Amarillo Globe first edition ad and masthead from 1920s issue
The Amarillo Globe masthead lists staff including GENF HOWE editor Wesley S Izzard and Paul Allingham manager. It notes publication evenings with Sunday morning Globe News edition and subscription rates: daily and Sunday options, yearly and monthly prices.
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The Globe Platform for Amarillo Progress
A historic plan listing 13 goals for Amarillo including revising the city charter building a coliseum a new city hall traffic system downtown cleanup park expansion water supply hospital expansion air terminal and cultural welfare efforts expanding schools and salaries with emphasis on imagination vigor and opportunity for all.
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Greek Food Parcels Stir International Suspicion
The 40000 Greek food parcels sent to Americans became a subject of international doubt with some alleging Communist influence. James A. Booras, head of the American Greek Chamber of Commerce in New York, argues the packages were tokens of gratitude containing olive oil figs nuts and honey. He estimates 50 or 60 might have included Greek sausage.
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Saga of a Confidence Man on a Railroad
A vignette features Major Timothy Morgan describing his transport misadventure from Chicago to Buffalo. In mauve pajamas he cashes in on a card game, loses funds, and endures a broken eye and a missing derby after a Pullman switch. He recounts Olga the weightlifter and a daring jailbreak of a wheelchair conveyance at Grand Central.
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Bill Cunningham Observes British Radio And BBC In Britain
Bill Cunningham notes the BBC’s London station and its national reach while contrasting American radio's advertising funded model with Britain's tax supported system. He highlights limited network presence in the UK, strong regional dialects, and BBC attempts to satisfy diverse local tastes from a central London headquarters.
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British Radio Compared Light Home And The Third
The piece contrasts British radio networks Light Home and The Third with American broadcasts. It notes Light offers varied programming for casual listeners while Home seeks a middle ground and Third targets high culture with serious music and talks. It pins timing as crucial and critiques British pace as relaxed compared to American slickness.
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Polk Street Professor Sits In Durant With Fish Tales
A narrator writes from his sister’s Durant home about a two story house full of antiques gaspargon bass and shovel bill catfish caught at the dock. He recalls fishing lessons from his brother Lynn and ends with kinfolk chatter and a wish for good fortune.
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Washington
Crossword Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A dense list of crossword clues across and down covering many common and obscure terms. Includes entries such as Maj General Sanderford, various plant and mineral terms, and geographic references. Some clues indicate abbreviations and archaic spellings.
Federal cuts threaten Texas school lunch program
Texas officials warn that federal retrenchment may reduce next year’s school lunch funding. Dr. L A Woods notes the act’s final passage is uncertain and cites past totals of 3.7 million free meals for Texas children and 46.2 million meals overall with a $4.15 million federal refund. He adds the program improves attendance and nutrition.
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The Beggar and the Beads of American Trade
An aging con man recounts a theater robbery gambit with Olga, revealing a staged wheelchair exit and a plan to eject him with porters. The tale blends deception with a sly, darkly humorous tone. The piece ends recalling the first US glass beads used in trade with Native Americans.
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Morgan
Billy Rose
Mexico Denies Negotiating Trade Pact With Franco
Mexico rejects rumors of a formal commerce treaty with Spain under General Francisco Franco. The foreign office bulletin notes no diplomatic relations exist, but says private initiative could still promote commercial traffic between the two nations.
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Foreign Office
Francisco Franco
Mexico
Spain
Chronic diseases drive one in ten New York deaths
A New York health briefing notes chronic diseases are responsible for about ten percent of deaths in the state. The report highlights cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic conditions as leading contributors and calls for enhanced prevention and care strategies.
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New York State
Life With Father to Close After Record Broadway Run
The longest running American theater play Life With Father will close at the Alvin Theater on July 12 after 3 205 performances. Producer Oscar Serlin notes the show has spent 401 weeks on Broadway and grossed 5 048 million dollars, pushing domestic stage gross to 10 128 million, not counting foreign receipts or 500 000 paid for Warner Bros screen rights.
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Oscar Serlin
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Russell Crouse
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Picketing Taft Son Wedding Sparks Debate Over Union Tactics
The field representative of an electrical union organized a wedding picket of Senator Taft's son over his views, prompting debate on union tactics and the new law. Truman allowed free speech in similar cases, while critics warn of extremist socialist influence within unions and potential harm to public opinion.
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