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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
2
A notice to the public states it has been edited for publication by a News-Globe board of censors including West Izzard Paul Allingham ND Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charney Underwood.
Elizabeth Boyce reports in the office that Miss Zola Dine of Borger says Amarillo’s census count will reach 129,356. The remark casts optimism on the final tally.
A local official voices aims for improved results beyond the current tally of around ninety thousand within Amarillo. The remark signals attention to turnout efficiency and potential outreach improvements for future events.
Bill Boston of Goodnight urges retirement of Mr. Wind burn from the weather bureau and supports Tack taking over. He blames Wind burn for current conditions, notes past forecast of no moisture until late spring, and warns of a row crop year as eight months of drought nears end.
Dr Doran muses on stomach health while correspondence reveals family letters from Connecticut and Harve Avery noting a prolonged 1903 dry period. The exchange recalls harsher winters, dust, wind, and poor rainfall, arguing one to two inches in eight months offers little relief.
A letter from California mentions a large corkscrew collection and Texas longhorns. Elizabeth Boyce reports Dallas winds blowing car hoods off during a visit. Hap and Margaret Johnson welcome five Irish terrier puppies. The Johnsons move and plan a new house near Hap’s golf course as Rip and Mimi build a yardhouse for Matcom and Phoebe in a playful local gossip tone.
Gene Mixson, president of Higgins Literary Society, condemns Tack’s style and phrasing. Critics say Tack isn’t a rifacimentaist and will be judged as he is, too old to change or learn more.
Capt Dude Moseley reports rising rattlesnake sightings at the ranch with two more bites today. He notes that fatalities are rare, less than 3 percent. Dogs are effective at locating snakes. A plague-like spike is blamed on prairie fires north of the area. Also mentions Booster City school house reports and a cellar buzzing incident with many rattlers killed previously.
The text notes a school built over an old prairie dog town where abandoned burrows became rattlesnake dens. It claims no Booster students or nearby residents have been bitten, while ranchers heed caution, keep dogs nearby, and teach children to watch their step.
The speaker thanks W. J. Gragg for poke salad and notes Mrs. Alex Laub han of Higgins plans to make bee-x, a Dutch dish. They dislike string beans and spinach but accept them when served. The piece ends with reflections on dietary guidance based on age and temperament.
The speaker describes starting the day by adjusting the ranch schedule at 6 AM while others eat breakfast. They mention rolling out around 9 PM, indicating a long, routine-focused day with early tasks and late evenings. The tone is practical and matter-of-fact about ranch life.
In the Panhandle, April's late sleep seems to lessen worry or annoyance from the dreuth and persistent wind. The note hints at weather patterns shaping daily mood and comfort for residents.
In a tense sequence from a Cornell Woolrich story, Graziani and his two lieutenants murder Doyle in a garage and frame the narrator. A dramatic chase ends with the narrator racing to safety as police unravel the trap and Graziani’s scheme.
Finland's development of electrical power projects has lagged due to unclear wording in official documents. The issue slows project approvals and adds uncertainty for investors and regional energy groups seeking timely progress.
A man wakes with blood on his shirt in his sister’s home and recalls a drug fueled night with a scarred man at a drinking party. His sister’s husband, detective Denny, and Tommy piece together events leading to a closet murder at a lodgings house. They discover a stabbed victim linked to a key rack and a peddler. Phantom lines in darkness hint at more danger.
A narrator climbs from a garage roof into an upper level warehouse office. He observes a money laden desk and three men before a swift clash leaves him grabbed and injured. The scene notes a scarred checkmaster and a tense ambush as the pursuit erupts.
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