Porter's Fatal Auto Crash Shocks Amarillo Family
H D Porter, Amarillo cattleman with 25 year career, died in Tucson hospital from a single vehicle rollover. He fell asleep at the wheel during the trip home. body to be received by N S Griggs and Sons in Amarillo. Survived by wife, son George, two sisters in California, three brothers in California, two grandsons, one great grandson. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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H. D. Porter
Amarillo
George A. Porter
Methodist Church
Fountain Terrace
Helen Nichodoma
Bertha Umphries
California
Irving Porter
Clifford Porter
Billy Porter
Jimmy Porter
Bill Hulett
Plainview
Billy Hulett, Jr
Mrs. James Alford Dies in Graham
Mrs. James Alford mother of Charles Alford of 816 Virginia Street died at her Graham home aged 86. Her funeral was held in Graham with her son and other relatives in attendance. She is survived by two sons and four daughters. burial followed at Graham cemetery.
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James Alford
Charles Alford
Virginia Street
Graham
Alford
Roll Call Vote On Pay Feared
Washington May 26 fear surrounds a record House vote on establishing a $50 monthly minimum base for armed forces. Proponents seek to avoid a roll call tomorrow and keep the $42 floor from the Senate House conference, opposing a direct tally that could jeopardize support ahead of elections.
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Washington
House
Senate House
Rankin
Mississippi
Senate
Military Committee
Woman Policewoman Arrests Truck Driver in Macon
In Macon Georgia on May 8 a Philadelphia truck driver ramming several cars drew the attention of a mild woman who told him to mind his own business. She then arrested the large man and a companion as a police wagon took them to jail. An unrelated note mentions quebracho tree extract used in tanning hides.
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Macon
Philadelphia
W. E. McCord
Faye Emerson Reveals Warmer Make-Up Approach For Spring
The Juke Girl star Faye Emerson discusses a paste powder base shade darker with a rosy tint to keep makeup fresh as warmer days arrive. She shares beauty hints attributed to Emerson while noting the goal of lasting appeal.
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Faye
Faye Emerson
Warners
Ralph Waldo Emerson
City to Furnish Trash Barrel Lids at Cost
Amarillo passes a new trash ordinance requiring 50 gallon barrels with tight lids. City will supply lids at 50 cents each, with about 300 lids available at fire stations and the city barn.
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Amarillo
Austin P. Hancock
Flying instructor survives rough landing with curious crowd
Michael Winicki, a flight instructor, executed a deadstick landing in a rough field narrowly avoiding power lines and rooftops. A crowd of about four score boys gathered, quizzing him and cheering as he restarted the engine and taxied around. One youngster praised him for inspiring Air Corps hopes.
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Dallas
U.P
Michael Winicki
Winicki
Air Corps
Peace Officers Meet June 16 Across Texas Panhandle
The FBI will host a series of home defense briefings for peace officers in Amarillo and other Texas cities on June 16 and 17. Sheriffs, police, and agents will gather as the FBI expands state conferences to coordinate against espionage sabotage and subversive activity. A. P. Kitchin organizes the Texas meetings.
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Panhandle
Amarillo
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Tyler
Texarkana
Sherman
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Lubbock
San Angelo
Abilene
Fort Worth
A. P. Kitchin
Texas
Charles W. Barry
England
Charles Lamb
Regulation Warning After Cleaning Complaint
A notice warns that failure to comply with town regulations may lead to a corporation court complaint. It requires stock in town to be kept free of noxious odors and to prevent fly breeding to stop disease spread.
Bell Seeks Seventh Court of Civil Appeals Chief Justice
J Ross Bell of Childress County campaigns in Amarillo for chief justice of the Seventh Court of Civil Appeals. He says he has covered nearly all 46 counties. born in Tennessee 58 years ago. licensed to practice law in 1910. taught in Mississippi. moved to West Texas 32 years ago and practiced law. eight years district attorney for Baylor, Cattle, King, Knox, Dickens and Motley counties. he notes national emergency limits meetings but seeks broad support.
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J. Ross Bell
Childress County
Amarillo
Seventh Court of Civil Appeals
Mr. Bell
Tennessee
Scygns
Mississippi
West Texan
West Texas
Baylor
Cattle
King
Knox
Dickens
Motley
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Amarillo Globe
Coast Guard
Navy
U. S. Coast Guard
Atlantic
Coast
Globe-News
Miller-Designed
Fillmore
Beauty
Chi
Emerson
Health Department
Jayne
Frigidaire
Enochs-Kinney Company
Hyden
West Seventh Ave
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Taylor
Entel
Japan
Kobe
Nature
Dean
Idney
Doan
Feit Pad Fc
Eve Dain
Blue-Jay
BLUE
Jay Bauer
Black Corn
Star Lbr. Co
Gene Klein
Jackson
Insurance Exchange
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