Weather notes and taxi fare tensions in Amarillo
July brings normal heat with no relief in sight and notes on outdoor living. The piece details a planned 2 percent city tax on taxi companies, driver hours, and calls for relief petitions amid rising costs. It also cites Denver tourist overcharging and promotes travel planning via Mrs Amacker at The Herring Hotel in Amarillo.
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Colorado
Mrs Amacker
Panhandle Automobile Association
Herring
Amarillo Bottlers Expand as Sugar Rationing Ends
Amarillo soft drink bottlers move to seize new markets and expand operations after sugar rationing ends. Companies like Coca Cola and Dr Pepper plan plant upgrades, increased fleets, and new machines to meet rising demand while distributors expect no sugar pinch for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas National Guard Camp Hood cancelled for 1947
Texas adjutant general Gen. K L Berry announced the summer training camp at Camp Hood Aug 10 to 24 is cancelled. Only 696 of an estimated 3,200 had reported definite intent to attend, and officials cite lack of public appreciation and cost as factors. A future camp is planned if conditions permit.
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Berry
National Guard
National Guard Division
Fourth Army
San Antonio
National Guard Bureau
Washington Today
Busy City Commission Sets Palns for New Board Seats
City commission to meet at 8 pm to appoint two members to the building code appeals board and form a plumbing ordinance study committee. Neill Singleton and L. J. Vogel named to the appeals board to replace deceased Frank Litle and retiring Albert Randall. Committee members named include R. L. Zelsman and others. A Negro library delegation and possible taxicab owner talks on cab assessments expected.
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City Building Appeals Board
City Commission
Neill Singleton
L. J. Vogel
Bowie
Building Code Appeals Board
Singleton
Frank Litle
Vogel
Albert Randall
Plumbing Ordinance Committee
R. L. Zelsman
L. Alward White
Earl Goforth
C. B. Ashford
Richard Reeves
Tommy Thompson
Oscar Holman
Commission On
Commission
News to Me Says Jester on Allen Guard Post
Gov. Beaufort H. Jester said the reports that Gen. Terry Allen of El Paso would head the Texas National Guard were news to him. He stated no decision or discussion had occurred and Gen. K. L. Berry would handle duties until a suitable candidate is chosen.
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Austin
U.P
Beauford H. Jester
Terry Allen
Fl Paso
Texas National Guard
Jester
Fred L. Walker
K. L. Berry
Texas
Sturgeons, weights, and a trip home in late summer
The piece muses on weight and society, notes heavy travelers in mountain resorts, and recounts a colossal Snake River sturgeon fight near Wilder Idaho where 12 men failed to haul the 800 to 1,000 pound fish after eight days. It closes with a travel image of Amarillo sightlines and home as the promised land.
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Idaho
Columbia River
Wilder
Julis Paul
Amarillo
Potter County
Dumas
Auto Workers Seek Sanction for Ford Strike Action
Detroit July 29 UPI Richard T Leonard vice president of the CIO United Auto Workers says the UAW executive board will be asked to sanction a strike of 108 000 Ford workers to back a demand for exemption from Taft Hartley. He disclosed the union has sought a no penalty clause in negotiations for a new contract.
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Detroit
U.P
Richard T. Leonard
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
Ford Motor Company
Leonard
Ford
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORTS JULY 29
Agricultural commodities trade shows mixed results with hogs down 25 to 50 cents and cattle steady to slightly lower. Beef and dairy figures list prices for hogs sheep cattle and vealers by weight class, with noted ranges for good to choice grades and various feeder categories.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Samal
Chicago
Turkey Steak Machine Demonstration in Amarillo
F Z Beanblossom poultry marketing specialist with Texas A M extension will demonstrate a turkey steak machine in Amarillo for cafe operators and food service workers. Rex Baxter of the Amarillo Chamber announces the event to aid local makers of dressed turkey steaks.
