Move Up To Lewis On Coal Wage Dispute
The government pushes the coal wage issue to John L Lewis as 1.45 million railroad workers prepare to strike. The War Labor Board rejects the coal contract but offers a compromise wage increase of 10 dollars per week. Lewis may call United Mine Workers policy committee this week to discuss the WLB plan setting basic mine wage at 8.12 dollars per day versus 8.50 in the proposed contract.
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Markets and Livestock Report From Kansas City and Chicago
Market data from Merrill Lynch shows Dow Jones at 139.08 up .39 at 1 P M. Kansas City livestock yields include hogs 4,500 salable with prices around 14.15 to 14.35 for 180 lb plus, and cattle 9,000 salable with steers and cows in the 6 to 18 dollar range. Chicago hogs and cattle trades run slower with mixed outcomes, large lots of 190 lb plus hogs down 10 to 20 cents, yearlings and prime cattle pressured, lambs steady to firm, cows steady to higher in places. Financial/industrial fund figures appear around 1.74 to 1.91 value range amid market action.
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Aviation progress hinges on competition, Braniff official says
Charles E. Beard Braniff vice president told a Dallas audience that air travel advancement depends on free competition. He urged against government control and argued the industry should be open to all competitors.
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Nightmares and Pieces of Hollywood Talk
Jimmie Fidler reports on a party where William Bendix and other stars shared show business nightmares from lost scripts to forgotten dialogue. Ginger Rogers buys birthday cakes for crew. Edward Dmytryk coaches extras. Dinah Shore and Betty Hutton receive playful notes on their personas.
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Lost Kelton watch with Carmen band reward offered
Jimmie Hodges seeks return of a yellow gold seven jewel Kelton watch lost Friday night October 15. He offers a reward and provides his address 1306 E Ninth Ave and phone 20854. He is a 65 year old widower seeking correspondence with a widow 60 to 65 who would appreciate a good home and asks readers to write Box 2482. A reader asks for help finding a tan terrier with two white feet and a white throat weighing about 15 pounds eight months old missing since last Saturday. Call 7087 in evenings if possible.
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Tack
Needs a Dairy Worker in Abernathy Texas
A notice seeks a male dairy worker with family for help on a dairy. Offers good living quarters with gas water and lights and promising wages. Contact D. O. Williams at 907-F-2 Abernathy Texas or arrange to see.
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Blows Fatal To Mrs Blair in Memphis Case
Mrs. Barney Blair died of head wounds from a hammer attack last Saturday. Barney Blair, free on 10000 bond on an assault charge, is being returned to Memphis where a murder charge is expected. Blair had recently divorced Mrs. Blair and surrendered after her body was found in their apartment with two of her children.
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Three More Dogs Needed To Fill Ranks Of K Nine Corps
Amarillo still short three dogs for next shipment of recruits to the Army K Nine Corps. Dogs volunteered recently fail to meet requirements. A R Granberg, dog recruiter, says dogs must be at least 20 inches high at the shoulders and weigh 50 pounds or more and be between one and five years old. Owners may write Mr Granberg P O Box 1522.
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More Campbell Loot Is Identified
Loot recovered from the Campbell home at 702 A Prospect Street has been identified as taken in a Dallas burglary. Police Chief Sid Harper said about 70 percent of the loot taken in one Dallas burglary has been identified here, linking three Dallas burglaries to the Campbell loot recovered.
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Paramount News Features Service Mothers Day in Amarillo
The Paramount News Service presents Mothers Day in Amarillo with Gov. Coke Stevenson Capt. Jack Holt and a parade segment. The current newsreel opening at the Paramount Theater starts a four day run through Saturday showing the Amarillo observance.
RAF Drops 17000 Tons Bombs On Germany In Month
The RAF reported to the House of Commons that it dropped more than 17000 tons of bombs on Germany in the four weeks ending October 26, while Germany sent about 160 tons of explosives to Britain in the same period.
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Governor Is Heading for Washington
Governor Coke R. Stevenson will travel to Washington for a few days at the request of high government officials to discuss different phases of the war effort. Ernest Boyett, Stevenson’s secretary, said the trip is to confer with national leaders amid Texas political speculation following Vice President Wallace’s Texas visit.
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Furrier displays Fashion Furs at Sweetbriar Shop
In Amarillo Today an experienced furrier shows the famous line Fashion Furs at Sweetbriar Shop. Trade in that old fur coat and pay in three convenient ways, according to an advertisement.
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Sweetbriar Shop
Ned Buxton Returns Home to Quiet Welcome
From where I sit Ned Buxton was home on furlough last week and the town made a fuss with parties and testimonials. He'd rather sit with old friends, share a beer, and talk of old times, showing that soldiers crave simple comforts and home meals.
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War News Roundup From Front Lines and Air Blitz
Reports say Crimea threatens the German 11th Army as Allied prisoners claim Nazi morale is cracking under sustained bombing. Britain’s air minister cites 17000 tons of bombs dropped in four weeks. In Yugoslavia a major German push seeks to retake Partisan gains while Japan loses airfields near Rabaul Bougainville and Ballale as counterattacks fail near Finschhafen.
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Barbo Gray Hair Color Recipe Promises Permanent Look
A Barbo Compound hair tinting formula offers a simple at home solution to gray dull hair. Mix in water to create a large bottle to comb through hair for a glossy uniform color that resists washing off and fades naturally.
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Stained Towels Examined In Lonergan Investigation
Police laboratory analysts examined face and bath towels with reddish brown stains linked to the Patricia Lonergan slaying. Wayne Lonergan, escorted from Toronto for questioning, spent Sunday morning in New York. Medical examiners placed the killing at about 10 A.M. Sunday. Lonergan’s account of a fight with an American soldier, who allegedly scratched his face and stole his RCAF uniform and $100, was dismissed by New York authorities.
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Double Homicide in West Texas Family Home
After a brutal attack in a Hunts family residence, a 37 year old physician and his 26 year old wife were found dead by gunshot and blunt force trauma. Investigators reported extensive binding with varied materials and signs of fierce struggle. A child witness reportedly discovered the scene.
Fashion Furs Trade In and Restyle Offer
In Amarillo Today and This Week readers are invited to visit Sweetbriar Shop to view the Fashion Furs line. Customers can trade in an old coat or have it expertly restyled, with three options highlighted for service.
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Sweetbriar Shop
Texas doctor on trial for murder attempt is free on bond
Dr William R Newton, Cameron physician, was convicted of assault with intent to murder in a 1942 case and is free on bond while appeal proceeds. Dr Hunt and Mrs Hunt were killed eighteen months ago. authorities link late night visit by Dr Jones and his patient to the Hunts prior to the slayings.
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Wanted Men And Women Who Are Hard Of Hearing
Advertises a hearing test and a money back claim for improved hearing. Promotes Ourine Ear Drops sold at Cretney's and drug stores. Mentions a simplified test and claims many report better hearing after using the method.
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