McLarnin backs Conn to beat Louis in June title clash
Hollywood reports Jim McLarnin forecasts Billy Conn will topple Joe Louis in the world heavyweight bout. He cites Conn’s speed and hit and move style, Louis’s slow footwork, and Conn’s willingness to fight hard. McLarnin demonstrates how Conn can pressure Louis and finish strong.
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Billy Conn
Joe Louis
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McLarnin
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Conn
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Jimmy
Bob Hope
Randy Cott
Bob Armstrong
Alan Hale
Pastor
Buffs Beat Cowboys 67-37 in Canyon Rivalry
West Texas State Buffaloes toppled the Abilene Cowboys 67 to 37 in Canyon to claim their 14th win of 19. Frank Stockman led Buffs with 13 points while Truett Ratton scored 11 for the Cowboys who were reduced to five players in the second half after multiple fouls.
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West Texas State Buffaloes
Canyon
Broacbusters
Abilene
Cowboys
Joe Wilson
al Baggett
The
Buffaloes
Fleet Frank Stockman
Truett Ratton
Baggett
Golden Gloves Entry Form and Boxing Commentary
Entry form for the Globe News AAU Golden Gloves tournament at Amarillo in February 1941 includes waivers for injuries and guardian consent for under 21 entrants. The accompanying boxing discussion features McLarnin assessing Conn versus Louis with notes on pacing and strategy.
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Amarillo Globe-News
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McLarnin Praises Conn Yet Notes Conn’s Slowness
Jimmy McLarnin says Conn is the fastest fighter he has seen and hits hard but is slow. He argues a fast man with brains can avoid a slow opponent, noting Conn’s speed but his relative slowness. Also a weather aside mentions August heat waves.
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Cann
Jimmy
Dempsey
McLarnin
Conn
Louis
Watch Family Now During Epidemic Colds Spread
Health notice advises daily routine to prevent colds and two Vicks remedies for immediate use. Recommends Va-tro-nol nasal drops and Vicks VapoRub for chest and throat relief, with directions for use and when to seek a physician. Encourages stocking both products for preparedness.
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Vicks VapoRub
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Kipling
Bond
Badger - Herring Sales & Drug Co., Inc
Whiteface
Odessa
Texas
Pions
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Chippendale
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Osborne
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I Treadway
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Boren
Brown
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Golden Gloves
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Maitery
Nord Aed Erarne
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