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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1950
Page
2
Notice to the public lists names including Izzard Paul Allingham N OD Bartlett Grady Saran Winter Mrs Bob Babb Wis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood for publication by the News-Globe board of censors.
Washington report notes Lyndon Johnson, praised as a wonderful senator, answers about 500 letters a day. He mentions Immie and Jay Taylor will visit next week and notes that Ernest Thompson is in town.
A reporter spoke with Mrs Altavene Clark who appeared well and cheerful and hinted at a possible run for Congress if Gene Worley is named to a position. She declined to run against incumbents Lawrence Hagg Wes Izzard Johnny Linn or Cal Farley and suggested she might oppose others if Worley does not run. She mentioned rumors of eight to ten candidates and said she knew nothing about Gene's plans.
A woman discusses how she would be titled if elected, cautioning against guessing the future. She notes one female member of Congress uses the term Congressman, then endorses Congresswoman as correct but says she is not thinking of herself.
Flaming posters in Washington display Ingrid Bergman in Stromboli with a man in a headlock and taglines A Raging Island and Raging Passions. Roberto Rossellini is named. critics say the lurid posters are in bad taste and could cause harm.
A large Republican rally gathered in Washington to mark Lincoln's birthday with patriotic crowds and a featured tune titled We Are Looking For A Four Leaf Clover.
Robert Ruark criticizes Bergman and Rossellini for condemning their child to illegitimacy to feed headlines. He warns of lifelong scarring for the innocent child and notes Washington chatter about Vice President Barkley, his stamina, and performances with Bob Hope. Army and Navy officers are said to harbor mutual hostilities.
A Washington correspondent described a dinner where the guests shared laughs and honors appeared split about even. The subject, Barkley, aged 72, was praised for his exceptional vitality by the observer yesterday.
A Washington source cites a prominent official who warns that Russia may surpass the United States in air power within two years, following September’s nuclear test. The unnamed figure stresses rapid strategic changes and urges discretion.
The speaker contrasts Soviet and American bomber ranges, arguing U S bombers can strike Russian cities and return unmolested, while Russian bombers are short ranged and would not return. He suggests two possibilities: Russians expect heavy casualties or have developed overseas guided missiles like those that devastated England in the war’s final days.
In a provocative line the author questions how to handle enemy air crew who are forced to land in a hostile country. The piece contrasts interning them and treating them with civility against the harsher imagined Russian response to American bombers.
A Washington Naval officer warns of looming doom as Russia and China amass manpower and tech. He argues Americans tolerate luxury over readiness, fearing collapse from atomic-era threats. An Army officer predicts Stalin will strike, targeting major cities and harbors with time bombs and poison rays. He questions U.S. loyalty and espionage risks.
A terse remark mocks those who fixate on personal gain as the author signals distance of 25 to 50 years, suggesting a broad temporal gap in perspective. The line reads as a wry aside about self focus and aging.
The writer contemplates a future where Americans and their descendants may face catastrophic threats from cold war rhetoric. They warn that explosive secrets could unleash a final war, with national pride and survival at stake.
Mrs Schlensker offers a housebroken gold and white mouser to a farm or ranch household. The cat, seen daily at 705 South Houston between 9 10 AM or 6 8 PM, must be adopted due to her husband's illness and a doctor's directive.
A sixth grade reader asks for help locating lost pink glasses that were in a case labeled with Dr Duncan's name and office. If found, please call 5376.
Mrs DeBose of 100 Harrison requests a job to meet pressing bills. Experienced in hotel, home, court, infant care, and dry goods store tasks. seeking general housework and home-related duties.
An 11 year old boy named Bobby Waltz offers to sell fire mantels for $25 and up, earning $3 per sale. He asks readers to contact him after school or in the evenings to view the fireplaces, hoping to buy glasses and school clothes with the earnings. Address listed as 822 North Manhattan.
Family reports their small sandy colored dog with long ears and tail named Sandy disappeared Sunday afternoon February 5 between Amarillo and Canyon on Canyon Highway. People from Dimmitt reportedly picked him up in a big red car. Call 2-7666 after 6 PM or write to Danny & Gerry Colley at 1505 Buchanan.
