Men Grow Ring Conscious Says Amarillo Jewelers
Amarillo jewelers report rising interest in men's rings over the past years with some saying wedding bands, including diamond designs, are growing more popular. Opinions vary on how many men buy rings, but several shop owners note increased sales or steady demand.
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Margie Browning
Amarillo
J. W. Caplan
Polk
L. N. Pittman
F. Clark Wagner
Wagner's Jewelers
East Sixth
E. C. Penry
313 Polk
Harold Reel
Ravey Jewelry Loans
Taylor
F. B. Abernathy
Abernathy
West Sixth
E. A. Stone
Stone's Jewelry
East Fourth
Albert Meyer
Mission Jewelry & Loan Co
Fred W. Hinds
Vineyard & Allen Jewelry
E. L. Smith
East Fifth
Loyd Shackelford
Loyd
East Seventh
Jaycee President Talks to Truman
Washington reports that John Ben Sheppard of Longview Texas, new president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce of the United States, met with President Truman. He was joined by Frank G. Fister of Tulsa Oklahoma as executive vice president, and conveyed pledges of support for Truman’s peace plans and domestic economic strength. Sheppard noted that 85 percent of junior chamber members served in the last war and endorsed universal military training.
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Washington
Truman
John Ben Sheppard
Longview
Tex
Junior Chamber of Commerce
United States
Sheppard
Frank G. Fister
Tulsa
Okla
Stendhal Took His Pseudonym From a German Town
The French essayist and novelist Stendhal was born Henri-Marie Beyle and adopted his pen name from a small German town as part of his literary identity.
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Stendhal
Henri-Marie Beyle
Local School Band Trouble Mentioned by Caesar
Representative Barden reacts as Caesar claims no prior notice of the issue. Caesar gestures in a prayer-like pose while asserting his word on the matter.
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Representative Barden
Caesar
Jennings
Chicago
Barden
One GI Dead and 22 Hospitalized From Poison Alcohol
In Frankfurt Germany on July 9 the U S Army reported one American soldier dead and 22 others in a Bremen area hospital from drinking methyl alcohol laced liquor. The string of fatalities includes five deaths from antifreeze mixtures. The dead soldier was Pvt Tony J Sanchez 20 of Blanca Cole
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Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
Bremen
Tony J. Sanchez
Blanca
Cole
Greece Receives 50 Million Relief Supplies From US
The United States signed an agreement to furnish Greece with 50 million dollars worth of post UNRRA relief supplies. The aid includes food medical supplies clothing fertilizer fuel and seeds and complements the existing 300 million dollar Greek assistance program.
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Washington
WUP
United States
Greece
Amateur Pianist Truman Forces Petrillo Challenge
Washington hearing probes whether Harry S Truman, a piano hobbyist, and Chicago high schools can perform without union backing. Petrillo insists union rules block phonograph records and public performances unless standby piano fees are paid, prompting questions about government and education broadcasting limits.
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Frederick C.othman
Washington
WUP
Truman
Harry S
Musicians’ Union
James Caesar Petrillo
Congress
Chicago
House Labor Committee
Rep
Graham A. Barden
North Carolina
Mexico City
Tootless Tootlers
Petrillo
US Army
American Federation of Musicians
Richard Nixon
California
Caesar
Carrol D. Kearns
Pennsylvania
George Jennings
Chicago Public School System
Jennings
Barden
Congress approves UNRRA relief for Europe and Asia
Congress approves 350 million dollars in UNRRA relief for Greece Austria Italy Trieste Hungary Poland and China. The plan targets postwar recovery aiding refugees and reconstruction across multiple nations.
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UNRRA
Congress
Greece
Austria
Italy
Trieste
Hungary
Poland
China
Eviction Suits Rise in Houston After Rent Control Law
Houston reports show a rise in eviction suits after the new federal rent control law took effect. Officials note the increase follows the enactment and affects multiple landlords and tenants citywide.
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Houston
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