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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
1
February brings mild temps with wind expected to hit Polk Street plate glass as a forecast note cites potential March or April storms. Also included is a political summary detailing Baruch's postwar planning, Roosevelt's clashes with Congress, inflation fears, and the perceived impact on the Democratic Party.
A seventh son dies and leaves a $777.77 inheritance that he tries to spend at the races. He bets on the seventh horse in the seventh race at odds of 77 to 1, wins, then faints on a stretcher. His outburst targets Roosevelt as relatives note wartime topics, pensions, and local affairs unfold alongside humor and assorted anecdotes.
Jimmie Fidler notes MGM chatter on The Seventh Cross cast and life on the studio lot. Marlene Dietrich fears riding a horse on screen while Lana Turner is praised in glamour photos and Hank Daniels helps studio workers find housing. Louis B. Mayer thanks Jean Porter for her blue-dyed poodle and director attention.
The piece highlights Lassie the sable collie in Lassie Come Home opening a four day State engagement. It notes Lassie battles a wild dog and human thugs, swims rivers, climbs mountains, endures storms, and delivers dramatic scenes with Roddy McDowell. It traces canine film stars from Jiggs to Tin Tin Tin, Strongheart, Flash, Daisy, and Asta.
Critical judges and writers sing Lassie’s praises after viewing her pictures. They note she would rank among top dogs in any show based on breed standards behavior and training reflections, even if she does not win the biggest titles.
Finance Minister Vaino Tanner said Finland would quit the war if Russia offers acceptable peace terms, otherwise Finland will continue fighting. Tanner, quoted in a Tidningen interview, also noted acceptance of terms if favorable. Don Clark, ex Amarillo College speech head and KGNC newscaster, reports to Fort McClellan for infantry training. Bolivia’s population is largely Indian.
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