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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1950
Page
9
Rep Wright Patman of Texas urged the House Rules Committee to act on a resolution to relocate the capital from Washington to a more central area. He blasted Washington as an overgrown whistle stop and warned an atomic bomb would devastate its buildings and people.
An old ad promotes a fat loss plan using four ounces of Liquid Barcentrate and grape fruit juice in a pint bottle with two tablespoons twice daily. Money back if not effective, and claims quick slimming. Also mentions Amarillo Chamber of Commerce banquet tickets at $3 for next Wednesday at the Herring Hotel Crystal Ballroom.
Four people from Chanute Kansas died when their private four seat plane crashed into a fog shrouded Alabama mountainside twenty miles southeast of Birmingham while they were en route to Florida for vacation. The victims were Mr and Mrs E L Collins and Mr and Mrs Bedford Miley all of Chanute Kansas. They had spent the night in a Birmingham hotel and left the municipal airport at 843 am for Palm Beach.
A batch of warranty deeds lists transfers for numerous parcels in Morningside, Sunset Park, San Jacinto Heights, Bivins Estates, and other areas. The Chamber of Commerce event in Amarillo features Ralph W. Carney of Coleman Stove Company as guest speaker with a Dixie Dice floor show and a slogan contest winner to be announced at the banquet.
The Youth Center announces a new 30 by 90 foot indoor pool at 609 Carolina. Public swimming runs daily 10am to 10pm this week. Admission charges apply by age: 20 cents under 12, 30 cents 12–18, 40 cents 18 and up. Annual cards cost 5, 10, and 15 dollars by age. Pool remains at 82 degrees.
Egyptian Education Minister Mohammed El ashmawy signals reforms to allow women teachers greater freedom in dress and cosmetics and relax chaperonage rules for daughters abroad, aiming to address progressive grievances. Lawyers note district court actions include several divorces and multiple marriage licenses and matches.
In Upstreet England women were asked to name their most treasured possession and most chose their husband. The prompt notes an advertisement element accompanying the query.
Forest Hill Civic Club in northeast Amarillo led by Mrs. T. H. Rodgers seeks funds to build a civic and youth center. Donated land north and west of Forest Hill School from Nathan F. Martin supports a long-dormant project revived after World War II. An architect’s Austin stone single-story design envisions auditorium gym, kitchen, rest rooms, and nursery.
BC delivers fast relief for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. The preparation blends several popular pain relievers for quick action. Two tablets equal one powder and both forms are sold at 10c and 25c.
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