06 Jun 1941
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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
1
Weather outlook shows continued rain then warm clear winds from the southwest across West Texas by Sunday and into next week. A broad wartime mood follows reports of convoying merchants and U S readiness, with local notes on trees recovering from a severe ice storm and community happenings in Dalhart Amarillo and Lubbock.
Amarillo citizen Harwood Beville writes against installing parking meters, arguing the city already has high taxes and valuations. He cites experiences in Abilene Corsicana and other towns, argues meters favor the installing company, and warns they would not benefit residents or merchants.
A Life Magazine advertisement argues democracy sustains health while Nazi rule harms it. It cites German statistics on rising mortality and disease under Nazi policy, contrasting with America’s improving child health, lower puerperal death, and longer life expectancy.
Horton Smith with a five over par 75 for 148 leads after 36 holes in the U S Open at the Colonial Club course. Storm conditions and a brutal fifth hole produced high scores and several notable misfortunes among players including Hogan Ward and Ransom as the weather delayed play.
Amarillo city officials reviewed options to boost water capacity in an informal session. Current main lines handle 11.5 million gallons daily, with peak summer use at 12 million. Officials consider a potential additional 4 million gallons daily if military or defense demand grows. A plan is expected by next Tuesday night, and turbine pumps were recently contracted for Word ranch wells to increase output.
Saul Rayow, a Houston insectitude manufacturer, recounts Billy Boy the horse that draws flies like no other animal. The animal returned home after a disappearance, bringing relief to Rayow and his demonstrations.
Capt. Maynard D. Penderson reports 24 medical service school buildings completed at Fort Houston. Auto industry methods sped the project, finishing two months ahead of schedule after excavation, foundations, carpentry, plumbing and painting crews completed the job.
Widow seeks a mature husband and home. a 15 year old girl seeks child care work. a 17 year old boy seeks filling station work. a reader advertises general job options. a tractor driver offers prior driving experience. Call numbers accompany each notice.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to relieve constipation and stimulate liver bile. It urges increased water intake and fruit and vegetable consumption, claiming 20 years of use and listing prices 15¢ 30¢ 60¢ at druggists.
MT PLEASANT Utah the entire population has joined a campaign to eradicate magpies described as a menace shot gun shells and other ammunition will be used by sportsmen townspeople and children in the effort to rid the farming district of the birds
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