Ears in a Box Face Bright Future in Household Gadgets
Kansas City vending magnate E F Pierson, president of the National Automatic Merchandising Association, discusses wartime gadgets that detect counterfeit nickels and defective shells. He recalls a nickel- detecting machine that went haywire, the mint’s metal formula, and postwar plans for electronic ears to shape a global business outlook.
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Washington
Samuel
E. F. Pierson
Kansas City
National Automatic Merchandising Association
Mus
Pierson
Ear-tuned ears promise self operating gadgets
Pierson unveils a wired ear device with boxable, household uses. Ears control lights, coffee, defrost, fans, and front door security, turning appliances on or off via spoken commands or simple tunes. He notes radios may jam when anger erupts, while promising future single package for home use. Copyright.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Pierson
Besc
Conservatives Dream Of Taft Dewey Split After Ohio Primaries
Wyoming columnist notes happier Conservatives as Taft may shift focus from Stassen to other rivals. Dewey campaigns hard in Oregon, hoping decisive primary results shape his national bid. The piece comments on internal party upheaval before conventions and the resilience of candidates seeking the nomination.
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Cueacun
United Features Syn
Hyde Park
Ohio
Taft
Mr. Stassen
Dewey
New York
Oregon
G.I
McKinley School Patrol Children Host Picnic
Merixinley school patrol members from seventh, sixth, and fifth grades gathered for a picnic at noon. Attending teachers included Principal J. S. Evans and Virgil L. Brown along with several room mothers and staff.
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McKinley
Merxinley
Key of Commerce
Kent Gathright
Mary Stogner
Jackie Land
Lou Ann Moreman
David Lowery
Patricia Taylor
Addie Lamon Sullins
Richard Cloud
Beverly Ann Lee
Helen Cross
Pegey Alexander
Barbara Kincaid
Donna Palmer
Leroy Welborn
Jerry Don Greenroyd
Jimmy Chambliss
Gann
Gary Don Reedy
Mary Evelyn Park
Martin Allison
Jerry Hampton
Loise Huguley
Vera’ Gathright
Nelda Wrather
Patsy Kelley
Barbara Jo Johnson
Jerry McNutt
Larry Gardner
Charles Printy
Dorothy Roberson
Don Ellis
Billy Joe Lawrance
Marva Gail Mack
Jo Anne Vaught
Jane Cheyne
Robert Paul
Philip "Schooler
Rodner
Wheeler
Haskell
Terry
Kenneth Bumpas
Rosemary Hefley
Phil Gaither
Mike Powell
Harley Anderson
Donald McClenny
Don Salmon
Joe Tim Wa
Tommy Ray Crutchfield
Cynthia Neu
Maryan Castleberry
Jacqueline Stanford
Leola Terbush
Jimmy Stamatis
Donald Westfail
J. S. Evans
Virgil L. Brown
Naomi Allison
Lara Simpson
Juanita ‘Shepard
C. T. Howell
8. M.’Castleberry
Elevate Brownies To Scouts Tonight At Ellwood Park
The ceremony marks about 200 Brownies becoming Girl Scout tenderfoots this evening at Ellwood Park unless rain moves the event to Cathedral Hall. Ten year old Brownies will take the promise and girls from other troops will welcome the new Scouts. Friends of both groups are invited.
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Ellwood Park
Cathedral
Enlistment Slump Called Seasonal In 1948 Draft Reads
Recruiters in Amarillo report a seasonal fall in enlistments at Army Navy and Marine Corps stations for the past week. Applicants include Royce J. Harrison Dumas William E. Benton Wellington John R. Cowley Pantex Donald R. Berry North Lamar James M. Sharpt Borger Clayton G. Berg Conway accepted at Navy station Jesse J. Cothran Cactus accepted at Marine Corps office.
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Amarillo
Navy
Marine Corps
Royce J. Harrison
Dumas
William E.benton
Wellington
John R. Cowley
Pantex
Donald R. Berry
North Lamar
James M.sharpt
Borger
Clayton G. Berg
Conway
Jesse J. Cothran
Cactus
World politics and health effort underline postwar aims
The piece notes rifts in both parties over policy and international agreements led by Cordell Hull and Marshall. It argues for continued global economic recovery measures, U S adherence to the World Health Organization, and active participation against infectious diseases, praising Speaker Martin’s role and Dr Thomas Farran’s early involvement.
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Congress
Cordell Hull
Marshall
Europe
Martin
World Health Organization
YMCA Board Meeting at Herring Hotel
YMCA board will meet at noon Wednesday in the Herring Hotel. Herb Willborn, board president, said discussions will cover monthly activities, finances, and YMCA business. Paul Fowler, secretary-manager, will present a report on the recent membership and operating fund campaign.
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Ymca Board
Herring
Herring Hotel
Herb Willborn
Oday
YMCA
Paul Fowler
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