City Prepares for 18th District American Legion Convention
Flags raised and preparations complete for the 18th District American Legion Convention to be held next weekend in the city. A special Armistice Day service will be held at the Veterans Hospital with Rev. L. L. Hill delivering the address. Eugene Worley congressman will speak at the Municipal Auditorium during the general session. Auxiliary leaders from Texas Oklahoma and national officials attend the event.
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American Legion
James R. Moore
Legion
Ing
Veterans Hospital
Veterans’ Organizations
L. L. Hill
Trinity Methodist Church
Eugene Worley
Municipal Auditorium
Ladies Auxiliary of
The
W. A. Cole
Texas
Nina Grimmett
Oklahoma
Indianapolis
Herring Hotel
Crystal Ball
Vera Cusick
Second Suspect Held in Amarillo Strong Arm Robbery
Amarillo police arrested Leon Baker 18 in connection with the strong arm robbery of Francis Ford Thursday night. He faces robbery charges with bond set at 1500 dollars. A second suspect, Garson McGee, was also arrested Friday night after the robbery in the 200 block on Van Buren, where $25 was taken.
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Amarillo
Francis Ford
Leon Baker
Garson McGee
van Buren
Rent ceilings face uphill battle as price control falters
The article notes Congress flaws in rent and price controls. Office of Price Administration will stay to supervise sugar rationing and rents while administrator Paul Porter may depart soon. President hints rents may be adjusted but eviction controls must continue.
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Congress
Office of Price Administration
Paul Porter
Chester Bowles
No Easing of Car Shortage Warned by Association Officials
National Automobile Dealers Association officials told Panhandle car dealers that 1947 production will miss goals by about 25 percent. About three million units are expected, with four million as a cap if labor and material issues ease. Export share remains under 6 percent overall.
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D. M. Barnhart
National Automobile Dealers Association
Panhandle
Capitol Hotel
Showdown Set for Coal Strike Over Wages and Week
The nation's hard coal miners seek pay boosts as the Shenandoah AFL board urges John L. Lewis to reopen the anthracite contract for higher wages and a shorter work week. A government dual approach may resolve demands affecting 400000 soft coal miners and private ownership of bituminous mines. Lewis and Interior Secretary Krug to discuss terms Monday. Meanwhile CIO Transport Workers Union surrounds New York transit HQ and government moves to end the 18 day old TWA pilot strike.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah
General Mine Board
AFL
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Lewis
UMW
Burglary Report: Garage at 1101 Fillmore Entered
Police seek burglars who broke into Harold Green's garage at 1101 Fillmore Friday night. Stolen items include a welding torch and two gauges. total property value around $150. Officers investigated the scene for clues.
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Harold Green
Fillmore
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Cello
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Georgia Telephone
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Abel Oo
Naughton Farms, Inc
Amarillo Branch
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Washington
NACA
Civilian Production Administration
Barnhart
I. W. Walls
Texas Automobile Dealers Association
W. A. Williamson
TADA
Ken Black
Williamson
Amarillo Automobile Dealers
Arthur Truitt
Panhandle-North Plains
Whitney Company
Meyer G Meyer
Exclusive Men’s Clothiers and Tailors
Polk Street
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Oliver-Eakle
NEW Myers Fried Chicken
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