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Amarillo
F. Z. Beanblossom
Texas A&m Extension Service
Rex B. Baxter
Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle
Agriculture Committee of the
Paul Medford
No Action on Sugar Ration Case Drags in Federal Court
Federal court in Amarillo has not acted on sugar rationing violation cases while courts in other districts dismiss many related filings. Judge James C. Wilson, based in Fort Worth, is expected to return to Amarillo soon. The case centers on more than 100000 pounds of sugar with defendants including Charles Bowen of Dallas and Arthur J. Tankersley of Amarillo, plus bakery operators and other local business workers. Trial began in June but was continued after a defense motion to dismiss.
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James C. Wilson
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Charles Bowen
Dallas
Arthur J. Tankersley
Bowen
Lubbock
Amarillo Grocery
Pugnacious Bird Seizes Forson Home
Mrs. Myrtle Forson returns to find a gray big footed bird about frying pan size in her house. The bird, captured after a struggle, is described as pugnacious. Grandson Gayle Teague suspects a crane while neighbors doubt that.
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Myrtle Forson
Gayle Teague
North
Seminole
Heat Wave Continues With 98 Degree Afternoon Forecast
The late July heat wave persists with temperatures near 98 degrees expected this afternoon after a 97 degree high yesterday. Tomorrow should again reach 98 as relief only arrives around Wednesday night. a cold air mass from Canada is on the horizon with no moisture expected for five days.
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Walter Watts
The
Weather ,Bureau
Canada
Kaiser’s Plan Moves Navy to Support Light Carrier Order
Kaiser recounts urging a brief note for the chief that led to Navy backing a 106 light carrier order despite an initial bid rejection. He recalls Navy officials moving into the White House and calling the plan crazy before the approval. The text also notes wartime cotton shortages affecting foreign spinning mills.
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Kaiser
MelIntyre
White House
Lemto’s Gums Refund Promise at Cretney’s Drug Store
One look at some gum products may upset shoppers, as Cretney’s Drug Store at 600 Polk advertises refunds if the first bottle of Letos gums fails to satisfy customers.
State Engineer to confer on Amarillo highway routing
State Highway Engineer DeWitt Greer will visit Amarillo August 6 to 12 to discuss highway routing with the city commission led by Mayor Lawrence Hagg. Debates focus on whether through highways should pass the business district or by-pass the town amid petitions from local groups.
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Greer
Amarillo
Lawrence Hagg
Austin
Hagg
Ira Stephenson
Bud Curtis
South Fillmore
A. A. Hallquist
Fillmore
Fire department careers span decades and leadership changes
The article traces long careers in the fire service from 1926 to 1943, detailing promotions from fireman to assistant chief and captain, then connects to regional firefighting equipment leadership. It also touches on prior work in ranching, Gulf Oil, and Santa Fe Railroad, with remarks from Hughes about war aircraft plans and policy changes.
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Curry
Fd Wilson
Cooper
Wilson
Central Station
Panhandle
Vega
Gulf Oil Corporation
Santa Fe Railroad
Roundhouse
Patton Faces Felony Theft Charge in Potter County Jail
W L Patton, 38, is jailed in Potter County on charges of stealing 100 dollars from the A and H Service Station at 2208 North East Eighth. Witnesses say he took the money from the cash register while the attendant served a customer. Patton, also booked on drunkenness, was arraigned before Justice of the Peace J D Cazzell with bond set at 1500 dollars.
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W. L. Patton
Potter County
A&h
North East Eighth
Patton
J. D. Cazzell
Fire Department Chief Changes Across 1930s and 1940s
The record covers Chief Curry’s illness linked exit from the department and Cooper’s demotions and returns. Curry becomes chief again in 1930, Cooper is appointed and later demoted, Curry leaves in 1942, Wilson and Red Stevens oversee others. Curry returns March 16, 1933 to fire service.
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Curry
Department
Cooper
A. P. Hancock
Chief Wilson
Wilson
Red Stevens
Jim Henley
Ginger Ebys Earns Notable Show Acclaim in Fayetteville
Ginger Ebys marks her twelfth public appearance at Amarillo and earned invites to major events like the American Royal in Kansas City. A recent sniffles kept her from part of last fall’s circuit. A 20th Century short titled Tanbark Champions features her. Her nursery walls already display blue ribbons, plaques, and trophies signaling a future of honors.
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Fayetteville
Amarillo
Kansas City
Ginger
Ebys
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