Weather Man Tack in Slump Amid Harsh Letters and Criticism
The weather commentator Mr. Tack faces a difficult spell with poor timing and pessimistic forecasts. Readers express strong opinions, including a Christian citizen's letter urging editorial changes at The News-Globe. Tack contemplates quitting after mounting abuse and a shrinking role at the paper.
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Tack
News-Globe
Tom Thompson
Philip Wylie
Old Tack
Lewis Nordyke
Paul Allingham
Thompson
Wes Izzard
Amarillo
Ferry Collision Kills Seventeen in Guanabara Bay
A ferryboat and a launch collided in Guanabara Bay killing 17 and injuring 70. The Peruana carried 105 passengers, many tied to the Independence Day parade. President Truman had just departed. Rescue efforts faced darkness as crews worked to pull victims from the water.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Guanabara Bay
Nictheroy
Truman
Brazil
Peruana
Icaras
Frota Carioca Co
Caffey Dies Of Injuries In Railway Accident
Henry Claude Buster Caffey a 29 year old Amarillo native who moved to Canadian six months ago died in a Canadian hospital from injuries when his railway motor car was struck by a locomotive. He was a Santa Fe signal maintainer. He leaves a widow a daughter Claudia 2 and siblings. Funeral at 4 pm Tuesday at Geer Funeral Home Mangum Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Claude “Buster” Caffey
Amarillo
Canadian
Santa Fe
Buster” Caffey
Lizzie Caffey
Will Carter
Florida
Claudia
Bill Pace
Raton
Geer
Mangum
Okla
Millionaire Deferrari Donates to Boston Library
Mystery benefactor John Deferrari 84 returns from seclusion to reveal an irrevocable trust gift of 1 million dollars, with securities to grow to three million, supporting the Boston Public Library. Neighbors question charity starting at home after the surprise donation following five decades as a reclusive fruit peddler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Deferrari
North End
Boston Public Library
Deferrari
Taft Finds No Call for Extra Session Before January
Senator Robert A. Taft said no reason exists for a special session before Congress convenes in January. He noted information on foreign aid would not be ready before January 1, 1948 and that neither he nor Congress are adequately advised on the foreign situation yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally
Ringling Bros
Columbus
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Congress
Taft
Girl Clambers Five Stories to Get Final Word
A slender blue eyed woman climbed a fire escape to speak through a fifth floor window with a merchant seaman. Police and fire crews used four radio cars, an emergency squad and a hook and ladder unit to end the standoff, after neighbours feared she would jump. Detectives escorted the woman to the street. the seaman declined to talk.
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New York
Found glasses left near State Cafe with Longview optometrist case
A note explains a pair of glasses found between Fifth and Sixth on Taylor Street. The owner is presumed out of town and the case bears a Longview optometrist’s mark. Glasses left with secretary Miss Elaine Hale. A reader seeks an unencumbered woman to share a home at 2110 South Mirror with no work required but driving ability.
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Tack
Fifth
Sixth
Taylor Street
Longview
Elaine Hale
Jack Rogers
South Mirror
Rosary Found In Front Of Cretneys Left At Tack Office
A rosary found in front of Cretney's has been left at Tack's Office and the owner is asked to call to claim it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Cretney
Miss Albright
Eight Goats Stray Near Smelter Prompt Call to Owners
Eight head of white milk goats strayed from a pasture four miles north of the smelter. Anyone knowing their whereabouts is asked to contact owner A F Amerson at phone 20233.
Plain sewing and crocheting circles offered
Interested reader seeks plain sewing and crochet activities and provides contact in Cleveland address. Mrs Ruth Johnson requests a call to 2105 Cleveland for details.
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Tack
Cleveland
Ruth Johnson
Will Keep Children In My Home At All Times
Myrtle Williams states she can care for children in her home any time and cites experience. Contact via phone number 5696 for arrangements.
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Tack
Myrtle Williams
Persian kittens to give away with contact number
Part Persian kittens offered for free as pets. Phone number 3-1301 provided for inquiries.
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Tack
Maltese kit ten request from reader
A reader requests a Maltese kit ten and provides the contact phone 5892 for response.
Lonely widow seeks companionship from kind active man
A lady in her early fifties, widowed with no dependents, in good health and honest seeks a sincere companion. She is lonely and desires a respectful, steady relationship with a mature, considerate partner.
