Panhandle Sails Ahead Despite Crop Failure
In Amarillo and the Tri-State Area, business remains buoyant despite a severe winter and crop losses. Retailers report strong demand across groceries, hardware, autos, and services as rains raise optimism for a bountiful North Plains crop and cotton on the South Plains. The Korean conflict and inflation shape markets, with Borger expanding on a 100 percent capacity synthetic rubber plant and new hires amid construction. The FTC clarifies unordered shipments do not affect credit, easing buyer risk.
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Thomas Thompson
Amarillo
Tri-State
Bob Epperson
Southwestern Drug Co
Plains
Ted Ferguson
Smyth Auto Supply Co., Inc
North Plains
South Plains
Panhandle
Borger
George Finger
US Rubber
Phillips
Tri-City
Finger
Tri-State Hardware and Implement Association
Federal Trade Commission
Which Holiday Should Remain If All But One Is Canceled
The Globe reader poll collects opinions from locals on which holiday to retain if all others, except one, are given up. Respondents cite Thanksgiving, wedding anniversaries, V-J Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day as their preferred holiday, reflecting family gatherings, patriotism, and labor traditions.
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Myrtle Polachek
Austin
Clarence Pickard
East Fourth
Ys Louie Fairchild
Carpenter
Fillmore
J. L. McCuller
East
R. A. Barnes
East Sixteenth
Joe D. Hamrick
Parker
Taurus
Gemini
United Feat. Syn. Inc
Opposition to Merger with Pan American
Eleanor Hyde voices concern over a Civil Aeronautics Board dispute on Pan American's possible purchase of American Overseas. She warns such a merger could end competition, cost jobs, and weaken defense readiness, urging retention of a competitive, well run airline.
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United Features Syn
Hyde Park
Civil Aeronautics Board
American Overseas
Pan American
Overseas American
United States
TWA
Senate
Washington
Thement
Retail stores count in 1948 census slightly under 1939
The 1948 census shows a small drop in the number of retail stores from 1939 levels. Morris Kats notes the U S Bureau of the Census data and outlines implications for business activity and local economies.
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Bureau of the Census
Morris Kats
Retail grocers plan late summer expansion in Texas
Furr Food Store owner Key Furr announced lease of Green Acres supermarket as a likely sign of broader retail growth, while Southwestern Drug Company reports decreasing past due accounts contrary to national trends. The Hexagon Hotel in Mineral Wells, a six sided survivor of 1897, tops for sale as widow Nancy Galbraith withdraws. Building permits show store projects and a new home by Donald Auto Supply and George Broome.
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Key Furr
Furr Food Store
Green Acres
Bob Epperson
Southwestern Drug Company
Hexagon
Mineral Wells
Texas
D. G. Galbraith
Mississippi
Nancy Galbraith
Galbraith
T. A. Reville
North West
Eighth
A. A. Gov
Rame, Jefferson
Manning & Elliott
Polk
Donald Auto Supply
George Broome
Rail Strike Threat Fades Amid Peace Talks in Chicago
In Chicago on July 12, federal mediators plan new talks to settle the wage and hour dispute between railroads and two unions, with about 225,000 workers awaiting potential strike. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors cited no immediate strike, while a presidential fact finding board’s 40 hour week proposal was rejected.
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Chicago
National Railway Mediation Board
Brotherhood of Railroad
Order of
W. P. Kennedy
No Action on Rail Strike Ban In Senate
Washington July 12 officials said a Senate labor sub committee voted to send a bill to outlaw railroad strikes to the full committee with a recommendation that no action be taken. Juniors Golf Meet at Brackenridge Park opens in San Antonio. Bill Maxwell of Odessa shot 68 to medalist in the 24th annual state junior tournament.
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Washington
Senate
San Antonio
Brackenridge Park
Bill Maxwell
Odessa
The Army Was Never Like This!
San Francisco reports July 12 that General Gordon’s voyage to Japan with 1350 troops redefines troop transports. The unit wore garrison caps and carried suitcases and radios instead of rifles. They served no KP and slept on double deck bunks, while official duty remains to follow standard wartime norms.
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San Francisco
Gordon
Japan
Navy
Air Force
Facts Figures On Russian Yak Facts Figures On Russian Yak
Air officers report the Russian Yak-15 jet fighter has appeared on the Korean front and may be the second jet in its series. It compares to the US P-59, with about 450 mph speed, 750 mile combat radius, single engine, two 20 mm nose guns, and six to eight 50 mm rockets.
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Washington
United States
Your Horoscope for July 12 Born Leaders and Lovers
Born today you are original and a deep thinker with inventive talent. Protect ideas, seek a hard headed partner, and you can make money. you may excel as a lawyer or stage performer. Many women born this day have musical gifts and liken to home life. wed early to a sympathetic partner and enjoy a devoted, family life with animals and forest friends.
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