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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1947
Page
9
An Army source says Palestinian Jewish underground militants received explosives from US Army depots and that an Irgun Zvai Leumi branch in Munich is suspected to steal arms for smuggling. Investigators seek how ammo bypassed guards while Irgun members intensify efforts and several informers quit, citing threats.
The News-Globe advertises a free hearing clinic at the Herring Hotel in Amarillo on September 8 and 9 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hammer. Attendees will receive individual testing and learn about the Acousticon hearing aid noted for clear tone and quiet background. Information by mail to Mr. Hammer.
Postmaster W. D. DeGrassi announced a new 10 cent airmail stamp is now available at the local office. The stamp targets air mail packages and heavy items to save space on addresses. Collectors miss the first release cancelled items, offered only on the initial mailing day, August 30.
County Auditor Harry L. Washburn announced acceptance by all Harris County departments of a 40-hour work week. He plans to present a plan to the commissioners court to set up staggered shifts. The 40-hour week began June 15 on an experimental basis and was to end Sept. 15 before the announcement.
Dr. A D Foreman Jr pastor of First Baptist Church and his wife returned from a seven week Cook's tour visiting nine European nations. They attended the World Baptist Alliance convention in Copenhagen and observed postwar hardship, hunger lines, and malnutrition across Europe. They praised the Marshall Plan and noted war cemeteries at Hamm Luxembourg.
An advertisement urges readers to try SSS Tonic to combat fatigue from low blood count. It claims the tonic builds up non-organic nutritional anemia, improves appetite and energy, aids digestion, and promotes better sleep and overall health with frequent claims of vivid improvements and millions of bottles sold.
A blaze at Lou Foote Airport south of Dallas razed the administration building and two nearby structures. Firemen fought two hours to control the fire after it spread from the cafeteria to other areas. Volunteers moved planes from four hangars. none were damaged.
A UT Bureau of Business Research report notes June to July gains across Amarillo commerce. Independent stores up 3 percent while overall retail sales rise 9 percent from June to July, and 23 percent above July 1946. department stores dip 7 percent from June to July but stay 4 percent above last year. Postal receipts climb 9 percent to 61 220 in July.
The July 1947 report shows air express shipments up from last year but down from June, wheat driven bank deposits rising 35 percent year over year to 96.8 million, gas consumption up 3 percent yet higher than July 1946, and unemployment in Amarillo improved 12 percent from June with placements up 21 percent year on year despite a 2 percent dip in State Employment Service activity.
Prince Feisal of Saudi Arabia urged complete independence for Palestine as the only solution. He rejected both the majority and minority UN committee reports proposing partition or federation and warned Arabs against any settlement short of an Arab government.
Seven year old Bobby Dean, son of Mr and Mrs Charley Dean of the Shooks Chapel Community, was struck and killed by a truck on the first day of school in Sulphur Springs.
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