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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1939
Page
3
The piece recalls the old private barber shop as a male sanctuary where men spoke freely and enjoyed burlesque gazette pictures. It contrasts the bygone rituals and personal mugs with the modern sanitary shop’s efficiency and the rise of male beauty aids threatening traditional male dominance.
Petronella Mallone travels to Berlin with Rene Howard to find her jailed brother Peter Mallone. Rene introduces her to his Baroness aunt Fleur von Crate who may aid their quest as Peter endures questioning in a Glatz fortress ward. A tense rescue may hinge on Aunt Fleur and political intrigue.
In Los Angeles on February 74 Patrick Pyle and Lillie Nelson, after four failed attempts to secure a justice of the peace, wed today. They finally sought sheriff's aid. Justice H Leonard Kaufman approved the union after reviewing the situation. Salt water scallops may gain 20 to 30 percent weight when soaked in fresh water, an advantage cited by some unscrupulous dealers. Patents are not granted for mere mechanical devices or printed matter.
Puzzle lists clues across horizontal and vertical entries with answers connected to early aviation. Entries include Pioneer flyer and airplane builder, Greek letter, sea eagle and other terms, hinting at a themed word fill about aviation history and related terms.
The column recalls Helen Menken advising readers not to fear discouragement and to endure setbacks. She shares her own rough path from rejected actress to success after choosing to take an odd job and persevere, showing resilience in business. Tex O Ro urke adds two tips for making others feel welcome at meetings and in conversations.
The Amarillo Globe and its publishing partnership with The Amarillo Daily News is outlined, noting ownership and staff including GENE HOWE and JOHN MCCARTY. Subscription details, delivery service, and mailing options are described, with a brief news brief fragment about a fictional scene featuring Tarzan and Queen Atka inserted in the page.
A character known as Tex O'Rourke greets a casual acquaintance with a lighthearted line about meeting at the Flying Donut. The exchange captures a folksy, informal tone likely from a small-town setting.
Advice from 1939 on posture explains that slouching tires muscles and strains internal organs. It urges sitting with straight shoulders, bending from the waist, and daily stretching to reduce fatigue and extend productive work periods.
Mrs Leila Marie Cody 87 widow of pioneer aviator Colonel S F Cody dies in London claiming to be the first woman to fly an airplane. She was born in Texas and passed away last night leaving a legacy tied to early aviation history.
Washington report notes potential expiration of neutrality laws, Senate probes Morgenthau's stabilization fund use, and Latin American exchange issues. It cites Argentina Chile Brazil policies, AAA dynamics with Wallace influence, and a TVA property purchase dispute. It also covers WPA carve outs, Hopkins removal, and a Garner Roosevelt broadcast remark.
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