Canadian reader blasts Tack over Canada Canada border remarks
Hugh Brennan of Pembroke Ontario writes from Amarillo to defend Canada in response to Tack's weather and opinion column. He mocks crude river notes, praises Canadian rail routes, cites oil and coal anxieties, and offers a friendly visit with Canadian Club. Tack replies seeking dialogue with Brennan to avoid offense.
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Hugh Brennan
Pembroke
Ontario
Amarillo
The
Capitol
Quebec
Tack
Canada
Ryesson Institute
Toronto
Canadian National Railroad
Rockies
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Esnought
Mr. Tack
States
Weill
United States
Texas
Lonely widow seeks mature man in churchgoing match
Lonely widow seeks mate aged 46 to 53 who doesn't drink and attends church, writes Lone ly Widow care of Tack. Also ads: lost zipper billfold with social security card and photos, reward offered. found dogs including cocker with collar and white collie. to trade a large bird cage. give away four Persian kittens. ironing and baby-sitting services offered. plus ads for baby play pen and baby bed.
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North Lincoln
G. F. Miller
Bobo
Parker
Bolk
Canadian tour observations from a traveler in the United States
The writer shares impressions of Canada from travels to Jasper and Prince Rupert, noting rugged scenery, long train rides, and a large lake with Indian settlements. He compares Canadian and American people, threading critique with praise, and mentions politics, safety, and swindlers while acknowledging no offense.
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Jasper
Prince Rupert
United States
Canada
Texas
China
British Columbia
Nyet on Ryesson Institute TV station details
A Prince Rupert newspaperman notes only vague hints about a Ryesson Institute broadcasting station. He suggests the venture cannot be major since no broader coverage exists.
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Prince Rupert
Ryesson Institute
Daley Hero Honored With Air Force Base Name
Amarillo readers urge naming the Air Force base after Lt. Col Jimmy Daley born in Canada and raised in Amarillo. Daley flew over Germany in 100 missions, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, rose to lieutenant colonel and deputy commander of Thunderbolt group, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Air Force
Daley Air Force Base
Jimmy Daley
W. J. Daley
Taylor
Germany
Eagle Squadron
Jimmy
Royal Canadian Air Force
England
Thunderbolt
Ninth Air Force
Amarillo
St. Mary’s Academy
Price College
Amarillo College
University of Texas
Air Force Base
Tack
Cockroaches Declared Not Polio Carriers in Texas
Galveston reports Dr. Chin Min Hsiang of the University of Texas medical branch announced that cockroaches have been eliminated as carriers of the polio virus. He, with Dr. John Micks and Dr. Morris Pollard, is pursuing insect carrier reduction, noting eight months for the cockroach experiments and their status as frequent carriers of dysentery virus.
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Galveston
U.P
Chin Min Hsiang
University of Texas
Hsiang
John Micks
Morris Pollard
Amaro Public Library hires part time staff Anna Herzberg
Anna E. Herzberg, residing at 3801 North East Seventeenth, begins a new part time role with the Amarillo Public Library. Her installation adds staff to the library’s public service team.
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Anna E. Herzberg
North East Seventeenth
Amarillo Public
Ralph Kiner Nets 40th Home Run Streak Record
Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pi Rats has hit 40 or more home runs for five consecutive seasons setting a National League mark.
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Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Butter milk sought in assault charge case
Police in Columbia, South Carolina, were on the lookout for a man nicknamed Butter milk in connection with an assault and battery charge. The suspect was identified only by the nickname and none other details were provided.
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Columbia, SC
U.P
Magnet helps keep false teeth in place at congress
DETROIT October 18 General Electric introduces a platinum cobalt magnet touted as the world’s strongest. Demonstrations at the World Metallurgical Congress show tiny magnets placed in false teeth. Opposing ends attract to hold teeth in place.
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General Electric Company
Slogan Signs Brighten Washington Bureaucracy
Republican Rep. Oakley Hunter reports signs in federal offices that poke fun at officials. He cites witty lines from the National Production Authority and Veterans Administration and urges Democrats to heed Woodrow Wilson on liberty and power.
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Washington
Truman
Rep
Oakley Hunter
California
National Production Authority
Veterans Administration
Hunter
FBI
Pentagon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Woodrow Wilson
New Policeman Victor Ward Joins Amarillo Police Dept
Victor M. Ward age 38 joins Amarillo Police Department under a city commission ruling allowing hires over 35. He resides at 2002 Ringemere and previously lived in Topeka Kansas.
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Victor M. Ward
Ringemere
Amarillo
Theft of Bread Is A Squirrely Case
Havana North Dakota grocer Si Golvick discovered a mystery when a loaf a day vanished from his shop. The end of a bread carton was opened and nine loaves were found cached behind the floor area previously torn out for remodeling. He concluded a squirrel hid the bread for winter.
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Havana
U.P
Si Golvick
Golvick
Christmas Scene Planned for Ellwood Park in Amarillo
Study costs for a Christmas scene display in Ellwood Park are being prepared as part of Amarillo’s holiday observance. Park superintendent Mark T. Miles says downtown construction site is secured and volunteers from Amarillo display men will contribute time. About a dozen scenes will surround a giant central tree with 500 lights. A Santa Claus workshop center will collect toys repaired by Amarillo Fire Department for needy children. The project is organized by the Retail Merchants Committee of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce with Amarillo High School, Amarillo College, and the Park and Recreation Commission.
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Ellwood Park
Amarillo
Mark T. Miles
Park and Recreation
Amarillo Fire de
Retail Merchants Committee
The
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo High School
Amarillo College
Park and Recreation Commission
Profits Fall as Sales Increase From April to July
Washington report shows manufacturers posted record sales of 53.4 billion dollars in the April to July quarter while profits declined about 5 percent from the prior three months. Before taxes profits reached 6.9 billion and after taxes 3.1 billion according to a joint SEC and FTC release.
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Washington
Tony
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Boy Hero Rescues Dog From Harlem River Currents
Fourteen year old Joe Mclennon risked his life to save a dog found whirling in strong Harlem River currents. He stripped to swim and maneuvered the dog to shore, with a policeman helping both to land. The dog shook itself and scampered away. Joe said, Dogs are my favorite pets.
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Harlem
Joe
Amarillo Sewer Department Driver Resigns
Marvin Baskin resigns from his truck driver position with the City of Amarillo sewer department during the 2003 spring period.
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Marvin
Baskin
City of
Amarillo
Willard Treatment Sells Over Four Million Bottles
An advertising notice touts Willard Treatment as relief for distress from stomach and duodenal ulcers due to excess acid. It claims benefits for sour stomach gasiness heartburn sleeplessness and related symptoms and encourages readers to request Willard’s full explanation of the remedy.
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A. P. Hollingsworth, Jr
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Travis Air Force Base
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Ohio
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Globe
J. L. King
New York
Joe Mclennon
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OLD Rickory Distilling Corp
Zale
America
Skaggs Drug Store
Castleberry Drug CO
Seiwell Drug Store
Cretney Drug Store
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