Weather, winds, and new English influence in the West
The piece notes departing planes leaving behind a leaner group as a harsh winter is feared. It cites fuel oil orders rising and Lawrence Hagg’s theory on cultural attitudes. It contrasts Eastern snobbery with Texas economic strides and Western resilience in American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hagg
Europe
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
George Bernard Shaw
Texas
Southwest
Bunker Hill
Wall Street Journal sparks tea party era outcry
The piece attacks The Wall Street Journal for demeaning Texas and aiding socialist aims, citing editors as potential Reds. It rails against West Yellowstone gossip, Churchill praise, McCarthy era calls, and questions Hiss Hess and Ache son, ending with a controversial remark on prostitutes and patriotism. The rambling column blends politics, personal anecdotes, and sensational shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
United States
Texas
The
McCarthy
Cabin reflections in July heat and home sickness
A narrator writes from a cabin describing a cold shaded interior, a sun warmed exterior, and ailments from a blackened toe to dry lips. The piece notes lost glasses, a headache from Don's extra pair, sunburn, homesickness, and the sense that summer fades as many leave. The mood shifts to anticipated bath duty amid late summer reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Eddie
What They Want Lack Information Wanted
Classified style item lists requests for information on a Tangiwaj Stone and where to obtain it. Also notices offering dogs and cats for give away, inquiries about Eskimo Spitz mixes, lost wallets and photos, rewards for papers, and various small ads including baby sitting and ironing services. Names, addresses, and phone numbers are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanine Scott
Canyon
Bonita
Pleasant Valley
Winkey
Diane Russell
West
Marvin Micher
Son
Korea
Garfield
Victor Quintero
Hilltop
Bertha Lax
East Tenth
Margaret Ray
North East
North Roberts
Ku Klux Klan cross burnings reported in Florida
Authorities in Miami Orlando Lakeland and Fort Myers investigated cross burnings and anti Jewish literature left at scenes. Four K s burned in Miami and Orlando four in Lakeland two in Fort Myers. One K on Miami city hall lawn. Klan candidate Bill Hendrix denied involvement. Four men ordered to report for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Florida
Orlando
Lakeland
Fort Myers
Dade
Jack B. Henderson
Lee County
Flanders Thompson
Bill Hendrix
Tallahassee
Grand Dragon
Ku Klux Klan
Hendrix
KKK
Set. Q. L. Weaver
Dade County Road Patrol
O. D. Henderson
Weaver
Greater
Sister Seeks DeWitt Hanna in Amarillo area
Frances Ferguson of Weatherford asks Sheriff Paul Gaither and Amarillo American Legion Post 54 for help locating her brother DeWitt Hanna believed to be in or near Amarillo. Hanna, a World War I veteran, has not been seen for months and may seek ranch work as a cook. The Legion will check pension possibilities and asks anyone with info to contact them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gaither
American Legion
Johnson
Largest hailstone on record reported in Potter Nebraska
A historic weather note states a hailstone in Potter Nebraska fell on July 6 1928 and reached 17 inches around making it the largest ever recorded worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter, Neb
Invented Painting by Van Eycks Sparks Art History Note
In the 15th century the Van Eycks are credited with inventing oil painting and founding the Flemish school. They developed a successful medium that transformed European art and painting techniques for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Eycks
Sucre Quoted At 17.5 To The Dollar In Ecuador
The Ecuadorean sucre was quoted at 17.5 to the dollar, reflecting the exchange rate for the currency. The figure indicates the cost of one dollar in sucre terms, used for trade and financial reporting in the region.
