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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1948
Page
7
In Kentucky hill country a snake handling sect asserts faith through poisonous serpents. Preacher Hensley claims scripture proves true believers may handle snakes without harm. Some towns outlaw public snake handling as deaths force debate over religious freedom.
Dick Winger recounts a senior tale as a sheriff acknowledges a death on Poor Fork. The sheriff names the slain man and notes no arrest or warrant is made without kin’s insistence, reflecting local caution and restraint.
The STO United Auto Workers reached a new contract with International Harvester ending a 16 day strike by 24 000 workers at seven Harvester plants. Maintenance crews will prepare plants for reopening Friday and contracts will be separate per plant instead of a single company wide agreement.
A federal case in Hearne Texas argues for Doris Faye Jennings 16 to be admitted to the white school or for the Negro school to offer business and stenographic courses. C G Jennings represents her challenging segregated training as unequal. Judge Ben H Rice Jr presides.
Washington report on Philippine Embassy staff reacting to heat and humidity. Al Valencia, press attache, describes Philippine climate and dress, noting year round warmth and absence of weather talk. The piece mixes light anecdotes about attire and living in hot weather with cultural contrasts.
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