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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1951
Page
2
A short humorous column notes a lack of notable events for the day and promotes Ellwood Park in Texas as the most beautiful spot. It mentions Amarillo's trees and recalls the ice storm that damaged many trees, leaving mostly trunks.
The speaker cautions against pretenders claiming flood displacement in Kansas City and notes Texans boasting of superlatives. They reference the Kansas City flood as possibly the largest in U S history and compare it to the Galveston flood, questioning the proclaimed scale.
The piece condemns routine tonsillectomies as a costly American ritual with little therapeutic benefit, citing Harvard throat specialist Dr. Lyman G. Roberts on doctors’ economic incentives. It also notes persistent Communist influence in France and Italy despite large U.S. aid, claiming two of five Italians vote Communist.
A radio quip jokes about belonging to the Dodgers now. The punchline shifts to the draft, with Brooklyn not named as the team. The exchange plays on the idea of recruitment and allegiance in a speculative or humorous sports context.
A community column discusses a $100 reward for identifying a humming bird, clarifies observers misidentifying hawk moths, and notes that authentic sightings should be verified by The News-Globe. It also mentions the new Stanley Marsh Jr. home and plans to Dallas, plus memorial praise for Llano Cemetery creator Jim Gulerie. The piece ends with reader letters about Winston Churchill and British policy.
The text warns that Japan faces a worsening overpopulation crisis with faster growth and limited food supply. It argues the turbulent world will not settle and that there is no lasting solution to feeding the growing population.
The passage argues that war once reduced populations but, with medical advances, nations can suffer devastation yet rebound in population. It notes medical science alters traditional demographic outcomes and challenges earlier ideas about war as a population control tool.
The passage argues future wars will kill more civilians than soldiers, and that armed services may be safer than major cities, except for those directly involved in combat flying.
Wes Izzard stands apart as a rare US columnist who minimizes self reference. He writes more vividly about himself than others and readers place themselves in his experiences and hopes, finding authenticity in his own reactions and ambitions.
The letter rejects inaccurate claims about Winston Churchill’s wartime roles. It notes Churchill’s Boer War service in 1897 98 as well as his later South African War correspondence 1899 1902, and clarifies he was not the same as an American Churchill.
Gilbert L. Muddell Amarillo branch manager for Republic National Life Insurance Co of Dallas reports return from a one week midyear managers conference at a guest ranch on the Brazos River near Mineral Wells. Daily sessions covered sales problems agency development and service with time for rolfing fishing and horseback riding.
A health statistic notes that more than 28 million Americans live with chronic disease and physical disability. The data underscores ongoing needs for medical care, accessible services, and supportive programs across communities.
A reader defends Amarillo in a fiery missive. The writer, a 37 year resident, urges a critic to leave or return home, cites family impact, and praises the city’s contributions while joking the town might pass the hat to help the critic return. The letter blames outsiders for social vices and defends local pride.
Classified notices list a stray gray striped female kitten from 1804 North Julian with contact Alice Cotton, 37069, plus job opening for a woman in office management with legal terms knowledge, 8 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays off, salary 2280. Driving to Los Angeles requires riders, found black Cocker female, yard work and home services offered, babysitting with references and reasonable rates.
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved promotions to four star rank for Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet commander of the Eighth Army in Korea Lt. Gen. Alfred M Gruenther Ike’s Atlantic Pact army chief of staff and Lt. Gen. John E Hall army vice chief of staff The panel acted in Washington July 27 raising the likelihood of new full generals in early August.
Charlotte James, a clerical worker in the city accounting department, resigns to move to Alabama to care for her ill mother. She submitted the resignation to city auditor J. C. Lilly, after more than a year of service in the accounting department.
Bert Levy, longtime proprietor of a men’s clothing store, has returned to Amarillo after a two month absence. He came back from Mineral Wells and has spent time in other parts of the country, now meeting old friends at Al's Shop for Men, 501 Polk.
The presidency of the United States was the first and only public office Zachary Taylor ever held.
Capt W N Taylor heads the pay and disbursing office at Amarillo Air Force Base ensuring prompt correct pay for base personnel. From Sheppard AFB, he and a team of officers oversee large payrolls with guards and alarms guarding the funds. He notes no pay is left unattended before distribution and recalls one hijacking incident quickly resolved with money recovered.
Levelland July 27 two men from Levelland claim a local record after killing 104 rabbits and a badger in seven hours. J. B. Robinson aged 28 and B. Mason aged 36 fired sling shots from a car on the Mallet Ranch near Sundown using discarded oil tank nuts as ammunition.
Mrs Eldon Saul and daughter Elaine of Miami have left after visiting her sister Miss Dorothy Sue Stanford at 2113 Hayden and Mr and Mrs Maurice Middleton at West Haven Apartments. They went to Dimmitt to visit her parents Rev and Mrs F Lee Stanford, formerly pastor of Tenth Street Methodist Church here.
A reformed Eastener, Bland D Auxer, writes from Amarillo about adjusting to Texas life. She and her husband, a recent college graduate, found Amarillo welcoming and full of potential for young people. She argues that sour attitudes hurt newcomers as much as unfriendly locals.
Registration is open at the Red Cross office for a senior life saving course at Amarillo Youth Center, starting Wednesday from 7 to 9 30 pm. Participants must be 16 or older, pass preliminaries, and demonstrate water skills including treading water floats and surface dives. The 15 hour Red Cross course includes a written and water exam.
The article reports on multiple junior league playoff games across diverse divisions. Notable outcomes include Will Rogers Polecats upsetting Humphreys Highland Hollys 12-11 in girls play with Nancy Gonce driving the winning run, and San Jacinto Spitfires edging Wilson Quail 19-18 on a late double by Beverly Counts. Other results feature Parkers Bats advancing via forfeits, Forest Hill Bulldogs defeating Pleasant Valley Squirrels, and Prairie Peewee playoffs with Crocodiles and Atom teams securing wins. standings and field notes at Margaret Wills.
Answering "Furriner" says you must be a neighbor before you can have neighbors. You learn about yourself by this measure and should show tact with children. Kindness prevents trouble and renters should respect landlords as investors. Live by the Golden Rule to avoid regrets.
ARNETT Okla July 27 Sheriff Perry Town reports a hot lead in cattle thefts fizzled after a man denied knowledge. About 30 head stolen in recent months with 11 from C W Sherrell Jr near Arnett. A $250 reward posted. pursuit crossed into Texas as tracks suggest one or two riders driving cattle to a large truck. Residents asked to watch for large trucks nocturnally.
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