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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1951
Page
2
A column urges households to curb consumption to aid the war effort. It cites sugar and bread savings, plus cutting fat intake to feed millions, with personal anecdotes about a dieter named Tack and a dramatic shift toward thinner living. The piece invites readers to pledge restraint and mail in thoughts and loans.
A satirical critique describes men and women who overeat or undereat as examples of societal imbalance. It mocks both ravenous eaters and emaciated figures, suggesting that the supposed experts or “mysicians” could fix the nation’s difficulties through regimented diets and control of appetite.
Amarillo High Zeta Hi-Y seeks residents to donate waste newspaper and provide addresses for pickup Saturday afternoon January 13. Calls to listed numbers arrange collection and support YMCA work locally and abroad. Brother Tack’s wig tale notes baldness industry folly and failed search for image.
The narrator recalls deciding TI was finished and avoiding disposal options. Secrecy ends with a late night act of burning the wig in an old-fashioned wood stove after others retire.
The narrator confesses a deep unease from feeling split between two personas, one with hair and one without. Each morning and night reveals a different identity, making the body feel like a torso housing two souls and provoking jitters.
A study counters stereotypes by showing bald men are not less intelligent than others. Researchers analyzed cognitive tests and found no significant difference in IQ between bald and non bald participants, suggesting appearance does not reflect mental ability.
Robert Gilmour LeTourneau, a wealthy industrialist who donates most of his income to Christian work, will address Amarillo at 3 pm Sunday in Municipal Auditorium. A former foundry worker, he built the Tourna layer housing machine and now runs LeTourneau, Inc. with God as partner, funding evangelism, missions, and religious education.
The speaker contrasts strength and health with brains and hair, noting unfair stereotypes about “slicks.” He mentions Eisenhower as an example of a popular, smart, diplomatic leader who is active, asserting that polls show him as the most popular in the United States.
A columnist cautions readers about toupee ads urging wearers to accept two people in life. The anecdote describes a late night wig removal causing a surprising emotional reaction and a sharp sense of conflict.
E C Britain Jr of Stinnett Texas writes to advocate naming the planned lake on the Canadian River as Lake Stinnett to honor Mr Stinnett for his contributions to North Plains development.
Longtime residents favor Lake Stinnett while late arrivals seek change. Younger newcomers ignore traditions as Mr Stinnett’s devotion to the North Plains remains a local legacy. The piece contrasts old loyalties with new perspectives within the community.
Thornton Oxnard, builder of English Field, criticizes the re christening of the airport to Amarillo Air Terminal, expressing his dislike and concern over the new name. He argues it obscures legacy and local history.
Harold English pioneered aviation on the High Plains. Mr. Oxnard, an eastern partner, built the field years ahead of similar towns. Oxnard admired English and named the field after him, a tribute later questioned as the name was changed.
Mr. Oxnard notes that most aviation fields in the United States bear personal names and urges readers to consider the idea. His letter highlights the practice and offers a thoughtful suggestion for how communities might view such naming.
Judge E F Jordan, commanding officer, warned the Naval Reserve Legal unit in Amarillo may be disbanded due to transfers reducing membership below quota. Eligible members include licensed attorneys or law school graduates who are Naval Reserve officers. Interested officers from the High Plains area should contact Judge Jordan at the Potter County Courthouse.
Mr and Mrs C W Ince of 3900 Polk returned from Lubbock after attending funeral services for Mrs Annie Ince Lacewell mother of Mr Ince She died last Friday after a week of critical illness suffering a stroke last Wednesday Survivors include another son Carl Ince of Lubbock and Mrs Mittie Sator of Lubbock as well as 17 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren
Eleanor Roosevelt describes returning to New York after holidays, enjoying country scenery, tidying bookshelves, and visiting West Point for a forum on international affairs. She notes the brisk snow melt, fog, and a delightful cadet dinner. The Korea war news worsens as UN forces retreat and the Soviet Union is blamed for aggression.
In 1951 for the first time barley will be planted in the Negev Desert of Southern Israel. The barley project supports Israel's push for self sufficiency in vegetables and cattle raising. Storage units are under construction to handle unsalable seasonal surpluses.
The US embassy said Americans in Formosa are not being warned to send dependents home, unlike Hong Kong. An embassy spokesman stated no such advice has been given or contemplated. About 226 Americans live on Formosa, which lies across a 100 mile strait from the mainland.
