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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1943
Page
2
The column blends tributes to M. C. Nobles in Amarillo with society gossip. It notes Nobles as a civic pioneer and recalls local anecdotes, hat talk, jokes, and jokes about celebrities such as Errol Flynn and Cary Grant. It ends with a reflection from a 60 year old observer.
A collage of quips and observations on language trends coffee culture and love. notes on famous phrases and authors plus brief bits about presidents wars and public life. Juxtapositions include jokes about breakfast schemes and the It Girl origin tale and reflections on civic culture and commerce.
Dear Tack: I am a lonely girl of 27 and would like to correspond with some nice man from 35 to 40 years of age. I will answer all letters. I weigh 110 pounds and have golden blonde hair and gray eyes. Ella Mae Manning Route 2 Godley Texas Additional Letters on Page 16.
Detroit officials of the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association said liquor supplies are sharply limited for the war’s duration and consumer rationing is inevitable within the next few months as dealers nationwide recognize the shortage.
In Albany Oregon on April 19 the prosecution rested its case in the Low er 13 murder trial of Robert E Lee Folkes 21 a Negro dining car cook charged with killing a naval ensign s wife aboard a speeding passenger train in a naval case from the capital. President Roosevelt fourth term remark clouds rumor of a rush to renomination as Frank Comfort Democratic National committeeman from Town cites support for continuity if war remains.
The Texas Senate voted 23 to 34 to raise the per capita school apportionment from 22.50 to 25 dollars, with support citing teaching wage pressures and cost of living. House already approved 27.50. The body also rejected a constitutional amendment to abolish constables while enacting rules for embalmers and requirements for enriched baking mixes and oleomargarine.
Jimmie Fidler surveys Paramount's wartime entertainment push led by Buddy DeSylva. He highlights upcoming releases and shows backstage anecdotes from sets including Star Spangled Rhythm and Dixie with notes on cast, crew, and production efficiency.
Dr. A B Cox state health officer arrives in Amarillo to discuss forming a city county health unit with officials. Two units exist now with close cooperation. County commissioners showing interest in consolidation but refuse to surrender the draft board library building.
A Chinese survivor of a torpedoed ship endured 130 days alone on a life raft, 47 days longer than any previous lifeboat endurance. His name was not released but British sources say his ship sank in the South Atlantic and he was later in South America, likely in a hospital.
In Quincy Massachusetts on April 19 the U S S Canberra the first US naval vessel named after a foreign city was launched at Bethlehem Steel Fore River Shipyard Lady Alice C Dixon wife of Australian minister to the United States acted as sponsor The Canberra honors an Australian cruiser sunk on August 8 1942 War Bond appeal accompanies the report.
Ad promotes Blue Star Ointment promising relief from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch after one application with repeat use as needed and a money back satisfaction claim if not satisfied.
A 20 year old shipyard welder was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sabotaging ships by doing defective work. Prosecutors said ten workers were arrested on related charges and the judge told war workers they must realize the importance of their work.
The forecast notes scattered sprinkles in Amarillo and English Field with no frost threat yet. The Bureau expects a warmer spell but warns of possible cloud return and an Easter pattern to watch.
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