Parades Planned in 10 South Plains Towns
West Texas State College band leads delegates for a Goodwill tour visiting Canyon Tulsa Plainview Lubbock Clovis Roswell Portales Artesia Hereford and Carlsbad. Amarillo delegates will give talks as 135 travelers depart December 3 for a four day trip. ticket price 57.70 with a waiting list for buyers.
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West Texas State College
South Plains
Pecos Valley
Henry Rietman
Wholesale Trade Development Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Canyon
Tulsa
Plainview
Lubbock
Clovis
N. M
Carlsbad
Roswell
Portales
Artesia
Hereford
Amarillo
West Texas State College Band
Bob Howle
Ama- Tillo
Dow Jones Averages and Midday Market Wrap
Merrill Lynch reports Dow Jones Industrial Average up 1.43 with gains led by utilities and industrials. Chicago Livestock and Kansas City Livestock columns show mixed livestock prices for hogs cattle and sheep with modest gains and declines across weights and grades. Financial Industrial fund notes liquidation price at 2.06 on closing quotes.
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Dow-Jones
Merrill Lynch
Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Amarillo
Financial Industrial Fund
Courthouse Records Warranty Deeds Listed
Multiple warranty deed transfers recorded including Sarah V Childs to Walter L McCubtin lot 23 and part of lot 24 block 33 Bivins Estate and more transfers within Glenwood Belmont Ridgemere and Holland areas to various buyers with prices noted like 2456 6300 and 62 500. Names include Herman F Buchanan Lancille Turkey Floyd E James G O Golbrook and J T Lockhart among others.
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Sarah V. Childs
Walter L. McCubtin
Lot
South
Bivins
H Anderson
Herman F Buchanan
Coal strike cuts Pittsburgh area steel capacity sharply
Across the Pitts burgh Youngstown region coal miners drive capacity down to 35 percent, triggering seven furnace closures. In Youngstown area Republic Steel and nearby mills shed thousands of workers as open hearths run dry and layoffs rise. Railroads report furloughs of about 2,000 workers in Pittsburgh and Illinois Central and Chicago & Eastern Illinois also cut jobs. In related actions, John L. Lewis faces court appearances in Virginia over alleged violations of state securities laws linked to UMW memberships, with Virginia officials backing action. May and a companion are held on unrelated felony warrants as investigators probe possible gun and cash evidence.
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Pittsburgh-Youngstown
Youngstown
Republic Steel
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Railroad Retirement Board
Pittsburgh
Illinois Central
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Lewis
Goldsborough
Virginia Corporation Commission
United Mine Workers Union
Richmond Better Business Bureau
Commission
Alexandria
UMW
William M. Tuck
Virginia
John L. Lewis
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home
Sheriff's Department
May
Proctor Fyffe
Louisia
Fyffe
W. M. Parker
General Delivery
Amarillo
Louisa
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Potter County
Fatal crash in Wildorado wreck collapses home
A high speed chase ends when a fugitive in a 1940 Ford sedan crashes into the Faust home near Wildorado. Mrs. Faust is rescued from flames after the kerosene stove explodes. Firefighters and bystanders assist as authorities arrive. later, Mr. Faust’s body is found beside a divan in the damaged house. Also listed are district court divorces and several marriage licenses.
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O. R. Faust
Wildorado
Faust
Maude Faust
J. M. Dwight
Bobby Myrich
Ford
Paust
Roy Faust
Dick Grantham
Mr. Faust
Mrs. Faust
Florey shaped Panhandle wholesale growth in Amarillo era
Elmer P Florey senior business leader in Amarillo built Carlton Florey Wholesale Grocery Co later growing Panhandle coverage. He directed Amarillo Chamber of Commerce terms 1935 36 38 39 and presided in 1939. He supported Maverick Club Rotary Masonic First Baptist Church and family life with Ruth Churchill. Funeral services set at First Baptist Church with Dr Foreman Jr officiating.
