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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
2
A travel note compares railroads with Santa Fe topping the world, Canadian Pacific second, and Union Pacific third. The writer recalls a California group forming UP in protest against French fries with steak, recounting a humorous dining miscue where hash browns were replaced by fries, explained by a forgiving waiter.
The narrator recounts a travel rush from Amarillo toward Denver with Malcolm Shelton and Tack. Delays by Union Pacific forced a switch to Rock Springs, Wyoming, after a sold out status and misdirected hotel staff. Malcolm secured train space and recalls a prior Denver visit with Shamrock Oil.
On the train the group joked about gin rummy and a nap became the highlight. Tack won a coin flip and dozed from 1 to 3 pm while Malcolm rested in the club car. Guest Ethel Turner, from Tack’s hometown, discussed her brother Courtney Turner in San Francisco now a bondsman and building owner. The piece also muses on opportunity in America and notes parenting and education advice. It ends with a quip about Mr. Shelton’s anti French Fried Potato club.
A fragment describes a diner aboard a Union Pacific five class train. It mentions customers receiving unwanted items and a view that many eateries force French fried potatoes on patrons, with odd spellings and unclear names.
Oklahoma detractors claim Sen. Rob Kerr aims for the presidency succeeding Truman, but Kerr states he has no ambition for the presidency or vice presidency, likening it to no desire to become a mother.
Mae West offers a provocative zinger claiming she could sway Joe Stalin in five minutes to love the world. The remarked line reflects bold humor and wartime celebrity satire.
Two impoverished country lads take up work as extra hands at a cattlemen's convention lasting a week. In the first hour of the opener no disorders occur, prompting one to fear for future employment while the other, confident, trusts in human nature.
Three Texans visiting the New Hampshire House in Boston caused a stir as they demanded the swellest dinner and a tub of champagne. The waiter bowed and warned the diners that service would be delayed, while the visitors proclaimed their Texan identity amid the crowded dining room.
The narrator plans a few minutes to Rock Springs meeting Troy Carmichael of Higgins who will drive Tack’s car and assist in river crossings. They will then drive to West Texas State, with Carmichael ready to help if Tack loses footing in the Madison River, including a possible rope tied to Tack’s waist.
Ten members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee will travel to Pampa tomorrow to discuss Central Airline's pending renewal case. Representatives from Enid Woodward Berger Amarillo and Central Airlines will join a buffet luncheon at the Schneider Hotel, with G. B. Perry arranging transport and accompanying the Amarillo delegation.
The sun emits rays that travel through space and heat objects upon absorption. When rays reach a non penetrating surface their energy converts to heat, warming the object.
In a move to boost mass consumer goods output, Poland hands management of state-owned industries to local People’s Councils. The report notes the change reflects broader centralization of economic oversight amid Warsaw’s political framing.
A reader reflects on temptations and hypocrisy in church life noting that an evil tongue harms more than drinking or smoking. The piece defends personal conscience, criticizes self righteous condemning, and urges welcomes over guilt after absences while respecting others choices.
A long letter from Tack defends Amarillo, praises locals and law enforcement, and contrasts the Great High Plains with the Rio Grande Valley. He warns against land scams, discusses water projects, grove investments, and real estate ethics, urging informed purchases and noting a recent federal court decision involving Mrs. Phillips.
A reader criticizes a column on motherhood and the pain of childbirth in a fiery letter from Pampa. The writer urges Tack to return to reporting personal comings and goings and says mothers should not be treated as holy. The letter reflects ongoing debates over gender roles and sensationalism in the newspaper.
The 142nd Infantry Texas National Guard will drill at Tri-State Fairgrounds Monday night July 2 according to First Set Gerald Stump. The drill moves from Tuesday due to the July 4 holiday. Lt. Luke M. Reid Jr. is company commander.
West Virginia visitor recalls Amarillo hospitality from 1941 to 1950 as a cashier in the Herring Hotel Coffee Shop. She recounts Easter Sunday accident near tragedy involving her aunt Mrs. Margaret Engle at St Anthony's Hospital and praises local friends, doctors, and nurses for kindness during a difficult time.
The deacons and elders of West Amarillo Christian Church will hold an official meeting Monday night at 8 at the church. E. D. Moore serves as chairman of the board.
Japan reports 132,629 acres under tobacco cultivation the largest on record, reflecting a shift in crop farming.
Old Tack in Montana reports a new rule for the column suppressing For Sale letters to save space. The staff notes a new classification method to speed printing and make it easier to match helpers for ironing babysitting or trading tasks.
A dense classifieds fragment lists lost and found items including two littermate gray Persian kittens offered free, kittens for adoption and a DeVro it upright range for trade, various lost eyeglasses and purses, found money and a billfold, and multiple job wanted notes for farm work babysitting and general labor. Also mentions dogs a black cocker spaniel named Cookie and a brown and white female cocker Chi Chi with rewards.
A reader argues against blaming ministers for sin and hellfire citing Scripture, condemning drinking and gambling, praising biblical guidance, and urging women to avoid supporting drunken behavior, while recalling past maternal duties and proposing removing children from drunkards.
In Budapest on June 28 a people's court sentenced Archbisho p Josef Groesz to 15 years for leading a plot to overthrow Hungary's Communist government. One co defendant received death, five had prison terms, and two were held for later trial. Ferenc Vezer, a Paulician prior, was convicted of murder and crimes against the people and sentenced to death. Groesz had pleaded guilty and sought mercy.
Seventy one of the largest U.S. cities function as sea ports or river ports or are linked to deep water or navigable rivers by canals, highlighting their varied access to maritime and inland waterways.
A 30 year old married mother writes a defense of personal choice on parenting, breastfeeding, smoking, drinking, and sin. She argues love for children transcends bottle or breast feeding, asserts personal responsibility, and rejects harsh judgment by others. She cites family, church, and community norms, ending with a note from a happy housewife.
A reader laments highway litter from beer cans and bottles, noting many drinkers drive Cadillacs and Buicks. The letter argues disposal stations are lacking, and calls everyone responsible for trash along roads, including out-of-town travelers, with the writer urging practical solutions.
CHAMPAIGN Illinois Army veteran Robert Winkler retired after 30 years in the service to pursue missionary work. He had served with the University of Illinois Army ROTC detail since 1925 and joined the Army in 1920 at age. Winkler planned travel abroad and then enrollment at Bethany Bible Seminary Chicago to train for evangelistic work. One of his sons is an honor student in the University ROTC.
Britannica states that crucifixion served as capital punishment exclusively for slaves and the lowest class criminals under Roman practice.
More than 250000 lineside plots border British railways offering small vegetable and fruit gardens for as little as a shilling a year to amateur gardeners.
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