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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1950
Page
23
The comedian Kiernan discusses his approach to humor noting he avoids dialect and sensitive topics. He recalls a popular anecdote about wiring an electric blanket from a toaster and the risky mishap of marmalade and buttered legs.
Cpl Charlies E Cook, a Amarillo High School alumnus and former Gates Tire employee, has returned to his post at Furstenfeldbruck Air Base Germany after serving with paratroops in Italy France Belgium and new Germany in World War II. Mrs J C Crawford of 3800 East Thirteenth recently visited her daughter Mrs Jack Bolander in Duncan Oklahoma for three months.
In Arizona and New Mexico large areas have been reseeded by dropping millions of seed bombs from airplanes. The bombs bury themselves on impact and contain grass seed fertilizer and rodent repellent used to restore vegetation after drought.
Professor D. P. Britz, Director of Education, told the Teachers Association of Orange Free State in South Africa that there will be no whipping of schoolgirls during his term.
For sale by owner a good drive to work car. Also listed are multiple used cars with year, model and prices, including a 1949 four door sedan with about 6000 miles, a 1937 Chevrolet Aero, a 1929 Plymouth two door coupe, a 1941 Dodge four door with heater, and a 1940 Buick club coupe. Contact Cecil C. Stokes at 918 Tyler or phone 3-2868.
Jer Kiernan a New York humorist explains why certain sounds and setups trigger laughter. He notes the K sound like Brooklyn or Keokuk often provokes chuckles and describes joke formulas such as the rule of three and opposites. Kiernan emphasizes humor as an attitude, not teachable, and contrasts throwaway lines with high pressure gags.
A brief interview captures a writer noting that in a few years it may be possible to craft formulas for programs though he currently resists. He suggests flexibility and evolving techniques could enable future scriptwriting innovations on ABC network.
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