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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1947
Page
15
The South Plains city replaces the old center hung light with four signals per intersection. The new setup places the signal in the driver’s line of sight improving green light starts and reducing traffic pauses. The piece notes Amarillo debated a change years ago but war and budget issues paused plans.
In a survey of Taft and Stassen, experts note Taft’s isolationist conservatism contrasts with Stassen’s internationalist liberal stance. If Taft fails to secure the nomination, many Taft supporters may back Stassen, while a Taft nomination could bring Stassen as a potential running mate. Both aim to counter front-runner Dewey, highlighting surprising cross-ideological shifts.
The article reviews Byrnes’s memoir and notes on his Yalta and Rio de Janeiro conversations, arguing Roosevelt’s stance vs Byrnes’s notes may mislead Latin American publics. It highlights no state telling other republics to declare war, emphasizes American neutrality in shaping inter-American policy, and defends parental rights in education amid state power worries.
A humorous essay contrasts the word Chile with Chile the country. It notes pronunciation, geography, government quirks, exports like copper and iodine, animals such as llamas, and trees lingue and quillaia. It also lightly jokes about public attention and language trivia.
A reader argues that attacking Catholics or Jews by majority rule threatens nonconformity and the core idea of equal protection. The letter cites nonconformity from Pilgrims to Moravians and warns against atheists or others destroying Christianity by majority vote.
Clyde Limbaugh was detained in Birmingham as a material witness in the slaying of his wife Corinne whose battered body was found in a ravine four days earlier. A 22 caliber shell was found near the scene but authorities did not state if linked.
Rex B Baxter executive vice president of the chamber of commerce returned from Dallas where he attended meetings of the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers and the Texas Association of Fairs and Expositions. The 1948 meeting will be in Wichita Falls June 6 9. The next association meeting is set for Jan 29 31 in Dallas. Members include heads of fat stock show organizations and fair and exposition directors.
Grove Patterson argues Andrei Vishinsky’s UN harangues merely serve Russian audiences. He asserts the speeches and Russian press both aim to reassure Russians that the American government is villainous and forever wired to fear and hate.
A loose horse at Chicago's municipal airport spooked 30 pilots and forced several planes to stay grounded. The incident adds to a long line of evolving transport fears from horses to cars to air travel, with commentators urging not to underestimate Dobbin.
Clark and Miriam confront trust and suspicion after a mysterious late-night phone call shakes their five year marriage. Miriam contemplates leaving as Clark insists the marriage remains intact though their bond frays. Miriam returns with groceries while Clark calls a third party, asserting his loyalty to his wife.
George E. Sokolsky questions the sour state of education questioning school systems college electives teacher training and the secularization of education and its impact on religion morals and manners.
A local craftsman Travis Daws at 413 Houston Street builds a yard fence with top hinges and bottom hooks for easy mowing. A resident discusses how traffic affects business growth directions and suburbs adding centers with shops. The rancher meat tale recalls the OPA asking about the large meat supply after killing a steer.
A crossword puzzle grid is listed with horizontal and vertical clues. Clue numbers cover actors words animals places music notes and common terms, including Hindugg Appointe Emmet and Czar and various short answers.
The United Nations Security Council postponed its debate on the Dutch Indonesian conflict at the request of Andrei A. Gromyko so he could attend a plenary session of the general assembly in an adjacent chamber. The Russian delegate offered night sessions or any time when the assembly is not meeting.
Large quantities of drugs and chemicals are blocked in Chilean customs due to a foreign exchange shortage. Authorities report that lack of dollar liquidity has halted clearance and storage of seized substances, impacting medical and industrial supply chains.
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