Studebaker Unveils New Models With Advanced Features
Studebaker's new 19 model lineup debuts with wraparound bumpers automatic overdrive air ride tires and a 190 hp Commander engine. Improvements include climatizer heating anti-vibration mounts and anti vapor lock fuel system plus enhanced radiator grills and chrome interior trim. Dana Thomsen notes overall know how is greater than two and a half years ago.
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Dana Thomsen
Studebaker
Extra Coats Bob Crudgington, Inc
Fat Stock Show Opens With Rodeo Parade in Fort Worth
The 53rd Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show opens at 4 PM in Fort Worth with judging in multiple divisions already underway. An auction will crown champions as top rodeo cowhands compete for prizes. Gov Beauford Jester Lt Gov Allan Shivers and other dignitaries attend opening ceremonies and a mounted parade marks the kickoff.
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Rodeo Cowboys Association
Tennessee
Beauford Jester
Allan Shivers
Fort Worth
Black Serving on Landing Ship USS 359 in Pacific Fleet
Seaman Robert R. Black, son of Mrs. E. L. Graham of 1610 Fillmore, is serving aboard the landing ship USS 359 with the Pacific Fleet. Black entered the Naval service through the Amarillo recruiting station in April 1948. Spanish and Portuguese pharmacists now make 6000 drugs and medicinals, Madrid reports.
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Madrid
Hoover Labeled Admired Despite Past Criticism
Princeton Jan 28 Herbert Hoover is praised by Institute of Public Opinion as a longtime public servant. A coast to coast survey shows more than half of voters hold favorable views, with notable admiration from many. The study traces Hoover's WWI food relief work, Hardings cabinet role, and 1929 crash impact, noting revived attention as he works on a federal government reorganization plan with Truman’s blessing.
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Georg Arecier
Insii American
Princeton
White House
Institute
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
America
Herbert Hoover
Giserentman
Aspprov
Shipping Department
Lafayette
Ind
Lincoln
Waukon
Iowa
President Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Winston Churchill
Europe
Harding
Alfred E. Smith
al Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hoover Commission
Truman
New York Star Ends After Financial Troubles
The New York Star formerly PM will cease publication with today’s issue, ending seven months as a liberal daily aimed at Americans optimistic about the nation’s future. Publishers Crum and Barnes cited failure to gain backing, affecting about 400 employees.
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New York
New York Star
America
Truman
Marshall Field TI
Bartley Crum
Joseph Barnes
Crum
California
Barnes
The
New York Herald Tribune
Field
Star
Local Students Named to State Vocational Board
Amarillo High School juniors Bob Rogers and Norval Britton have been appointed to the executive board of the Vocational-Industrial Club of Texas. Rogers, learning the printer's trade, and Britton, training as a barber, left for a two day meeting in Lubbock to discuss plans for the spring state convention.
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Amarillo High School
Vocational-Industrial Club of Texas
Bob Rogers
North East Ninth
Norval Britton
North Grant
Rogers
Britton
Dance Tonight at Amarillo College Midterm
Amarillo College hosts a midterm dance in the school gym tonight at 9 o clock for students and the public. Clyde Rollers High School Swing Band provides music. Sigma Chi Phi Sorority sponsors the event to celebrate one semester. Merita Brummett presides and oversees arrangements. Admission is 1 dollar at the door.
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Amarillo College
Clyde Roller
Sigma Chi Phi
Merita Brummett
Pecos and Northern Texas Railways and Santa Fe Railway Notes
Courthouse records mention property transactions and corporate dealings involving Pecos and Northern Texas Railways, Santa Fe Railway and related entities. Listings include parcels in Amarillo McLean and North Plains areas, with multiple lot and block references and notices of marriages and licenses.
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Pecos & Northern Texas Railwsse
Panhandle & Sa ‘Texas Railway Co
Santa Fe Railway Co
Santa Fe Railway
Pete
Lester, Campbell
North Plains’ & Santa Fe Railway Co
First National Bank of Amarillo
McLean
First National Co
Plemons Wwillis
Marin ‘Collie Et Ux
Ray King
Mitron North Amarilo Development Co
Warne 'L “Hepler
East
Amanita
Subatvision
Gann Et Ux
MontgoMeey Pape Survey
ABAM
D- Abbott Et al
Helton
Ola Town
Ibert
Dickens
Mrs
J. Ann
Evelyn Nite
Army Nurse Week Campaign to Recruit 29,000 Graduates
Capt Jessie Williams announces an Army Nurse Week to recruit 29,000 graduate nurses for inactive duty. The effort honors the Army Nurse Corps and launches a special enlistment campaign. Eligibility requires graduation from accredited schools, ages 21 to 45, and ability to pass Army qualifications.
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Amy
Jessie Williams
ORC
Deen
Wiliam
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Cuticur
Cowtown
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Studebakers
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