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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1949
Page
11
The essay reflects on Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler known as Old Gimlet Eye and Old Hell-Devil who became indifferent to criticism after 30 years in the Marines. The author recalls a personal moment with a reporter and concludes most people focus on themselves and not on you.
A reflective note argues that sustained success requires humility over vanity and that harsh criticism yields limited benefits. It urges prioritizing steady self-improvement and caution against letting ego drive decisions.
An acetylene gas generator exploded early today at the Federal Products Corporation Plant in North Houston. The blast shattered windows within a 2 mile radius as 80 employees escaped to safety. the generator room was wrecked, a wall collapsed, and damage was estimated at $2,000. President C. Son said no one was injured.
A joint FBI and Indiana bank official statement says Joseph Lee 35 of Kouts cashier of Kouts State Bank and William Ray Beiswanger 28 of Tefft a used car dealer admitted taking 51000 from the bank over six months. Beiswanger allegedly wrote checks for autos without funds and Bogel admitted altering records to cover withdrawals. They are held for a federal hearing.
Hwa Shiang Pao reports a Chinese Communist communique claiming the war extends to South China to liberate the entire country. It quotes party aims and signals continued push despite allied pressure.
George Gallup reports public opinion on federal housing aid. Most voters approve in principle, but support dips if higher taxes are required. Owners oppose higher taxes more than renters, while rent control draws broad backing with 76 percent wanting to continue it.
R Williams president of the Chicago and North Western predicts trains powered by atomic energy as a future transportation method. He outlines potential efficiency gains and safety considerations for applying atomic propulsion to railway locomotives.
Harrisburg report notes Rep. Francis introduced a bill in the legislature to make daylight saving time illegal. The measure would declare clocks not set on standard time a misdemeanor displayed in public places with potential jail or fine penalties.
Frank E. Moore age 69 of 1913 East Tenth died at 12:30 AM in Northwest Texas Hospital after a long illness. He lived in Wton 21 years and moved to Amarillo five years ago. A retired farmer, he is survived by his wife, three daughters led by Mrs. Earl Ellis of Albuquerque and Mrs. Elmo Roberts and Mrs. Ben Bailey of Amarillo, three sons Chester F E Jr and Leon of Amarillo, two sisters Mrs. W E Timberlake of Austin and Mrs. C R Floyd of Paris, with funeral arrangements pending at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
Tokyo January 18 General Douglas MacArthur announced a seven member industry and trade panel to advise on policy. The roster includes prominent business leaders and government officials.
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