Newspapers Lament Loss of Humorists to Radio and TV
The piece argues American press has shed its humorists since Mark Twain and Will Rogers, now thriving on radio and television. It cites names like O. Henry, Don Marquis, Finley Peter Dunne, and Bert Leston Taylor, noting the press’ reluctance to reward talent and imagining a future return to the written word with lasting value. It recalls Twain and Rogers quotes and offers clips from Rogers’ column as a brighter era of journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Mark Twain
O. Henry
Don Marquis
Finley Peter Dunne
George Ade
Eugene Field
Bert Leston Taylor
Abe Martin
Europe
America
Eden Calls British Election Amid Economic Storm Clouds
Prime Minister Eden called a nationwide election for May 26 to stabilize the country after Churchill's retirement. Nine days after taking office he challenged the divided Labour party to a political fight that could end his administration as storm clouds gathered over the economy. He spoke clearly on the radio as strikebound papers stayed silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Eden
London
Winston Churchill
Labor Party
Local editors honor two distinguished community figures
At the Panhandle Press Association banquet in the Herring Hotel two mid career leaders were praised. An Amarillo man named citizen extraordinary received the award while a county sheriff accepted it on behalf of crime fighting professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Globe-Times
Amarillo
Shelby Kruser
David Rasco
Panhandle Press Association
Herring Hotel
Community service award honors Kenneth Grenewald
Engraved on a 1954 plaque Kenneth Grenewald is praised as citizen extraordinary for dedication to the town. The article highlights Hutchinson County Sheriff Hugh Anderson noting strong law enforcement traits and the need for keen observation and intuition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Grenewald
Hutchinson County
Hugh Anderson
Society Women of New York Smoking Pipe
A curated quote impression piece reflecting early 20th century social attitudes. It discusses themes of liberty and public behavior with remarks attributed to political and cultural figures, contrasting shifting consumer culture and media humor with observations on Russia and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Five Die in Landslide Hits Nagasaki Islands
A landslide on the Goto Islands about 35 miles west of Nagasaki killed five people and wounded five others, authorities said. Rescue teams searched for more victims and assessed damage after the disaster.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Goto Islands
Hottest Day of 1955 Recorded at 88 Degrees
Yesterday reached 88 degrees after a 49 degree low as the area sweltered. Today a high near 79 with high clouds and strong southwest winds are forecast, with a slight chance of a front tonight that should bring little change.
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Mercury
Five Day Weather Forecast West Texas Near Normal Temps
West Texas forecast shows near normal temperatures with minimums from 3 to 50 in the north and 50 to 61 in the south and maximums from 66 to 81. Cooler conditions expected in the north portion Saturday and Monday with little or no precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Weather Summary for Texas and Oklahoma Cities 1955
Amarillo reported 27 mph winds with 9 visibility and partly cloudy skies. Houston and Dallas showed varied conditions with clear and partly cloudy skies respectively in yesterday's comparative readings.
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Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Okla
Press Convention Ends With Ethics Discussion
Four Panhandle citizens spoke on what they expect from newspapers during the 46th Panhandle Press Association convention. Jack Haley moderated as panel members including C. J. Humphrey Amarillo attorney Mrs Gordon Stiles Wheeler housewife Truett Hull Jr Canyon businessman and Marcus Abraham mayor of Canadian heard the open discussion on ethics and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Haley
The
Canyon News
C. J. Humphrey
Amarillo
Gordon Stiles
Truett Hull Jr
Canyon
Marcus Abraham
Canadian
Humphrey
Newspapers Convene To Set 1956 Convention Site
Today’s events begin with breakfast at 8 a.m. where awards from the fifth annual contest will be given. At 9:30 a.m. sessions in the XIT Room cover headline writing, a speech by Lowell Brown, and a panel on challenges from television. A noon luncheon hosts publishers and editors as elections for officers happen and the 1956 convention site is chosen.
