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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1950
Page
2
A Dallas group of parents expresses worry over men who have disturbed daughters at high schools and lower grades. They sought police help but existing laws limited actions.
In Dallas a concerned mother, widow of a grown man, reports a man approaching her teenage daughter near school. Authorities advise a warrant. Tack alerted Sid Harper. An officer shadowed the girl and the man was arrested and jailed.
A speaker warns about violent delinquents and urges life imprisonment if they cannot be treated, arguing this measure is needed to keep streets and residential districts safe for children including girls and boys who face harassment in some cases.
In Amarillo last summer a tornado demolished a widow’s home. Uninjured, she refused a doctor’s suggestion to drink brandy to steady nerves, saying she’s saving it for an emergency. Mineral Wells Index shows Bill Juett Garrett Juett and Jimmie White with 30 black bass, caught daily at Herples using minnows.
A witty exchange has a bachelorette asking Rene to find a million aire for marriage. She specifies a preference for a tall, handsome millionaire and dismisses shorter ones, prompting a playful response about searches and options.
The piece argues there are very few true millionaires. It notes that many claimants with modest assets are perceived as rich, that real millionaires are often aged and ill, and that high taxes are shrinking the ranks. It also mentions more widows than men possessing a million, shaping a skeptical view of wealth.
The passage reflects a dated joke about women fearing mice more than men. It notes origins in the nineties with courting rituals and skirts reaching to shoes, where young men allegedly sought privacy in barns to glimpse legs, illustrating period humor and social norms.
Witness accounts describe a prank where participants yelled mouse or rats to frighten girls who were expected to react dramatically, while boys looked on and men observed. The incident reveals harassment dynamics at the gathering and the social expectations placed on youth.
A narrator recalls fear of mice and rats in houses and barns. He describes a boy nearly crushed by a rat that climbed his leg, then asks readers about similar incidents, noting the curiosity and humor in these surprising animal encounters.
The News Globe asks finders to send or call Tack's department with found eyeglasses. It notes people often pick up glasses, may keep them temporarily then discard them, and prefer not to be bothered.
The piece notes that losing glasses causes temporary distress, reading becomes impossible until replacements are fitted, and the high cost of new glasses burdens many who cannot afford replacement or borrowing.
A plea urges readers to report any glasses found to help many people who lose eyewear. The message stresses that humans can improve by sharing and giving better breaks to others. It highlights the large number of individuals who misplace their glasses and rely on assistance.
The season ends today with quail abundance noted in several localities. Overall, a marked increase in the 49 crop is recorded, more blues than bobs, and expectations rise that 1950 will be a blue year.
From a Washington letter, the writer cautions that the Trumanite Congress may not slash the 42 billion dollar budget for fiscal 1951. Lawmakers recently returned from extended home stays. Their pledges resemble honeymoon vows that may soon wear thin.
A speaker laments daily wage earners gripe about living costs while ignoring government spending. He argues taxation hurts workers through indirect taxes on every purchase, claiming 20 to 30 percent of consumer costs go to the government and urging action.
The speaker argues that the cost of living could fall by at least ten percent while wages stay high. He contends that achieving this would require people to mobilize politically and threaten to push reforms. He dismisses other approaches as ineffective.
The speaker laments U S policy allowing more foreign oil, arguing it harms Texas revenue from oil taxes and reduces state oil production. Texas faces political pressure from Washington, seen as harming local interests amid national energy policy.
J B Allen aged 54 of 2900 Jackson was reported fine at St Anthony's Hospital after an auto truck crash two miles south of Amarillo on the Canyon Highway Friday. Allen, a Plains Chevrolet salesman, suffered head lacerations and chest injuries. Mr and Mrs W L Morgan of 1400 North East Eighth were dismissed from the hospital after emergency care.
Potter County commissioners authorize condemnation against Maggie H Bishop owner of property adjoining the Tasco Road link of the Highway 66 project. A three man jury will determine just settlement after notices expire. The county has offered 50 per acre for 11 acres plus damages but Bishop seeks 10000 for dam and lake plans.
Texline sent three teams to Felt Oklahoma midweek with one win. The Texline Tornadoes fell 48 to 32 to Felt, the Tornadettes lost 53 to 35, while the Texline juniors defeated Felt 42 to 21 on the road.
Report describes injuries in a traffic wreck involving Mr. Allen driving a car and a truck with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan aboard. Medical teams treated all injured at the scene and at nearby facilities. Further details on the incident and conditions were not disclosed.
Elephant leather is marketed only when a circus or zoo loses a performer. The remark notes a rare supply shift linked to animal acts and public exhibitions, implying practical and ethical concerns surrounding use of elephant hides in crafts.
The Globe-News public service presents a four day cooking school at Municipal Auditorium starting January 31. Miss Anna Bines and assistant Miss Dorothy Holland will lead demonstrations focused on nutrition, protein minerals vitamins and energy in daily meals. The program promises practical menus for breakfast lunch and dinner backed by expert guidance on healthy eating.
Miss Bines leads a four day cooking school at Municipal Auditorium Jan 31 to Feb 3, showcasing meat centered menus with vegetable dishes salads fruits and desserts. Attendees will receive a recipe book and a parade of foods will close each session via a revolving mirror.
Restaurateur Irv Benjamin replaced a large TV with a 16 mm movie projector to stimulate drink sales. He claims sound shorts boost business, with water scenes dampening thirst and desert travelogues sparking thirst. Comedies seem to loosen wallets as patrons sip more drinks.
A farmer and government workers occupy Governor House in New Delhi once reserved for the British viceroy. The estate is expected to produce crops worth about $10,500 this year, including wheat maize vegetables and fruit. Government officials have redeveloped parts of the estate.
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