Marriage of Baby King Not Strange for Orient
AP report discusses persistent rumors that Nepal’s baby king Gyanendra is wed to a prime minister’s granddaughter as political expediency. It notes the monarch is a figurehead while the prime minister holds power, and recalls historic child marriage practices and reforms in India and neighboring regions, linking to uprisings and social changes.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Gyanendra
Nepal
India
Tribhuvana
Maharajah Mohun Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana
New Delhi
Congress Party
Desert areas keep Australia’s population density low
Population density in Australia runs about 2.6 persons per square mile, a figure kept down by vast desert regions. In contrast, rates in Europe average around 14a persons per square mile, with higher concentrations elsewhere on the continent.
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Australia
Europe
Communists Lose Ground in Iceland Labor Unions
In Reykjavik the Icelandic Communist Party shows its weakest postwar showing, losing ground in unions and Parliament. The Democratic Front alliance with Social Democrats, Conservatives, and Agrarians gains strength as unions elect delegates to the Labor Union Congress, signaling a wider shift away from the left.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Icelandic
Communist Party
United Workers Party
Labor Union Congress of
Social Democrats
Democratic Front
Congress
Early Farm Tools Through History
The article notes ancient farming gear dating back 6000 years. Egyptians used hoes for onions and sickles for barley. Early sickles featured flint blades and palm leaf stalks with chipped flint, evolving to iron blades over time.
African Receives Scientific Award
CAPETOWN Sydney H Rubidge, a 63 year old South African farmer near Graf Reinet, received a certificate of merit from the Council of the South African Association for the Advancement of Science for paleontology contributions. His fossil collection, described as second to none, comprises over 800 specimens with 87 new to science.
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Capetown
Sydney
H. Rubidge
Graf-Reinet
Council of the
South African Association For the Advancement of Science
Rubidge
Association
Report shows more doctors trained in 1949-50 year
The American Medical Association reports six percent more doctors trained in the 1949 50 academic year than the prior year. Total enrollment across 72 medical and seven basic science schools reached 25 103 students, up 1 433. The figure doubles 12 350 enrollment in 1910 and sits about 18 percent higher than a decade ago.
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Chicago
American Medical Association
False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Advertiser promotes FASTEETH non acid Alkaline powder to secure dentures. Claims reduce plate wobble and denture breath, improving comfort with regular use. Available at drug stores.
Courthouse Records Warranty Deeds and Marriage Licenses
Warranty deeds record transfers for properties in Amarillo and area including East Amarillo subdivisions and Old Town along with U-Anchor and Mirror blocks. Marriage licenses issued for Lester J. Prien Jr. and Joyce Chesney and Chester Ellyson and Enza Garrison.
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Seale-Amerson Lbr. & Bidg. Co
Paul F. Taylor
Amarillo
Smith
B. J. Jones
Dan
What They Needs Clothing and Quilts Dear Tack
A reader appeals for clothing donations to clothe churchgoers. They request dresses coats suits or slacks size 14 or 15 and children's clothes boys size 8 girls size 7. Bring items to A READER 802 Parker or leave at the house if away.
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Parker
Trade for S and H Green Stamps Wanted Tuxedo Offer
Mrs Merle T Smith offers a never worn white size 38 coat and black size 32 32 trousers summer tuxedo for seven books of S and H Green Stamps. See at Carter Trailer Park 313 North East Ninth.
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S&h
Merle T. Smith
Carter Trailer Park
North East Ninth
Sellers seek stamps for Singer pinking attachment
Mrs Schneider invites offers or trades for blue or green stamps in exchange for a Singer pinking attachment. Call 24606 to arrange.
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Schneider
Vic trola records for sale at low prices
A Reader advertises a collection of several dozen Vic trola records available for sale at 25 cents each and 10 cents for every additional record. The notice provides a contact at 317 Fast Twentieth Street.
Hand-tooled box bag for sale with phone contact
Beautiful hand-tooled box type bag offered for sale. Call 2-1957 for details.
Trade request for sewing machine, divan, portable electric
Reader seeks a trade offering a treadle Singer sewing machine for a portable electric. Also interested in exchanging for a small divan. Contact at 30409, 313 Georgia.
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Georgia
Bargain on Oxford Gray Suit with Two Trousers
A man offers an Oxford gray suit in excellent condition with two trousers size 38 for sale at a bargain. Interested parties can call 30110 to inquire or arrange purchase.
