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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1948
Page
7
In Amarillo Texas a humorous column recalls St Peter at Heaven's gate watching mortals lined up after a chaotic scene. A man arrives in 1965, another confesses a Sunday driving mishap, while a boy named Ben hints at future promises. The piece blends satire with wartime-influenced reflections.
South Sea Island cemetery entry is described as Gauguin’s life nears end. A minor early work sold at Hotel Drouot for 492380 francs and a Brittany landscape earned 492380 francs. Experts note a major Gauguin could fetch two to three million francs if sold.
In East London a man claimed he faced eviction after allegedly living continually in a doghouse. Tribunal chair Michael Marcus compared the landlord to Caligula and reduced the rent from 30 to 15 shillings per week, citing parliamentary democracy laws.
Denver resident Philip Schwieden struck water while drilling and found gasoline leaking from a nearby refinery. Officials cannot identify the source, leaving Schwieden unable to use or sell the fuel on his property. He worries about state taxes and potential buyers while hoping for a fix.
Big Jim Griffin, 210 pounds and 6 feet 3, travels 30 000 miles and delivers over 400 speeches advocating for state agriculture commissioner. He touts hard work and stump speeches across Texas, claiming McDonald has not faced such an aggressive campaigner. Griffin promotes farmer outreach from fields to windy West Texas towers, saying he drives all night to reach voters and speaks wherever possible.
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