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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

2

Local Globe-News Censors Review Public Notice Names

The Globe-News board of censors has approved a public notice text listing Wes Izzard Paul Allingham D Bartett Grady Camp Mrs Sara Winter Mrs Bob Babb and others including Joe Hess and Shankar Under for publication. The fragment confirms approval status and participant names of the notice.

Globe-News Board of Censors Towit Wes Izzard Paul Allingham D Bartett Grady Camp Sara Winter Bob Babb Lewis Joe Hess Shankar Wioa

Quail Crop Expectations Stir Talks of Local Politics

Captain Jim Maggard notes a likely big quail crop as observers discuss local races. Many say Pete LaMaster would have defeated Mrs. Clark if he had reached the run-off.

Jim Maggard Pete LaMaster

A Boy Is a Bundle of Wild Contradictions and Joy

A compact portrait of a boy full of appetite energy curiosity and mischief. The voice blends humorous lines about his traits loves and dislikes while noting how children thrill adults and shape the future. It ends with a quip about a grandmother urged to restrict meals.

Paul Bunyan

Amarillo police struggle with trio of hungry children

In Amarillo, officers report three eager, headstrong youths repeatedly raiding the ice box. The passage notes boys’ tendency to eat whenever possible, resisting regular meal schedules common in adulthood among many people.

Amarillo

Hairy chests and crime rates study shared

A columnist riffs on hair loss and crime, claiming police records show men with thinning hair are well behaved while fully haired men commit most crimes, noting over eating as a cause of chest hair and defending a local figure named Tack.

Tack

Altavene Clark Defies Odds In Amarillo Primary Race

Old Tack bet a suit of clothes that she wouldn’t read the Democrats in the first election yet she proved a formidable candidate. She carried the primary with little broad backing from Amarillo, relying mainly on a core group of district supporters and her own efforts.

Altavene Clark Amarillo

Sample of Letters Pouring In From Readers

A broad influx of letters arrives addressed to Dear Sir and labeled as Old Tack, indicating wide reader engagement and ongoing correspondence with the publication. The readable text shows formal letter salutations and requests or notes directed to the editor.

Lake stocking inquiry and fishing notes mix

Wright May of Vigo Park Texas seeks guidance on where to obtain fingerling catfish or bass for stocking a lake and notes catfish prefer surface lakes and grow well there while bass growth is slower unless there is year round permanent water. Capt Jim Maggard asked to advise.

Wright May Vigo Park Tex Jim Maggard

Alabama bluegill whopper weighs over four pounds

A four and a quarter pound bluegill caught in Alabama is showcased in outdoor magazines, a rarity compared with Texas where such fish seldom exceed three quarters of a pound. The oversized catch is described as a whopper and draws attention from readers.

Alabama Texas

MacArthur a Bully Declared by Soviet Magazine New Times

The Soviet weekly New Times accuses General Douglas MacArthur of bullying American reporters to write only what he desires. Tass correspondents say they were barred from Pentagon news conferences, with American authorities described as scared and unable to bully them into distorting the truth.

Moscow New Times Today Gen Douglas MacArthur Hod Tass Pentagon Washington

Iran bars foreign reporters from Azerbaijan area near Russia

In northwest Iran near the Russian border authorities barred foreign correspondents, including a British journalist and two Americans, from visiting the Azerbaijan area. Bahram Shahrokh said the ban aims to avoid provocation to the Russians.

Iran Azerbaijan Bahram Shahrokh

Pepper Once Valued So Highly It Could Double Money

Pepper was once regarded as so valuable that its worth could effectively double the money in trade and commerce, reflecting its high demand and scarcity in historical markets.

McDonald Up Against Liberal Drive in Texas Dems

Liberal faction seeks to oust Texas agriculture commissioner J E McDonald after court ruling allows his name on the Democratic primary ballot. McDonald defends record and vows voter support, noting a history of high vote totals. John White, opponent in the Aug 26 runoff, gains Wichita County endorsement and statewide notices. Other candidates in lieutenant governor, court of criminal appeals, and supreme court races rally across the state. McDonald acknowledges possible campaigning constraints while continuing to lead as agriculture commissioner.

