Tootling in the Night Amprillo Park Band Invigorates City Scene
Amprillo hosts a revived park band under Charles Riker with concerts at Sam Houston Park. The group, tracing roots to early city ensembles and school bands, invites residents to enjoy live brass and woodwind performances and support young musicians.
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Old Maid Philosopher Speaks On Life And Courage
A Norristown reader signing as Old Maid Philosopher pens reflections on beauty, character, faith, and personal growth. She recalls a bully episode at fourteen, critiques political leaders including MacArthur and Truman, and shares a touching goodbye from a loyal dog named Teddy. The piece closes with quotes on social issues and faith, highlighting a philosophy of living bravely amid aging.
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Russia
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King Features Syndicate
Government should treat Indians as citizens soon
Rep P J Hillatnes of California says government must end the Great White Father role and give Indians every chance to become useful American citizens. Dr Darius Pratt of New York notes guilt drives children to self punishment when parents are too strict.
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P. J. Hillatnes
California
Darius Pratt
New York
Harry Truman Back In Full Command Of Presidency
Stewart Alsop reports that President Truman has regained his old vigor and enjoys the presidency again. The piece weighs whether he will seek re election in 1942, and outlines a Democratic vision involving a Korean War settlement by repartition at the Thirty eighth Parallel, plus shifts in Republican ranks led by Taft and MacArthur. It notes the administration’s hopes for harmony with Southern Democrats and the political stakes surrounding McCarthy.
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Truman
White House
United States
Robert A. Taft
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Joseph McCarthy
Robert Lovett
Paul Nitze
Taft
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Khey Committee
McCarthy
George C. Marshall
Congress
Party of “Peace and Prosperity
Dwight D. Eisenhower
NY Tribune Inc
Panhandle Musicians Thrive Amid West Texas State Growth
A collage of observations notes rising interest in the West Texas State Music Department in Canyon while reflecting on economics, politics, and rural life. The column cites inflation fears, Taft and McCarthy dynamics, and a Tulsa hotel Bible theft trend, ending with a Shumaker family Christmas elephant collection begun in 1927.
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Panhandle
West Texas State
Canyon
Payneial
Alcatraz
Charlies Eads
Life Magazine
Tulsa
Amarillo
Tesson Hand Jacoby on Bridge
South could have made three no trump by bidding game in major. West led hearts, East signaled with ten, West held jack of hearts. South planned to draw trumps and run diamonds but East used hearts to gain lead, enabling a diamond breakout and sealing the contract.
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West
East
Crossword Puzzle Horizon Clues and Answers
Puzzle horizon presents a compact word grid with labeled clues across and down. It lists definitions for terms such as interstice meadow and tantalum symbol along with various oblique hints and abbreviations. The puzzle includes entries for continents, animals, and common words while noting obscure language like doric and greek letters within the grid.
Lets Explore Your Mind By Jobe F Dille Ca 1
A short piece presents controversial views on marriage and social mobility. It cites opinions from August Bollmer on child welfare and delinquency, and a remark by William James on fixed habits. The text juxtaposes moral questions with practical reforms and playful pop psychology.
Electric Industry seeks More Metal
Washington reports that power industry leaders plan a call with Defense Mobilization Chief Charles E. Wilson to press for more aluminum, copper, and steel to avert shortages. An emergency session of the Electric Utilities Defense Advisory Council found current quotas insufficient, with Clifford B. McManus warning that shortages loom if kept.
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Washington
Defense
Redskins Film Set for JC's Night with Lions Exibition
A 21 minute Technicolor Redskins highlights film from 1942 to 1947 will be shown at the Wednesday Amarillo Jaycee luncheon at the Herring Hotel. The Redskins face the Detroit Lions in an exhibition at Amarillo Stadium on Aug 21 with Harry Wismer providing commentary. Browning Higgs and Clarence Guyette promote the event, which offers free film access to area residents and sells game tickets at 805 Harrison for 6 and 4.80 dollars.
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Washington
Redskin
Harrison
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