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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1947
Page
8
The Amarillo Globe records publication details including founding date February 20 1924, postal notice, and staff roles such as Gene Howe president and publisher Wesley Izzard editor in chief and Ray Parr editor. It lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions by mail and carrier in Amarillo with prices for various term lengths.
The Globe's platform lists items from city representation and tax limits to expanded water supply, hospital facilities, sports venues, industrial development, and expanded libraries with arts support. It emphasizes urban expansion and improved services for residents.
The article argues for a high peacetime defense budget citing Soviet intentions and global arms trends. It contends that distrust of the Soviet Union and rapid military build ups by Britain, the Soviet bloc, and others justify keeping a strong Army and Navy. It warns against euphemistic language masking real threats.
Waldo M. Wright proposes a city hub for all bus routes to boost comfort and convenience. The letter suggests a two sided corner depot with seating for 200, token booth, information desk, schedules, concessions, and citywide route postings, modeled on Lubbock and other cities. He argues better service may or may not pay, but is a step toward improved transit.
Paul Mallon reports from Palm Beach on February 25 that while a depression is anticipated, visible signs are scarce. Hotel occupancy is said to be down sharply, with cancellations and wary spending evident, even as a southern influx of travelers continues.
Two English survivors wash ashore on opposite island coasts and inherit the turf of citrus and reptiles. Potter hates oranges yet loves turtle meat, while Cuddleston adores oranges but loathes turtles, illustrating a comic clash over resources amid a broader tariff debate.
The piece contrasts Potters orange based dining and Cuddlestons turtle meals across a stream symbolizing barriers. It then shifts to postwar commerce noting hotel occupancy, dog racing bets rising to 31 million and Florida real estate, with commentary on labor policy and Republican plans to curb unions.
Santa Fe System reported 25 246 carloadings for the week ending February 22, against 22 311 in the same week of 1946. Cars received from connections totaled 10 297 versus 8 914 in 1946, bringing total cars moved to 35 543, up from 31 225.
Eugene Hooper recalls Burma frontline experiences and how war reshaped Americans. He laments lost courtesies and politeness at home while noting veterans and the nation changed, sharing light stories of wartime memory and everyday life.
Horizontal clues list filled with medical terms and common words while Vertical clues provide river, city, and Latin phrases. The page presents a standard puzzle with numbered entries across and down and asks to supply letters for each clue.
In the preceding week the figure shows 36 660 cars. Official data indicate a transport sector update with a rising trend for new registrations and related metrics. The report emphasizes mobility trends and market activity during the period.
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