Green Favors Union Officials Signing of Non Communist Vows
AFL President William Green pledges that all AFL officers should sign anti Communist affidavits to use NLRB facilities under Taft Hartley. He predicts council approval and notes CIO delay until its Boston convention. The move would affect bargaining power and future union elections nationwide.
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Green
Chicago
AFL
William Green
National Labor Relations Board
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers Journal
Lewis
CIO
Boston
NLRB
Robert N. Denham
Enroll At St. Mary’s Reach 432 Pupils at 9 AM
St Mary’s Academy reports 432 day students enrolled today at 9 o'clock. Principal Sister Rosanna oversees a staff including Sisters Anabilis Kenneth Killian Mary Philip Amelia Doloretta Alphonsine. Amarillo officer Floyd Allen spoke to students on safety patrol duties and rules. Transportation provided by one St Mary’s bus and two Price College buses.
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St. Mary's Academy
Washington
St. Mary's
Price College
Rosanna
Anabilis
Kenneth
Killian
Mary Philip
Amelia
Doloretta
Alphonsine
W. S. Brainerd
Floyd Allen
Amarillo
Roomless VFW Veteran Quits Convention After Hotel Blues
Lee King a 78 year old Spanish American War veteran said he could not find a hotel room in Cleveland and slept in his car for four days. He lost 150 dollars in a hotel lobby and announced he would return to San Antonio, ending his convention attendance.
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Cleveland
Sept
Lee King
San Antonio
Tex
Amarillo Watchmakers Institute awards first diplomas
The Amarillo Watchmakers Institute graduated its first class at 10:30 this morning with nine diplomas awarded by William A. Gruen. Graduates include Thomas C. Boyett and Walton C. Guthrie, as the school notes VA training and a 15 month program, with 93 students currently enrolled.
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Amarillo Watchmakers Institute
William A. Gruen
Institute
West Fifth
C. E. Todd
al Williams
Mr. Gruen
Sterling E. Galladay
Thomas C. Boyett
Walton C. Guthrie
Reuben James
Charles D. Johnson
John Schneider
General Devers predicts parachutes obsolete in future wars
Gen Jacob L Devers commanding general of the Army ground forces said individual parachutists will be obsolete in future wars in an article for The Pegasus magazine. He cited the British general staff claim that the parachute will be obsolete after seven years of airborne operations and noted U S authorities foresee the possibility but will not set a date.
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New York
Jacob L. Devers
Army
Fairchild Engine
The
Pegasus
Devers
US Army
Me and Gandhi Woman Fasts Over Rent Control
Anna E Boyer a 73 year old widow in Savannah fasts for five days protesting rent control board rejections. She says her rent income cannot cover groceries and repairs totaling over 200 dollars. A Southeastern rent control office spokesman cites only major repairs as grounds for raises.
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Savannah
Anna E. Boyer
Gandhi
Atlanta
Southeastern Regional Rent Control Office
Bumper Spud Crop Ripened With Aid Of Flame Throwers
Oneida County farmers harvest a bumper potato crop aided by flame throwers. County agricultural agent Hervery L Becker explains the heat scorches vines after potatoes reach size and helps skins set. Heat speeds digging and reduces potato cling to vines.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Oneida County
Hervery L. Becker
Truman to Give Major Speech on Democratic Women's Day
President Truman will deliver a nationwide radio address on October 8 to mark Democratic Women's Day, potentially his first major campaign speech of 1948. The time of the broadcast will be announced later.
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Washington
U.P
Democratic National Committee
Truman
Democratic Committee
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Norman Crum
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Globe News
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Bill Waggoner
F. M. Phillips
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Caffey
A F. Amerson
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Lonely Lady
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Pierce, Fenner & Beane
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Kansas City
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Offerie
Bell, Tack
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W. L. Johnson
East Fourteenth
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Prey
Armour & Co Csese
AT & SF
Aviation Corporation
Star Baldwin
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Blaw-Knox Steel
Packard Motors
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Pennsylvania
Keith
Ilis Republic Steel
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Willys-Overland Asetens
Wilson & Co
Woolworth
Chicago Board of the Open
Shanghai
San Jacinto
Bob
Haley
Eagle Nest
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