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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
2
A lighthearted exchange mentions potential hunting dogs and a “pointer pups” idea. The remark by a speaker named Regal riffs on starting a hunting strain if a pointer had been taken home, signaling a playful, informal moment without further context or outcomes.
Notice lists Ingard Paul Allingham N Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood as passed for publication by The Twa-Globe board of censors.
The report notes that winter golf continues to shine as favorable weather preserves a golfer friendly season. It hints at a playful, rustic scene with poke salad references and a lighthearted tone.
Tack backs Jack Nichols for sheriff as backers weigh whether Nichols will endure pressure and political hurdle before securing support. Negotiations continue to settle the hurdle before an official pledge.
A reader letter contrasts a 60 year old drinker praised for wit with a “whole-souled” but selfish drunkard. The author, amid musings on drink, work, and generosity, questions whether alcohol is blamed too much and individuals too little. He suggests heavy drinking and unemployment spark excuses for brilliance.
Winchell notes two Philadelphia judges ready to strike a dangerous precedent by allowing a defense psychiatrist to testify that a prosecuting witness is a psychotic personality. The move argues that rich litigants can hire experts to claim witnesses are psychotic.
Dr C P Rhoads says erroneous report claiming ACTH cures leukemia caused false hope. He traveled 1500 miles to Miami to correct the record. He confirms ACTH showed favorable results in five patients but is not a cure and remains for research use only.
Mr Regal recalls a tale from his youth about Tack offering a pup from a back yard litter of pointers. He now owns trained dogs that obey in minutes and guard rules, with strict yard boundaries and unaccompanied access prohibited. He plans to sell.
The Federation of Women's Clubs seeks a childless couple to serve as caretakers for their new building. An efficiency apartment is included as part of the salary, and the husband may take a second job. Apply to Mrs. Charles W. Odell, house chairman, telephone 60959.
Eighteen people phoned last night asking about Tack's surprise but all promised not to reveal it. Not a single caller was let in on the secret, safeguarding the supposed political development.
The message states Tack cannot disclose information but wants it reported. It implies a private matter intended for publication yet withheld by design. No names, dates, or locations are specified beyond Tack’s desire for publicity and his inability to share.
Attendees joked that garments appeared as if rescued from ancient times, remarking on their rugged, weathered look and vintage style. The exchange reflected a playful mood at the gathering while highlighting retro fashion choices.
Readers ask about Wes Ivzard and his flying saucers, Mason King's white Christmas, Jerry Malin's 20 pound black bass, and Nordyke's candidacy for governor. The note suggests curiosity about ongoing projects and regional politics.
In a reflective piece the author compares past family rituals with present customs noting mothers guiding daughters to recite for guests and young men calling introductions knockdowns. The text muses on everyday objects and roles, from hairpins to hail wire, as social habits evolve.
An old saying suggests motion follows heat and excuses easily, with farewells until tomorrow. It reflects on a man’s identity evolving from son to husband to father within family life.
Long Beach California reports Rosie the Riveter and all but four of 353 women workers at Terminal Island naval shipyard have quit since the war’s end. The yard once employed nearly 3,000 women in welding and other skilled trades, now only a few remain in clerical and department roles.
Mrs Wilma Fencl 24 seeks divorce from Warren 24 charged cruelly. She testified he gave a fur coat for Christmas then demanded an electric train, saying you buy me a train. She owed 145 on a 300 coat and could not pay. Judge Schnackenberg dismissed the case noting such testimony would grant divorces to 95 percent of Cook County marriages.
Horoscope notes a optimistic, artistic reader with romance ahead and cautions about overpromising. Daily signs list Aquarius through Capricorn with guidance on churches, negotiations, design, and partnerships. Distributed by United Feature Syndicate.
MEMPHIS Tennessee story of Mentora Breeding and James W Metsker who met on a bus six years ago and later married. He served as an Air Force officer and pilot for Saudi Arabia Airlines before returning to marry her in Memphis. They will honeymoon ending in February in Jiddi to start a home.
