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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1948

Page

14

Globe-News Publishing Co. details Amarillo paper staff and rates

The Globe-News Publishing Co. lists Amarillo Daily News connection with Sunday editions, staff includes President Publisher Gene Howe Editor Wesley S Izard and General Manager Grady Camp. Subscription rates shown: Daily and Sunday by carrier or mail, 1 year ten dollars eighty cents, Globe and News ten nine eighty, Sunday only five dollars yearly.

Postice Amarillo Texas Sun Globe and News

Slavery satire and a Quaker reply in Billy Rose piece

Billy Rose discusses a Commentary Magazine pro slavery article by Pinchas Goldfeder and exposes a satirical trap. He reveals the author is actually Herryman Maurer, a Pennsylvania Quaker, and compares the piece to Swift's Modest Proposal in tone and impact.

Commentary Magazine Pinchas Goldfeder Essen Germany Goldfeder Dp’s Herryman Maurer Fortune Magazine Maurer Jonathan Swift Swift Mr. Maurer Billy Rose

Inflation muddle and misfires in political proposals

The piece criticizes both parties for sloppy inflation talk in an election year. It singles out Michigan's D. Dingell for an excess profits tax and analyzes four claimed anti inflation benefits, arguing the plan would not curb prices and could even raise them, highlighting broader questions about economic policy.

Marriner S. Eccles Roosevelt Federal Reserve Board Truman GOP Rae D. Dingell Michigan Ingell

Letters to the Editor The Plumbing Code in Amarillo

A reader urges stronger steps on Amarillo plumbing rules. They propose requiring property owners to obtain permits and hire their own plumbers, with responsibility for inspections to ensure code compliance, arguing it would improve sanitation and reduce costs while preserving competition.

City Commission Amarillo Globe-News

The Old Husband In The Doorstep Joke From Health Dept

A light hearted essay by Erich Brandeis about discovering a New Father notice from the Connecticut State Department of Health. He jokes on domestic life expectations for husbands and the state advice to tidy the home after ten days alone, while reflecting on marriage and middle age with wry humor. The piece ends with biblical and religious quotations.

Connecticut State Department OF Health Department of Health King Features Syndicate, Inc

Bill Cunningham on domestic Communism and Latvia warning

The piece argues the red menace has shifted from foreign to domestic focus, driven by the Wallace convention and current headlines. It asserts Moscow used native Latvian Communists to seize property, jailers, and rulers, with Russians pulling strings but locals executing the actions. It notes Latvia fell to Soviet retaking in 1944 and ended the prior idea.

Greece Turkey Italy Latvia Moscow

Latvia Story Foretells End of Nation and Flight to Freedom

A stark denunciation recalls the deportations and mass movement of Latvians during war, claiming families were separated and sent to Siberia or forced labor camps. The piece warns of Russian pressure driving Latvians abroad while contrasting American politics with communist campaigns at home.

Latvia Russia Siberia Boston Sweden United Features Syn

Polk Street Professor on sheriff race and youth behavior

The column argues the sheriff election across Texas counties rests on records not promises. It reflects on youth behavior, generational change, and parents’ concerns as to how today’s teens affect peace officers and judges. The writer recalls older days, notes more destruction now, and stresses lasting impact on families.

Texas You

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Answer to Previous Puzzle

Horizontal and vertical clues cover snow vehicles poets tributes and more with answers including traits of Saint Mo. and various common words. The puzzle lists 58 entries with several overlaps and crossword style wordplay across parts of speech and everyday terms.

OPICS By Sally Politeness as everyday practice

Politeness isn t just for special occasions it should be day to day. Practice makes perfect and a habit of courtesy keeps manners handy. Crudeness stems from uncertainty and politeness deepens character by fostering thoughtfulness for family members and daily contacts.

That Isn’t a Very Nice Way to Talk

A dated moral note from Artists and Writers Serv., Westport, condemning rude behavior toward family. It warns cruel conduct toward mother, sister, and others harms lasting love, urging courtesy, thoughtfulness, and respect as a lifelong habit.

Westport Con

German Magazine Banned For Slighting US Army

FRANKFURT Germany Aug 13 The US Military Government in Hesse suspended for two months the German magazine Free Youth The ban followed charges that the publication maliciou sly criticized the US sponsored German youth administration Dr James R Newman military governor of Hesse said the issue implied the youth program was funded solely by German taxes and ignored the US Army enormous outlay in personnel and supplies

Frankfurt Germany Hesse James R. Newman Newman

Invasion of Top Checkers Players Arrives in Brownwood

Brownwood hosts the start of a three place restriction checker tournament with world class entrants led by Florida state champion J. E. Ingram and Pacific Coast champion Jess Hanson of Tacoma. Hanson recently defeated California titlist Neal Schaller 4 to 1 in Oakland en route. Hanson coauthored Winning Checkers As Played by Experts and was on the U S squad that beat Great Britain last year.

Brownwood J. E. Ingram West Palm Beach Florida Jess B. Hanson Tacoma Wash Hanson Oakland Calif California Neal Schaller Great Britain

Visitor Returns Home From Oklahoma City

Ann Phillips daughter of Connie Phillips of Oklahoma City returns home Thursday night after visiting her aunt Zella Close and cousin Joye Close of 1623 Pierce. Another recent visitor in the Close home was Mrs. Bob Lewis of Spearman, daughter of Mrs. Jose.

Ann Phillips Connie Phillips Oklahoma City Zella Close Joye Close Pierce Close Bob Lewis Spearman Jose

Average American to eat 80 eggs in 1948

The report notes that the typical American household is expected to consume about 80 eggs during the year 1948. This projection reflects broader trends in diet and food availability as postwar supply steadies.

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