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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1950

Page

2

Notice to the Public From the Globe-News Board of Censors

The Globe-News board of censors has requested publication. Names listed include Wes Ivzard Paul Alfingnam N D Bartlett Grady Camp Mrs Sarah Winter Mrs Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess and Charley Underwood.

Ublic Globe-News Towit Wes Ivzard Paul Alfingnam D Bartlett Grady Camp Sarah Winter Bob Babb Lewis Nordyke Joe Hess Charley Underwood

Puppies Kept After Name Dispute Include Sarah Bessie Lena

The owner lists the kept puppies after rejecting Katherine as a name choice. From Princess the survivors are Sarah Bessie Lena and Super man while at the ranch a year old puppy named Mabel remains.

Katherine Princess Sarah Bessie Lena Superman Mabel

News-Globe previews Nordyke compilation and contest

The News-Globe reports Tack and Lewis Nordyke are preparing a book of old-time sayings. A top contest remains in the cooker as pictures are being made and an announcement will break shortly.

The News-Globe Tack Lewis Nordyke

Portraitist Finley selects Amarillo subjects for project

Edward Finley, a New York portrait painter, has been quietly studying Amarillo men for nearly three weeks. He has painted Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Coolidge for White House display, and is currently painting portraits for The News- Globe Building. Finley notes the difficulty in capturing distinct looks as Tack plans a new group with many changes.

Edward Finley New York Finley Franklin D. Roosevelt Mrs. Coolidge White House Tack Wilbur Hawk Dr. Nunn News- Globe Amarillo

Distinguishing look of citizens and local selection

The piece outlines Finley's list process for selecting the city's most distinguished looking male citizens, noting he chose one man and fourteen others after hesitating over too many near-equal candidates. It cites Lawrence Hagy Don Harrington Rip Underwood H. C. Vincent and references Tack's upcoming list, plus broader remarks on government loans and small independents.

Mr. Finley Lawrence Hagy Hagy Finley Tack Don Harrington Don Europe Rip Underwood H. C. Vincent The Santa Fe

Political critique on spending and party fate

The writer assails spending and political pull, predicting catastrophe for the Democratic Party if waste continues. They warn that loaning sprees threaten those not government dependent and claim Truman exaggerates dangers, urging sober voters to consider Washington candidates this fall. Names a string of nations as parallels to solvent governments.

Truman Washington

Sufferings in other countries and duck limit talk

A conservationist in Washington reports an eight dollar living wage discussion and a proposed duck limit of seven for fall, with no split season. The speaker questions the bat limit knowledge and notes general hardship and crop concerns abroad.

Washington

Stinky catfish bait note from Borger recipient

A reader thanks Rusty Norman of Borger for sending stinky channel catfish bait. The bait is in a bottle in the refrigerator and resembles relish. The note warns someone hungry may open it by mistake, forcing the writer to stay away from home for days.

Rusty Norman Borger

Cedric Adams Predicts Devil's Food Doughnuts Soon

Cedric Adams warns readers of an upcoming wave of devil's food doughnuts hitting bakeries nationwide. He suggests rich chocolate flavor and indulgent texture will appeal to dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat.

Cedric Adams

Bed Room TV to Put Picture on Ceiling Says Adams

Mr Adams notes an upcoming bedroom television with the picture projected on the ceiling and the controls placed beside the bed. He teases the novelty as something to behold.

Mr. Adams

Gambling commission gap in track betting profits

An old saying frames the issue of gender and duty as bookies explain commissions paid to agents. Race track bookies pay 35 to 50 percent on bets they bring in, raising questions about the average bettor's chances and the vast scale of American gambling, with billions wagered yearly.

Fireman’s grim remark amid deadly wreckage inquiry

In a grim scene after a deadly crash, a fireman recalled the intense steam from his hose as he battled the blaze. His remark underscored the inferno's ferocity and the tragic losses witnessed at the wreckage.

Highway Casualty Shock: Child Victims Evoke Outrage

A grim report describes deaths on the highway attributed to human flesh tragedy involving tiny children. The narrative underscores the impact of these losses and the public outcry surrounding the incident.

Why We Fail To Curb Speeding On Our Roads

A columnist laments ongoing speeding and reckless driving deaths. They argue public opinion could drive rapid change, requiring modest funding now to protect drivers. The piece urges immediate action and greater investment to reduce tragedies.

First American Intercollegiate Football Game Held Postwar

Statement notes that the inaugural American intercollegiate football game occurred four years after the end of the Civil War, marking an early milestone in college athletics and organized team sports in the United States.

Lions Elect Ray Daniel President For Ensuing Year

Amarillo Lions Club at noon elected Ray Daniel as president for the year succeeding Mark Galloway. Officers include Herbert Lewis as first vice president Floyde Garwood as second vice president B V Blackwell Jr and Kenneth Grenewald as two year directors Holdover directors Joseph Davis and Jack Pate. Installation set for June 27 at a ladies night. Jack Haas recreation director spoke on the summer program and Dixie ce dance pupils provided entertainment.

Amarillo Lions Club Ray Daniel Mark Galloway Herbert Lewis Floyde Garwood B. V. Blackwell, Jr Kenneth Grenewald Joseph Davis Jack Pate Jack Haas Dixie Ce

Amarillo considers ban on self service gas stations

First reading of a city ordinance to forbid self service gasoline stations in Amarillo was scheduled at the regular city commission meeting. The amendment to fire prevention regulations was drawn at the request of the Amarillo Service Station Owners Association, with Fire Marshal Ed Cen noting many cities already restrict self service. Spann added that gasoline is dangerous and should be handled only by trained personnel.

Amarillo Ed Cen Spann

Third Polio Victim Stricken at Tyler

Tyler reports the third polio case of 1950 as six year old Hugh Price, son of US Commissioner and Mrs. Dave Price, was sent to a Dallas hospital in an iron lung. The first case was recovering, while the second patient Tommy Young, eight, died last week.

Tyler Hugh Price Dave Price Dallas Tommy Young

Your Horoscope Snapshot for Wednesday May 31

Stella notes born organizers with reformist streak and strong speech. The May 31 forecast highlights January work, Saturday starts, and moderation in pleasures. Daily cards list Gemini through Taurus with modest guidance. evening periods vary in usefulness across signs.

Cheetah Clocked At Over 72 MPH For Speed Record

The cheetah, the fastest four footed animal, has been clocked at more than 72 miles per hour, highlighting its remarkable acceleration and top speed as a natural adaptation for catching prey.

Three Lost After Wave Swamps Boat in Shark River Inlet

A giant wave swamped a power boat off Shark River Inlet Belmar New Jersey yesterday. Three men, Orville Stillwell 34 Belmar Nicholas Callen 38 and his son Nicholas Jr were missing presumed drowned. Charles J Nabbe 35 Newark was rescued and Coast Guardsmen sought to locate the others.

Belmar U.P Shark River Inlet Coast

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