Lieut Cmdr M P Horn of Zumbrota piloted a Navy plane to 11000 feet above Bremen to aid three year old German girl Jutta Mayerle with whooping cough. German doctors cited air change and pressure as possible relief. Jutta felt fine after landing and ate a full meal for the first time in 10 days, though no medical opinion on decisive help was available.
Nick Defazio, playing the back seat driver, rammed another car causing both vehicles to continue together for a block. His car then struck a ditch, overturned, and caught fire. Defazio was hospitalized with a broken nose and cuts.
A 1931 reader poll in The Globe gauges opinions on TV versus newspapers. Herrmann says newspapers stay factual print leaders. Nichol says TV will grow pictorial appeal. Ward, McCulom, Thomason, and Mitchell offer mixed takes on entertainment versus news value and the future role of pictures in reporting.
Dear Tack reports a lost tiny black toy Manchester dog with bronze markings and large ears named Duchess. Last seen Wednesday afternoon January 19. Reward offered. Contact Mrs. Joe Phillips at 1001 Crockett by calling 2 4244.
On July 1845 delegates convened in Austin to form a state constitution as Anson Jones approved the act locating the capitol there. From 1842 to 1845 Texas officers resided apart and archives rested in Austin, with Jack Hays and Rangers guarding delegates from Indian threats as population dropped to under two hundred.
Charles McCartney from Dublin Texas travels to Florida in a special goat drawn wagon. He claims his goats have pulled him 80 000 miles total and typically nine animals work at a time while the rest rest along the trail. He averages up to 20 miles a day but usually lets the goats rest after 10 or 12 miles due to his affection for them.
A middle aged widow requests pen pals among good clean men around her age. She owns a car, is not financially obligated, and desires respectful, rum-free correspondence. She asks for assistance in finding suitable matches.
Mrs Dora Jones of 1022 North Marrs seeks in home laundry and plain sewing work. The note requests work to be done at her residence.
Lost heavy key chain with about 15 keys and a rabbit's foot. Reward to finder. Phone number 20926. Mrs Clyde Corey at 4236 West Eleventh.
I am a widow seeking a kind, well mannered man aged 45 to 55 for steady correspondence and friendship. I enjoy good music and dressing well, have a pleasant character, and ironing work offers. Willing to iron men’s clothes or family bundles. target three to four steady customers weekly. Phone 9262. Mrs Cook, 2202 Front St.
Two widow sisters offer home care for children at night with good references. Phone 3-1601, mornings or evenings. Mrs Curtis, 4411 East Tenth.
Mrs I D B Stephens reports two bill folds missing from her bus ride from Mirror Street to Polk Street on January 6. She asks the thief to return the billfolds and answers with no questions. Box 324 Panhandle Texas.
A note describes CARE FOR BABY T proposing to rent an apartment to a working mother and to care for her home while she works, or to go to her home to provide support at 119 Van Buren.
A brown leather wallet containing $8N draft ecard is reported lost on January 1, 1950. The owner, Maye Aarivines Te, is identified in a page 19 notice.
The Greeks crafted window panes from thin slices of translucent marble around 450 B.C. This ancient practice illustrates early architectural innovation and material use in classical Greece.
Arthur Edson notes Secretary of State Acheson longs for simple terms of past diplomacy as he faces questions on Saar coal, Japanese pacific, and Liberty ships. He recalls Seward and the Louisiana Purchase while students from American University struggle to follow the proceedings.
To protect chamois gloves during washing add a teaspoon of olive oil to the water. The oil helps keep the gloves soft and pliable, preventing stiffness after cleaning.
U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith argues that the 1950 military budget risks excessive spending and weak civilian control. She notes budget cuts, limited congressional scrutiny, and a shift of funds from civilian needs to defense. She urges reallocating to schools, infrastructure, housing, and civilian atomic energy research.
Two girls aged 13 and 14 in Melbourne are charged with a long list of robberies. Police say the pair developed a better technique for opening windows than many thieves, highlighting their advance in stealth.
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