Weather swings in Amarillo as rains spread across Texas
The piece reports soaking rainfall moving from Potter County toward Amarillo with nearly an inch already fallen and forecasts of more snow or rain as a norther from Alaska heads southeast. It notes Tack’s moisture relief aiding wheat, and mentions broad community chatter about fashion, gifts, and local transportation issues, including railroad and taxi cab service.
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North Plains
Tack
Potter County
Amarillo
Dreuth
Alaska
South Plains
West Plains
E. R. Tack
News- Globe
Tex
P S
Safeway Cab Company letter defends service during snow storms
Dee Blackwell writes in reply to Amarillo railroad men about taxi service delays. He explains shortages of mud chains, aging cars, and staffing strains while towing stranded cabs and repairing vehicles. He notes rail delays and GI cross country transportation as parallel strains and advocates meter-based fares. He hopes for new cars and equipment to improve future service.
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Amarillo Railroad
The
Globe
Safeway Cab Company
Amarillo
Albuquerque
Taxicab Drivers Call for Cooperation with Railroads
Taxi drivers argue for collaboration with railroad workers amid late trains and bad weather. They acknowledge shared challenges, defend ongoing service, and welcome a joint committee to discuss improvements. They praise railroad workers as a fine citizen group and urge practical solutions.
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Texas
Tack
Railroad crews and fair play urged amid weather strains
A reader recounts a railroad man walking 22 blocks to answer a yard telephone while ill, urging taxi operators to cooperate to keep trains running during shortages. The piece questions fairness toward railroad workers and taxi drivers and recalls bets on Highland Park’s football outcome, arguing for a clear championship versus co-champion distinction and logical betting.
Turn of the coin and inflation talk over dinner
The speaker contrasts past prices with current costs recalling 15 cent roast meals and 1 dollar per duck cleaning with 10 cent breast removal. He notes inflation already here and reflects on changing prices and living costs.
Giant 1190-Pound Hog From Texas Jersey Farm
F A Shapley Jr recalls a 1190 pound Duroc Jersey hog raised near Grover Texas on Grand Plains Jersey Farm in 1926. He describes the animal as over seven feet long and about the height of his head, noting the hog’s impressive size and his boyhood memory.
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Tack
Good O’ Panhandle
Texas
Grover
Grand Plains
Charms and quirks of hair and eye color in dating lore
A humorous old note catalogs supposed personality traits linked to hair and eye color along with facial features. It claims blondes are indecisive, redheads social, gray hair signals honesty, blue eyes sincerity, and many other dramatic, stereotyped judgments about men and women.
Round Up More Japs Round Up More Japs
General MacArthur ordered the arrest of 110 additional Japanese war crime suspects including seven generals and counter intelligence officers. Dr. R A Maw once Burmese premier was also arrested. In Peiping Maj Gen Eugene Ott, former Nazi ambassador in Tokyo, was seized for questioning. Gen Takeji Wachi, ex chief of staff at Japanese General Headquarters, is among those named.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
R. A Maw
Burma
Peiping
Eugene Ott
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Takeji Wachi
Hat shopping ritual reveals a woman's changing moods
A columnist cites Mathew Record on how women try on many hats, testing looks by making faces at mirrors. The piece also notes a husband finding unique exercise ideas to keep his wife engaged and fit, from steady routines to butterfly chasing.
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Panion
Mathew Record
Boy seeks ranch or farm job in a graphic ad
A 17 year old named Billy Heddin asks for work on a ranch or farm and lists contact numbers. He also offers home ironing services from 700 Jefferson on the west side, with the notice signed A Reader.
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Forest
Billy Heddin
Jefferson
West Side
Finder Keep the Money Dear Tack
A reader reports dropping a brown purse containing a billfold change and a compact. The finder may keep the money if the purse and contents are returned to 804 Tennessee.
