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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
16
US Marine Corps aviation will complete its 36th year on May 22. The force highlights a new look with helicopter and modern jet fighter squadrons. The first jet group at Cherry Point North Carolina was organized under Lt. Col. Marion E. Carl.
Foot itch toe itch and other fungal infections cause intense itching. Bondease offers relief with a liquid clean designed to stop irritation and itching instantly. Originated by a dermatologist with a first bottle guaranteed to please. Sent prepaid upon receipt of 50 cents. Cretn ey Drug Stores Amarillo.
The piece notes Col. Carl’s 650.6 speed record in the Skystreak as experimental and highlights Marine aviation plans to expand with jets like the McDonnell Phantom. It recalls Lt. Alfred Cunningham, hailed as Father of Marine aviation, and mentions the 1912 start in a hot, stuffy era.
An advertisement touts GEO-MINERAL as a mineral iron supplement to raise red blood cell counts and ease symptoms linked to nutritional iron anemia and rheumatic pain. It claims no alcohol or habit forming drugs, guarantees 100 percent refund, and urges consumption via drugstore purchase and doctor consultation.
G A Littlefield of Smith's Drug Store Gastonia saysGeo-Mineral is a superior supplement for mineral deficiency and cites steady repeat business and patient success stories. Jack Wright of Economy Drug Co Anderson reports eight months of record sales with few refunds. The mineral remedy is priced at 1 bottle 1.10 or 6 bottles 6.00.
The Diocese of Amarillo adds Rev Deacon Kevin Heyburn to its ranks with ordination in San Antonio The Archbishop Rob ert Emmet Lucy ordained him and Heyburn will celebrate his first Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Antonio and a public reception follows in Amarillo faces months of service.
Soldiers returning from overseas duty have until June 15 to pay their income tax. Amarillo IRS manager L P Herndon explains wartime postponements ended and the June 15, 1948 deadline applies mainly to 1941-47 returns. Extensions possible in hardship cases with written requests to the Amarillo office.
A rabid dog that roamed the Marshall Ford Dam area of Austin for five days was shot and killed. Residents had feared four mad dogs found in two weeks, and warnings urged keeping animals penned for 21 days. Chief Deputy Sam Rogers reported the dog’s death and the public alert ongoing during the period.
A record 2,846,480 pounds of fish were unloaded recently at Grimsby England. Local fishermen and traders celebrated the milestone as the North Sea catch set a new high for the port with strong demand from coastal markets and processing plants.
J. E. Sweet of Amarillo sought how far a dime store balloon would go and released one. Eight days later the balloon was found ten miles east of Coldwater Kansas by Charles Friend of Willmore. The finding location is roughly 175 miles from Amarillo.
Waldo M. Wright Amarillo Gas Company's advertising manager left for Cleveland Ohio to attend a two day Public Utilities Advertising Association convention. He has served as secretary of the national association for three years. Afterward he plans a Pittsburgh visit to see son Dale Wright a Carnegie Tech student expected to receive an electrical engineering degree next September. India launches its first Indian built ocean going steamship at Vizagapatam.
Australian scientists study ramie fiber as a potential cotton replacement. Ramie, planted in Australia four years ago, promises stronger textile fiber once gum and bark can be processed. An Australian inventor claims a new process will solve the extraction challenge.
Mexico plans to extend its rent freeze policy to curb housing costs until construction of additional homes expands supply. Officials say the move aims to stabilize affordability while regional builders increase output.
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