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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1951

Page

2

Notice Published by Jobe-News Board Censors

Public notice announces approval for publication by The Jobe-News board of censors. Names listed include Jezard, Paul Allingham, N arnett, Grady Camp, Mrs. Sarah Win, Bob Babb, Lewis Nordyke, Joe and Alice Timmons.

Jobe-News Board of Censors Wites Jezard Paul Allingham N. Darnett Grady Camp Sarah Win Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Alice Timmons

Weathered hope and power debates shape tense era

A fragmented reflection on hope and will power, noting abuse and slavery as outcomes of misused authority. The piece casts a wary eye across the United States mentioning Florida and California where livelihoods and control are contested amid rising tensions.

Letter to Tack weighs in on Truman tax and 1952 race

A reader outlines President Truman's tax picture showing tax on 100000 of income and 44724 owed in 1951. The letter discusses possible Congress actions on the 50000 tax exemption and offers views on candidates Sen Paul Douglas and Sen Lyndon Johnson as potential presidents with Johnson and Douglas as the strongest Senate contenders.

United States Truman Congress Washington Texas Sen Lyndon Johnson Senate Johnson Doug

Rodgers, Roge rs and a Nation in Wit and War Talk

A column reflecting on Alben Barkley and Will Rogers as storytellers with a digressive tour through Rogers Russia and a Reader's Digest anecdote about a murder case. It notes political humor, Truman era rationing and party contrasts, ending with a benediction-like quip about Americans saying prayers at night.

Alben Barkley Will Rogers Rogers Russia Volga City Tay

Great men and little men face pot eal ene critique

A fragment debates a veteran leader's legacy from World War II era through Korea. The speaker questions whether the individual, now in his seventies, has passed his prime while acknowledging past achievements and the risks of current policy or actions.

Pot Eal Ene Suanee Korea

Questioning MacArthur on Korea War Bluff Claim

The speaker alleges MacArthur declared the Chinese bluff, pushing a North Korea invasion that resulted in a trap. They claim multiple messages through India and accuse responsibility for strategic errors, asking who else bore accountability.

India MacArthur North Korea

Old generals should be consulted not commanded in war

A critical take on long tenure of U S wartime leaders. The speaker argues that men in their seventies are ill suited to lead wars and that aging commanders incur costly, bloody mistakes in every conflict the United States has fought.

Fair Say al Jolson Orient MacArthur United States God

Ranch gate bumper solution in Arizona towns

Reader Mac notes controversy over ranch gates near Ozona and SonoraArizona. Bumper gates open from either side when pushed by a car. The writer implies failing to close a gate is a serious offense.

Ozona Sonora Arizona Mac

Lawrence Hagg Departs for Europe on U.S. Mission

Lawrence Hagg leaves soon for Europe on a government assignment. He is described as devoted to country and town, a consistent helper in peace and war, and a steady, upstanding man.

Lawrence Hagg Europe United States

Clarendon Girl Is Sought Here

Amarillo officers join in a search for 15 year old Marielene Waddell missing from Clarendon. She is five feet three, 116 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, last seen in blue jeans a red blouse white shoes and a black and gray top coat with a red scarf.

Amarillo Clarendon Marielene Waddell

Plumbers Plan Meeting On Emergency Supply Shortages

Curtis O. Burke urged Palo Duro Associated Master Plumbing Contractors to discuss plumbing supply shortages at their weekly meeting tomorrow at Long Champs. He said contractors will help homeowners weather the emergency and educate them on preserving resources.

Amarillo Curtis O. Burke Burke Palo Duro Associated Master Plumbing Contractors Long Champs

Lawrence Barry Is Promoted to Police Sergeant

Lawrence H. Barry 34, promoted to sergeant in Ama rillo city police traffic department after five years with the force, starting as a traffic patrolman. Army veteran discharged in 1945 with three battle stars and the combat infantry badge. Served with the 37th Infantry in the Asiatic Pacific and the 65th Division in Europe. Married with three children Gerald Wayne 8 Ronald Harry and Anita Ann 6 months.

Lawrence H. Barry Barry Sanborn Amarillo Wheeler Gerald Wayne Ronald Harty Anita Ann

Collegians Return to Colleges After Weather Delays

Outgoing trains cars and buses carried Amarillo college students back to campuses after a mid term vacation lengthened by bad weather across the state. Students listed include H K Stanfield Jack Puqua Tommy Curtis Don Hill Ben Ramsey Nell Killough and many others returning to Texas universities SMU A&M Oklahoma U and Texas Tech.

Amarillo College Texas University H. K. Stanfield Jack Puqua Tommy Curtis Don Hill Ben Ramsey Nell Killough Karen Thatcher Mary Elen Ford Martha Munday Elaine Folley Hylaine Yeager Basil Walker Sidney Stinnett Bud Wells Carol Munday SMU Martha Hatchett

Field Trip To Texas Company By Amarillo High Club

The Amarillo High School Science Club visited The Texas Company this afternoon with sponsor Herman Swettman. Students toured the buildings and grounds and attended demonstrations and lectures introducing their work at the large company.

