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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1948
Page
16
New York gossip column recounts a nationwide diamond show for fashion press at the Ritz Carlton. Guards monitor entry as jewelers showcase half a million dollar necklaces and $100,000 bracelets to models while guests sip and sample catered fare.
In a 1948 Billy Rose tale, Dominic, a roly Polly barber, faces pressure from Big Joe Raspberry after gang violence claims Louie. Raspberry forces Dominic to become his personal barber while asserting neighborhood fear and shifting loyalties. Dominic resists but ultimately becomes Raspberry's employee to protect his family.
Moving to the Municipal Auditorium will end decades of business at Fourth and Tyler. Amarillo officials ordered the shift to gain more office space as more city departments consolidate in the auditorium.
City departments including electrical and park services are moved from the auditorium rotunda to the second floor north wing. Next week further offices will relocate. The city secretary city manager mayor's office and city council chamber will occupy the first floor north wing. City engineers will move to the remaining space.
The second floor of the south wing will house the city fire marshal and new quarters. The first floor will contain the director of public works the accounting water and purchasing departments. The city health department expands at city hall and police headquarters will occupy more space in city hall.
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