Monoxide Gas Peril Warns Amarillo Drivers
Amarillo authorities warn of carbon monoxide danger during cold weather. Police traffic captain Carlie Price urges checks of exhaust systems for leaks and defective connections, especially when warming a car in a closed garage. Dr. David M. Marcley notes headaches in long drives can signal CO poisoning, with symptoms like sleepiness and dizziness.
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Carlie Price
Captain Price
David M. Marcley
Price
Modern Travel Mirrors History in Sky Trails
Jim Reynolds of 110 A East Twenty-first reports seeing two eastward sky trails in Amarillo during late evening. He compared the sight to Daniel Boone reading tracks in sand and pondered whether the trails were jet streams or actual aircraft paths, unsure if they came from jets or conventional planes.
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Jim Reynolds
Amarillo
Daniel Boone
Reynolds
Secret Service Eyes Rise in Counterfeiting as Widespread yet Loosely Organized
James J. Maloney, head of the US Secret Service, warns counterfeiters are returning after wartime reductions. He cites recent seizures totaling two and a half million dollars and notes materials for making fakes are easier to obtain now. The agency recalls the 1930s Know Your Money campaign while highlighting persistent risk and notable cases in New York and Chicago.
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James J. Maloney
Secret Service
Maloney
Chicago
New York City
Treasury Department
Department
Missing Bills Mystery Stumps Department Officials
Two years have passed since the bills ceased appearing and the department remains unsure what caused the stoppage. Authorities continue to investigate the missing maker and seek answers.
Gatesville man pinned under car in Waco wreck
C. L. Bates about 30 years old of Gatesville was in a hospital after spending more than an hour pinned beneath a wrecked auto. His companion C. L. Jones suffered a hand injury while aiding in the escape. Argentina is increasing alcohol production at government behest.
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Waco
C. L. Bates
Gatesville
Bates
C. L. Jones
Liquor Board Reports Five Local Cases and State Totals
Amarillo agents filed five cases locally with four convictions and fines totaling 539.10. Across Texas 409 cases yielded 374 convictions and 33 jail terms, with 58 601.60 in fines and costs. Dry areas showed 274 cases 263 convictions while wet areas had 135 cases 111 convictions. The Houston district led with 55 cases. El Paso and Waco had three each. Texas liquor revenue for 1947 reached 14902391.62 with operating expenses at 972045.39.
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Amarillo
Texas Liquor Control Board
Houston
el Paso
Waco
McAllen
Texas
Indianapolis Minister to Speak to Veterans
Reverend Edgar Lloyd Smith of Indianapolis will address veterans at the Veterans Hospital Tuesday at 1 30 pm. Chaplain Morris A. Lively extends the invitation to the public to attend the talk.
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Indianapolis
Edgar Lloyd Smith
Ind
United Christian Missionary
Morris A. Lively
Smith
Veterans Hospital
Lively
Reverend Smith
Two Insurance Representatives Win Company Contest Awards
G. L. Muddell Jr and N. C. Long, insurance representatives in this area, were notified of awards by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The firm held a one month nationwide drive honoring Cecil F. Cross, vice president, with Mr Cross sending personal mementos to the winners. Australia begins secret Process Spider Web Wool production.
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G. L. Muddell, Jr
N. C Long
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Cecil F. Cross
Australia
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