Amarillo High School Herman Swettman Texas Company

Ducks Unlimited Round Up and Banquet Planned

A Ducks Unlimited round-up and banquet will be held Tuesday night February 20 at the San Jacinto Youth Center with Henry Hertner as club president announcing the event. Texas chairman R A King of Wichita Falls will be guest of honor and Roger King of Wichita Falls will speak. the program includes a film Meet the Ducks and tickets are two dollars per plate available at several local shops.

Ducks Unlimited Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen’s Club San Jacinto Henry Hertner Panhandie Sportsmen Texas Panhandle Duck Factory Canada Panhandle R. A. King Wichita Falls Texas King Roger King Texas Wildlife Federation State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs Henry Blackburn Sporting Goods Company Hertner’s Camera Bagot Hardware Gunn Brothers Cathey-Pullingim Hardware Hartley-Davidson Motorcycle Company Tom & Roy Gun & Kev Shop

Send Food to India Should Send Food to India

An opinion column argues for immediate US aid to India amid 1951 grain needs. It notes India seeks six million tons in 1951 with four million from US and Canada, and explains why State Department supports prompt Congress action to avoid appearing imperial. Emphasizes humanitarian duty and democracy against communism.

United Feat. Syn. Inc Hyde Park India State Department Congress China Nehru Acheson Pandit Asia Punjab Pakistan Assam Canada

Kaiser Frazer Strike Settled

DETROIT Feb 6 The Kaiser Fraz er strike idling 11000 workers was settled today after a 19 hour mediators conference in Ypsilanti. All accumulative grievances were ironed out and issues were tied to working conditions rather than economics. The rail strike loomed as a broader production threat to auto plants.

Detroit Kaiser-Frazer Ypsilanti CIO United Auto Workers

Fund for Texas amputee raises to 305 dollars

Marine Cpl. Werner W. Reininger, a Korean War quadruple amputee from San Antonio, receives support as a special hospital fund climbs to 305 dollars. He plans little until medical prospects and remaining capabilities are clear, with possible further amputations of hands.

San Antonio Werner W. Reininger San Antonio Express Evening News Reininger Oak Knoll Naval Hospital Oakland Cal Navy

Absenteeism Strikes Winnsboro Schools

Colds and chicken pox keep about 20 percent of elementary pupils home in Winnsboro Texas. Superintendent W A Ferguson reported 105 absent from 580 in lower grades while 20 of 470 were absent in the high school.

Winnsboro Tex W. A. Ferguson

Would Give the Children a Break Would Give the Children a Break

In Austin on February 6, lawmakers introduced measures to aid children of divorces. Rep. Gabe Garrett proposed allowing a child to sue both parents and the third party causing the breakup. Rep. Joe Kilgore sought a one year delay before divorce final if a child under 16 is involved.

Austin Gabe Garrett Corpus Christi Joe Kilgore McAllen

Santa Fe carloadings rise slightly from prior year

For the week ending February 3 the Santa Fe System reported carloadings of 19,748, up from 20,568 in the same week in 1950. Cars received from connections totaled 11,666, above 10,084 a year earlier. Total cars moved were 31,414, versus 30,652 last year. Santa Fe handled 37,149 cars in the preceding week of this year.

Santa FE

What They Write Tack Letter From Norway

A reader seeks help translating a Norwegian letter received from a Norwegian high school student about a month ago. The plea asks if any reader can read and translate the Norwegian text and provides a phone contact 3-2176 for responses.

Norway

Woman Seeks Work in Hartley Texas Cafes

Middle aged widow seeks employment in Hartley area. Available for cafe work as dishwasher or waitress or for housework. Non smoker, non drinker with solid references. Reply to Box 24 Hartley Texas.

Hartley Texas

Cat description letter prompts a recontact by parties

A letter requests parties who called about a large black cat to call again. The writer was away when the note appeared and says her husband did not receive the telephone number or address. The cat is described as very large with extra long hair and solid black. Phone 2 7305.

Tack

Missing items left at Three Sisters for A C Campbell

Mrs A C Campbell reports leaving two paper sacks with earrings and ties at the Three Sisters counter last Saturday January 27. She requests the finder contact her at phone 23247 between 8 AM and 5 PM.

Three Sisters A. C. Campbell

Lost tan leather glove near Will Rogers School

Mrs O H Meanist seeks return of a size 8% tan leather right hand glove lost near Will Rogers School. Contact 30327 to arrange pickup or return.

Will Rogers O. H. Meanist North Houston

Job seeker listing for JACK DONALD RUSSELL

Jack Donald Russell, 1012 West Seventh, seeks any welding job. 19 years old, has prior welding experience, contact phone 4-1523.

Jack Donald Russell West

Lost metal suitcase with work clothes on Friday

A metal suitcase containing men's work clothes was lost on Friday January 26. If found, please call 3-2697.

Trade offer for Gunn Bros stamps cited

Four and a half books of green stamps offered for Gunn Bros stamps. Call 2-9898 to arrange the exchange.

Gunn Bros

Local family seeks in-home care for six month old baby

A working mother seeks an in-home caregiver for her six month old. Interested parties may call 37861 for details and arrangements.

