We Need a Change Badly From Mr Drake
Letter to the editor argues against W H Drake's May 22 piece, defending General Marshall and MacArthur, criticizing Hoover and Truman era policies, citing Commerce figures to question prosperity, warning of rising national debt and future wartime spending, and urging political change ahead of 1952.
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Tack
W. H. Drake
Drake
MacArthur
Pacific
Marshall
Truman
Hoover
Congress
Mr. Drake
Commerce Department
Benjamin Harrison
William Taft
Ficares
Russia
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Yalta
China
India
Talking Things Over With a New Amarillo Reader
A newcomer to Amarillo praises the Amarillo News and Globe for its work and shares a concept called Talking Things Over. He suggests towns hold a weekly gripe session to publicly air problems, believing open discussion heals hearts and solves issues for the common good. Mrs. Johnnie Warren, 2306 West Third, Apt. 3, Amarillo.
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Amarillo
Johnnie Warren
West Third
Apt
Grace Green protests city utility taxes and bills
Mrs Grace Green vents about rising lights water and gas costs in Amarillo complaining wages have not kept pace. She mentions longtime service to Northwest Texas Hospital and caring for a sick husband daughter and paralyzed son while paying $1 per water meter for sewer bonds now overdue after four and a half years. She urges city leaders to address high utility charges.
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Northwest Texas Hospital
West
Amarillo
A Mother's Guide to Harmony in Household Chores
A Stratford Texas mother shares practical steps from her own turnaround. By listing daily chores, rotating duties among her two daughters and herself, she reduced fighting, revived her home’s atmosphere, and found time for self care. She urges involving sons, saving for a future, and maintains a hopeful, steady family rhythm.
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Tack
Dumas
Wichita Falls
Papa
Hep Stratford
Tex
Taxed $12 a Year for Sewer on West Third Avenue
A reader asks why after three and a half to four and a half years water and sewer charges remain at 12 dollars annually for properties on West Third Avenue and West Second, seeking clarification from city authorities.
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Tack
West Third Avenue
Brown's Condition Slightly Improved After Crash
Amarillo veterinarian Dr. J H Brown, 30, was reported slightly improved at Neblett Hospital Canyon after a car overturn near Canyon. Authorities say only his vehicle was involved and he sustained a possible back fracture and dislocated hip while responding to a call last night.
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J. H. Brown
Amarillo
Neblett Hospital
Canyon
Dr. Brown
Brown
Protests Our School Dates and Sick Letters
A reader thanks a columnist and asks why schools close late each year around Decoration Day. She notes Northern schools finish by May 25th to 27th and reopen after Labor Day. mentions Homesick Minn and Brown Hospital on the Canyon Highway. Germany is cited as the Netherlands' key trading partner.
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MINN
Nurse recalls crocheted drawers in humorous plea to Tack
Mrs. John L. Williams of Canyon Texas urges Mr. Tack to drop the great debate and write comedy instead. She recalls fondly the modest garments her mother hid behind the orchard during laundering and asks for lighthearted column humor to lift readers' spirits amid tough times.
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Tack
Mr. Tack
Bu Odesty
John L. Williams
RN Canyon
Tex
Lost billfold and cash in Amarillo or Hereford area
A black small billfold containing about $45 was lost Thursday May 4. No notification found inside. Reward offered. Contact Mrs. M. O. Thweatt at 2 8581 or W. J. Dempsey, Box 189, Dimmitt, Texas.
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Amarillo
Hereford
M. O. Thweatt
W. J. Dempsey
Dimmitt
Tex
Light hauling and yard cleaning offered by Jerry
Jerry offers light hauling and yard cleaning services using a GMC half ton pickup. Contact number 6 7024 or reach Jerry at 519 Lincoln for tasks requiring mobility and a compact truck.
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Tack
Found bifocal child glasses near Pierce location
On May 5 a pair of light amber plastic framed bifocal glasses was found. They appear to belong to a child. Owner can be contacted at 1223 Pierce or by calling 6-9536. Located by Mrs. Lola B. Duke.
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Tack
Pierce
Lola B. Duke
Lost spaniel Caesar near Travis address
A four month old spaniel named Caesar is missing from 1607 Travis. Black coat with blond feet eyebrows and lower neck. Last seen Tuesday night May 22 at 1607 Travis. Reward offered for information. Call 4-0595 or 2-4331. Please help locate Caesar.
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Caesar
Travis
Bob G. Zenor
Two Persian Kittens and Mother Cat Free to Good Home
A Reader offers two Persian kittens and their mother for a new home. Contact by phone at 2-1804 to arrange details and ensure a caring adoption.
Help Wanted Live-In Helper in Panhandle Texas
Middle aged woman wanted to live in and assist with housework and child care while I work. Pay includes room, board, and 15 dollars weekly. Must be trustworthy and good with children. Provide references. Sundays off. Call 102-M Panhandle Texas or write Box 85 Panhandle Texas.
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Brack
Ildren
Panhandle
Tex
Scrap Lumber Free to Good Home
Scrap lumber offered for free to anyone who will haul it away. Call 2-6168 or visit 1504 East Fourth St to pick up the material.
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East Fourth St
Lost bifocal glasses at AA Club seeks return
A pair of dark colored bifocal eyeglasses were left at the AA Club located at 2024 Washington. The frames bear the inscription HENRY R. SKATES. Please return to the caretaker.
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Washington
Henry R. Skates
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Netherlands
Dude Ranch
Amarillo High School
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Lincoln
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Judy Hardy
Cleveland
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Hotpoint Inc
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W. L. Finklea Electric Co
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Graybar
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Graybar, Inc
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