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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1948
Page
9
New Delhi reports a traditional Mikirs tale explaining why the ant is narrow at the waist and the frog mottled. A chain of actions from an ant and frog leads to a king’s son’s death, an inquest, and punishment shaping the ant’s slender waist and the frog’s spotted skin.
The 31st annual Kiwanis International Texas-Oklahoma district convention in Fort Worth enters its second day with two candidates for district governor F L Mac McDonald of Denton and Houston P Pick Hutchens of Fort Worth. More than 1 000 Kiwanians registered yesterday as an 18 member all girl orchestra from Texas State College for Women performed.
Canberra reports the Australian government has asked the United States to order home Australian women who worked for American forces in Manila and later sought jobs in the United States. The embassy in Washington asked the State Department for cooperation to have the women returned to Australia.
Tired and run-down individuals are urged to try Retonga, a gastric tonic claimed to ease sour stomach and indigestion while boosting appetite and energy. The ad touts natural root extracts plus Vitamin B-1 and offers a money-back guarantee if the first bottle does not satisfy, with Ctrey Drug Stores as the outlet.
The Western European Union brings Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg into a joint command to aid peace not wage war. US support is sought while Congress must authorize involvement, with officials noting only months away from formal alliance. Gen Collins warns military power is low despite strong manpower and industry.
Pro government dispatches from Suiyuan say the Red threat around Kweisui is over as national forces reclaim the last two Communist held points along the Peiping Paoting line. The inner Mongolian capital confirms a favorable turn for government troops in North China.
Auckland Zoo proposes sending keas to San Diego in exchange for other exhibits. Critics say the parrots suffer when moved to new climates, citing bird expert Edgar F. Stead. Mayor Allum defends the zoo's stance amid controversy.
Railway note identifies Paoting as capital of Hopei Province informing readers about regional administrative geography and transport links.
Edward J. Elvers longtime head of the Legion’s 40 et 8 charity group died in Portland Veterans Hospital age 57. He led the organization and served as first national commander. Funeral arrangements were expected to be announced.
Berlin Alabama reports Allied officials say September coal output reached 290726 tons, the highest daily average since the war. Dr miners and daily figures noted as the key detail in the notice.
London reports Britain has paused widespread removal of air raid shelters. A Home Office spokesman said only shelters condemned as dangerous will be removed. No precise numbers or areas were disclosed, and suspension notices were sent to certain areas.
Greek officials question two Jewish pilots who landed two armed spitfires at Ahodes Friday without papers. Ministries consider confiscating the planes. Government troops claim victories in clashes with rebels in the Delta district of Rangoon Burma.
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