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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

2

Ramsey Says No New Taxes If Oil And Gas Rise

Texas legislator Ben Ramsey of San Augustine argues that higher oil and gas production could absorb the state deficit, reducing the need for new taxes. He notes revenues have grown with oil gas activity and cites past surpluses while campaigning for lieutenant governor in Amarillo and Fort Worth.

Texas Ben Ramsey San Augustine Ramsey Senate General Revenue Amarillo House Houston Panhandle

Public notice of names passed for publication

The Globe News board of censors approves publication of a list of individuals including Weslezard Paul Allingham N D Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nor ore ve Hess and Charley Underwood.

Globe News Board of Censors Wes Lezard Paul Allingham N. D. Bartlett Grady Camp Sarah Winter Bob Babb Lewis Norore Ve Hess Charley Underwood

Prairie fires rise with heavy spring vegetation

Weather notes warn of bigger prairie fires next spring due to excess vegetation as cattle shipments begin early. A humorous letter to Dr Tack claims his hay fever prescription aids sneezing and cigarette paper usage, sparking readers to upbraid the doctor for alleged Prince Albert paper reliance.

Tack Jim Sanders Plainview Texas Dr. Tack Prince Albert

Jetter notes dull runoff to liven with Ben Guill return

Dear Tack suggests dieting company dulls, promising sparks when Ben Guill returns from Washington. The upcoming run-off showdown this Saturday is described as dull until his arrival, with the name of a source withheld for safety.

Ben Guill Ashington

Dear Tack Letter Attacks Wit and The American Creed

A Texas reader denounces a publication for its supposed influence on outlaws and youth. The letter questions the paper's front page image and requests printing The American Creed, affirming loyalty to the U S Constitution and democratic ideals.

Tack High Plains A. B. Ward Alanreed Texas LeFors Rt

Sweet corn debate and rustic craving twists

A humorous reminiscence about sweet corn, its perfection raw and cooked, and a man’s stubborn preference for corn cooked on the cob with kernels pared after cooking. The tale wanders through farm summers, odd habits, and a domestic dispute over cooking method.

The Horse Corn That Split A Town

A domestic quarrel over how corn should be cooked ends with an unhappy husband moving to a hotel. A columnist urges the wife to appease him, suggesting a note or bouquet and noting the couple’s long marriage and the town’s gossip. The piece frames the dispute as over a few ears of horse corn and cautions against public humiliation.

Potter County

Tomato treatment for skunk scent and ranch plumbing tale

A caller advises saturating a skunk scented princess with tomato juice to remove odor, claiming the acid works and offering a Potter County guarantee. The piece also notes a rural ranch bathroom leak with a plumber finding rats had chewed a lead pipe.

Potter County

Ambitious Proposals and Celebrity Flavor in Troubled Times

The text notes uncertainties about a move to Lubbock, mentions hunting season timing for shotgun shells, lists Texas born stars and their partners, and quotes interviews with Marlene Dietrich. It references Monte Carlo, stranded Rigolos for hire, Latin dancing, and a provocative bid by John Hanley to buy Northern Ireland counties. A tax lawyer may be asked to explain his own noncompliance.

Jack Lait Gene Autry Tioga Tex Texas Gail Davis Fort Worth Mary Castle Pampa Lynne Roberts el Paso San Antonio Jo Dennison Hale Center Jack Rosenstein Marlene Dietrich Monte Carlo John Hanley Downing Street Northern Ireland Eire New York

ICC Refuses Truck Rate Hike on Cuban Sugar

The ICC in Washington has rejected a proposed 37 cent per 100 pounds truck rate for Cuban sugar shipments from Houston to Texas points. Current motor rates range from 53 to 65 cents per 100 pounds, with rail at 48 cents. The agency warned the lower rate would disrupt current motor and rail sugar rate structures.

Washington U.P Interstate Commerce Commission Houston Tex Texas ICC

Boy Hurt In Horse Incident At Cameron Home

Aug 24 in Clovis New Mexico Jimmy Doyle Lowe age six was admitted to Clovis Memorial Hospital at 7 PM for treatment of critical injuries after a horse he rode fell on him at his parents home in Cameron.

Clovis Hospital Clovis Jimmy Doyle Lowe Clovis Memorial Hospital Dovie A. Lowe Cameron

Drill Victim In Critical Condition After Parent Attack

BRIDGEPORT Conn Aug 25 Four and a half year old Joseph Korczynski Jr remained in critical condition in Danbury hospital after a drill was used to injure him. State police linked the father Joseph Korczynski to the attack and he was jailed on assault with intent to murder before a commitment to a state hospital following a berserk episode at Fairfield County jail. The motive remains undetermined and the mother described him as a wonderful father who did not know what he was doing.

Bridgeport Conn Joseph Korczynski, Jr Danbury Hospital Joseph Korczynski Ridgefield Jose Pairfield State Hospital Fairfield County William Green Korczynski Andrew Miller Helen Korczynski

Amarillo Health Department budgets for inspection focus

The Amarillo Health Department plans a $74,408 budget for the next year with $58,130 for salaries. Key duties include constant inspection of food establishments and dairy sources. Dr. David M. Marcley is director, Jack Wyatt supervisor, and the unit employs 19 people including veterinarians and nurses. The department also offers medical aid to many indigents and runs a city spraying program to control pests.

Paul Timmons Amarillo Health Department City Health Department David M. Marcley Jack Wyatt

For Sale: 39 Tourist Units and Home on 7 Acres Memphis

Retirement sale offers 39 furnished tourist court units plus a home on 7 wooded acres on US Highway 51 Memphis Tennessee. High class clientele nightly with rents from 3 to 8 dollars. Includes 5 brick hides 9 percent clapboard homes 4 kitchen units 3 group units sleeps six or more and a $15000 laundry. Home valued at 25000 fully furnished. Down payment about 100000 with balance in 16 years. Contact phone numbers listed.

Memphis Tenn Constance Bernard Madison Rbidg

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