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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1950
Page
2
A letter requests a young man to provide his name so the writer can share their name and telephone number. The writer mentions a white Persian cat brought from Fort Worth that died and expresses fondness for cats. The note invites a daytime call and seeks an understanding person to relay the contact details.
Notice to the public lists publication details for a 7 issue and names several figures including Paul Allingham WN Barnett Grady Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood as part of a board of censors.
Bill Burger inspected the wall photos in my office and counted 348 pictures, mostly individuals. He noted 12 were of Old Tack, wondering if anyone has more portraits of themselves in their workspace.
The piece praises Jack Cunningham and Cedric Adams as dedicated community figures ready to work for town and state. It surveys fashion and consumer items such as pastel baby diapers, a tear gas defense device for women, perfume labels My Moscow and Red Army anniversary, fish-scale bathing suits, and a quirky tourist mispronunciation Al-ber-koo-koo. It ends with a quotation about a woman’s balance of generosity and leverage and a fisherwoman’s hook with denial.
Observers note that pleasing one reader or source can anger another, a common tension in newspaper reporting and editorial decisions. The tradeoff between satisfying stakeholders and maintaining fairness drives editors to weigh reactions and reputations as they shape coverage.
A veteran publicity man offers reflections on a career in publicity. He discusses changes in the field, ethical considerations, and lessons learned from decades of shaping messages for clients. He emphasizes honesty, craft, and adapting to new media landscapes.
A public note discusses how newspapers publish many articles about men yet receive protests over minor issues. The office observes women tend to value favorable comments more than men.
A reminiscence recalls a time when many boys wore pants repurposed from their fathers. The speaker reflects on practical outfits and shared family style in a bygone era.
A reader asks if Amarillo has a Ladies Auxiliary of the Police Department and how to contact them. A suggestion is to telephone Chief Sid Harper at 6211 for possible approval. The note ends with a reflection on endurance and a rhetorical question about a cornucopia on a parlor wall.
A column mixes economic theory with a weather forecaster's view on cycles and communism, noting strong private property incentives amid a downturn. The piece also reports a stray right leather boot found at the Victor Hotel, with Mr. Ford named as finder and owner to contact the office.
Park officials report 1,500,000 visitors the last season ate 17 miles of hot dogs, plus 38,000 bags of popcorn and 188,415 bars of ice cream at two Wheeling amusement parks in West Virginia.
Wilmore Kentucky February 4 Their religious fervor remains high as Asbury College students plan another meeting for World Day of Prayer. An 11 hour event ended at 10 PM with songs testimonies confessions and prayers drawing about 900 students across chapel service and dormitory gatherings. Dean J B Kenyon called it the most lively revival in some time. Bible teacher J M Anderson noted another student prayer meeting planned for today.
In Los Angeles on February 24, Mrs. Elliott Paul testified at divorce court that her 69-year-old husband, famed author, left for France in December 1948 to write a sequel to The Last Time I Saw Paris. She said he said goodbye as if leaving for bread, held hands with his secretary, and told her not to notice other men until Paris join him. Custody of their son Leslie, three, was awarded to Mrs. Paul with $500 monthly support.
In 47th District Court yesterday Leonard Williams of Pleasant Valley was found guilty of felony theft and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. The 19 year old faced charges for the Oct 4 1949 theft of furniture from a house at 301 Central Pleasant Valley owned by D R Stinnett of Duncan Okla. Connally Lockhart represented him with Branch Archer Jr serving as assistant district attorney prosecuting.
Louie Earl Hunter of 03 North Grant was found guilty of driving while intoxicated in Potter County Court. A prior December trial ended in a hung jury. Judge and prosecutors are noted, with Amarillo attorney Grady Fox representing the defendant and O. M. Calhoun prosecuting. A $50 fine plus costs were assessed.
Rabbi Arthur Bluhm announced "Brotherhood" as the sermon subject for Friday evening Sabbath at Temple B'nai Israel on Twenty-fourth and Taylor. The talk aligns with National Brotherhood Week observances and begins at the usual public service time.
On this day in 1899 the J. 8. Cal refinery at Corsicana reached 500 barrels daily, the first permanent Texas refinery. Corsicana officials had found oil in 1884, and the 1897 production rose to 65,000 barrels per day. Cullinan, a Pennsylvanian, opened Texas crude markets by offering to buy 150,000 barrels at fifty cents per barrel, creating the first commercial market for Texas drillers.
Ex King Peter of Yugoslavia charges Tito has practically returned to Moscow satellites after recognizing Ho Chi Minh government in Indochina. He claims private information that Stalin and Tito are reconciling and hints at a Cominform comeback. He says this harms Yugoslav interests.
Will Rogers Jr decided he could not portray his father in the CBS radio drama The Biography of Will Rogers. After two days of rehearsal he stepped out during the performance saying someone else may play the role, but it probably never will be me. Ted De Corsia took the part.
W N Rynders aged 65 of 500 Mississippi was reported improved this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital. He suffered a heart attack yesterday shortly after 11 at his home and was taken to the hospital by a Blackburn Shaw ambulance.
John Ogle used a 10 party telephone line to call the fire department after his house burned down yesterday in Cypress California. The fire left him, his wife, and their five children homeless as responders worked to control the blaze.
A man was arrested in Prague Czechoslovakia after putting his foot through a picture of Stalin during its setup in the city center. Police detained him following the incident as authorities secured the scene.
Amarillo music lovers may attend a Cowboy Band concert from Hardin-Simmons University tonight at the high school auditorium. The program starts at 8 o'clock with tickets available from Sandie Band members. Admission is 25 and 50 cents.
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Washington severed ties with Bulgaria under pressure from Sofia, noting Bulgarian claims against the US minister and alleging Moscow controls Bulgaria. He suggests Russia aims to erase a Western observation post in a strategically located Black Sea state and recalls Bulgarians’ past admiration for the United States amid changing attitudes.
Ethiopia now has about 20,000 sheep raised primarily for skins rather than wool. The change marks a shift in livestock use as flocks expand to meet leather production demand.
William C. Johnson told the judge that cigarette ashes were added to three beers which caused his intoxication. He received a 15 day sentence in the work house.
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