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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1937
Page
2
A group of Houston auto dealers organized a bold safety campaign burning 150 old unsafe cars as part of a Texas highway safety push. They aim to repeat the bonfire monthly, arguing such junking would reduce traffic hazards from brakeless, lightless wrecks and improve road safety statewide.
A New York psychiatrist argues Alice in Wonderland contains cruel and dangerous imagery that could affect children. Yet the same tale remains a beloved fairy story, illustrating the artist’s power to blend discordant elements into beauty and pleasure for generations.
Washington insiders discuss a potential push to repeal the capital gains tax led by business groups and some officials. Brokers and investors, noting high prices and taxes, argue repeal would raise activity, while critics warn of market instability and a repeat of 1929. The president hints at a rule on appointing judges, affecting Supreme Court confirmations.
Webb Miller presents I Found No Peace 332 pages Simon & Schuster New York a foreign correspondent memoir of wars executions and worldwide violence Miller recounts his adventures noting the mechanics of covering big news events over a lifetime of journalism He portrays a shy farm boy turned reporter drawn to solitary nature and fast moving news stories with emphasis on observed events over philosophical reflection
An article argues that heavy indoor underwear worsens comfort and health for workers. It notes heated offices keep pores open and damp clothing raises infection risk, urging sensible dress and reliance on outerwear for temperature changes rather than heavy underwear.
P G Wodehouse argues that critics with no whiskers become meek and pleasing to read, while whiskered critics stay sharp. He contends clean shaven critics soften judgment and compares whiskered things to short tempered animals, imagining a nation of bashful, Bay rum scented bolsheviks.
The veteran journalist Webb Miller reflects on his career from the Front Page Chicago beat to forty one countries. He credits Henry Thoreau with guiding his outlook and recalls filing early cable dispatches ahead of official channels. He notes Gandhi's mass nonviolent rebellion in India and his shared Thoreau influence.
Hollywood gossip notes how apartment builders lure fans with free rent by housing stars like Clark Gable and William Powell. The ruse boosts tourist demand and room rates, a scheme described through anecdotes from Bobby Breen and Jack Oakie.
A breezy diary entry notes Peggy Joyce aging with grace while remains vibrant in social circles. Mentions include friends Jim Woods, Lucius Beebe, Floyd Gibbons, Bob Brinkerhoff, and encounters at the Coffee House Club and with Charles Norris. References to Fannie Ward, London, and cultural glimpses wrap the portrait of a culturally connected socialite.
In Thornton Burgess prose, Reddy Fox steals a breakfast from Farmer Brown's house and escapes with a daring dignity. He returns home to find Mrs. Reddy wounded by a gunshot, and he tends her wounds as she struggles back toward the Old Pasture.
A fragmented line discusses an optimist who views a traffic stop as a chance for conversation with a hungry traffic cop indicating a humorous, reflective tone.
A dense puzzle page lists across and down clues with numbers and word fragments such as Waves structure and historical references. The grid features entries like boundary, fishing bag, and termite terms alongside royal, legal, and geographic hints.
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