Billy Graham drew more than five thousand at the First Baptist Church auditorium in Dallas for the Texas Baptist Evangelistic Conference sessions. He told preachers and lay leaders that sixty five million people have never heard Jesus Christ and four million in Texas are not Christians. He called it the churchs golden hour.
A short personal note asks for more washing and ironing job opportunities plus curtain stretching. Contact details are incomplete.
Mrs Frank Connally reports her registered one year old black female cocker spaniel ran away from home during illness. She believes the dog is somewhere nearby and asks neighbors to call 3-3260 if found.
A seller lists four female puppies and notes a quotation about needing businessmen as well as missionaries. The speaker says he will strive to be God's businessman.
A brief note offers seven week old puppies for giveaway while the owner keeps the mother dog described as loyal and protective. The mother stays in the garage and will eat any food. Call 2-9675 if you want her pups.
Mrs Ward and her husband seek to operate a large apartment house or tourist court and station. They will work, travel anywhere for a reasonable offer, desire living quarters and salary, can provide references, and can take over on short notice. Contact 1107 North Taylor or call 3 7770.
A ten month old large chow mix dog is offered by Mrs J H Johnson for relocation to a country home with children. She has been spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies, and given distemper shots. Contact 3 7823 after 6 30 PM or visit 707 North Arthur.
Mrs Audrey Austin asks for return of a pair of light colored leather gloves given as a gift. Reward offered for contact. Call 3 7225. Address 1508 West Nineteenth.
A reader reports an ex primary teacher who previously called 3-4226 regarding work as a companion requests another call. No additional names or locations are provided.
Mrs P H Waye offers a ceramic table lamp and figurines in exchange for quilting services from a interested woman. Contact by calling 7052 or visiting 4313 West Seventeenth. crocheting also considered.
Mrs M Potter advertises child care services at 1001 North Harrison offering to sit with children at night for 50 cents an hour.
Classified note seeks a person who can hang wallpaper but is not a full-time tradesperson. Budget-conscious contact for basic wallpaper hanging tasks. Preference for someone with practical skill and reasonable rates.
Change work hauling fertilizer dirt plowing planting lawns. Also a few gallons of paint on hand. Wanted a gabardine overcoat size 42 or 44. Pair of high top over shoes size 9. Automatic hot water heater and clothes ironer. Seek large fat sow or stag to butcher. Write to P. O. Box 2241 Amarillo Tex.
Job seeker offers experience in PBX light work or cashier positions and can provide references. Requesting a call at 3 5179 to discuss opportunities.
A friendly column advertises a trade offer for a three piece brown suit size 42 and two brown hats. The seller will trade for stamps or sell. Contact by phone 2 7730.
I have for sale crochet items including doilies chair sets hot pads and other pieces at very reasonable prices. Call 2 4644 or view at 1019 West Seventh for details.
A reader at 2216 Washington St seeks to exchange a Chinese elm tree for blue or green tree stumps, requesting interested parties to respond to the inquiry.
Child’s glasses with plastic rims found in the Paramount Theater on Saturday December 30. Owner can claim at 611 Vernon by calling 3-5015.
Pet owner seeks Pudgy a large white Spitz with a black nose and eyes. Collar bears city and rabies tag. Last seen January 2. Please contact local authorities if found.
Reward information directs contact to Christine Roberts at 7258 or 37297 after 5 PM. The listing also provides her address 1618 Fannin and identifies her as Mrs Christine Roberts.
MABEL, a divorced 54 year old woman with gray brown hair and gray eyes, weighing 132 pounds and standing 5 feet 2 inches, owns a home and a car. She is a neat dresser and good cook and housekeeper and wishes to meet a sober, non drinking, non chewing man aged 50 or older with good references.
Bobby Ralph Boyter asks finder of a billfold left at the State Theater on January 1 to return it with all papers and photos and ten dollars. offer reward of half the money. He works evenings at the Maverick Club check room after school. Phones: 28393 or 7106.
Two boys sport coats in excellent condition offered for sale at a cheap price. Contact after 4 PM by calling 9572.
AADER at 2111 South Pierce advertises ironing services priced at 60 cents per hour with a guarantee. Customer choice available to pay by piece or hourly, plus washing machine available for small washings.
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