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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1947
Page
8
Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on displaced persons in postwar Germany and the urgent question of whether there are too many children among them. She recalls a Latvian camp story, the memory of American aid, and a family gathering that echoes the past debates with her sons.
Texas lawmakers Teague and Kilday voiced varied views on aiding Britain during its economic crisis. Teague said aid should come with self-help, opposing efforts to share the U S gold reserve. He noted the $3.75 billion already provided seems adequate. Kilday argued England may need more support to maintain a government capable of countering Communism, reflecting broad public sympathy for England as a bulwark in Europe.
Amarillo issued 22 new home permits in the first 52 business days of September totaling 183 545 dollars. Four permits exceeded 10 000 dollars including Wiley N Hicks 1213 Austin seven room brick veneer dwelling 15000 Dewey A Hicks 1229 Fannin seven room stone veneer dwelling 14000 R W Jones 2810 South Harrison seven room brick veneer dwelling 14000 and W S Mays 1518 Crockett six room brick veneer 12500.
Dr. Howard Granbury of Austin was named the new chairman of the State Board of Health at yesterday's sessions. O. B. Kiel of Wichita Falls became vice chairman and Pat Cavanaugh of San Antonio was secretary. The board tentatively approved a statewide hospital construction program potentially costing 72 million dollars to expand beds and facilities.
The Dallas city jail's new $100000 addition opens Wednesday with circulating air, modern plumbing, and built in wall lights. Despite comfortes, cells are only six feet high and feature metal slab beds, and the wing is described as highly escape resistant to protect taxpayers.
Report notes that roughly 2.7 tons of oxygen are required for each ton of coal burned, highlighting the environmental and energetic costs associated with coal consumption.
Three Amarillo men had bonds forfeited in 47th District Court after failing to appear for trial. Mack Hardwick faces burglary charges, Stanley Hulsey forgery, and W L Patton theft. Each man was free on $1,500 bond.
The United States Post Office Department enforces strict standards on mailboxes used with Rural Free Delivery service, detailing permitted forms and configurations for residential mail access.
A formal instruction directs readers to contact their life insurance agent or write the life insurance company. The notice provides the Institute of Life Insurance address at 60 East 42nd Street in New York New York 17.
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