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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
10
A study by Byron Tinsley for West Texas State College analyzes Amarillo crime trends. The observational summary notes a slight winter decline and lists factors possibly affecting crime such as population composition, economic status, climate, facilities, and police per capita.
A study on standards for appointing to the police force examines policing policies and public attitudes. It categorizes crimes over four months in 1946 and January 1947, grouping offenses by frequency rather than penalty. Major crimes include drunkenness and driving while intoxicated. murder and theft are labeled minor due to rarity.
Prices for the season tickets list Loge seats at 9 dollars, main floor and parquet at 7.20, balcony at 6 and 4.60 for students at 3.60. All boxes were reported sold.
Box sales have ended though seats remain in logos front parquet back parquet and balcony. Season tickets available at Southwestern Public Service Company Fifth and Polk 9 to 5 daily until May 24. Five concerts planned with guest artists Whittemore Lowe Jim Jackson Licia Albanese.
The Federal Housing Administration approved a $99,200 apartment project in Houston to provide rental housing for World War II veterans. A separate note reports a seven and a half foot jellyfish sighting off Boston Harbor.
London May 15 The government summoned Viscount Mountbatten viceroy of India back from India for consultations on his proposals for Britains withdrawal methods from India. No 10 Downing Street said the move was due to the importance of these arrangements to Indias future.
FASTEETH is an improved alkaline powder for upper or lower plates. It holds false teeth firmly, prevents sliding and rocking, with no gummy taste. It eliminates plate odor and does not sour. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.
Navy officials announce a streamlined 24 question medical history and seven basic physical standards to speed enrollment of inactive Navy Reservists. The simplified process applies to inactive service enlistment and runs through October 1, with full exams reserved for active duty.
Brownie Troop 24 of San Jacinto marked its first complete year with a party at San Jacinto Baptist Church. Leader Mrs H D Reed and co-leaders Mrs D C Miller and Mrs Bryan Deckard hosted about 21 Brownies and 19 mothers who enjoyed songs readings piano pieces and a skit The Wedding of the Dolls.
Governor Beaufort H. Jester, UT graduate and ex regent, named as commencement speaker for 1947 exercises on June 2. Episcopal Bishop John E. Hines will deliver the sermon at the ceremony in Austin.
Col. Herbert E. Taylor commanding officer of the El Paso Recruiting District arrives in Amarillo on official business at the local recruiting station. He is escorted by Lt. Col. Teddy H. Sanderford, retiring district commander. Taylor, born in Nebraska, was commissioned in 1911 from Culver Military Academy and is a graduate of several army schools.
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