Two Transcontinental Routes Cross at Amarillo
Amarillo sits at the crossroads of US Highway 87 and US Highway 66 with 87 seen as a Pan-American link. The International 87 Highway Association formed in Brady in 1943 aims to connect the Alaska Highway with the Pan-American by routing mainly through 87 and upland Canadian roads.
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Amarillo
Alaska
Panama
Fairbanks
Canada
United States
Mexico
Mexico City
International 87 Highway Association
Brady
A. B. Davis
Lubbock
Alberta
Davis
Alaska Highway Route Described From Fairbanks to Mexico City
The article outlines the Pan American Highway corridor from Fairbanks Alaska to Panama, noting 7,810 miles total and key segments from San Antonio to Great Falls. It cites wartime use, Alaska Highway practicality, seasonal weather, and planned northern Alberta route improvements with tourist limits along the Alaska stretch.
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Panama
San Antonio
Tex
Great Falls
Mont
Mexico City
Fairbanks
United States
Alaska
Russia
Orient
Alberta
Snag Creek
Yukon Territory
Band
Dominion of Canada
Alaska Highway
Jasper National Park
Central America
Rio Grande
Dawson Creek
Laredo
Foreign Policy Observers See Reds in Arms Race Role
The Foreign Policy Association states Russia again creates feverish war preparedness with the United States and Britain seen as potential enemies. American observers say the Soviet threat and possible atomic bomb use push industrial output, per Vera M Dean in the association's article.
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Washington
Foreign Policy Association
Russia
United States
Britain
Association
Vera M. Dean
High blood pressure as leading cause of death
The statement ranks high blood pressure as the leading cause of death and asserts it is four times more deadly than cancer. It discusses the public health impact and the need for awareness and management strategies to prevent fatalities.
Co Ed Swim Party Planned With Wiener Roast
Co Ed Club outlines a swim ming party and wiener roast at Thompson Park on Thursday July 17 at 6 30. Members should provide transport with carpooling from the YWCA at 6 30. The outing fee will be announced at the next dance.
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Thompson Park
YWCA
Ray Wahue
Corral
Wolflin
Bruce Campbell
Noble Fowlkes
Bernie Robertson
Norma McCullough
Tibb Burnett
Bi R. Burddue
Jo Carolyn Wallis
Barbara Rog
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Ordway-Saunders Co
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Henry McDaniel
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Norma Jo Teeple
Horace Huckeba
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Earl Potter
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Joel Davis
W. C. Stallings, Jr
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B. E. Snorgrass
Dale Fousel
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East 7Th
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Us Depository
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