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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1946
Page
9
The official notes that tax receipts are not yet totaled as of today. Taxpayers who pay in November receive a 2 percent discount, December payments get 1 percent, while payments after December 31 lose discounts. Part payments have no discount. Also, a note on jet engine efficiency at high altitude and speed.
Postwar shoppers in Amarillo see a bright toy outlook with metal toys and electric sets, but warns shortages loom. Stores report promise of jeep toys, dolls, trains, ranges, and scooters, yet producers warn Christmas counters will run short and first come, first served.
Seven men who passed the fire man civil service exam will be called for duty on November 1, said Clifford Davis personnel director. The appointees are John E. Cox Billy O. Ford Cecil Henry Stratton Myriam Ross Wyatt Thomas C. Hatchcock James Robert Strickland and C. Allen. Another fireman civil service test will be given November 14. applications are at the personnel office across from city hall.
County Tax Assessor Frank Hoyt reminds taxpayers the 3 percent discount for paying full county and state taxes is available until November 2. He notes he does not know how many have paid so far. A Want Ad Can Fill Your Need.
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