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Florey
Furr
The
West Texas Grocery Co
Mr. Furr
Bill O’brien
Carlton-Florey Wholesale Grocery Co
E. H. Carlton
Brownsville Packing Co
Brownsville
Ruth Churchill
Hereford
George Tiffany
John Murphy
Steve Down
Joy Florey
Amarillo
E. P. Florey
Brownwood
Carroll F. Florey
San Antonio
Jack Florey
Tyler
A. J. Florey
Ben Florey
Bob Hill
Midland
George Hauser
Venezuela
South America
Bill Collin
Denton
First Baptist Church
A. D. i\Foreman, Jr
Death of Amarillo Widow Vadie Timmons at 806 Bryan
Mrs. Vadie Timmons 54 widow of Arthur Timmons died suddenly at home in Amarillo where she had lived 40 years. Survived by five daughters Mrs Lee Anderson Mrs C R Luten Miss Ina Belle Timmons Miss Mildred Irene Timmons and Miss Peggy Timmons one son Cecil Arthur Timmons father J H Parrish a brother John H Parrish four sisters Mrs Henry Johnson Mrs Mark Agee Mrs Ora Riggins and Mrs Lee Holcomb all residents of Amarillo. Funeral arrangements pending. body held by N S Griggs & Sons.
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Vadie Timmons
Arthur Timmons
Bryan
Timmons
Amarillo
Lee Anderson
C. R. Luten
Ina Belle Timmons
Mildred Irene Timmons
Peggy Timmons
Cecil Arthur Timmons
J. H. Parrish
John H. Parrish
Henry Johnson
Mark Agee
Ora Riggins
Lee Holcomb
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Amarillo to Close Stores as Tribute to Mr. Florey
Many of Amarillo's grocery stores will close from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow as a tribute to the memory of Mr. Florey. The funeral will be at Llano Cemetery under Blackburn-Shaw.
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Llano Cemetery
Blackburn-Shaw
Amarillo
Florey
West Texas College football dispute prompts resignations
The attorney general issues an opinion on dismissals for good cause. It cites West Texas College where athletics director Al Baggett and assistant coach Leslie Van Meter were fired. Windy Nicklaus resigned as head coach. Gus Miller remains as basketball coach.
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West Texas College
al Baggett
Leslie van Meter
Baggett
Columbia University
New York City
van Meter
Owensburg
J. A. Hill
Hill
Board of Regents
Windy Nicklaus
Gus Miller
Miller
Floyd Riddle Wins Newstip First Prize
Floyd Riddle, a fireman at Central Fire Station, wins $5 for his Newstip tip about a fire fighters being called to tear down a closet door after a girl locked herself in. Barbara Bonner and Bobby Arnett win $3 and $2 for other tips.
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Floyd Riddle
Barbara Bonner
Bobby Arnett
Mr. Riddle
Central Fire Station
Mama
Miss Bonner
Madison
Eighth and
Jefferson
North Arthur
Bobby Hardin
North Lincoln
C. A. Hodges
C. C. Townes
West Sixth
Frances Henderson
Bonita
C. B. Braxton
Georgia
A. E. Rice
North Bowyer
E. H. Willis
Thomas Parry
Lincoln
Blanche Dickson
Harrison
Howard Ogle
West Twenty-first
Melvin Robertson
W. O. Allison
Fillmore
C. R. Hearn
Grand
T. R. Wilson
North West First
No Vacancies Here Says Realty Board Survey Shows
Amarillo real estate official Mickey Maguire says vacancies are nonexistent after surveying the city. He notes only a few vacant houses and duplexes held for sale and reports he could not identify any vacant apartments. He personally showed an apartment by flashlight last night.
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Mickey Maguire
Amarillo
Martin D. Lacy Dies at 46 in Home
Martin Dewey Lacy, 46, a farmer, died at 7:30 this morning at his home 2407 Roberts after a long illness. Survived by widow Lilly Lacy and son Martin Dewey Lacy Jr., three brothers Clarence and W N Lacy of Amarillo and O Lacy of Haworth Okla, and mother Ella Lacy of Amarillo. Blackburn-Shaw.
