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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1947
Page
14
The Amarillo Globe founded 1924 and published evenings except Saturdays with Sunday edition from Globe-News Co. editor Paul Allingham and publisher Genf Howe listed. Subscription rates shown include daily and Sunday plans, with prices for 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, and shorter terms.
The platform outlines 13 goals including revising the city charter to expand representation and tax limits, building a coliseum and new city hall, improving traffic control and street cleaning, expanding parks and recreation, studying permanent water supply, enlarging hospital facilities, upgrading English Field, fostering small industries, supporting cultural welfare, expanding the library, boosting school facilities, and raising teacher salaries.
Retired from the Army after 42 years, General Eisenhower will lead Columbia University and work from New York City, shaping education and culture while continuing influence on national and world affairs. The piece notes his admired military leadership and potential for future impact.
Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur tells the Baruch Committee that losses are inevitable and life’s meaning comes from what remains. He cites 3,000 paraplegic veterans regaining mobility and argues hope, faith, and forward focus, not dwelling on loss, sustain happiness.
Bill Cunningham argues that wartime pilots are unsuitable for peacetime flying. He cites Gander crashes, warns of improper runway changes, and calls for strict inspections and regulations. The piece advocates suspending lines after three accidents and prioritizes safety over politics.
A country evening with Jane and Fred Newell hosting Pilly Rose and Eleanor. Fred is blind and dictates his writing to Jane while Jane jokes about a baby and chocolate ice cream plans. The Roses reflect on their luck and end the visit amused.
Jane reflects on wartime injuries and a missed operation that blinded Fred. He urged her to marry again, but she chooses to wait for the man she loves. She recalls marriage plans, aging, and the idea that Fred will always see her as a young woman.
A traveler recalls start from Amarillo to Durant Oklahoma with a wife and daughter, sharing anecdotes about Panhandle land, a ranch of 30 000 acres, and a 20 foot wide combine. The journey notes rattlesnakes, coyotes, Burma Shave, and a car needing oil as they head toward Oklahoma City.
A compiled grid clue list includes horizontal entries such as noted doctor color shine comb wool and others like Jason s ship opposed American patriot tumult and tellurium symbol. vertical clues include humorous speaker Hindu garment Portugal listen stain preposition king of Norway cattle counties depart observe hearing drink slowly playing card number hurries virus note and earth goddess.
About 2 940 dog licenses were issued in the first half of 1947. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies within six months before licensing. Licenses cost 1 dollar for male and spayed dogs and 2 dollars for females. Mrs Inez Sullivan of the city tax office noted licenses are sold at the tax office and by veterinarians, with two policemen canvassing for unlicensed dogs. Daisy Dean of McAllen, a former Amarillo resident, is visiting.
Documents for two million dollars in city revenue water works bonds are prepared for mailing to bond buyers. The sale aims to fund new water supplies and transmission facilities south west of Amarillo. Bonds dated Aug 15 1947 carry up to 3 percent interest and mature within 25 years. City officials include Mayor Lawrence Hagg and Commissioners Ira Stephenson Bud Curtis. Also noted is recruitment of three into Naval Reserve and Navy WAVES enlistments.
An advertisement touts Blue Star Ointment for itching and conditions like eczema ringworm pimples scabies and toe issues. It claims one application will relieve symptoms with a money back guarantee if it fails to satisfy.
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