Advert confirms a resident seeks a fast ironer for home ironing tasks and provides a contact phone 2 7179 for inquiries.
A person at 4201 East Eleventh offers six part spitz puppies to children who can provide them a loving home. The notice seeks responsible adopters and nearby families to consider taking the pups.
Would trade a Gunn Bros stamp book for an S and H stamp book. Please call 3 4059.
Person seeks a roommate to share a residence located in the southwest part of town. A suitable living arrangement and terms are open for discussion with the owner.
Mobilhomes, Inc. of Amarillo renames its five standard models after Panhandle landmarks. The Palo Duro (1144 sq ft) tops the line. the slightly smaller 912 sq ft home bears Farnsworth’s client name. The 816 sq ft five-room home is The Sanborn, honoring H. B. Sanborn. The 720 sq ft Coronado and the 576 sq ft Tascosa complete the lineup, linking houses to local history. Maxwell notes Panhandle tradition and regional pride in the naming.
A description seeks a willing single woman with modest income or a young married couple to share housing and care for a child during the day for part of the rent. Must get along with children, have a good sense of humor, and enjoy life. Phone 3-6454 after 6 PM Monday through Friday. Gas rage also available.
A female wire haired tan terrier was found Saturday. Owners may call 21718 or visit 2201 Harrison. J D Strickland reports a pair of heavy leather gloves with a name turned in at Tack's office at the Globe News.
A length of crochet or embroidery thread turned in at Tack's office is awaiting the owner. Identifying the thread may reclaim possession.
Working parents seeking in home child care can contact me for reasonable rates. Location around 303 North Georgia, phone number 2 9766 for arrangements and details.
A reader asks the finder of Shir ley Ann Holman’s billfold to call 3 7710 to arrange a return and receive a reward. The notice identifies Shirley Ann Holman as the owner and seeks prompt contact.
Government economists note rising January unemployment while officials hedge on whether a sustained downturn is under way. January 1950 jobless total hit 4.48 million, with 7 percent of civilian workers unemployed, agriculture at its lowest since 1940, and December to January seasonal shifts cited as a factor.
Lt Col Robert E Lee is relieved of the Department of Texas on 1861 date by Gen David E Twiggs. Lee returns to Virginia, resigns from the U S Army, and leads the Army of Northern Virginia. Twiggs spoils AWOL punishment, then surrenders Texas military assets to Confederate authorities.
For a quick, fresh fruit dessert, alternate orange slices with quartered fresh dates and serve alongside custard sauce for a simple, creamy finish.
The 2214 ton Finnish freighter Karhula sinks off Den Helder after listing from shifted deck cargo. Ten sailors and a stowaway drown. seventeen crew including Captain Hugo David Groenstrand are rescued by Dutch lifeboats as the ship carries wood pulp from Finland to France. A five hour fight to save the vessel ends with Groenstrand ordering abandonment one minute before sinking.
Fireman Charley Hayden was slightly hurt while battling a blaze in the projection room of a Pecos theater. The fire started during a show. damage estimate not yet available.
Beeny R. Tittin, 24, of Lubbock, was killed last night when struck by an automobile while he pushed his stalled car off the highway. The incident occurred near Lubbock on February 13. Police and investigators are reviewing the scene.
Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club will meet tomorrow night at 8 in the high school auditorium. Paul V. Jones, biologist for the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission, will discuss the antelope restoration program. Alaskan motion pictures by Newton Harrell of Canyon will be shown. Fly-tying classes open to all interested sportsmen begin at 5 30.
Bids for construction of sand traps for two new wells at the city water site near Bushland will be received tomorrow afternoon at the regular meeting of the city commission. Contract for drilling and equipping the wells was awarded last week.
Manila dispatch quotes a Philippine source stating the United States has considered the hydrogen bomb since 1943 and remains far ahead if a race to build it develops. The source, not named, cites information from authoritative American sources and does not reveal the American authority.
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