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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1946
Page
5
W H Fowler city typhus control supervisor announced a $3 500 revolving fund and rat control crew to inspect downtown buildings and enforce city rat control ordinance. He warned rats breed and spread diseases including typhus fever plague and hog cholera, urging aggressive eradication in Amarillo.
Amarillo Mayor Joe A. Jenkins proclaims October 6 to 12 as Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. The notice urges all officials employers and citizens to publicize the abilities of disabled veterans and civilians and to route job orders through the U S Employment Service for opportunities demonstrating value and independence.
Reports from the national convention of the United Spanish War Veterans in Milwaukee were given at the local chapter meeting. State junior vice commander A Petersen spoke on the veterans section and Mrs. J E Griges reported on auxiliary activities. Guy V Henry Jr commands Camp No 28 Amarillo.
The historic term Cinchena bark referring to Jesuit bark marks early quinine production. Two centuries ago researchers noted its use and naming origins, tying the plant to colonial pharmacology and medicinal trade.
Police hunt for a 1937 Ford Coupe license BD 8640 stolen Saturday night from Jimmie Cates at 515 North Pierce. Cates reported the theft yesterday morning.
Lester Durham of 900 A Pierce was injured Friday night when a steer rammed him against a wall, cutting his cheek. Six stitches were required. His wife reports he is not in serious condition and he writes that he was working at the stock yards here last winter and rodeos in summer.
City manager A. P. Hancock said rain water was seeping into sanitary sewers and overloading the outflow to the disposal plant. Maintenance crews dug drainage ditches around manholes and vents and filled sunken ground near the lines. superintendent Ray Ramzell called the danger not serious and the measures precautionary as the issue spreads.
Mr Hancock explains problem is concentrated in older sewer sections where rain water enters through vented lines and cracks. City manager notes system overtaxed for five years as outflow pipes vary from 18 to 24 inches in diameter, with $1.5 million in sanitary sewer bonds outstanding.
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