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Tennessee
Farming and Ranch Work Offer in Claude Texas
Wanted male applicant for year round farm and ranch labor. Will pay good wages and provide a three room house. Write or call Horace Baker at 912F21 Claude Texas. Horace Baker.
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Horace Baker
Claude
Texas
Letter on Fair Weather Taxi Franchises in Amarillo
C R Konkle appeals to city leaders about taxi firms granted a franchise in Amarillo arguing they fail to operate in bad weather. He cites 1 AM calls for trains and a city scout car with chains as safer transport, urging consistent service for workers and taxpayers.
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Amarillo
Santa Fe
C. R. Konkle
Tyler St
Texas
Lawmaker proposes GI service bonus plan
Washington January 18 Representative Landis Republican Indiana proposes a GI bonus of 1.50 per day for foreign service and 1.00 per day for domestic service. The notice invites readers to call 2 3573 to collect a reward from Sally Ninke for the finder.
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Washington
Landis
Indiana
Sally Ninke
Lost Cats Notice From Local Pet Owner
A reader reports two cats missing including a male Persian mix orange-yellow tabby. Reward offered and return requested. Contact details continued on page five.
Demobilization Demonstrators Freed by Army Quarters
In Honolulu three American soldiers held in quarters during an Army inquiry into remarks on demobilization were released on orders of Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richardson Jr. The investigation found their zeal misdirected but not punishable, the Mid-Pacific commander stated.
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Honolulu
Jan
Robert C. Richardson, Jr
Mid-Pacific
Parks in the U S national capital number six hundred ninety two
A report notes that the national capital area contains 692 parks. The count highlights the urban green space network and suggests ongoing city planning and recreation opportunities for residents and visitors.
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U. S. National Capital
Capitol Turnover Signals Navy and War Department Shifts
Edwin Wendell Pauley was nominated as under secretary of the Navy to replace Artemus S. Gates who resigned. W Stuart Symington was nominated as assistant secretary of war. Three new RFC board members were named George E. Allen Harvey Jones Gunderson and Henry T. Rodman. Henderson Mulligan reappointed. Terms run two years from January 22.
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Washington
Edwin Wendell Pauley
Navy
Artemus S. Gates
Truman
Senate
W. Stuart Symington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation Board of Directors
George E. Allen
RFC
Harvey Jones Gunderson
South Dakota
Henry T. Rodman
Michigan
Charles B. Henderson
Nevada
Henry A. Mulligan
New York
First Dime Bearing FDR’s Picture Turned Out Today
The first dime bearing the portrait of the late President Roosevelt will be minted today in Washington D C The coin is part of the President series that also includes the Lincoln penny the Washington quarter and the Jefferson nickel.
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Fdr
Washington
U.P
Roosevelt
U. S
Lincoln
Melting The Snow With Light Precipitation Forecast
Light precipitation with temperatures in the low 40s is expected to aid snow melt this afternoon. Tomorrow promises another melting day with partly cloudy skies. A cold front crossing the central states is set to reach Amarillo Sunday but will largely miss us, bringing no extra moisture.
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Central States
Amarillo
Export-Import Bank to Lend China 33 Million for U.S. Cotton
The Export-Import Bank announced a 33 million loan to China at 2 percent interest to buy raw U.S. cotton. Bank president Wayne C. Taylor said the credit covers about 300000 bales and China has 24 months after delivery to repay the loan.
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China
Washington
United States
Bank
Wayne C. Taylor
Mauna Loa May Erupt Again Threatening Hilo
Dr. Thomas Jagger, a noted volcanologist, warned that Mauna Loa could erupt again this year. The 11,000 foot volcano on the island of Hawaii may threaten the city of Hilo with possible volcanic activity and ashfall.
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Honolulu
Thomas Jagger
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Hilo
Will Pay Reward for Lost Brown Patent Leather Purse
On the Morningside bus a brown patent leather purse is lost. It contained glasses and other items. a reward is offered for return.
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Tack
Morningside
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