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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
10
The Globe News Publishing Co. based in Amarillo prints the Globe and News with editor in chief Paul Allingham and general manager Grady Camp. The paper notes publication details including founding date February 20 1924 and post office filing, plus subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions.
The Globe lists a broad platform including charter revision to broaden representation, a new coliseum and city hall, improved traffic control, downtown cleanup, expanded sports facilities, park expansion with a municipal swimming pool, a long range water study, more hospital capacity, English Field upgrade to an air terminal, support for small industries, and expanded cultural welfare activities plus library, music, drama, art, and teacher salary raises.
The Middlesex County Council scrapped an $800 grant for outdoor Punch and Judy shows citing harmful effects on children. Gloria Jean faced a request to omit a Lord's Prayer line saying debts instead of trespasses, amid broader unease in Britain after years of hardship.
A Texas firm acquired 5 313 surplus planes for 2 million dollars. The Army Air Force later bought back parts for 3 500 000 dollars, yielding a 75 percent markup. Critics call for better peacetime planning and unified armed forces to halt costly waste.
Secretary of War Patterson says a surprise knockout blow against this country is already a scientific possibility, highlighting fears over advancing weapons research.
Gallup finds Truman’s tax bill veto mirrors national mood. Voters favor debt reduction over further tax cuts, with about two in five wanting tax cuts regardless of debt, while most fear mounting debt more than tax burden. October 1946 poll signals shift as Republicans gain Congress.
Roy McClean, a jovial newspaperman with a sharp memory for trivia, fell for Jan Morrison, a Hollywood model heading for Paramount. After a year in Tinseltown, Jan’s return to New York led Roy to grand gestures and 285 letters to her, ending with a bold line about an unused aisle.
Jan returns to town and bets Roy she will not receive any calls by midnight. A year away, she fears rivals, but a late phone and a spliced marriage reveal a playful romance. The tale ends with Jan and Roy marrying after a busy night in Maryland.
A country visitor criticizes San Antonio for rush and expense while praising the Panhandle’s opportunities and wholesome living. He notes constant ambulances, crowds, and the difficulty of balancing entertainment with spendthrift habits, urging others to value home benefits.
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Chief M. E. Pierce announced new enlistment rules for the Regular Navy. Ex-service members honorably discharged within 90 days may enlist or reenlist for two to six years. Those discharged over 90 days may enlist for three, four, or six years. Applicants 17 may enlist for a minority cruise or three years without parental consent.
Betty Burkhalter surveys peers on dating preferences listing views from Hylasnie Yeager Frances Miller Nancy Puckett Sally Dawson Mary Louise Autry Charlotte Mitchell Jackie Roberson and Pat Starks. Attributes include politeness humor athleticism and self restraint.
Amarillo Lions Club reports approximately 2750 net from the Deep South musical Showboat Shuffle by Dixie Dice, to aid Boy Scout Camp Don Harrington. Tickets brought in about 4250 with expenses near 1500. final count pending. Proceeds support a 25000 native stone main building at the camp.
A Bell Syndicate column argues President Truman may veto both tax and labor bills for political reasons. It critiques Henry Wallace as a smart but shifting politician, warns labor law could spark more strikes, and blames inflation on wartime monetary policy and excess demand. Hoover is praised for sense, and Wallace’s late positions contrasted with earlier stands. A short local note reports seven teen women improving Park Street School’s Center Street Park in Pottsville.
Bill Cunningham notes Britain’s resilience amid bomb damage and housing shortages. He observes bright faces, durable clothes, and enduring American gadgets, then shifts to London’s vibrant arts scene with theater, opera, and concerts. He comments on theater timings and dining as nightlife persists, while noting slower postwar changes.
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