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Old Tascosa
XIT
Roy Craig
Stamford
Lowell Brown
The
Globe News
H. M. Baggarly
Tulsa Herald
R. B. Haynes
Miami
W. H. Graham
Farwell State Line Tribune
Betty Williams
Littlefield County-Wide News
Globe-News
KGNC
Friend of Youth Bert McCullough Dies at 64
Bert McCullough longtime advocate for crippled children and the elderly died at his Pleasant Valley home at 1 55 p m He had been ill since a 1942 heart attack and had retired from his post as car accountant for the Western Lines of America
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Bert McCullough
West Central
Pleasant Valley
Amarillo Resident Born 1890 From Como Dies
A.T. and 5 F Railway Company employee who had lived in Amarillo since 1908 after moving from Como Tennessee, where he was born July 13 1890, died prompting funeral arrangements.
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A.t.&5.f. Railway Company
Amarillo
Como
Tenn
Five High Plains Counties Get Emergency Grain Aid
Five counties Carson Potter Moore Oldham and Randall have been redesignated for emergency grain feed aid by the U S Department of Agriculture. Applications for feed by stock men are due by midnight April 29 with Farm Home Administration committees to act by May 2. FHA can authorize feed to carry foundation herds by May 15 and applications will be taken at the Amarillo FHA office for Potter County residents. County Agents or ASC offices will collect applications in Carson counties.
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High Plains Counties
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Carson
Potter
Moore
Oldham
Randall
Farm Home Administration
FHA
Amarillo
Potter County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
Randall Counties
Thief Fumbles Furr Food No 1 Safe Job
A burglar believed locked in after hours attempted to crack the Furr Food No. 1 safe last night. He knocked the knob, broke a hinge, and drilled the door but failed to steal. He fled about 11 15 p m through a back door triggering the Beasley Alarm. police nearby could not locate a suspect.
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Furr Food No. 1
Beasley
Mrs. Robinson Named To Potter Judge Post In Potter County
Mrs. Mary Lou Robinson was named to the Potter County Court at Law, becoming the first woman to serve as judge above a Justice of the Peace in Amarillo history. The selection followed a 2-2 tie, Judge Bill Adams casting the deciding vote.
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Mrrs. Robinson
Potter
Potter County
Mary Lou Robinson
County Commissioners Court
Robinson
Justice of the Peace Court
Amarillo
A. J. Robinson
47Th
Bill Adams
Adams
Bill Andis
House
Grady Hazlewood
Senate
Commissioners Court
E. C. Nelson
108Th District Court
J Robinson
Judge Adams
North Texas Typographical Units Hold Conference At Herring
Delegates from Panhandle and North Texas arrive this afternoon for the North Texas Conference of Typographical Units at the Herring Hotel. About 250 printers from Dallas Fort Worth Lubbock Wichita Falls and Amarillo gather. Registration opens 4 p m today with a dance at 9 p m. The business session starts 10 a m Sunday.
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Panhandle
North Texas
Herring Hotel
Dallas
Fort Worth
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Hutchinson County Bond Elections Ask For 615000
Hutchinson County voters go to the polls to decide five bond issues totaling 615000. Hospital bonds 455000 and airport bonds 50000 are on the ballot. Courthouse projects include 60000 for heating, 30000 for air conditioning, and 20000 for sandblasting.
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Borger
Hutchinson County
Vaccine Distribution Starts For Austin Polio Campaign
An air express shipment of 486 000 cubic centimeters of free Salk polio vaccine will reach Austin and be allocated to Texas counties by local health officials. Each dose equals one shot for the two shot series with two weeks apart, and a booster is required seven months later.
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Austin
Eli Lilly & Co
State Health Department
Texas
Salk
Health Department
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George Gobel
Herb Shriner
Bob Hope
Associated Press
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert
Russia
U.S
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New Mexico
Noona Bam
Vivccis
Marianne Johnson
George Albert
Bert) McCullough
Demos Otter
Washington
Stephen A. Mitchell
Truman
Alabama
Dixie States
Mitchell
National Committee
Dertake
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Sen
D-Minn
John S. Battle
Virginia
Johnson
Hugh Montgomery
Cayton
Montgomery
Hutchinson
R. F. White
Joe Murphy
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