Dave Cheavens Associated Press Texas J. E. McDonald McDonald State Supreme Court Wichita County Democratic Executive Committee John White White Pierce Brooks Dallas Ben Ramsey San Augustine Brooks Ramsey W. A. Morrison Cameron R. L Bob” Lattimore Court of Criminal Appeals Morrison Lattimore Supreme Court Fagan Dickson Austin Will Wilson Meade F. Griffin Plainview Annd George Harwood

Know Your Red Cross Charter Through 1905 Roots

J B Briscoe Potter County Chapter Chairman explains the Red Cross mission from its Congressional Charter of 1905. He notes relief aid to sick and wounded, wartime communication, and peacetime disaster work, plus a 1947 charter update creating a 50 member board with chapters electing most governors.

Red Cross J. B. Briscoe Potter County United States Brisco Congress Board of Governors

Missing Person Notice Seeks Red and Related Details

A personal appeal requests information to locate a missing individual named Red. The note asks anyone with information about Red or who may have known her to contact the requester and mentions a reward. Phone contact details are requested but not provided in the text.

Red

Attlee to Speak on Defense and International Situation

Prime Minister Attlee will broadcast to the nation Sunday night on defense and the international situation. The speech is set for July 27 and will be carried nationwide, outlining government aims and responses to global tensions.

Attlee London

Author Belloc Celebrates Eightieth Birthday Today

Eng noted author Hilaire Belloc marks his 80th birthday on July 27 in Shipley. Belloc is renowned for essays poems and historical works detailing his long career in letters.

Shipley Eng Hilaire Belloc

Lost Irish Setter Missing From Des Moines Owner Appeals

A female Irish setter disappeared late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The dog was a gift from a Des Moines friend, increasing its personal value to the owner. The animal wore a silver choke-chain with a metal tag.

Des Moines Iowa

Silk scarf found near Walsh Food Store on Line Avenue

A reader reports a silk scarf found near Walsh Food Store on Line Avenue on July 19. The owner may claim it by calling 3-6226.

Walsh Food Line Avenue

CARES FOR PETS AND HOME SERVICES OFFERED

A service advertises pet care for birds and fish during vacations and offers laundering and stretching curtains and chenille bedspreads. Contact by calling 3 6204.

Tack

Keeps children in my home offers 7 dollars a week

Person advertises keeping children at home for seven dollars weekly and provides contact phone number 3 6516. ER listed as contact reference.

Tack

Four or five room house for long term rent

A renter seeks a four or five room house to rent for as long as possible since their current home was sold. They prefer a permanent arrangement and ask interested landlords to call 2 7904.

On Stage at Capitol Theater and Lost Items Notices

A collection of small notices: a lost brown billfold with two ten dollar bills a Texas license and a CIT payment book. a reward for its return with contact 6520 to reach Mrs Mary F Hill at 722 Johnson and Thirteenth. Also a stray long haired dog and two full size mattresses for sale with contact numbers 3-6590 and 1301 Parker. Additionally a job ad from a reader seeking work after 4 pm a colored girl to babysit and a widow seeking a gas stove with contact 2-6019.

Texas Mary F. Hill Johnson

Local Help Wanted and Notices From Santa Fe Area

A mix of personal ads seeks live-in Christian home placement and farm work, with references offered by Mrs. O L Phillips and J Jackson. Others offer laundry service, day labor, and trades for stamps. A kitten found on Parker near Clover Drive is reported as rescued.

Tack Parker Clover Drive

Pickle Recipe Inquiry From Mrs Spain Seeks Store Style

Mrs John Spain seeks cucumber pickle recipes resembling store bought options. Includes contact phone number 36268 and address 4126 Washington. Requests practical, reliable methods to recreate familiar flavors.

Tack John Spain Washington

Ironing services offered at home for hire

Individual offers ironing at home for 65 cents per hour or by the piece. Contact by phone at 3-6740 or call 4015 Hughes.

Hughes

Widow Seeks Housekeeper Position Locally

A 60 year old widow seeks a local housekeeper role. Available for daily or live-in work, reliable, honest, detail oriented, and experienced with cleaning, laundry, cooking, and caregiving tasks. References available upon request.

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