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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
2
Markets show a blend of activity with Beane and related securities cited alongside cattle and hog quotations. Chicago livestock figures list various weights and prices, while milling and financial notes indicate liquidity movements and industrial fund activity.
Reports say Washington will grant full diplomatic recognition to Israel immediately after the January elections. The Export Import Bank authorized a 100 million dollar loan to the new state, indicating barriers to de jure recognition are down. Analysts expect Israel to align more with Western democracies and attract American investment and branch plants.
The notice shows several readers seeking aid and companionship. P L Beyer asks for contact at 5810 to discuss child care arrangements. A widow seeks correspondence with a kind man, stating she owns her home and car. A 27 year old colored man requests porter or janitor work at 1304 North Adams.
64 year old Harry S Truman rose early to attend a breakfast at the Mayflower Hotel with World War I veterans from Battery D. He bantered with old comrades calling himself Captain Harry and received their gift of a gold headed walking stick. He later prepared for the oath at Blair House ahead of his inauguration as he shared a simple camaraderie that underscored the farm boy rise to the presidency.
The article reports on President Truman and DNC Chairman McGrath debating the electoral college. Truman favors keeping the system. McGrath argues it has outlived its usefulness and calls for choosing President and Vice President by nationwide popular vote. Also noted is related political context and other local items.
Godbey admits slaying Oklahoma City lawyer Earl Pruet in a January office shooting. He signed a statement, said he discarded the gun from a bus window, and awaits transport back to Oklahoma.
Dear Tack asks for a return call about a lost red purse and offers to identify contents. Also listed are contact options for Iris Darlene Bookout seeking work, a puppy for sale, mittens lost at Skagg's Drug Store, ironing services, and a missing pipe and pouch on the bus near Harrison and Ninth.
President Truman and Mrs. Truman led a procession after taking the oath at 12 29 as Barkley was sworn in earlier. A 40 000 strong crowd cheered the march to the White House during a two mile parade.
John Walter Jolly aged 65 died yesterday afternoon in St Anthony's Hospital after admission January 8 He operated a grocery store from his home at 713 East Third Survivors include three sons Ivan L Albuquerque Leonard Ajlune Wash and Aaron El Paso a daughter Martha Livesy Richmond Cal and two nephews Sam and Bill Jolly Amarillo
At 7 o clock a fire destroyed three structures and damaged others in Independence. James M. Pope Jr. suffered a hand injury freeing a safe from a burning shop. The incident occurred near the summer White House area as Independence planned an inauguration parade despite the ruins.
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