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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
2
Citizens report better health and fewer colds in Amarillo amid an unusually mild spell. Residents praise the return of energy and clarity after a harsh winter deluge of Vitamin K and lingering coughs ease.
The passage extols desert winds and gusting sand as a universal blessing. It suggests capitalizing on this energy as a boon to mankind and envisions collecting the sand in quantities to produce pills and pellets for global use.
In the west part of town a sick woman was warned by a neighbor that her roof was in danger. She rose from bed in boudoir robes and escaped as shingles peeled up in a gale. The storm-soaked sand she inhaled helped clear her sinuses and she was up by morning feeling well.
The user asks about experiencing a sand storm and catching a cold afterward and whether symptoms improve the next day after fighting a sand storm. They seek personal experience and relief insights about weathering sand storms and recovery.
After yesterday’s sand blizzard sales of laxatives drop sharply in local drug stores. Health foods like breakfast cereals may be explored for use of energized sand, as speakers suggest its inclusion in diets could offset rough ages and boost digestion.
The writer recalls the late 1930s dust storms and a Spring influenza outbreak that caused severe illness and widespread fear. They describe several days of thick dust reducing visibility to the street noon and the belief that many would die from flu and pneumonia.
The article reports that the epidemic ended swiftly after sand storms. It notes that the community enjoyed improved health, with most people in perfect health while a portion grew irritable. The piece emphasizes the quick rebound in wellbeing following the storms.
A foundation is established to advance research efforts worldwide. The aim is to develop capabilities that will make nations stronger and safer by improving scientific collaboration and resource sharing among researchers and institutions.
A reader writes requesting space to publish a picture of his granddaughter celebrating her first birthday, arguing it would not break the Press and noting the image passed the camera fine. The plea emphasizes community interest and family pride within the department.
A playful column tracks a baby’s rapid changes from grandfather’s image to Edward G. Robinson likeness and finally a blonde look. The forecast discusses dust storms and a northern wind sweeping toward Pike's Peak, hinting at colder weather ahead and the pattern of snow loss with wind shifts.
A grandmother notes her granddaughter hiccups every time she is picked up and bounced. The child seems to enjoy the moment, but the hiccups disrupt the visit. After a brief hiccup episode earlier, a sandstorm and drafts followed by repairs, the baby stops hiccuping within five minutes.
A remark questions how mothers found their babies was yesterday asking if the infants were calmer and happier, denying any trouble. The line challenges parental impressions and suggests an expectation of peaceful infant behavior.
A field crew reports uncovering an unusual object buried in sand during excavation in a desert site. Local investigators cordon the area as specialists examine the artifact suspected to be historical or geological in origin.
The Washington discussion centers on whether to restore rent controls via Congress or shift to state and local ceilings. Seattle operators push for full decontrol with local ceilings later, while a Texas property owner denounces OPA as unAmerican and advocates state or city regulation.
Kerens calls the measure a small OPA replacement while Houston housewife Maude Knolle argues prices adjust after OPA repeal. Fort Worth retailer Carl Bruner cites Leonard's prices 16.1 percent below New York minimums. Green says it creates a privileged few. Joe Weingarten says supermarkets wish to pass savings to customers.
Former Panhandle resident Mrs. Iva R. Parkas serves as custodian of the Fort Pitt Blockhouse in Pittsburgh Pa under the Daughters of the American Revolution. She previously taught at Amarillo Army Air Field and her ex husband, the late C W Beene, was band instructor at Panhandle High School and Dalhart.
In 1610 Galileo announced his construction of a microscope to observe small objects. The claim tied to his broader scientific experiments and innovations during the early modern period.
A reader asks for help locating a missing black coin purse lost by a woman. The note mentions its disappearance and directs readers to page 10 for continuation.
Soil conservation officials say at least 90 percent of the Panhandle damage came from improperly tied down fields, late seeded wheat, stubble, and limestone hills. Farmers rushed to brace land but experts warn erosion persists through winter and spring. Four injured and 24 vehicles damaged in storm related crashes. A separate Alabama tornado near Montgomery injures 12 people while leveling homes and barns.
Victoria V. McAlister a longtime Amarillo resident died in Abilene at her daughter Jillie Higginbotham's home at age 64 She moved to Amarillo in the early 1880s lived at 1227 Polk then 2414 Lincoln She was active in the Baptist Church and semi invalid Funeral services are set for 10 30 tomorrow at Blackburn Shaw Memorial Chapel with Dr E B Fincher officiating Survivors include Higginbotham Ester Gottshall Fargo Okla three grandchildren and three great grandchildren including Lilly Larsen of 1307 OR
House Democrats led by Rayburn of Texas paid tribute on the 65th anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt noting him as a humanitarian statesman war leader and friend of the common man. Rayburn placed him among Washington Jefferson Jackson Lincoln Cleveland McKinley Theodore Roosevelt and Wilson as Republicans mostly rose to their feet at the end.
Marvin J. Yeakel of 1101 Jackson was appointed a patrolman after passing a civil service examination. Earlier in the week Joseph E. Brooks of 509 B North East Fifth joined the force following the same test process.
Two Amarillo High School educators have taken leaves for the second semester. Mrs. Thad Crossett teaches American history and Miss Myrtle Harrison teaches sophomore English.
The grain market shows March and September wheat reaching new season peaks. Prices advance from mid-December to mid-January amid cash market strength and favorable weather. The Commodity Credit Corporation inquiries into cash wheat prices produced no deals. Corn rose slightly, oats mostly steady, March futures listed with mixed quotes.
Kansas City livestock sales on January 30 show calves 5300 head with slaughter steers and heifers rising up to 50 cents. Prices reach 19.50 to 22.00 for top medium and good slaughter steers and 14.00 to 17.50 for common and medium cows, with various weights quoted for yearlings bulls and lambs.
Hogs 7,000 head. fair to good demand with prices up to 25.25 for 180-240 lb, 24.75-25.00 for 240-270 lb, sows 20.50-21.00. Cattle and calves steady to 50c higher. most steers 18.50-24.00, top 25.50 for 1,025 lb mix, heifers 17.00-22.00, cows uneven, bulls 15.50. Sheep 2,800 head. slaughter lambs steady, wool lambs 22.50-22.75, Colorado wool lambs noted, slaughter ewes scarce.
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