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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1947
Page
8
The Amarillo Globe announces staff roles with GENE HOWE as President and Publisher and WESLEY IZZARD as Editor in Chief. It lists subscription pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier options, and rates for Amarillo and distant delivery, noting combined publication with The Amarillo Daily News.
An article ponders doctors endorsing gum chewing to combat colds and a Public Health Service dentist urging timed tooth cleaning to reduce damage after meals. It also cites skepticism toward etiquette authorities and laments priorities in education and leadership as 1948 debates begin.
Billy Rose argues Sam Goldwyn deserves praise as a pioneering showman shaping American cinema. He cites Goldwyns impact on screenwriting, talent casting, and bold production choices, noting industry fame yet urging stronger public image. The piece lauds Goldwyns risk taking, personal directness, and lasting legacy in Hollywood.
Nicely Nicely marries Widow Crumb after responding to a Matrimonial Tribune ad. On a Central New Jersey farm he enjoys abundant meals and quiet, while an extra unfilled chair feeds his worries about a mysterious “Jake” and the widow’s past. A hired hand Harley hints at the truth as life insurance arrives and the strange domestic arrangement deepens.
A reflective piece argues luck versus hard work and planning in achieving success. The narrator notes some people are luckier, yet true success often blends intellect, thrift, and timing. He cites ancient beliefs and modern psychology, concluding luck exists but is tempered by effort and prudence.
A readable OCR fragment lists crossword clues for both horizontal and vertical entries with numbers and partial word prompts. The page shows clue groups such as Pictured member of atomic one commission and various word definitions including wind instrument eve and make lace with numbered slots across different lengths.
Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Loftin Andrews Jr of 1615 Fillmore receives a permanent Navy Cross citation from Secretary James Forrestal for extraordinary heroism aboard USS Kitkun Bay during the battle off Samar on October 25, 1944. He organized a torpedo attack under heavy fire and helped sink a heavy cruiser amid intense antiaircraft fire.
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