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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1942
Page
11
The 1900s mood fills the film One Foot In Heaven opening Friday at the State starring Martha Scott and Fredric March. A minister and his family drive the drama and humor of small town life. A Fargo reader says she resembles a corpse and seeks a film role in No Hands On The Clock.
Hollywood talent expert Robert Sparks says unknowns win chances by testing in their own towns, not in Hollywood. He notes many stars were discovered after gaining experience in the East and cautions newcomers against rushing to Hollywood, citing Kay Harris Adele Mara Rita Hayworth and others as examples. He also mentions Bob Hope Lew Ayres Priscilla Lane and Cary Grant in various films and reveals personal student Elna Ruth Beck from Amarillo High School with hobbies and favorites.
Ten tips from the Journal of the American Medical Association to aid sleep and relaxation. Suggestions include easing pre sleep thoughts, reading non fiction, shifting focus from fears, and gradual muscle and breath relaxation.
A compact word puzzle list with numbered across clues and a vertical set including terms for officers, measurements, and common nouns. It presents a crossword style challenge with varied definitions and partial phrases.
San Francisco’s Quentin Reynolds, famed Collier’s war correspondent, dashed through dinner with friends as he changed his socks in the room. He joked about meals in San Francisco and Los Angeles, then shared wartime passenger notes and a mistaken Normandie rumor.
Paul Mallon argues that public discontent stems from government public relations tactics. He urges frank, proactive leadership to admit mistakes, mobilize trust, and engage citizens in the war effort rather than prop up morale with evasive messaging. Critics should remain vigilant while supporting official strategy.
A short etiquette quiz covers wine questions. A dry wine is not sweet. Serving a sweet wine before a dry wine is acceptable. A wine glass should not be filled beyond two thirds. Plain wine glasses are preferred to elaborately decorated ones. It is best to sip wine rather than drink it down. If a guest says no thank you to a pre dinner drink, accept it without protest.
Dorothy Thompson notes Churchill elevates Sir Stafford Cripps to a high cabinet post, praising Britain's responsive politics and unity. She argues the nation accepts leftist influence, contrasts with American gridlock, and stresses Britain's tradition of calm change and resilience in war.
In a bold stand, McLemore argues the dollar a year men in Washington serve powerful interests over public duty. He urges scrutiny, possible congressional investigation, and names the perceived conflicts between government contracts and industrial ties. He plans to report on the issue from the nation’s capital.
The article notes stamps from the Marianas issued under German rule in 1900 depicting Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht. It covers Japan’s World War I gains, later mandates, and the use of floating naval bases from Marianas against Guam, with the Pacific Fleet actions near the Marshall Islands and the 1939 Japan air service plan.
A year ago United Press reports Roosevelt stating peace must wait for a battlefront decision as U S forces reach a new Bermuda post while Russia increases income tax and boosts military spending.
An ex-slave named Spencer Cave, Park College yard man for 66 years, is famed for his memory. Alumni test him about old campus events and names, and he accurately recalls details from decades ago, including a mix up with Frank Carson.
Washington stresses vigilance in filing returns as higher taxes and living costs bite. George Alexander R. Nasher notes exempt income and benefits, urges deductions for interest and expenses, and warns of penalties for late filing and missed credits.
United Press profile recalls Claire Chennault, famed Flying Tigers commander, his wartime service guiding Chinese air forces, recruiting Americans to fly P-40s for the Burma Road defense, and his family life by Lake St. John while supporting war orphans and veterans.
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