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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
16
Historic Amarlillo Globe masthead shows publication details and staff. The paragraph lists publishers editors and managers, plus long rate table for home delivery by carrier and by mail with zones within and beyond 150 miles, noting that mail subscriptions are not accepted where carrier service exists.
An exhortation urging every eligible voter to participate in the upcoming Aug 26 election. The piece argues voting demonstrates democracy to the world, strengthens liberty, and warns against abstaining as propaganda for enemies of freedom. It frames participation as a civic duty and national show of public interest.
Billy Rose relates a lurid Cuba story in which Jose fina is abducted by a count. Roberto uses subterfuge to intervene. Governor general Miguel Tacon orders a mock wedding then a fatal ambush. Josefina becomes the count's widow and heir, with Roberto left shocked.
Erich Brandeis surveys how much it costs to live decently in big cities today. He finds young graduates with good jobs struggle to make ends meet while many life luxuries once seen as optional now appear essential to modern living.
George E. Sokolsky argues that U S wartime victory came from capable managers rising from industry the War Production Board mobilized talent like Knudsen Wilson and Baruch to boost production He criticizes civilian bureaucrats for lacking practical production experience and urges utilizing managerial expertise in government to sustain victory.
A compact 1950 newspaper item promotes Dr A B Wiggam’s works based on university research. It cites psychologist Leigh Peck from Texas on teachers unhappiness at ages 26 to 30, plus societal child guidance notes from Elizabeth Stern and a hypnosis warning by Andre Weitzenhoffer. Offers booklets at 15 cents with self addressed envelopes.
The narrator muses on Ben Guill's Washington bid amid war and politics. He contrasts old horse and buggy life with jet age progress and reflects on distance to Korea. He urges Amarillo clubs to sponsor public forums for civic discussion and education.
The page lists a crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues ranging from Rays and homes to Greek letters and city names. It includes hints for many entries such as rivers, diseases, and measurements.
A dating guide advises teens on how to handle a first date with ease. Do not crowd plans, let him set the pace, and be yourself. Avoid overdoing impressions, stay out late lightly, and acknowledge the fun without rushing into romance.
The first session of a square dance callers club will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fowlkes Studio, 1516 Tyler. Noble Fowlkes also plans a large fall beginner class to spend on Sept 1. Registration will be at the studio at 7:30 next Friday night.
A historic shift in river flow shows Chicago and engineers redirecting water from Lake Michigan toward the Gulf of Mexico, reversing the old natural drain and altering regional hydrology.
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