Taxpayers’ Hearing Hears Budget Critique and Protests
The Potter County Taxpayers Association held a public hearing on the city short form budget. Mayor Joe Jenkins questioned executive secretary W. B. Stubbs over authority behind a letter while the meeting praised some moves and pressed for library funding and salary scrutiny. the exchange touched salary raises and the impending tax rate set for October 1.
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Potter County Taxpayers’ Association
Joe Jenkins
W. B. Stubbs
The
Taxpers
League
Health Department
Jenkins
R. H. Epperson
Oscar Harger
W. P. Martin
Taxpayers’ Group
Bismarck's Size Believed Closer to Fifty Thousand Tons
A British naval officer arriving in port said the Bismarck appeared nearer 50,000 tons than the 35,000 ton rating. He added the ship was larger than the Hood, and that it withstood heavy punishment, suggesting 50,000 tons were needed for its strength.
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U.P
Hood
Memorial Day address at Capitol Hotel by Luther Roberts
Luther G. Roberts of the Central Church of Christ spoke at the American Business Club luncheon in the Capitol Hotel. He traced Memorial Day origins and praised war dead as American heroes while noting the nation as hallowed land. KGNC staff members Arthur McArthur and Ray Parks presented a quiz program won by Frank Lawler. John Ekelund directed.
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Central Church of Christ
American Business Club
Capitol Hotel
America
Arthur McArthur
Ray Parks
KGNC
Frank Lawler
John Ekelund
Pool Drug No 3 Looted by Burglars
Burglars last night looted Pool Drug No 3 in the Santa Fe building taking about $100 in cash. Entrance was gained through the front door and a key in the cash register unlocked the safe. Checks were also reported to be stolen.
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Pool Drug No. 3
Santa Fe
Americans in London Pay Tribute to War Dead
American Legion Post No 1 members laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall honoring U S war dead. Brigadier General Raymond E Lee, military attache, placed the flowers and saluted. Memorial Day services followed at St Margaret’s Church near Westminster Abbey as Big Ben rang.
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Whitehall
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Raymond E. Lee
St. Margaret's Church
Westminster Abbey
Big Ben
Legislators Leave for Old Fiddler's Contest
Nearly 75 Texas legislators depart by motor buses from Austin to Athens to attend the state old fiddler's contest as guests of Arch Underwood. Sessions will resume Monday for what may be the legislature's last week. House approves $150000 more for session expenses. the 120 day term has extended 17 days past pay.
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Austin
U.P
Texas
Athens
Arch Underwood
House
Palo Duro Canyon Photo Contest Seeks Submissions
Photos accepted through June 2 for the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Palo Duro Committee contest. Two divisions offer cash prizes up to 15 dollars plus merchandise, with enlargements from local studios and drug stores. Winners will be displayed in town venues and possibly in other cities.
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Amarillo
Edwards Studio
Gray Photo Shop
Wilson Camera Shop
Wal-green's Drug Store
Fox Drug Store
Kirk Drug Store
Murry Watts Studio
Chamber of Commerce
Murry Watts
Kirk
Fox
Cretney Drug
Enlists in Navy In Stocking Feet
George W. Renner a 20 year old cowboy from Worland Wyoming enlisted in the navy after hitchhiking to Denver in stocking feet His feet tired he slipped off his boots and could not put them back on Commander Charles M Johnson found him on the recruiting station steps and invited him in Shorty signed up.
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George W
Shorty) Renner
Navy
Worland
Wyo
Charles M. Johnson
Renner
Shorty
Columbus Landed in New World on Oct 13, 1492
Rome report says Italian historian Prof Emilio Branchi cites years of research proving Columbus reached the New World on October 13 1492 rather than October 12. He notes the ship log used the phrase plus one day and was misread by Barcelona court.
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Emilio Branchi
Columbus
New World
Branchi
Barcelona
Parking meter prank prompts 20 cent lesson
Salt Lake City police report a downtown coin box note left by meter collectors. The note warned that two dimes would teach people that dimes do not operate the meters. Police say the incident shows a 20 cent cost to learn meters are not due to malfunction.
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Salt Lake City
Thief Fails to Grab $1000 Hidden in Safe
In Charlotte a grocery-store break in left $165 stolen after a thief cut a hole in a safe top but missed $1,000 lying just out of reach. Police chase the burglar in a night-time incident.
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N. C
Marine Heads Back to Base Without Bride
Oklahoma City dispatch reports 19 year old Marine Wilbourn J. Willis left the San Diego base to wed Frances Irene Richards in town. He returns toward the Pacific Coast under escort by two guards and will face disciplinary action.
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Wilbourn J. Willis
San Diego
Pacific Coast
Marine Corps Base
Corp
Garth Sturdevan
Corporal Sturdevan
Willis
Frances Irene Richards
Sturdevan
California
USO District Set for Luncheon Meeting and Formation
The USO District Organization will be perfected at a luncheon tomorrow noon in the Herring Hotel with Jay Taylor as chairman. All 28 counties in the district are asked to send delegates. The national USO provides entertainment for soldiers sailors marines and defense workers on leave.
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United States Service Organizations
Herring Hotel
Jay Taylor
Stubs Toe Forces Postponement of Dallas Wedding
Dallas, May 30. Jack Lawrence, 23, stubbed his toe at a farewell party by friends at a Dallas pool last night. The injury proved a fracture and his wedding, set for today, is postponed until he can walk again.
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Jack Lawrence
Jack
Man With Hoe Can Get Job
Amarillo's Clean Up and Paint Up campaign opens temporary work for industrious men. Mayor Joe Jenkins says private and vacant property owners want weed cutting paid by someone, but state law blocks assessments. He notes many inquirers would pay for weed removal on vacant lots next to their property.
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Amarillo
Joe Jenkins
Amarillo Postmen Meet for Texas Postal Convention
Postmen in Texas receive a souvenir illustrated booklet promoting Amarillo as Grady Cooper edits a public relations publication. The Texas Associations of Postal Clerks and Carriers convention runs June 17 to 19 with headquarters at the Amarillo Hotel. Speakers include Mayor Jenkins Postmaster W D DeGrass Col FE A Simpson and Jesse M Donaldson deputy first assistant postmaster general.
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Amarillo
Texas
Texas Associations of
Panhandle
Jenkins
W. D. DeGrass
Col
FE. A. Simpson
Jesse M. Donaldson
Services for Gee To Be Tomorrow
Funeral services for Gee To Be Tomorrow Sack Bedford Gee will be at 2:30 p.m. from West Amarillo Christian Church. The 12 year old man died last night in a local hospital. Survivors include son Edward Wilson Gee of the 142nd Infantry at Camp Bowie, brother Judge Gee of Amarillo, sisters Mrs. T H Bedford and Mrs. L Moore of Thomkinsville Kentucky. Rev Powell Smith will officiate with Dr. C Snodgrass assisting. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
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Sack Bedford Gee
West Amari
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