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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
2
A columnist muses on cafe costs and five cent coffee, while noting critics warn inflation may punish the public later. He observes a booming stock market with widespread calls to buy common stocks, yet cautions that public euphoria often ends badly as prices rise with inflation. He questions the optimism and voices concern about a looming correction.
A wartime readers’ debate features MORGAN WILSON and GEORGE LEGRAND arguing over mobilization age and training. Wilson favors delaying 19 year olds and warns 18 year olds are too young to grow up in service, while Legrand stresses veterans as trained personnel and supports calling 19 year olds if needed.
A reader in Northeast Amarillo reports a lost Avon jeweled pin. The black pin features a large letter A with small pearls and the sender offers a reward for its return. Call 26095.
A public notice states that the Globe News Board censored content and lists individuals including Westezard Paul Ailingham M O D Bastiett Camp Mrs Saran Win ter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hesse and Alice Timmons as part of the publication process.
In a community statement the speaker reflects on the death of Edward Johnson and the impact on families in Oklahoma and the Plains. He mourns the loss amid war anxieties, noting other young men may face similar fates as Korea's toll grows. The tone laments fatalism and the inexorable destiny felt by many families.
A reward of ten dollars is offered for the return of Mugs a three month old screwtail terrier. Black and white with a white head and black spots over the eyes and white feet. Belongs to Caron Sue Croom of 1016 Fannin telephone 8778. Mugs wandered away the other afternoon. Caron Sue is seven years old and heartbroken as the dog was her birthday present. Collect the reward from Tack.
The speaker urges widespread Americanism classes and rallies beyond the Panhandle. Long distance calls from the country indicate plans after the first of the year, with West Izzard Johnny Linn Tack and Amarillo supporters ready to organize gatherings in towns and across all locales.
A speaker urges Americans to confront disinformation with facts and data, insisting complementary civic actions could curb propaganda. The remarks frame truth as essential to democracy and propose practical, nonviolent responses to misleading messaging.
A writer argues that Truman should not run again and urges a national surge of determination. The piece asserts impeachment talk unsettles Truman, praises Roosevelt for wartime choices, and warns of dangers from atomic powers while urging a broad, nonpartisan path for the country.
The passage notes that some people dislike Mr Roosevelt's memory but asserts he was a wartime president who accomplished his goals, emphasizing his effectiveness and determination in office.
The excerpt contrasts labor roles from laborer to housewife and comments on political campaigns promising a five cent coffee. It asserts a restaurant coffee cost of about 6.486 cents with cream and sugar, then shifts to a remark about Uncle Mat.
The text notes that some people advise borrowing to invest in stocks city property and farm property while others urge keeping substantial cash on hand. It suggests cash may regain popularity temporarily and could be prudent advice in uncertain times.
The Globe prints reader opinions on whether 18-year-olds should be drafted before veterans. respondents include Charlie Smith of 1319 East Twelfth and Mrs. Lewis Underdown of 400 Hughes, weighing service history and schooling, with views favoring or opposing recalling veterans or delaying college-age eligibility.
In Paris the national assembly opened a 22 hour debate on a proposed one billion dollar rearmament program as France's share of Western defense against Communism. Premier Rene Pleven warned he and his cabinet would resign if the budget is cut.
Curry County sheriff's officers probe a Christmas night burglary at Melrose Supply Co. five new guns were looted while several other firearms remained untouched. Entry broke a full glass door. a cash register was untouched and money hidden inside remains undisclosed. A similar theft occurred a year earlier with comparable losses.
P C Bennett in Athens Greece with the ECA spoke with his mother Mrs M A Bennett and Louise Bennett in Ankara on Christmas. Louise traveled from Turkey for the family gathering. Bennett said they will return to the United States in May for about two months after overseeing mule shipments to his department.
Napoleon III of France early used aluminum, wearing a lightweight breastplate of the metal for protection against assassination.
Mrs. W. A. Holston reports losing a billfold downtown on Saturday December 2 between Levine's and Schulte's. The finder may keep the money inside if the billfold is returned. Call 26157.
A pair of ladies brown shell rimmed glasses with gold trim were lost recently. A reward will be paid if finder will please call 7769.
A green wool head scarf left near Eighth and Fillmore on Sunday December 10. If the owner can identify it, please pick up at 1623 Fillmore.
A reader writes expressing interest in performing ironing at home and provides contact phone number 4-1869 for follow up.
A reader advertises a colored girl available for two or three days of laundry and light cleaning. She is experienced and can provide references. Availability is all day Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday or after 5 p.m. on any day at 4-1448.
Household tasks including general housework laundry ironing and babysitting offered at 75 cents an hour. Call 7663 or 5261. Mrs J H Rogers.
A nine year old boy named Joe Rogers asks for help finding his pet bulldog Blackie missing since last Sunday. The dog is coal black with a white chest, wears a black harness with silver brads and answers to Blackie. A reward is offered. contact 1023 A West Sixth.
A 27 year old seeks employment for Christmas work offering 75 cents per hour and the ability to provide references. Contact at 1701 East Tenth Apt. 26.
Mrs Mary K Keith advertises crochet pillow cases center pieces and chair sets for sale at 809 North Buchanan. Includes contact by listing address for inquiry and purchase details.
Residents urge action as stray dogs overrun Army Tech Village and nearby highway. People abandon pets, leaving numerous dogs to fend for themselves. Caller offers several dogs for adoption but asks for humane disposal options and notes village pets are registered at the managers office.
Mrs J E Williams Army Tech Village seeks adopters for a litter of puppies and a large dog. All animals are current on rabies and distemper shots. Too many children in the area to risk stray dogs. Contact by phone 3-5996 or at the Village office. P O Box 1954.
A brown billfold lost December 9 at Amarillo Stadium. Front shows a cowboy on a horse within a white circle. back features a white saddle. It contains an identification card. Please return to 406 Bivins or call 2 1980. SHIRLEY RIDENHOUR.
An employee reports losing a wrist watch at the Sears Roebuck department store where they work on Saturday December 9. The owner supplied a gift to the employee.
Reward offered for a sentimental watch found after four years. Return to the store or call residence at 3-1571, 700 North Buchanan. Mrs J W Reneau requests the item be recovered.
A year old sable and white collie named Tassy is missing. The owner Mrs Walter Savage at 4115 Lipscomb offers a reward and asks to be contacted at phone 30783. The reader’s help is urgently needed.
A brief reader inquiry expressed as a personal note requesting a small Persian or part Persian kit ten, followed by a contact line with a phone number 2-3837 and signed by a daily listener.
Classified ad asking to sell a new in box General Electric electric blanket with a single control for a double bed. Includes no use and seeks buyer for the item.
A fragment notes a contact by Mrs D D Drake at 1712 Van Buren Apt 1 offering a very reasonable price and providing the phone number 3-8244 for inquiries.
Found December 18 or 19 a lady's wrist watch. Owner may recover by calling 3-7887 and describing it. Mrs Peyton notes.
Personal ad seeking to swap two books of blue stamps for two books of green stamps. Contact via phone 3 0925.
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