Amarillo Traffic Bottlenecks Draw Reader Ideas
The Globe collects reader questions on Amarillo traffic jams. Citizens cite Polk Street window shoppers double parking Sixth Street straddlers and the Tenth Avenue underpass as key bottlenecks. Police urge enforcement. residents propose one way streets and continuous yellow signals at night to ease congestion.
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F. G. Tye
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West Sixth
Don Vaughn
East Tenth
Tenth
Fillmore
Diana Barrymore's Mother Is Dead
Diana Barrymore's mother, Michael Strange born Blanche Marie Louise Oelrichs, has died at age 60 in Massachusetts General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Easton Connecticut. Strange was an actress and poet who wrote under the male pen name Michael Strange after three marriages to Leonard Thomas, John Barrymore, and Harrison Tweed.
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Boston
Easton
Conn
Michael Strange
John Barrymore
Diana Barrymore
Miss Strange
Massachusetts General Hospital
Blanche Marie Louise Oelrichs
Michaelee
Leonard Thomas
Barrymore
Harrison Tweed
New York
War Criminals Granted Parole
General MacArthur's headquarters announced that nine more Japanese war criminals will be paroled from Sugamo prison on November 15. The release raises the total to 127 under the parole plan, including a civilian employee, a Korean, three navy men, three former sergeant majors, and two privates, all serving eight to ten years.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Sugamo
Sernt
Bus Strike Paralyses Houston Traffic On Third Day
In Houston, 1,000 bus drivers and mechanics walked out for a 25 cent hourly raise, forcing 150,000 riders to carpool or hitchhike. Police diverted traffic with 63 trainees aiding 54 officers as city officials eyed lengthy negotiations led by Mayor Holcombe.
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Houston
L. D. Morrison
Oscar Holcombe
Bayou City
Japanese government pushes purge of Communists and allies
Kyodo News Agency reports Japan moves under a Red purge code. The telecommunications ministry seeks resignations of 167 Communist suspects and allies. Since last Thursday the agriculture and forestry ministry has cut 252 from payrolls. Labor Minister Shigeru Hori said about 9600 Communist suspects have been purged from key industries.
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Tokyo
Kyodo
Japanese Telecommunications Ministry
Agriculture and Forestry Ministry
Shigeru Hori
Osaka
Buzzin Place with Billy Bee Brown at Club Runnymede
Local page notes Billy Bee Brown and Les Brown’s band, featured on Bob Hope’s radio show, perform at Fred Gabbard’s Club Runnymede on November 15 with ticket prices to be announced. Also mentions Harpo Marx at Municipal Auditorium Thursday night and lists several local names and a correction about Sonny Cooper’s engagement.
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Harpo Marx
Municipal Auditorium
Midwest Weather Returns to Normal Ranges
Temperatures across the nation are back within normal ranges with no sharp changes expected. Federal Forecaster C B Johnson said conditions will remain fair and mild for the next 24 hours, except in the Dakotas and upper Mississippi Valley where slightly colder weather has begun to move in.
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Chicago
C. B. Johnson
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Gunfire at Philippines police benefit ball kills four
Four people are dead and several injured after a wild shooting at a police benefit ball in the Philippines. Police say the chaotic confrontation erupted during the event, with authorities probing the motive and identities of those involved.
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The
Phillippines, Advertisement
New Plymouth Dodge De Soto and Chrysler Cars Earn Wide Owner Praise
Owners who have driven the year models report high satisfaction with looks, feel, engine smoothness, power, economy, and comfort. The cars are praised for build quality and on the road performance, suggesting they are better value than previous cars. If you plan a new car purchase, consider inspecting and test driving these models soon.
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Plymouth
Dodge
de Soto
Chrysler
Consider Trading Your Car For A New Plymouth Dodge De Soto Or Chrysler
A sales pitch urges readers to test drive cars and evaluate whether keeping an aging vehicle costs more than buying a new Plymouth Dodge De Soto or Chrysler. It argues new cars may be affordable now and promises safer, more reliable transportation for the future. Dealers are praised as trusted, responsible partners worth consulting.
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Dodge
de Soto
Chrysler
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