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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1947
Page
10
The Globe sets forth a platform to revitalize Amarillo with a revised city charter better representation on the city commission, a new city hall, improved traffic systems, downtown cleanup, expanded parks and sports facilities, a water plan, a hospital addition, support for small industries and cultural activities, and higher teacher support.
The piece reflects on August anniversaries and the 1941 Atlantic Charter, urging steadfast commitment to free governments, equal access to trade and resources, and cooperation for economic security. It condemns Soviet actions and warns against returning to the prewar vulnerabilities that could repeat history.
Dorothy Thompson reflects on the creation of India and Pakistan as dominions marking a transfer from Britain. Mountbatten becomes interim Governor General of India while Jinnah leads Pakistan. both cabinets show concentrated power amid questions of democracy and imperial legacy.
The essay reflects on age through figures like Herbert Hoover at 78 and Toscanini at 80, contrasting physical youth with mental vigor. It cites Nicholas Murray Butler at 85, William Randolph Hearst at 84, and Jesse Jones at 73, arguing wisdom and vitality matter more than numbers.
The analysis argues Winston Churchill has moved Britain left while the Labour government solidified power. It suggests Churchill should have retired at peak, then returned to rally public support after Labour missteps, but persisted as opposition leader instead.
The first annual Veterans Administration Softball tournament opens at 7 tonight at the hospital diamond with Amaillo's riding Implement Club facing Holden Service and Supply. Phillips Petroleum of Borger meets Santa Fe Shops of Amarillo at 8 15. Final prize money totals 100 with 60 for second and 40 for third. Tournament director entries include Earl Swearengen and Jim Green.
Applicants for city fire department civil service will take a competitive examination tomorrow afternoon at Amarillo Center 101 Harrison. Clifford Davis city personnel director will administer. Deadline to file is 5 oclock this afternoon at the city personnel offices. Through Saturday seven men had applied for the test.
Nina LaVern Smelcer and Bill Niles Browder of Amarillo will receive UT degrees on August 31. Smelcer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smelcer, earns a Bachelor of Arts. Browder, son of Mr. and Mrs. EB. Browder, completes a Bachelor of Journalism and holds a BA from the University of Texas. Miss Mullen visits sister in Stephenville for three weeks.
Two Amarillo firemen begin a firefighting short course at Oklahoma A&M College. The group includes Roy Hill among other entrants as they enroll in the program to improve firefighting skills.
A brief report notes Amarilla officials including Red Stevens, assistant chief, traveling to Sullhwater Oklahoma to coordinate efforts related to a revival project. The exact purpose and timeline remain unclear due to the fragmentary source.
A speaker extols American freedoms, praising individual rights and self-reliance. The text emphasizes liberty to write, worship, work, travel, and express beliefs without fear, celebrating the United States as the grandest nation and urging children to learn this truth.
A scrambled crossword puzzle appears with horizontal and vertical clues numbered 1 to 61. The list includes names, titles, and common words such as sphere, trap, pronoun, and fish part language. It references battle terms, biblical terms, and various everyday items, all in a single index from a historical newspaper page.
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