Weather and moral opinions mix in March Panhandle note
A long national weather forecast piece reflects on warmer trends and sparse moisture in the Panhandle, warns of unpredictable March and April conditions, then pivots to a social critique of horse racing. It argues races drain communities, dangers to women, and calls for stricter controls and restraint.
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Tack
Winburn
Panhandle
Dleax Highlands
Scotland
United States
Nara Hators
Police Ball Promotes Uniforms and Pay Debate
A column discusses Amarillo police fatigue and pay, urging more officers for the city and inviting readers to a police ball to fund new uniforms. It contrasts local and Dallas culture, praising Mr. H A Shaw while noting Amarillo misses major touring productions and big shows like Oklahoma.
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Mne
H. A. Shaw
Shaw
Amarillo
Panhandle
Iman
Rubinstein
The
Cossacks
Marian Anderson
Romberg
Blossom
Dallas
Mr. Shaw
Amarita
Oklahoma
Waco
Vest Pocket Essays and Odessa Walkout Mix
A fragment from a 1957 paper links Vest Pocket Essays by Colonel Stoonage to a broad Odessa walkout over candy distribution in a plant dispute. It describes a 30 day strike notice under the Smith Connally act, union actions at Odessa, Amarillo, and other Texas towns, and mentions ongoing talks with Southwestern Bell Telephone officials and worker representatives about actions and emergency service impacts.
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Odessa
Elizabeth Allen
George Elliott
Allen
Rene
Amarillo
Western” Electric
Southwestern Bell - Celephone Company
ad-Ninth
Tyler
Western Electric Mobile Unit
Association of Communication Equipment Workers
National Federation of Telephone Workers
JT. Blasscock
van Buren
Sed AY
Thomas
Tele
Lubbock
Hale Center
Dumas
Belk
L. K. Koonce
Sister of Amarillo Resident Succumbs
Mrs. Reda Willesua Leck, 52, sister of six Amarillo residents, died at home in Starondon after a long illness. Wife of Lee Leck of Clarendon M System Store, she was a Church of Christ member. Survived by husband, two daughters Emma Pearl and Wanda Marie, son Tommie Lee, parents Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Lane, four sisters in Amarillo, four brothers. Funeral at Clarendon Church of Christ with burial in Citizens Cemetery, under Murphy-Spicer-Buntin Funeral Home.
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W.T. Hines
M.S. Manchester
Giron Church
Citizens Cemetery
Clarendon
Murphy-Spicer- Buntin Funeral Home
Missing dog post for family’s Christmas gift
A small wirehaired terrier, white with black spots, vanished and a reward is offered. The owners describe the pet as a cherished Christmas present for their boys and appeal for help locating the dog, noting the distress of the children.
Telephone strike discuss ends without agreement in Odessa
Powever Ray Hackney of Texas Southwestern Telephone Workeng Wien in Dallas said a call from St. Louis reported no agreement reached with the union on Odessa working conditions. Gov. Beauford H. Jester said no mediation proposals were received. D. L. McGowan, president of the Southwestern Telephone Workers' Union, said arbitration would be sought. No picketing of telephone exchanges was noted.
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Dent
Southwest Telephone Workers Union
McGowan
St. Louis
Southwestern Belk Telephone Co
Cora Miller
Amarillo
Fexas
Ray Hackney
Texas
Southwestern Telephone Workeng Wien
Dallas
Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief
A vintage ad text touts Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for energy, nighttime urination, puffiness under the eyes, headaches and dizziness. It claims kidney and bladder issues show in frequent passages and urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills once used by millions for over 0 years.
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Don’ Watt
Doan
Dean
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