Tack

Baby bed for sale and kitten seeking home

A reader offers a good condition baby bed in a size suitable for a child, price reasonable and mattress not included. Also seeks a home for a six week old kitten. reader friendly and hopeful it will become a nice pet for new owner. Visit Pleasant Advertisement for details.

Tack

Valley Courts Notice About Lost Billfold Near Pleasant Valley

Found a billfold several weeks ago near Pleasant Valley Drug in Pleasant Valley. Owner urged to call after 6 PM Mondays Wednesdays or Fridays at number 9732 and identify it. Contact Mrs J D Cooper at Valley Courts Apt 8. Gordon's Style Shop.

Gordon

Three Little Dogs to Give Away in Pleasant Valley

A resident offers three fuzzy dogs for adoption. Contact at 412 West Central, Pleasant Valley, for potential owners to arrange pickup and inquire about the pets.

West Central Pleasant Valley

Baby mattress trade offer and sitter ads

A good baby mattress in springs with waterproof cover is offered for trade in exchange for two and a half books of S H Green stamps. Items advertised include a baby keeping service by Mrs J K Drummond and a sitter service by Mrs Joy Kibbe with contact at 1010 North Polk or 3 4154.

S&h Fairmont J. K. Drummond Tack North Polk

Thankful note to kind doctor at Northwest Texas Hospital

A patient expresses gratitude to a compassionate doctor at Northwest Texas Hospital for comforting words spoken on a Sunday during a moment of despair. The note conveys that the support helped ease heartbreak and revived hope.

Tack Northwest Texas

Miss Young Remembers Kind Word Over Gold

A short obituary noting Miss Young cherished a last loving word above wealth. The message expresses enduring gratitude and personal sentiment reflected in her life and memory.

Miss Young

Power of Knowledge Promises Health Wealth to Readers

Edwin J. Dingle, a longtime geographer and explorer, credits a mystic breakthrough thirty nine years ago with restoring his health and wealth and gaining world recognition. He now offers a 9000 word treatise on the Power that Knowledge gives, promising a free copy to sincere readers of the notice via The Institute of Mental.

Forbidden Tibet Edwin J. Dingle Dingle The Institute of Mental

Trade table for Gunn Bros. Stamps and bassinette for sale

Classified item notice offering a large dining table in exchange for six Gunn Bros. Stamps. A bassinette is available in good condition and offered for sale at four dollars. Contact number 4 2170.

Gunn Bros

Local Help Wanted For At-Home Ironing Jobs

A concise notice offers at home ironing or small bundle work from a Black woman seeking to provide services. It lists a contact phone 3 9862 and an address 612 North West Fourteenth for arrangements.

North West

Baby buggy for sale cheap by Gunn Bros

Buyer offers a baby buggy at low price and trades Bond stamps for Gunn Bros stamps. Contact via phone 561 for arrangements.

Gunn Bros

Ironside home ironing service offered by Pearl

A home ironing service advertises hourly or bundle rates focusing on shirts uniforms curtains and family bundles. Owner Pearl invites calls at 3 8951 and asks for Pearl at 103 North Washington.

Pearl North Washington

Colored girl seeks washing ironing or hotel housekeeping work

A colored girl offers services for wash and iron, private home maid, or cafe work. References available. Phone 20173.

Veteran salesman seeks honest work in city

A 22 year old veteran, recently divorced, introduces himself in town. He has spent his life as a salesman and has tried for several days to find employment, facing imminent rent due and a firm resolve to keep trying without charity. He emphasizes honesty and willingness to work.

Tack

June Ortis Seeks Long-Term Stay in Texas

A statement from June Ortis of Amarillo requests permission to remain in Texas as he transitions from motorscooters to driving cars. Originating in Louisiana, Ortis emphasizes his desire to remain in the state and to keep his identity and name accurate in all records.

Louisiana Texas June Ortis King Amarilo Anynoay Imperial Pure Cane Sugar Teena Imperial

Portable washing machine wanted for baby washings

Reader seeks a small portable washing machine at a reasonable price. If you have one for sale contact 3-5614.

Tack

Family-friendly home offers bedroom and kitchen access

Person seeks to provide a mother with a free bedroom, kitchen privileges, and laundry in a home setting. Contact via phone 3 9549 for details and arrangements.

Mrs J T Martin Seeks To Keep Children At Home

Mrs J T Martin reports desire to keep children at her home located at 2004 North Houston. Contact by phone 30423 for arrangements and inquiries regarding caregiving and custody preferences.

Tack J. T. Martin North Houston

Local Clothes for Sale from Wardrobe Purge

A buyer is offering skirts blouses dresses and a black short coat at very low prices. Call 3-5378 before 8 PM to arrange purchase.

Will trade Pal baby walker for books or stamps

Practical offer from Mrs. C. M. Naylor trading a nearly new Pal baby walker in exchange for four Gunn Bros. books or S and H stamps. Call 3 5712 after 6 PM to arrange.

Walker Gunn Bros S&h C. M. Naylor

Complete maternity wardrobe for sale size 16

Complete maternity wardrobe for sale in size 16 including adjustable slip, suit, dresses. All items clean and in perfect condition. Call 3-5113.

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