Cleaner to Trade for Stamps or Books
Cleaner to trade a Royal hand vacuum cleaner with attachments for three books of S and H stamps or four books of Gunn Bros stamps. Phone 3-6574.
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S&h
Gunn Bros
Help Wanted for Family Man with Driving Milling Warehouse
Married man with two small children seeks work soon. Experienced in milling, warehouse operations, and delivery driving. Willing to work at any position. Please call 2-5107 and ask for the contact person.
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Tack
SEEKS NURSE FOR Mary from 1119 Polk July 1948
Person seeks a practical nurse named Mary whose last name is unknown. The nurse cared for a patient at 1119 Polk in July 1948. Call 20396 to identify and contact Mary.
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Tack
Mary
Polk
Desperate search for domestic work by 29-year-old woman
A colored woman aged 29 seeks immediate employment in domestic service. She offers to work as a house maid or hotel maid or as a cook in a private home and is willing to care for children if needed.
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Tack
Caregiver needed for ERMA TISDALE at 1207 North Hughes
Experienced helper sought to care for ERMA TISDALE, located at 1207 North Hughes. Contact phone number 20398 for details and arrangements.
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Erma Tisdale
North Hughes
Studio Divan for Sale by Mrs Haas in North Taylor
Mrs R P Haas offers a studio divan for sale at five dollars. Property located at 1307 North Taylor. Contact for pickup and details.
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R. P. Haas
North Taylor
Lost Green Glove Found Return Ruby Caldwell
Lost on November 16 a green knitted glove trimmed in white for the right hand. Finder should call 6262 and ask for Ruby Caldwell.
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Ruby Caldwell
Reward offered for lost watch in Amarillo area
A letter from Mrs. N L Jacobson of Adrian Texas reports a woman’s yellow gold Hamilton wrist watch lost in front of the Continental Trailways Depot on Friday morning November 17. A witness saw a young man in a pickup truck pick it up. Reward offered for its return. Call 5757 or 25194 in Amarillo or write to Mrs. N L Jacobson.
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Continental Trailways
Hamilton
Amarillo
N. L. Jacobson
Adrian
Texas
Stamp Exchange Offer for Green Stamps Card
A reader offers to trade four books of blue Gunn stamps for four books of S and H green stamps. Phone number 3 5777 provided for contact.
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Blue Gunn
S&h
Two coats for sale size 6 and 7 with details
Two coats for sale good as new. One size 6 dark green and one size 7 with wine velveteen trim and hood. Both have flared backs. Reasonable price. Phone 9439.
Woman seeks cheap topper coat size 14
Person offers to buy a woman's topper coat and asks for a price, providing a contact phone number 2-4966. The note is a brief classified style request for affordable outerwear in size 14. No additional details on brand or condition.
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Tack
Colored girl seeks cafe or private home work
Marie Jenkins seeks employment at a cafe or private home. Contact phone number 3-1671. Residence listed as 114 Jackson.
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Marie Jenkins
Jackson
SEEKS MRS. SMITH TO CALL ADDRESS REQUEST
Mrs Audrey Smith is asked to call Tack's office with her correct telephone number and address. Miss B.
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Smith
Audrey Smith
Tack
Miss B
Puppy offer phone mix Collie Chow contact
An anxious caller seeks to reach a woman who promised to give away puppies on the 16th but did not leave identifying details. The caller requests a return call at 2 8224, hoping to replace a late pet for his daughter who is grieving.
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Tack
Vintage Philco table radio for sale
Selling a Philco table model in good condition that plays well. Asking price is 5 dollars with flexibility to accept lower. Contact phone number 30478.
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Tack
Philco
Job inquiry for confinement case handler by Faye Gill
Faye Gill seeks a confinement case care position and offers references. She notes contact at 9645 and invites in person visit at 902 North Buchanan.
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Tack
North
Buchanan
Faye Gill
Two coats for a boy size 10 sport coat and Mackinaw
For sale a boy size 10 sport coat and a Mackinaw at low price or trade for three Gunn Bros. stamps. Includes hand crocheted pillow cases. Contact by phone at 3-3854.
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Gunn Bros
Day Work Wanted by Colored Woman in Need
A colored woman seeks day work and invites contact at 307 North Madison or call 3-8422. The notice emphasizes availability for daily labor.
