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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
20
The piece notes life expectancy rose from 40 to 67 in the past century, making centenarians plausible in the U S. It argues Americans are well fed yet dietitians seek improvements, and researchers predict longer lifespans will influence economics and global politics, with older populations potentially reducing warlike tendencies and increasing cautious governance.
Amarillo motorists report better behavior with eight uniformed motorcycle patrolmen on duty at night. Previously only two traffic officers were present, leading to visible violations. On opening night the eight officers issued 13 tickets, and drivers noticed pairs of patrolmen cruising, improving perceived law and order after dark.
In a letter to the editor Glenn L. Bysum questions library access, swimming pools, park adequacy, and youth centers for Negro residents. He compares Amarillo to other cities with integrated facilities and seeks details on local options for Negro youth and general services.
A Russian published set of purported documents claims Britain offered Hitler a free hand in Europe in 1939. The piece notes gaps in who approached whom and what conditions were proposed, arguing Churchill opposed Chamberlain’s policy while Soviet and German moves leaned toward war. It condemns repeated claims as dangerous propaganda.
A long profile recalls John Reed a 44 year Walnut Theater stalwart who lighted footlights with a wax taper and watched every performance from the wings He cued actors knew lines and kept the Skull of Yorick for Richard Mansfield Hamlet lore amid Philadelphia’s 19th century legit drama scene
Amarillo Iron Works won the bid to furnish 19 600 dollars worth of structural steel for the Livestock Exhibition Building at Tri State Fair Park. Delivery begins July. About 85 000 pounds of steel required. erection cost estimated at 5 000 dollars.
The essay questions why Americans renounce their country to join Germans or Russians. It cites a Colorado sergeant who took top secret codes to Moscow, a Washington official’s daughter who sided with Teas agency, and Garry Davis who renounced citizenship to move to Germany. It condemns German and Russian brutality, argues Americans should resist dark ages and modern violence, and laments Europe as a cradle of civilization in decline.
A quirky column quotes a speaker on life’s brevity and focus on destination, mentions Joe Knittel a Santa Fe fireman dog trainer at 510 B East Nineteenth and his dog Ariel's Texas Tack. The piece juggles anecdotes from Cleopatra milk baths to a kindergarten money test and odds of entering Who's Who.
A list of crossword clues covering topics from geographic names to common words and prefixes. Includes entries like Satiric Canadian, Spanish town, time measure, deaths, property, and several abbreviations. The set spans ad hoc clues for horizontal and vertical positions with varied answer lengths.
A dated guide advises practical door opening habits for men. Recommends stepping ahead, turning the knob smoothly, and letting the date pass first. In crowded spaces, follow after the date and avoid crowding or bumping others.
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