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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1950
Page
3
A collection of etiquette Q and A addressing propriety in gifts and attire. Topics include dating gifts for young men, hosting a wedding reception at home, chaperoned weekend trips, and dress norms for afternoon dresses in the evening with gloves.
Amarillo notices share film showings at Paramount with Stella starring Ann Sheridan and Victor Mature plus stars Leif Erickson. Also crowned are golf results from Country Club women and local names at the FURR Food spot. Gary Crosby’s Decca single Sam’s Song tops chatter as sleep survey mulls pill usage.
Calcutta to New Delhi express struck a derailed freight train near Moghulsarai. Twenty people were killed and about 110 injured as the engine and three cars plunged into the Nullah River. Saboteurs were suspected in causing the wreck.
David Walker, 15 year old boy evangelist, survived injuries from hitting a piling while water skiing near St. Petersburg Florida. He regained consciousness about 48 hours after the accident and suffered a shattered jaw and a brain concussion. He began preaching at age nine and has gained international reputation.
The Globe presents reader opinions on minting 7 and 12 percent cent coins to supplement small change. G W Barnes and Clifford Dean oppose extra coins and taxes, while Gladys Finley supports half cent coins for shopper savings, and others warn of confusion and higher costs.
Hollywood star Shelley Winters recounts an eight week theater tour through Pennsylvania Massachusetts Rhode Island and New Jersey in Born Yesterday. She says Hollywood is an ivory tower and praises movie entertainment while noting public sympathy for Judy Garland and her own growing confidence away from studio hype.
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