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Tack
North Madison Oo
Outdoor painting jobs posted by JOHN TERRY
JOB OFFER for painting garages fences and outdoor structures. Hourly or by the job. can also repair fences. Call 39680 to arrange work. JOHN TERRY
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John Terry
Widow Seeks Night Babysitting At Homes And References
I am a widow seeking night babysitting at the child’s home or mine on Saturdays and Sundays. Reasonable pay, references available, phone 8315 after 6. Also request locating Cecil Gunter, last heard on the Texas plains or Fort Worth. His 18 year old Sacramento son wants to contact him. write to Ernest Gunter Rt. 1 Box 2536 A Sacramento California.
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Tack
Cecil Gunter
Plains of
Texas
Fort Worth
Sacramento
Cal
Ernest Gunter
Rt. 1
Sacramento, Cal
Teachers in Leading Roles at Sessions
Amarillo High School staff hold key TSA roles at the Texas State Teachers Association convention in San Antonio. Mrs. Haynie chairs credentials. Mrs. Alexander heads English. Mrs. Whitworth leads TSA programs. plus Amarillo delegates and college members attend, with Dr. Smith and Dr. Furbay as speakers and Jesse Stuart as Friday main speaker.
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Texas State Teachers Association
San Antonio
Amarillo
Thomas Haynie
N. N. Whitworth
AHS
Texas Speech Association
TSA
TSTA
Laura Roberts
Minneapolis
National Council For the Social Studies
Amarilloons
Mrs. Whitworth
Ida Lee Cope
Louise Orr
J. H. Plathers
M. G. McCuan
Chas. M. Rogers
Whitworth
Flathers
Rogers
Ruth Marie Rogers
Levelland High School
Amarillo Classroom Teachers’ Association
Gladys Davis
E. L. Hammit
Rubye Bennett
Amarillo College
Ray Small
Dean J. B. Davis
Future Teachers of America
Nova Allbrooks
FTA
Marilynn Small
Amarillo Public School
R. B. Norman
G. M. Waddill
Lurline Bowman
Elma Hall
LaVillita
Rayburn Defends Demos' Policies in Electra Banquet
Speaker Sam Rayburn addressed Electra chamber members saying there is no truth to claims the Democrats push the country toward bankruptcy or socialism. He defended President Truman as leader until January 20, 1953 and received a palomino horse gifted for riding herd on the lame duck session of Congress.
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Electra
Sam Rayburn
Electra Chamber of Commerce
Truman
Harry S. Truman
United States
Rayburn
Tech Teams Sweep National Grain Judging Honors
In Kansas City on November 22 two Texas colleges ranked in the National Collegiate Grain Judging Contest. Texas Tech finished second in team judging while Texas A&M College came in third. Texas Tech member Edgar L. Hawkins of Lamesa, Texas, placed second individually.
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Kansas City
Texas
Texas Tech
Texas A&m College
Edgar L. Hawkins
Lamesa. Tex
Oslo Housing Crisis Deepens For Elderly Residents
Oslo faces a growing housing problem for its elderly population. Municipal statistics project the number of residents aged 65 and over to double by 1975, with a 60 percent rise anticipated in the next 15 years. Separate note cites a medical mystery behind more men than women with speech disorders, per Dr James Greene.
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Oslo
James 5. Greene
National Hospital For Speech Disorders
New York
Plan Union Services For Thanksgiving
Amarillo schedules two Thanksgiving services hosted by city and regional alliances. Morning service at First Presbyterian Church features Rev. Eugene Slater and a proclamation reading by Chaplain Morris Lively. evening service at Mount Zion Baptist Church includes invocation by Rabbi Arthur Bluhm and prayer by Dr. Newton J. Robison. Proceeds from the Mount Zion event benefit the Youth Center.
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Amarillo
First Presbyterian Church
Morris Lively
US Veterans Hospital
Arthur Bluhm
Temple B'nai Israel
Newton J. Robison
First Christian Church
H. P. Cobb
Jerusalem
Maunder
Mount Zion Baptist Church
P. J. Jones
New Hope Baptist Church
Mount Zion Church
Jenkins Chapel
Carter Chapel
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Johnson Chapel Methodist
Austria Burns Much Lignite
Linz Austria The annual fuel requirements of Austrian industries are estimated at 985886 tons of hard coal 1466017 tons of lignite and 397840 tons of coke The country's industries use about 2 1 5 billion kilowatt hours of electric power a year.
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Linz
Austria
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C. L. Austin
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