Piggy Bank Looted At the Stork Club
New York police seek a midnight burglar who looted a china piggy bank at the Stork Club while ignoring more than 5000 dollars in cash kept in a nearby cashier’s office. Stolen items include a 38 revolver a gold cigarette case and cuff links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swank Stork Club
Sherman Billingsley
Jacqueline
Three Warships Out of Mothballs
The Navy announced on Saturday that the 45,000 ton battleship Iowa and two 27,000 ton Essex class carriers will be placed in standby status. They will be ready for sea duty with skeleton crews and expandable to full wartime strength. Also in operation are the Missouri New Jersey and Wisconsin battleships along with three Midway class carriers and nine Essex class carriers. The two Essex class ships to be put in standby were not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Navy
Missouri
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Courthouse Records Legal Deeds Across Amarillo District
A list of warranty deeds transfers involving buyers such as R W Baskett Glenn Baskett Mack Boren Rufus Alexander and Roy Parks among others across several Old Town Forest Hill Park West Hills Summers and East Amarillo tracts plus domestic court entries including divorces and marriage licenses. Japan consumes 90 percent of its own rubber production advertisement closes the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guitar Trust Estate
R. W. Baskett
Old Town
Jennie Lee McCullough
Roy F. Baskett
Louie E. Johnson
Glenn H. Baskett
Una Vae Moffitt
Mack Boren
Claude A. Benham, Jr
Rufus Alexander
George H Walker
Ray Doerfler
Ridgemere
Laura L. Wire
Frank W. McCarthy
Morningside
West Hills, Inc
F. Pelton
West Hills
Seale Annex Co
Ina Mae Wilson
Forest Hill Park
Heights Construction & Dev. Co
Patrick Brembry
University
Irvin Murry
Jack) Jordan
Franklin P. Ballard
John L. Gifford
Arch M. Rogers
C. L. Edwards
Frank
Frank Wilkinson
Japan
El Capitan in LA at Last
Aboard the Santa Fe El Capitan train marooned near Newton Kansas due to floods, 310 passengers endured five nights on board. Nurses Marian Reilly and Marie Short guided travelers as newlywed Cpl George Bailey and wife Gerry lightened moods with lighthearted remarks about an unusual honeymoon ending in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Chicago
Kansas
el Capitan
Newton
Kan
Marian Reilly
Marie Short
Cpl
George P. Bailey
Gerry
Hides to Shoes: U S Shoe Production Uses Cattle Hides
The United States turns out about 500 million pairs of shoes yearly using 22 million cattle hides and additional animal hides to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lampreys: eel-like fish with suction mouths parasitize hosts
Lampreys are primitive eel-like fish with well developed sucking mouths. Some species are parasitic and attach to fish to feed on their body fluids.
Esbjerg Harbors Ice Free in Severe Winters
Esbjerg in Jutland remains Denmark's only harbor that stays ice free during severe winters. The claim highlights the port's advantages for shipping and fishing sectors in harsh weather.
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Esbjerg
Jutland
Denmark
Veteran marks 110th birthday in Rochester
James A. Hard, the Civil War's oldest surviving veteran, turned 110 with a reception at his Rochester nursing home attended by about 200 guests. President Truman sent a cordial letter and a cake of 110 candles was lit as Sons of Union Veterans presented cigars, while Hard joked about aging and counting birthdays.
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Rochester
Truman
James A. Hard
The
Sons of Union Veterans
Hard
Edward van Duyne
Victor
Herring Hotel Pharmacy Opens In Historic Paes Echo
Herring Hotel introduces a new on site pharmacy. contact number 6 6319 for prescriptions and service inquiries. Paes remains the landmark address as locals plan a small opening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring
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George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Nathan Hale
Hagg
Dubois
Wyoming
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England
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MacArthur
Ridgway
Eisenhower
Acheson
Alleghenies
Hiss
Hess
Yadem
Globe
Delmar Joe Manis
Glenn Petty
Idalou
Air Force
Delmar
First Cavalry
Army
Altus
Okla
Jessie C. DeHay
Amarillo
el the
King Bolt
Texas Rangers
Bill
Melinda
Annie
Diablo
Jeff Smith
Linda
Jeff
Smith
Sis
Jeffs
KU Kluxers
DeWitt Hanna
Stork
Dale G. Dalby
Delbert Dalby
Julian
Procter & Gamble
Courthouse Records
Deason
Ann Ey
Castile
Magnesia
Amarillo Retail Druggists Association
Atkinson Drug CO
Polk St
Beery's Prescription Shop
Westith St
Brooks' Drug Store
Barfield Bldg
Cretney
Castleberry Drug CO
Lind Ave
Dickson Drug Store
FOX Drug Store
4Th
Pierce Streets
Gholston Drug Store
Taylor
H and Y Drug Store
16Th St
Hatcher
Herbert Drug Store
Kirk Drug Store
West 36Th Ave
Maxor Drug Store
Paes
Nelson Drug Store
Wolle's Prescription Shop
Taylor's Pharmacy
West 15Th
Waller
Lewis Drug and Jewelry
River Road
Prescription Laboratory
Polk Street
Ratliff Drug CO
N. E
Newton Drug
S & M Drug Store
North Fillmore
Sei'well
N. Fillmore
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