This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 42 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1950
Page
2
The forecast notes no imminent moisture with sleet and snow warnings unmet. Weather watcher Tack reports a dry period though Christmas week once held hope for snow. Morning temperatures feel brisk as the author reflects on cold comforts and personal luxuries like sleep and an eider down comforter.
In Texas the talk centers on the northers sweeping the state. Amarillo stands out as the most discussed town as readers note the cool start to the day. Many Texans remark it must be cold there this morning, reflecting wider weather patterns.
A reader extols a state’s dramatic seasonal range, noting frigid days and dust storms yet praising its grand climate. The piece contrasts extreme temperatures in the region with the monotony of perpetual sunshine in California Nevada or Florida, arguing weather shapes life quality and longevity.
The narrator notes that living with a perfect person is impossible and that such perfection, like in California Florida and Arizona weather, drives others to desperation. The line suggests ideal climates provoke frustration rather than harmony. It frames weather as perfectionist and exhausting.
The writer notes a dramatic weather event near Panhandle lakes with sudden temperature drops and mist that froze on fence posts and foliage. Old timers call it a new phenomenon as locals discuss insidious regional health and appearance contrasts between southern regions and the Panhandle. The tale ends with a drive east of town and a friend aiding with a push to a filling station.
A speaker recalls trying to pay a neighbor for a foolish country drive without checking gas. The neighbor refused money, saying no, and the speaker argues punishment teaches responsibility. The exchange ends with grudging acceptance of the self-imposed fine.
A housewife near Wes Izzard reported a lake in her pasture boiling over and feared a ship from Mars had fallen into it. Francis called in alarm prompting Track to rush out without gasoline to investigate the scene.
The speaker expresses gratitude to Mr. Raef and other rescuers for helping them through tough moments. They reflect on a long history of receiving aid from kind neighbors and note that there are many good people in the community, more than bad ones.
The report says warmer conditions tonight negate midnight fears of continued severe cold. It notes the Raton Uplift is active this new year of 1050 despite prior weather trust predictions.
The New York World-Telegram announced its purchase of The New York Sun in a move deemed the most significant in New York journalism since the 1931 World Telegram merger. Roy W. Howard and Thomas W. Dewart made simultaneous statements. the Sun will join the World-Telegram under one title line with Sun features and columns added. The sale includes The Sun name, goodwill, and its circulation list, but no plants, equipment, or real estate.
Randall County grand jury yesterday indicted Curtis Davis 32 on charges of burglary in connection with the December 26 break in at Lawrence Drug Store 600 West Thirty sixth. Davis whose last address was 1304 Johnson was arrested by four city officers who allegedly found him in the store after they had watched it several days on information of a planned burglary.
In Pasadena January 4, PCC and Big Ten commissioners said renewal of the Rose Bowl agreement will be discussed next week at the NCAA meeting in New York. The PCC indicated it does not seek to abrogate the five year pact despite West defeats in all four games under the current arrangement.
James A. Stanford of Austin began work as assistant administrator of the State Liquor Control Board. A former state senator and House member, Stanford is an Austin lawyer who spent his boyhood at Waco and studied at Baylor University. He holds the No 2 post under Administrator Coke Stevenson Jr.
An average of nine or ten American feature-length and newsreel films are released to Japanese theaters each month. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
P C Weitzel age 50 likely saved by alert Dr J P Fleming who treated six Bryan residents for food poisoning and alerted police to break down Wetzel’s door. Wetzel crawled to a phone and was rushed to hospital where attendants said he was in good condition.
The 1949 final financial reports show the Republican National Committee spent 770 231 dollars while receiving 260 422 dollars, leaving a deficit of over half a million. The Democratic National Committee reports receipts of 1 451 147 dollars and expenses of 1 019 978 dollars, indicating a surplus of more than 400 000 dollars.
Courthouse records show warranty deeds transferring parcels in Wolflin Park North Highlands and San Jacinto Heights, with properties in Mirror and Miller Heights subdivisions. Separate items include a divorce filing Noblett versus Thompson and multiple licenses and names such as Floyd Dean Williams Dean Robinson and Watson.
A special venire of 250 men will be in Belton court for the start of the Sam Smithwick murder trial January 16. Judge Wesley Dice ordered the panel of prospective jurors. Smithwick, former Jim Wells County deputy sheriff, is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of radio commentator W. H. Mason of Alice Texas. A prior 100 man venire was dismissed December 12 when the trial was postponed.
