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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1948
Page
12
Overview by F P Bottoms notes brickwork origin in ancient times with Bible reference Genesis 11 and early Babylonia practices. It contrasts historic bricklaying with modern machinery while predicting fears of brick upon brick methods persisting despite progress.
A historical overview traces brick making from ancient times to modern industry. It covers early uses in Egypt and Rome, the spread to Europe and China, and the evolution of methods from handwork to machinery capable of producing 100,000 bricks daily. It highlights brick durability, color factors, and the Bricklayers' Union as a key craft organization.
The article explains that bricklayers’ output varies with job type and notes that tile setters, stone masons, marble masons, and terrazzo workers are part of the Bricklayers' Union. It discusses structural clay tile, its uses in finishes and non load bearing roles, and contrasts it with early hand production.
Mrs nay Downey of Polk recalls a close call when a burglar startled by her returning from a kitchen task fled before cash and clothes were taken. Two children slept upstairs as she checked for change and returned to the store. No loss occurred.
Lou Hartsfield, executive secretary of the Texas Public Junior College Association, makes a routine visit to Amarillo College. After completing his study there, he will proceed to Big Spring to continue the tour.
In San Antonio two finance companies accused of lending at usurious rates were halted by a temporary injunction granted by Judge C. K. O'Quin. R. K. Eckerd and C. E. Crowe named in the suit, barred from lending or collecting on borrowed funds in several Texas counties.
A ten year old native boy in Newcastle South Africa was sentenced to five strokes with a cane by the magistrate after throwing a piece of coal at a passenger train.
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