Amarillo Business Briefs on Debt, Stocks and Industry
A compilation notes GM and DuPont ranking in investment assets, inflation fears and dollar devaluation, and a mix of local business insight. It cites insurance shifts toward government bonds, wartime asset patterns, and commentary from Amarillo investors about bonds versus growth stocks, alongside regional economic news on Santa Fe, Pantex, and local hiring, with industry talk of aluminum engines and used car trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
David Lawrence
Life Insurance
Life Insurance Fact Book
Life Company
Pat Bourassa
Thomson- King Agency
Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance Trust Fund
Walter Rogers
Rogers
Federal
Santa Fe
Amarillo Air Force Base
Pampa
Hereford
Kaiser-Frazer
Automotive News
Young Caddie Ends Favorite Run at Newburyport Match
Johnny Burns a 16 year old caddie from Newburyport Massachusetts shocks the field at Ould Newbury Golf Club by eliminating the tournament favorite in opening round play. The young player’s upset moves gains attention for promising talent in the local golf scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport, Mass
U.P
Johnny Burns
When the wolf is at the door in bridge play
NEA Service notes the squeeze play in bridge. It explains that the tactic works best when the opponent still has threats near the end of the hand, using a hypothetical South with 11 top cards. If South takes tricks early, the squeeze falters. if he gives away a trick early, the squeeze succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
South
West
East
Wonder Salve and Medicated Soap for Skin Woes
Safe for children and antiseptic Wonder Salve offers quick relief from eczema psoriasis infections and itching from head to toe. Medicated soap complements treatment while Pylox rectal remedy provides pain relief. Sold in Amarillo by local druggists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fox
Seiwell Skages
Walgreen
Cretney
Bridge problem from a hand with spades and clubs
South wins first trick with ace of spades and finesses nine of clubs. East wins with ten of clubs. West must decide what to discard on the ace of clubs to avoid dummy winning with six of spades or to prevent South from running the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Dummy
East
Declarer
West
Every wolf must have his day says moral of hearts
The aphorism notes that the moral is clear and asserts that every wolf must have his day in a concise reflective line. It emphasizes justice or retribution with a blunt, proverbial tone.
Careless Drivers and Walkers Linked in 1950 Pedestrian Deaths
Milwaukee report shows 86 percent of 175 pedestrians killed on streets in 1950 had no driver’s license. Of 25 licensed victims, six had licenses suspended or revoked, suggesting dual carelessness in driving and walking. Officials say unfamiliarity with car limits contributes to risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
State Motor Vehicle Department
Wisconsin
Southern Rhodesia Begins Universal Maternity Grants
Southern Rhodesia announces the start of universal maternity grants to all mothers, providing financial support on a national level. The program covers new mothers across provinces, aiming to ease childbirth costs and support family welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Rhodesia
Indian Farmers Poor Producers
New Delhi reports that 70 percent of India's 350 million people work the land yet only half of national income comes from farming. Rice yields run about 750 pounds per acre versus 1,400 in the United States. Domestic grain supply provides 1,400 calories per person daily, with total food supply at 1,760 calories per person per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
United States
Grasso Fireman Survives 20-Foot Ladder Fall
In Schenectady New York James Grasso 49 a fireman fell twenty feet from a ladder but escaped with minor injuries. He landed safely after the hazardous climb and is reported in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady, NY
James Grasso
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. I. du Pont de Nemours
General Motors
du Pont
Federal Trade Commission
Standard Oil
New Jersey
E. I. du Pont
Thomas Thompson
Germany
Britain
France
Young Fry
Addy
J. Ernest Stroud
East Tenth
Furr Food
Senate Finance Committee
National Tax Equality Association
Eagle-Picher
Engl
Piice
Thomas
Paint & Supplies
Soil Builders
Lawn Foods
S&h
Gouldy Bros
Tyler
Norris Ewing
Hartford Corpe
TURAL
Senate
Seiberling Tires
Qiver
Wean Walker
Hiram Walkers
Hiram Walker & Sons Inc
Peoria
Illinois
T. Pass
North
Wesson
Jacoby
Globe News
Beck
Beck’s
By Oswald Jacoby
Texas Panhandle
Home Builders Assn
Happy Landing
Ae Lola
The
Holland House
Martin
Badger-Herring Sales & Drug Co., Inc
Grant St
Holland House Sales Co
N.Y
Public Service
Public Service Company
Service
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