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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
10
The staff outlines when service prior to 1937 may count toward an annuity under the Railroad Retirement Act. It specifies conditions for relinquishing rights, compensated service on August 20 1935, and employment relations with carriers, plus limits that total service counted cannot exceed 30 years before 1967.
The piece highlights transcontinental fast trains as a potential defense asset moving troops and equipment quickly. It mentions railroads ready to handle heavy war material and cites officials, personnel changes, leaves, and travel plans related to the Rocket train operations and related routes.
W W Davis Amarillo pur chasing agent and storekeeper for the Panhandle Santa Fe is highlighted for long service since 1908 and his charity work with Shrine Circus. The article traces his career from Kentucky to Texas, his tree planting hobby, and his family life in Amarillo with wife and son George.
Elmer Tucker likens golf to an investment with interest and hints players should avoid risky shots. Public hearings before Amarillo City Commission set for June 4 and June 11 1940 to rezone property at 2212 14 16 South Fillmore and 3505 07 09 11 South Taylor from residential to commercial with city secretary Katherine Burwell and Katheryne Burwell listed as officials.
At the Ladies' Store Lat 515 Polk a May Clearance sale lasts through this week. French Ginghams and Voiles are priced at 11.75 dollars for a choice selection.
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