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Martin Dewey Lacy
Roberts
Lacy
Lilly Lacy
Martin Dewey Lacy, Jr
Clarence
W. N
Amarillo
O. L
Haworth
Oklo
Ella Lacy
Blackburn-Shaw
Truman to Attend Army Navy Game in Philadelphia
President Truman will travel to Philadelphia on Saturday to attend the Army Navy football game. A reader asks about using a pillow slip cover over an ironing board cover to protect color fast fabrics while pressing.
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Truman
Washington
Philadelphia
Jester Names Closest Aides
Governor elect Beauford Jester named William L. McGill of Corsicana as secretary and executive assistant and Lawrence D. Ransom of Corsicana as first assistant secretary and business manager for the Railroad Commission. He noted a West Texas based Highway Commission appointment will follow.
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Austin
Beauford H. Jester
William L. McGill
Corsicana
University of Texas
Lawrence D
Sadie) Ransom
Railroad Commission
Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Jester
Highway Commission
French Robertson
Abilene
Fred Wemple
Midland
Tom C. Jones
Fort Worth
Charles Thompson
Colorado City
Fritz Thompson
Berger
Eugene Thompson
Breckenridge
West Texas
Radio Discussion On Airport Issue
Discussion of the municipal airport bond election for half a million dollars will be held tonight from 8 to 8 30 over KFDA. Panel includes S B Whittenburg Mayor Joe Jenkins Charlie Lambie and either Bill Gilstrap or John Boyce. Bill Lane will moderate. Thursday night Wes Izzard will discuss the bond election over KGNC.
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KFDA
S. B. Whittenburg
Joe Jenkins
Charlie Lambie
Bill Gilstrap
John Boyce
Bill Lane
Wes Izzard
KGNC
Texas students probe mismanagement at The Daily Texan
The University of Texas student assembly voted last night to investigate charges of mismanagement and bias in The Daily Texan newspaper. University officials were not named in the action. The inquiry follows accusations raised by members of the student body.
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Austin
U.P
University of Texas
Daily
Texan
Doan's Pills Offer Relief For Tired Kidneys And Sleepless Nights
Doctor warned kidneys contain about 15 miles of tiny filters that purify blood and support health. Fatigue can disrupt daytime function and disturb sleep. symptoms include frequent burning urination, backache, and swelling. Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic, claim to flush out poisons and restore rest.
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Doan
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
USDA
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Close P
Close Arm
Tor
Am Smell & Ref
Am Tel
Ansconda
Armour & Co
Até&S
Bthg Aviation Corp
Baldwin Locom
Bendix Aviation
Bethlehem Steel
Netnewens
Blean-Knox
Braniff
Briges Mig
Budd
Inter
Harvester
Jones-Laughlin
Kennecott Copper
Ewer
Lbr
Gienna Martin
Pet
Montgomery Ward
Wee Et Net
Nash Kelvinator
Bisc
Onio Ol
Ieee
Packard
Pan Amer Airways
Paramount
Penn RR
Penney
Phelps-Dodge
Radio Corp Ee
Radio Keith
Stee
Sears
Sheil Union
Bs Pac
Inc
Studebaker
Texas Corp
Tex
Tidewater
Union Carbide
United Aircraft
U & Rubber
V & Steel
Warner Bros ’ O
Western Union
White Motors
Willyvs-Overland A
Wilson & Coee Ee
Woolworth
Courthouse Records
Globe
Kins
J. Hta
Ruby Wooten
D. Wooten
Juanita Stone
Irvin Leroy Stone
Frances Jean Josey
James Artis Joney
Dotty Trimble
Garland E. Trimble
Roy Pope
Earline Pope
John Arthur Cunningham
Mary Jane Wolfe
Robert J. Rowntree
Audrey M. Fatapina
Lfoyd PD
O'Neal
Jewell Meeks
Royal Bishop
Imogene Brown
Janes Fef Aldridge, Jr
Marion Nelle Roach
Globe News
Withers Plumbing Company
van Buren
Newstip
Realty Board
Martin D. Lacy
MR. Tack
Delonn
D. M. Holcomb
R. M. Holcomb
River Drive
J. L. Rice
Lakeview
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Oldsmobile
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Amarillo Motor Company
Tyler Street
Amarillo, Texas
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