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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1948
Page
8
Mrs Poke Bennett notes the struggle of fitting dresses for Sally and Sis as they fidget and sigh. The narrator pins and adjusts hems, testing waist length beside a mirror, while Sally simulates expressions to preview the outfits. The moment ends with a reminder that the dress reflects the girl herself.
In a Corpus Christi diary from The Breakers Hotel by the bay, the writer reflects on travel, poetry memory, and sea imagery. He notes low food prices, a hamburger under 98 cents, and admiration for the Breakers under A. A. Lichtenstein while observing local politics favoring Lyndon Johnson and a Stevenson-Johnson race impression. The column blends quotes from Masefield Emerson and Housman with travel notes and coastal scenes.
Mrs. A. L. Stevens hosted a morning event in her home on Tuesday with Mrs. Buster as hostess and attendees including Mesdames Melton McGehee, John Thomas, and Wiatt Heisler.
Ted Longino of McLean has been elected president of the University of Texas Wesley Foundation. He is a senior engineering major and the son of Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Longino.
The piece argues flood control costs in the Pacific Northwest exceed 100 million dollars in lower Columbia River valley damages. It blames political lobbies for stalling river development and urges Congress to learn that river waters can be harnessed for irrigation and power, preventing further catastrophes.
Washington observers forecast the Mundt Nixon bill to curb Communist activity will be allowed to die on the Senate calendar. They cite politics, unpopularity, and possible unconstitutionality as factors while noting the incident will fuel Communist propaganda abroad. The column also critiques Soviet misinfo and hints at broader political implications.
The Senate passed a bill directing the Postmaster General to issue a three cent stamp honoring the poultry industry. The piece hints at potential trouble for Donaldson from different breeder groups if the stamp favors certain breeds. The columnist jokes about the political backlash and suggests a fried chicken design to avoid ire.
Washington dispatch previews the looming race for the Republican presidential nomination with Dewey favored to peak by the fourth ballot. Taft Stassen and Martin jockey for second choices, while Van denberg Warren Bricker MacArthur Bricker are touted as possible dark horses. A political skirmish over a western reclamation bill highlights intraparty tensions as Memorial Day reflections and patriotic notes close the item.
Leonard Lyons reviews publisher cost pressures to move printing to France and ship final work for assembly, notes Del Webb may run for Arizona governor, and recalls Dr Hugo Sperber the Viennese lawyer known for a three word jury summation and a sharp sign for clients in his Vienna practice.
Hank notes Mauri Rose won Indianapolis Memorial Day race by averaging over 100 mph and collecting prize money, but his speed drew criticism. He suggests faster highway drivers did not finish the event, referencing the weekend fatality report.
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