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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1947
Page
6
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Sparkle Plenty, daughter of B. O. Plenty and Miss Gravel Gertie, arrives in Amarillo and is seen on porches and in Upshaw Music Store windows at 217 West Seventh. The doll stands 12 inches tall with hip length golden hair and a smiling face, drawing local attention amid national coverage.
Police report the High School Armory at 1300 Tyler was burglarized last night. detectives say nothing appears missing. Don Bush of 2207 Tyler found the break-in around 11:50 PM after a pry and pinch-bar opened door. note mentions irises from a large fleshy root.
Texas Wanderers report local updates from S W neighborhood with community notices and life news. Residents share events, lost and found items, and upcoming meetings.
United Nations delegates in New York and Flushing debate prices in the United States, noting butter, clothing, and rents cost far more than at home. Voices from Lebanon, China, Poland, India, Mexico, and Australia contrast U S prices with their own, while NZ locals observe goods and meals cost more here.
Local notice lists AAA Body Shop at 418 Bowie Street. The entry also mentions Guy F. Rakes Ross Shares, indicating a business association or owner share reference in the readable text.
In Atlanta on September 22, three year old Robert L. Witcher described being thrown from a horse as it suddenly reared and toppled. He was injured and his parents kept him off the horse until his mouth healed.
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