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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
3
American National Bank plans a three story building at Seventh and Tyler in Amarillo. The project, costing about half a million dollars, received federal permit approval after initial denial by the National Production Authority.
Amarillo reports tie the sleeping pill racket as FDA regional chief Wendell Vincent confirms multiple drug stores face forthcoming court actions. He notes two shops already referred to Washington with possible penalties up to 1000 dollars per count and a year in jail.
Joel Quinones, named as the new Mexican consul in Amarillo, is expected to arrive late this afternoon or tomorrow to assume duties within a day or two. He succeeds F. V. Pesqueira, who founded the consulate over three years ago and leaves Saturday for Fresno, California. Quinones comes from the Mexican Consulate in San Antonio.
Civil Aeronautics Administration officials Ed Travis and J D Church were due this afternoon to confer with city and chamber of commerce leaders about airport problems. Travis heads regional airports from Dallas and Church oversees the Big Spring district. No formal meeting was planned, but a dinner would provide informal discussions.
Amarillo directors of the Safety Council will meet tonight at 8 in the city commission room at Municipal Auditorium to discuss the Texas Safety Association traffic survey. City officials, Chief Sid Harper, and Traffic Capt. John Anderson are invited as the council urges adoption of the report’s recommendations.
Edmond Mathis, a 100 year old dean of French mayors, has governed a small eastern France town since 1878. In Italy, methane gas use sparks hope to substitute about thirty percent of coal needs within a few years.
A meeting is planned for tonight at 7 30 oclock in the Colonial Room of the Silver Girl located at Fourth and Polk, inviting attendees to attend the event.
The encyclopedia Britannica notes a giant prehistoric rhinoceros standing about 18 feet tall and 27 feet long. It could reach 22 feet high to eat branches, according to the source.
Mrs. Scott H. Webster of 910 Crockett reported a set of diamond rings stolen yesterday from her home. She said she left them on a window sill while cleaning windows and found them missing upon return. Algeria reports new price raises.
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