Brownsville police report the first 1950 traffic fatality in the lower Rio Grande Valley a 5 year old boy Antonio Azua son of Mr and Mrs Jesus Azua near Brownsville died after being struck by a hit and run driver on a rural road.
Postmaster J. Howard Payne reported Dallas postal receipts for 1949 totaling 11,940,227 dollars, an 18.7 percent gain over 1948's 10,058,311 dollars.
Within three years seven thousand Citizen Public Halls have become viewed as indispensable by the Japanese to advance municipal growth and development.
A palmistry note on John Barrymore discusses a conie hand with a vivid inner life and quick intellect but rapid-waning interest. It cites a regular talent pattern hindered by irresolution and self-indulgence, plus a destiny heart line clash and a noted line of intemperance on the Mount of Luna.
The Soviet Journal of Science and Life urges education of the masses in militant atheism while arguing some still believe in God. F N Oleshchuk says anti religious policy should rely on shaping consciousness, not coercion, and that religious belief persists among youth and adults.
In Helsinki the government of Premier Karl-August Fagerholm confronts new pressure as trade union federations seek a 10 percent general wage rise. A special parliament session, urged by rightist factions, is to convene January 10 while Fagerholm braces for clashes with opposition over the pay raise and treaty accusations.
Mrs Roberta Green Steele reports her red cocker spaniel Sir Oliver IV known as Ollie wandered from 1505 Rusk. He has a blonde forehead streak and an identification tag with an old address but current phone 9934. Call if seen.
A 40 year old responder seeks a housekeeper position in a motherless home, expressing urgent need for work and describing strong desire for employment.
JEAN REED offers strong colorful four strand dog leashes in any length. Call 4865 or visit 1810 Harrison after 4 PM on school days to place orders.
A reader offers home child care for three children aged three or four. Contact at phone number 24752 for details and hours.
I lost an earring clip on December 19 uptown. It has four green oblong stone sets and five rhinestones. It was a gift. I will pay a $1 reward. Call 5123.
Maxine Hooks asks finder to return a yellow gold Baylor watch with snake band lost December 29 in the 2400 to 2600 blocks of Brooks or 500 to 600 blocks on Bivins while riding a bicycle. Call 27189 to arrange pickup. Mrs. E. Owen reports an 811 marker missing Halloween night near Maryland Avenue. call 6162 if seen.
A Canyon Texas reader signs as A READER Bob 104 Substation asks to join the Tom Sanders Club and requests contact from a member.
Reader found an auto seat cover outfit on the street just before Christmas. The owner may identify it by calling 9241 at 6 PM any evening.
A small unhappy bulldog type dog in need of its home, found by Mrs. Jenkins at 828 North Seminole. Owner responses pending after contacting all ads seeking a black and white lost dog.
Brown billfold lost in front of the Capitol Theater on December 28. Call 5049 to return. Jack L. Martin.
Edwin Garner of 3418 Washington reports a missing silver identification bracelet. He asks the finder to call 25674 with any information.
An elderly man seeks full or part time employment with reasonable wages. Contact by phone at 2-5225. Globe-News Want Ads Get Results.
Tokyo news reports Lt Gen Derevyanko again left the Allied Council for Japan session after American efforts to raise a protest about Japanese war prisoners. The note from Dean Acheson cited Tass figures claiming 95 000 remaining, while Japanese government figures claimed 376 929 still held by the Soviets.
Borger voters approved a civil service system for the city's fire and police departments by a margin of 34 votes. A similar proposal was defeated by one vote in an election two years ago.
In a London magistrate court a passenger accused Hyman Valencia of smoking aboard a no smoking car on the Underground. Valencia argued he wasn’t smoking since he wasn’t puffing, but Magistrate T F Davis ruled that lighting a cigarette constitutes smoking immediately. He was fined four dollars.
A 1904 note recalls Lily Langtry stopping in Langtry Texas to inquire about the local justice of the peace Roy Bean. Bean, famed as Law West of the Pecos, had named the town after Langtry but died in 1903. Jay Gould and Ruby Rob Fitzsimmons also visited, with Gould arriving on a special train and Bean hosting a friendly meet with cakes and champagne.
Houston. Mrs Bertha Illingsworth, 83, entered a flaming bedroom to rescue her invalid daughter yesterday. The fire forced her back, severely burning her. Neighbors saved the daughter, Mrs R H Langdon Sr, who was uninjured.
A one year trade arrangement valued around 400 million dollars is set to end in June 1950. The pact covers goods transfers between the Sterling Area and Occupied Japan under tentative terms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.